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.
Every Breath You Take
T.O.P Lyrics
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Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
Every word you say
Every night you stay
I'll be watching you
O can't you see
You belong to me
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
I dream at night I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying baby, baby please
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
T.O.P's Every Breath You Take is a song that beautifully portrays the feelings of obsession and possessiveness. Through the lyrics, T.O.P talks about his all-consuming love for someone and how he is keeping a close watch on every little move they make. He starts by stating that he is there, watching every breath they take, every move they make, and every bond they break. He reinforces his obsession by saying that he is watching every step they take and every single day, every word they say, every game they play, and even every night they stay.
The lyrics then take a darker turn, with T.O.P expressing how he is the owner of his love interest, evident from the lyrics "You belong to me". He talks about how his heart aches with every step they take and how he is keeping a close eye on every vow they break, every smile they fake, and every claim they stake. The chorus repeats, emphasizing his endless watching, as if to convey that he can never stop keeping an eye on his loved one.
In the second verse, T.O.P reveals how he has been lost since his loved one left, with no trace of where they went. He dreams at night and can only see their face, and even when he looks around, he can't replace them. The verse culminates in T.O.P admitting that he feels so cold and longs for his love's embrace, repeating the last line with a plea, asking his love to come back to him.
Line by Line Meaning
Every breath you take
I am so obsessed with you that I can't help but notice every single breath you take.
Every move you make
I watch everything you do, every step you take, and every move you make.
Every bond you break
If you ever break a bond or connection, I will be aware of it.
Every step you take
I am keeping a close eye on every single step you take.
I'll be watching you
I am stalking you and watching your every move.
Every single day
I am constantly monitoring you, every hour of every day.
Every word you say
I am listening to every word that comes out of your mouth.
Every game you play
I know every trick and game you play, but I continue to watch you closely.
Every night you stay
Even when you are asleep, I am keeping a close eye on you.
O can't you see
I am desperate for you to realize how much I am watching you.
You belong to me
I have convinced myself that you are mine and no one else's.
How my poor heart aches with every step you take
My emotions and obsession are so intense that every move you make physically hurts me.
Every vow you break
If you ever break a promise or vow, I will be aware of it.
Every smile you fake
I can see through your fake smiles and know when you are pretending to be happy.
Every claim you stake
If you claim something as your own or make a statement, I am listening and watching.
Since you've gone I been lost without a trace
If you ever leave me, I will be completely lost without any sense of direction or purpose.
I dream at night I can only see your face
You are on my mind constantly, even in my dreams.
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I have convinced myself that you are irreplaceable and cannot live without you.
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
Without your presence, I feel empty and desperate for any sense of physical touch from you.
I keep crying baby, baby please
My obsession has led me to beg and plead with you to stay in my life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gordon Sumner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Every breath you take
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
Every single day
Every word you say
Every game you play
Every night you stay
I'll be watching you
Oh, can't you see
you belong to me
How my poor heart aches
with every step you take
Every move you make
Every vow you break
Every smile you fake
Every claim you stake
I'll be watching you
Since you've gone I've been lost without a trace
I dream at night, I can only see your face
I look around but it's you I can't replace
I feel so cold and I long for your embrace
I keep crying, "Baby, baby, please"
@woahwoahwalter
I danced with my girl in the woods to this song. It was a summer evening; the sun was going down. Everything was perfect. I will never forget that experience. She's beautiful.
EDIT: YES. I know that this song is about a stalker, I knew that long before we danced. 😂😂😂
We first kinda of bonded over Stranger Things… and so we kinda started talking about the Snowball, and slow dancing together as time went on…since Mike and Eleven danced to this song at the end of the season, we thought it would be romantic for us to do it as well… AND we’re both onto classic 80’s music like this too, so it just made sense.
Also, the likes are insane… Thank you all! ❤
@alberttjahjadi3124
Anyone watching in April 2024?
@Fokettos._.
Me :>
@ey3s0re_christ12
Right here with ya.✌️
@princessyunyun23
Me 5/4/24
@user-im9km7qs2i
Hello😊
@watcher171
One of the best song ever
@mrmajikjr
This is the kind of song a father dedicates to his son-in-law...
@OliverSalt
mrmajikjr hahaha
@boshjairdlee9682
Genius !
@mrmajikjr
@Andreas Petrikkos That parts to the daughter he lost, and if the son-in-law slips up... he'll be watching him.