She participated in S.M. Global Audition in 2012 and was recognized for her ability to play instruments such as piano, flute, guitar and saxophone, as well as her great vocal skills.
Before debuting with Red Velvet, WENDY was introduced along with the song "Because I Love You" (Hangul: "슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해") for the soundtrack of the Mnet drama Mimi. This release was part of S.M. Entertainment's S.M. Rookies pre-debut team project, where trainees get to have performance videos before their debut.
She moved to Canada and USA to study in elementary until high school. In 2010, she submitted an online audition for Koreaboo's Global Auditions in 2011 with Cube Entertainment. Though she was not the final winner, she was one of fifteen finalists personally picked by Korean singer G.NA and Koreaboo from over 5,000 videos to continue to the final round in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
in 2018 she teamed up with John Legend for the song "Written in the Stars", as part of SM Station X 0.
Her solo debut "Like Water - The 1st Mini Album" was released on the 5th April 2021, consisting of 5 songs, "Like Water" and "When This Rain Stops" as the title tracks, and "Why Can't You Love Me?", "The Road", and "Best Friend (feat. SEULGI)" as b-side songs.
Girls
Wendy Lyrics
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One in a million
Who try to own with
No invitation
Who dreams of genie
When the ruler runs out of time
Cracks in the pavement
Grew too familiar
Paint it in silver
The stars and the sail
Or to get tangled up in dust
Ooh girl
I've been wondering what was real
In that love phase
I remember the world stood still
You don't seem to notice me
Don't figure out eventually
When it's too late
Oh Carolina
Lost in a postcard
Part Transylvania
A cartoon graveyard
If I ever fell into those canyons of mistrust
Something that was beautiful didn't matter
Was only a waste of time
When something that was good enough gets better
There's no erasing my love
I figured out what I'm gonna be
Is it too late
That rain falls over the ocean
Like pain falls out in the open
There's no erasing my love
I figured out what I'm gonna be
Is it too late
Standing on the corner of a real love parade
Am I too brave
Standing on the corner of a real love parade
Am I too brave
I want you to notice me
I figured out what I'm gonna be
Is it too late
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Just give me the word
And I'll smile and wave
Can't be a world that I'm bound to
Maybe it won't pass by
Ooh girl
I've been wondering what was real
(What was gonna hurt this time)
In that love phase
I remember the world stood still
You don't seem to notice me
I figured out what I'm gonna be
Is it too late
I want you to notice me
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
I'm drowning in love
The lyrics of Wendy's song "Girls" explore themes of self-discovery, unrequited love, and the desire for recognition. The song begins with a celebration, emphasizing the uniqueness of an individual amidst a crowd. It highlights the feeling of being unnoticed or overlooked, represented by cracks in the pavement and the passage of time.
The lyrics reference the dream-like quality of longing for love, comparing it to a genie and the pursuit of desires. The line "I remember the world stood still" portrays a moment of intense emotion and significance, perhaps indicating a past experience where love was felt deeply but not reciprocated.
The verses continue to express a sense of displacement and longing for connection. References to locations like Carolina, Transylvania, and a cartoon graveyard allude to places where one may feel lost or isolated. The song suggests that when something beautiful or good enough doesn't work out, it becomes a waste of time, emphasizing the pain of unrequited love.
The chorus repeats the desire to be noticed and recognized, while questioning if it is too late for that recognition to happen. The repetition of the phrase "I'm drowning in love" conveys the overwhelming and all-consuming nature of this unrequited longing.
Overall, "Girls" delves into the emotional journey of self-discovery, the pain of unrequited love, and the longing for recognition and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
A celebration
This is a joyful and festive occasion
One in a million
A unique individual among many others
Who try to own with
Attempting to possess or control something
No invitation
Without being formally invited or welcomed
Who dreams of genie
Imagining oneself as a magical being able to grant wishes
When the ruler runs out of time
When someone in power loses their authority or influence
Cracks in the pavement
Imperfections or flaws in the surface of the road
Grew too familiar
Became too accustomed or common
Rewinds like Summer
Replaying memories or moments similar to the carefree nature of summer
Paint it in silver
Adding a layer of brightness or glamour
The stars and the sail
Navigating through life's journey with hope and celestial guidance
Or to get tangled up in dust
Getting caught in trivial or insignificant matters
Ooh girl
Addressing a female with affection or familiarity
I've been wondering what was real
Having doubts or uncertainty about the authenticity of something
In that love phase
During a period of romantic affection or attraction
I remember the world stood still
Recalling a moment of immense significance or impact
You don't seem to notice me
Feeling unnoticed or overlooked by someone
Don't figure out eventually
Not realizing or comprehending something over time
When it's too late
When the opportunity has passed or the consequences have already occurred
Oh Carolina
Expressing surprise or astonishment to someone named Carolina
Lost in a postcard
Feeling immersed or captivated in a picturesque moment
Part Transylvania
Influenced by the mysterious or gothic atmosphere of Transylvania
A cartoon graveyard
An imaginary or lighthearted representation of death
If I ever fell into those canyons of mistrust
If I were to experience deep levels of doubt or suspicion
Something that was beautiful didn't matter
Something aesthetically pleasing or lovely lost its significance
Was only a waste of time
Proving to be an unproductive or futile use of time
When something that was good enough gets better
When an already satisfactory situation or relationship improves
There's no erasing my love
The affection or devotion cannot be eliminated
I figured out what I'm gonna be
I have determined my future path or identity
Is it too late
Am I too delayed or missed the opportunity
That rain falls over the ocean
The rainfall descends upon the vast expanse of the sea
Like pain falls out in the open
Similar to how emotional suffering becomes visible or evident
Standing on the corner of a real love parade
Being present in a situation where genuine affection is celebrated
Am I too brave
Questioning if one's courage is excessive or unnecessary
I want you to notice me
Desiring to be acknowledged or recognized by someone
I'm drowning in love
Feeling overwhelmed or consumed by intense affection
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Wendy Burns
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