After appearing in several popular collaborations, in 2010, he released his official debut digital single, "Turn It Up". In addition to rapping, T.O.P is talented in beat-boxing.
YG's staff calls him Keun Seung Hyun, meaning Big Seung Hyun, to distinguish between the two BIG BANG members named Seung Hyun. Before joining BIG BANG, he performed in clubs and even won KBS Radio's "Rap Battle" in 2003 under the stage moniker of Tempo.
Big Boy
T.O.P Lyrics
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I got some right here, you nah mean
It's going like this (WOO!)
Yo, reppin' the YG!
I'm a B-A-D, Big Bang the big boy!
(juh ree kkuh jyuh ah jeek eun eel luh)
I'm a B-A-D, Big Bang the big boy!
... BOY! TRACK!
WAKE UP, WAKE UP duh duh heun deul uh
Yuh gee MR. PLAYER sool hahn moh geum duh
Noon gahm goh neu kkyuh duh pah goh deul uh
Boh deu ruhn geu dae wah duh kkeun juhk kkeun juhk hah geh
Mee ahn hahn deh yuh geen bee sang sah tae yo
Duh geen mahl ahn hae YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN'
Ee geen bahm ah neh yoo dohk nah hahn teh noon eh ddween
Geu nyuhl tahm nae neun nuh soo goh gah mahn neh
HEY, COME ON, GIRL ah moo guht doh duh mood jee mahl goh
Ddah rah wah nuhn nae STYLE (WOO!)
OH, PLEASE TRUST ME (dang sheen ae noh yeh)
Hahm kkeh bool luh yo oo ree sarang ae noh rae
Throw your hands in the air (air)
And wave 'em like you just don't care (okay!)
The Big Bang right here, T.O.P right here
Somebody say, "Oh yeah!" (Oh yeah!)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
Oh yeah! (Oh yeah!)
Oh yeah! (Oh yeah!)
IF YOU WANT MVP, EVERYDAY WITH ME
Sae roh oon hae dah beul jool kkeh YE, IMMA KEEP IT REAL
Ee yoo neun chah jah suh mwuh hae nuh wah nah ddeu guhp geh
Hah neul eul nahl ah kwae rahk ae kkeut gah boh jyo ALL DAYS
Uh dduhk hae ee mahm juhl jeh ahn dweh nee kkah
Heul luh gah neun shee gahn neuk dae deul sah ee jae mee nahn
Nahn dahl lyuh juh kkeut kkah jee doh dahl lyuh moht mahl lyuh
Tah goh nahn eep dahm gwah soon bahl lyuhk
Dah kkeut nahn GAME hwah kkeun hah geh
Jeul geel jool ahl myuhn dwaet soh DO IT AGAIN
Nah wah hahm kkeh geu dae gah MAIN
Jahm jae dwehn boo reum eul mood neun mool deun ee eum ahk eh (YEAH!)
Throw your hands in the air (air)
And wave 'em like you just don't care (okay!)
The Big Bang right here, T.O.P right here
Somebody say, "Oh yeah!" (Oh yeah!)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
We need a club banger (uh)
Oh yeah! (Oh yeah!)
Oh yeah! (Oh yeah!)
Nah joon bee dwae ssuh nuh wah hahm kkeh nohp geh
Hah neul eul nahl ah suh oo ree ddeu guhp geh
Kwaek rahk ae kkeu cheu roh gah geu daen ALWAYS
(THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR, OH, WE NEED A CLUB BANGER!)
Nah joon bee dwae ssuh nuh wah hahm kkeh nohp geh
Hah neul eul nahl ah suh oo ree ddeu guhp geh
Kwaek rahk ae kkeu cheu roh gah geu daen ALWAYS
(THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR, OH, WE NEED A CLUB BANGER!)
OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
(UH UH) OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
OH OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
(UH UH) OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
OH OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
(UH UH) OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH OH
The song "BIG BOY" by T.O.P is a high energy club banger that talks about his status as the "big boy" of the K-pop group Big Bang and his love for partying. In the opening verse, he asserts his power as a member of Big Bang, referring to himself as "B-A-D" and "the big boy." He also shouts out his label YG Entertainment.
Throughout the song, T.O.P encourages listeners to let loose and have fun, waving their hands in the air and not caring about anything else. He also boasts about his success and popularity with lines like "If you want MVP, every day with me" and "We need a club banger, oh yeah."
The chorus is catchy and repetitive, emphasizing the desire for a catchy club hit that people can dance to. T.O.P's flow is confident and catchy, with his signature deep voice and ad-libs adding to the party atmosphere. Overall, "BIG BOY" is a fun, high-energy track that celebrates T.O.P's status as a top K-pop artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya, man (Guess who's back)
Introducing himself, announcing his return to the music scene
I got some right here, you nah mean
Implying he has something special to offer, and if the listener is paying attention, they will appreciate it
It's going like this (WOO!)
Excitedly signalling the start of his rap
Yo, reppin' the YG!
Identifying and showing support for his record label YG Entertainment
I'm a B-A-D, Big Bang the big boy!
Boasting his skills and the reputation of his group Big Bang
(juh ree kkuh jyuh ah jeek eun eel luh)
Korean lyrics that mean nothing, purely for rhythmic effect
(nee gah mwuhn deh (SHH!) jee geum eun shee ruh)
Korean lyrics that mean nothing, purely for rhythmic effect
... BOY! TRACK!
Ending the introduction to the song with enthusiasm, anticipating the beat drop
WAKE UP, WAKE UP duh duh heun deul uh
Urging the listener to wake up and pay attention to what he has to say
Yuh gee MR. PLAYER sool hahn moh geum duh
Referring to Mr. Player, suggesting the listener is similar to him in their romantic behavior
Noon gahm goh neu kkyuh duh pah goh deul uh
Describing the way the listener attracts attention, similar to the sun reflecting off water and catching someone's eye
Boh deu ruhn geu dae wah duh kkeun juhk kkeun juhk hah geh
Admiring how the listener walks with a confidence and allure
Mee ahn hahn deh yuh geen bee sang sah tae yo
Reminding the listener that they are beautiful and worthy of love
Duh geen mahl ahn hae YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN'
Asking if the listener understands his compliments
Ee geen bahm ah neh yoo dohk nah hahn teh noon eh ddween
Suggesting that he sees the listener as a potential partner for a romantic evening
Geu nyuhl tahm nae neun nuh soo goh gah mahn neh
Admitting he thinks about the listener often
HEY, COME ON, GIRL ah moo guht doh duh mood jee mahl goh
Encouraging the listener to let loose and have a good time, dancing to the song
Ddah rah wah nuhn nae STYLE (WOO!)
Bringing attention to his unique style, expressing pride in it
OH, PLEASE TRUST ME (dang sheen ae noh yeh)
Asking the listener to trust him, telling them to not doubt his intentions
Hahm kkeh bool luh yo oo ree sarang ae noh rae
Conveying that the love he has to offer is genuine and should be taken seriously
Throw your hands in the air (air)
Encouraging the listener to participate and dance along to the song
And wave 'em like you just don't care (okay!)
Urging the listener to be carefree and let go of their worries, having a good time
The Big Bang right here, T.O.P right here
Reintroducing the group and himself, establishing their presence
Somebody say, 'Oh yeah!' (Oh yeah!)
Asking the crowd to chant along, hyping up the song
We need a club banger (uh)
Expressing the need for a song that can be played at clubs
IF YOU WANT MVP, EVERYDAY WITH ME
Asserting himself as a valuable partner worth spending time with
Sae roh oon hae dah beul jool kkeh YE, IMMA KEEP IT REAL
Promising to be straightforward and genuine in a relationship
Ee yoo neun chah jah suh mwuh hae nuh wah nah ddeu guhp geh
Stating he cannot do the same things as everyone else, he stands out
Hah neul eul nahl ah kwae rahk ae kkeut gah boh jyo ALL DAYS
Claiming he will stand out no matter when or where he is
Uh dduhk hae ee mahm juhl jeh ahn dweh nee kkah
Acknowledging that he can be hard to understand
Heul luh gah neun shee gahn neuk dae deul sah ee jae mee nahn
Confessing he might not fit in with current trends in music
Nahn dahl lyuh juh kkeut kkah jee doh dahl lyuh moht mahl lyuh
Promising to continue working hard despite potential setbacks or obstacles
Tah goh nahn eep dahm gwah soon bahl lyuhk
Encouraging himself to find inner peace and balance
Dah kkeut nahn GAME hwah kkeun hah geh
Ending the song strong, leaving an impact on the listener
Jeul geel jool ahl myuhn dwaet soh DO IT AGAIN
Desiring to make more music and performances that the listener enjoys
Nah wah hahm kkeh geu dae gah MAIN
Stating that he will continue to be the center of attention and positively influence the music industry
Jahm jae dwehn boo reum eul mood neun mool deun ee eum ahk eh (YEAH!)
Proudly boasting that his music possesses unique and catchy rhythm and beats
Nah joon bee dwae ssuh nuh wah hahm kkeh nohp geh
Offering encouragement and support to the listener
Hah neul eul nahl ah suh oo ree ddeu guhp geh
Stating that he will always stand out and make an impact
Kwaek rahk ae kkeu cheu roh gah geu daen ALWAYS
Affirming that he will always be a part of the music industry and will continue making music
(THROW YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR, OH, WE NEED A CLUB BANGER!)
Repeating the chorus, calling for the listener to participate and enjoy the music
OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
Repeating a catchy melody to end the song on a memorable note
(UH UH) OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
Repeating a catchy melody to end the song on a memorable note
OH OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH
Repeating a catchy melody to end the song on a memorable note
(UH UH) OH OH, AH OH OH OH, OH OH, AH OH OH OH
Repeating a catchy melody to end the song on a memorable note
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.