The Rose (더 로즈) is a South Korean rock band. The band consists of: Woosung … Read Full Bio ↴The Rose (더 로즈) is a South Korean rock band. The band consists of: Woosung (vocal, electric guitar), Jaehyeong (bass), Dojoon (vocal, keyboard, acoustic guitar) and Hajoon (drums). They debuted with the single album Sorry, which was released on August 3, 2017.

Why “The Rose”?
“It’s a name to show music that coexisted with the beauty of flowers and the sharpness of thorns.” - Woosung

Woosung/Sammy - Age 31, Leader, Vocalist, Electric Guitarist, grew up in LA, started making music after he injured his shoulder in football (which required surgery), he was the last member to join the band, he is friends with Day6's Jae and KARD's Matthew.

Dojoon - Age 30, Main Vocalist, Keyboardist, Acoustic Guitarist, he lived in New Zealand for 5 years, huge fan of Jason Mraz, he was the main vocalist in a band called "Windfall" that was formed by him, Jaehyeong and Hajoon.

Hajoon - Age 29, Drummer, Sub-Vocalist, Rapper, started drumming at a young age, he's a drum major in college, he likes pizza, puppies, and the anime "One Piece", Hajoon is friends with N.Flying’s Cha Hun and Jaehyun.

Jaehyeong - Age 29, Bassist, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Maknae, said to be the "Mom" of the group, huge fan of Coldplay, great cook, he watches "Sing Street" every month with the other members, his favorite animal is the meerkat.

Each member was given a rose color and meaning that represents them:

Woosung = White = "Pure/Purity"
Dojoon = Red = "Passion and Enthusiasm"
Hajoon = Blue = "Miracle"
Jaehyeong = Pink = "Happiness and Romance"

Each member also has an English name:

Woosung = Sammy = (Given name)
Dojoon = Leo = (Name he went by in New Zealand)
Hajoon = Dylan = (Fans thought he looked like a Dylan and gave him the name)
Jaehyeong = Jeff (Gave himself the name in kindergarten)

I.L.Y.
The Rose Lyrics

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하루의 시작이
너로 가득 차서
혼자 남겨졌을 땐
괜히 불안해져 yeah
흐릿한 내 맘에 들려와
너의 따뜻한 목소리가
Baby I'm falling for you

I love you, our love is true
(안아줘) 시간이 지나도
I love you, our love is true
(안아줘) 날 놓지 말아줘

지친 하루 끝엔
늘 너의 미소가
너와 함께 있을 땐
괜히 편안해져

차가운 내 안에 들어와
너의 따뜻한 그 온기가
Baby I'm falling for you

I love you, our love is true
(안아줘) 시간이 지나도
I love you, our love is true
(안아줘) 변하지 말아줘 oh oh

I love you

Our love is true
(안아줘어)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rose's song I.L.Y (I Love You) talks about the intense feelings of love and longing for someone special. The song begins with the singer waking up, feeling filled with the thoughts of his lover. He admits that when he is left alone, he feels uneasy, and he listens to his lover's voice in his head.

Despite the uneasiness, the singer, in the chorus, declares his everlasting love for the person, asking them to "Hold me tight" and not let go, even as time passes. The singer finds comfort and solace in the person's smile, which makes him feel at ease, and even the warmth from the person's touch in his cold heart leaves him falling deeper in love.

In conclusion, The Rose's I.L.Y song lyrics is an expression of deep love and longing for someone special. The singer confesses his feelings despite being vulnerable, and the lyrics relate to anyone who has ever been in love and to be held by someone who loves them.

Line by Line Meaning

하루의 시작이
Waking up to the thought of you fills my day with happiness

너로 가득 차서
My heart is filled with love for you

혼자 남겨졌을 땐
When I'm alone I feel uneasy

괜히 불안해져 yeah
I become unnecessarily anxious

흐릿한 내 맘에 들려와
Your warm voice comes to my cloudy heart

너의 따뜻한 목소리가
Your warm voice melts my heart

Baby I'm falling for you
I'm falling deeper in love with you

I love you, our love is true
My love, I love you and our love is pure

(안아줘) 시간이 지나도
(Hold me tight) Even as time goes by

(안아줘) 날 놓지 말아줘
(Hold me tight) Don't let me go

지친 하루 끝엔
At the end of a tired day