XIA (born Kim Jun-su; 15 December 1986 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is a So… Read Full Bio ↴XIA (born Kim Jun-su; 15 December 1986 in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea) is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, and stage actor. He is a member of the Korean pop group JYJ, and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ.

XIA made his debut in 2003 as a member of TVXQ, a boy band produced and formed by South Korean record label and talent agency S.M. Entertainment, having previously been a trainee for six years. He had released four Korean albums, four Japanese albums, thirty Japanese singles and several Korean singles during his first six years in the music industry as TVXQ. In 2009, Kim and fellow TVXQ members Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment, arguing that their exclusive contracts were unilaterally disadvantageous towards the artists and should be invalidated. The Seoul Central District Court ruled in favor of the three and granted an injunction suspending their contracts. The trio reunited and subsequently formed JYJ (formerly known as JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN in Japan). As JYJ, Kim has released one English album, one Korean album, one Japanese EP, and one Korean EP.

Kim began his solo career in 2010 with the release of Japanese single "Xiah", which peaked at number-two on Japan's Oricon singles chart. The same year, he took the role of Wolfgang in his debut musical Mozart!, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. After the release of Xiah, Kim's solo music career was sent into hiatus because of a discord between him and his Japanese label Avex Trax that led to the sudden suspension of all his activities in Japan. In May 2012, he released his first full-length Korean solo studio album "Tarantallegra", while being represented by new management agency C-JeS Entertainment. Following the release, he embarked on his first headlining world tour. He returned with his second Korean solo studio album "Incredible", in July 2013.

Silk Road
XIA Lyrics

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오랫동안 공들여 가며 네 손을 잡고 함께 걸어왔지
함께 출발한 다른 누구보다 내가 먼저 도착한 거야
아마 네가 처음 경험하는 이것을
친구한테 말로만 들은 이것을
겁먹지 마 겁먹지 마
부끄러워하지 말고 내게 다가와
굳게 닫혀 있는 비단길을 열어줘
긴장하지 말고 다리 힘을 풀어봐

나를 믿고 편히 누워 눈을 감아 봐
함께 하는 이 시간 후에 우리의 사인 달라질 거야

밖에서 보낸 많은 시간 보다 단둘이 있는 날이 많겠지
동양의 비단을 처음 봤었던
서양의 사람들의 흐느낌처럼
즐겨 봐 아 즐겨 봐 아
부끄러워하지 말고 내게 다가와
굳게 닫혀 있는 비단길을 열어줘

긴장하지 말고 다리 힘을 풀어봐
나를 믿고 편히 누워 눈을 감아 봐
Yeah Okay
It's the Be whY and XIA

Let's get it
You and I lay down on the 비단길
내 도톰한 입술은 살며시 네 이마 위에 얹혀지고 지금은
같은 곳을 보기보단 우리가 서로를 바라보는 것이 더욱
가치 있지 시간이 붙잡아도 나는 이 순간을 못 놔
너 자체가 내 삶에서 가장 새로움이란 걸 너는 알까

Oh my God 너와 함께 가는 그 어느 곳이든 간에 장담해
분명히 거긴 100% 천국의 복사판
부끄러워하지 말고 내게 다가와
굳게 닫혀 있는 비단길을 열어줘

긴장하지 말고 다리 힘을 풀어봐
나를 믿고 편히 누워 눈을 감아 봐

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to XIA's song "Silk Road" talk about a journey taken together with someone, emphasizing the connection and bond between the two individuals. The lyrics suggest that the singer has walked hand in hand with the person for a long time and arrived at their destination before anyone else. The song encourages the listener not to be afraid or hesitant but to approach the singer without feeling embarrassed. It urges them to open the tightly closed "silk road," a metaphor for a path to new experiences and opportunities. The lyrics also mention the singer's hope that after this shared time together, their relationship will change and evolve.

The second verse touches on the idea that being alone together may be more meaningful than spending time outside with others. The singer likens the experience of seeing the Eastern silk and the emotions of Western people as something cherished and enjoyed. Again, the listener is encouraged not to be embarrassed and to approach the singer to open the closed silk road.

The lyrics overall convey the message of trust and encouragement to venture into new experiences together and not to let fear or hesitation hold them back. The idea of the silk road symbolizes a journey filled with beauty, challenges, and mutual growth.

Line by Line Meaning

오랫동안 공들여 가며 네 손을 잡고 함께 걸어왔지
I have been holding your hand and walking together with you for a long time, putting in a lot of effort.

함께 출발한 다른 누구보다 내가 먼저 도착한 거야
I have arrived before anyone else who started together with us.

아마 네가 처음 경험하는 이것을
Perhaps this is the first experience for you.

친구한테 말로만 들은 이것을
What your friend has only talked about.

겁먹지 마 겁먹지 마
Don't be scared, don't be scared.

부끄러워하지 말고 내게 다가와
Don't feel ashamed and come to me.

굳게 닫혀 있는 비단길을 열어줘
Open the silk road that is tightly closed.

긴장하지 말고 다리 힘을 풀어봐
Don't be nervous, relax your legs.

나를 믿고 편히 누워 눈을 감아 봐
Trust me and comfortably lie down, close your eyes.

함께 하는 이 시간 후에 우리의 사인 달라질 거야
After this time together, our destiny will change.

밖에서 보낸 많은 시간 보다 단둘이 있는 날이 많겠지
There will be more days when we are alone than the time spent outside.