Debuting in early 2007, they became popular in the fall of that year with the song "Tell Me." They have scored five consecutive #1 hit singles: "Tell Me", "So Hot", "Nobody", "2 Different Tears" and "Be My Baby". In 2008, they won two "Artist of the Year" awards.
The group began their entry into the American market in 2009, with lead single "Nobody"; the single became the first song by a Korean group to enter the Billboard Hot 100. They are co-managed in the United States by JYP Entertainment and Jonas Group. They managed to place 4th with "Nobody" on the Canadian single charts for the past 2 weeks of March 2011.
Former member Hyuna (현아) left in June '07 due to health problems. She later joined girl group 4minute which disbanded in 2016. At the end of 2009, Sunmi (선미) left to continue her education. She was replaced with trainee Hyelim. She later on returned to singing with the release of her hit-single "24시간이 모자라" in 2013. With the announcement of Wonder Girls' comeback in 2015, Sunmi rejoined the group. Later in 2015, Sunye (선예) and Sohee (소희) officially withdrew from the group.
On 26 January 2017, Wonder Girls officially disbanded after members Sunmi and Yeeun decided not to renew their contracts. A farewell single entitled, "그려줘", was released on the groups 10th anniversary (10 February).
SWEET DREAMS
Wonder Girls Lyrics
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Nae gyeote isseo jwo jigeum idaero
Nado moreuge eojjeol su eobsi
Gaseumi ttwieo imi neujeosseo na
Neoran saram jom nappeun saram
Nareul ireoke heundeuljanha
Dalkomhi kiseuhae
Na ije neowa
Kkumman gateun sigan maeil bam gidaryeo
Nae soneul jaba jwo nareul ana jwo Oh please my baby
Nae gyeote isseo jwo jigeum idaero
Neon neomu dalkomhae neomu haengbokhae nae mami seolle
Nan kkaegi sirheunde maeil bam hamkke itgo sipeunde
My sweet dreams every night
The lyrics of Wonder Girls' "Sweet Dreams" communicate a plea for comfort and reassurance. The opening verse begins with the request to hold hands and comfort the singer. The singer then expresses feeling overwhelmed and helpless, with a racing heart and the need for someone to calm their nerves. The chorus offers a reprieve from worry, with the persona enjoying the sweetness shared with their significant other, lifting their spirits and easing their fears. The closing verse repeats the initial request for solace, with the singer requesting that their love interest remains with them in the present moment.
The lyrics of "Sweet Dreams" convey a message of vulnerability and the need for reassurance in the face of overwhelming worries. The chorus offers hope, with the singer expressing a sense of contentment derived from being with their love interest. The song's instrumentation and melody are harmonious and soothing, reflecting the lyrics' themes of comfort and serenity. Overall, "Sweet Dreams" is a beautiful expression of the desire for companionship and the powerful emotions and comfort it can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Nae soneul jaba jwo nareul ana jwo... Oh please my baby
Hold my hand, comfort me... Oh please my baby
Nae gyeote isseo jwo jigeum idaero
Stay by my side, just like this
Nado moreuge eojjeol su eobsi
I don't know what to do, I'm helpless
Gaseumi ttwieo imi neujeosseo na
My heart is racing, I'm already awake
Neoran saram jom nappeun saram
You're a bad person, a little bit
Nareul ireoke heundeuljanha
You make me waver like this
Maeil neoneun naege
Every day, you
Dalkomhi kiseuhae
Sweetly kiss me
Na ije neowa
I'm now with you
Kkumman gateun sigan maeil bam gidaryeo
I wait every night for a time that feels like a dream
Nae soneul jaba jwo nareul ana jwo Oh please my baby
Hold my hand, comfort me... Oh please my baby
Nae gyeote isseo jwo jigeum idaero
Stay by my side, just like this
Neon neomu dalkomhae neomu haengbokhae nae mami seolle
You're so sweet, I'm so happy, I'm thrilled
Nan kkaegi sirheunde maeil bam hamkke itgo sipeunde
I don't want to leave, I want to be with you every night
My sweet dreams every night
My sweet dreams every night
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