In 2002, YANKIE and the talented topbob came together to form the group TBNY. The group’s self-produced EP album sold over 3000 copies at their live shows alone and they quickly gained a solid fanbase and respect for their music. Yankie has worked with artists like Dynamicduo, Primary, Epik High, Suga of BTS and more, showing his wide spectrum of rapping styles. TBNY has stopped performing for the time being as topbob became a member of Twins in 2010. Yankie went on to release a solo album in 2011 and continues to showcase his skills by working with many other musicians.
Me
Yankie Lyrics
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더 휘저었어야 해 나란 수프 미완성된 괴물
생각지 못한 바이러스에 침투 불명예
죽음 DIE 아직도 날 추격해
꼬셔들 했지 아부 못 떠는 날 싫어했던 꼰대
내 바른말 피해 도망치던 비슷한 경력의 형제
빌빌대도 달려와준 몇몇 들의 내 동생
돈 주고 배운 공부 이제와 누굴 욕해
이젠 다 보여 사람 그리고 나
I don't give a f**k 그 의미 이건 다
좆까 막 나갈래 가 아냐 자기소신 공격이 아닌
디펜스 신념을 완벽히 지킨 그 후에 위닝
깨달음 I know 최근 5년간 10개중
두 개는 뻘 소리 나란 하드웨어 빨만 믿고 대충
갈긴 게 좀 있지 매번 흩어졌던 내 집중
날 비웃는 건 아닐까 술 취해 벽 잡고 뒤뚱
하지만 어느 순간 정말 생사에 놓이는 그 순간
정신이 번쩍 들더라 내 사랑하는 이들을 위해
뭐든 해야만 해 그건 음악도 포함돼
앞으로 음악은 내겐 또 다른 성공의 길보다 더 큰 생명체
고맙지만 옛 추억의 영광 난 업고 갈
생각은 없어 잠시 과거는 덮어놔 긴
휴식 그때의 위기는 지금의 기회
이건 다시 돌아온 에이스 투수의 9회
The song "Me" by Yankie is a reflection of the artist's journey towards self-actualization. The lyrics suggest that he needs to pause and reflect on his dreams before pursuing them further. He acknowledges that he is an unfinished product, like a soup that needs more seasoning.
The following lines describe the obstacles that he faced while pursuing his dreams. He was infected with an unexpected "virus" that brought dishonor to him. He was hunted by his past and by people who did not appreciate his honesty. He ran away from "brothers" who had the same experience. However, throughout these hardships, his few good friends remained by his side and supported him.
As the song progresses, Yankie declares his disregard for other people's opinions, stating that he only cares about himself. He decides to defend himself against those who seek to attack his ego, rather than attacking others. He acknowledges that he has wasted his time with pointless conversations and beliefs, but that he now understands the importance of focusing on his goals. He decides to protect his values, even if it means defending himself alone.
In summary, "Me" is a song about self-discovery, finding one's place in the world, and standing up for oneself. The lyrics suggest that Yankie has learned valuable lessons from his past experiences and is now more committed to his goals than ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
그래 빨간색 잠시 정지했어야 돼 내 꿈
I should've stopped the red light for a moment, for it has halted my dream
더 휘저었어야 해 나란 수프 미완성된 괴물
I should have stirred more, to complete myself as a soup yet unperfected, an unfinished monster
생각지 못한 바이러스에 침투 불명예
Infiltrated by an unexpected virus, a disrepute is earned
죽음 DIE 아직도 날 추격해
Death, DIE, is still chasing after me
꼬셔들 했지 아부 못 떠는 날 싫어했던 꼰대
Oppressors and bullies, the ones who belied me and the narrow-minded who hated the honest me
내 바른말 피해 도망치던 비슷한 경력의 형제
Like brothers that share a similar history, they flee from my upright words
빌빌대도 달려와준 몇몇 들의 내 동생
Some who came running to hold me, like younger siblings who would even beg to be with me
돈 주고 배운 공부 이제와 누굴 욕해
Who should I blame now that I've paid to study and learn?
이젠 다 보여 사람 그리고 나
Now everything is revealed, both of others and myself
I don't give a f**k 그 의미 이건 다
I don't care about the meaning of it all
좆까 막 나갈래 가 아냐 자기소신 공격이 아닌
I don't want to just go recklessly, this is not an attack on my self-esteem
디펜스 신념을 완벽히 지킨 그 후에 위닝
After perfectly maintaining my defensive beliefs, then comes the win
깨달음 I know 최근 5년간 10개중
I've realized, I know, among the 10 things I've had for the past 5 years
두 개는 뻘 소리 나란 하드웨어 빨만 믿고 대충
Two were just useless hardware, mere remnants of my careless trust
갈긴 게 좀 있지 매번 흩어졌던 내 집중
I do have something to go for, despite my focus being scattered every time
날 비웃는 건 아닐까 술 취해 벽 잡고 뒤뚱
Is everyone laughing at me? I just grab the wall and stumble in drunkenness
하지만 어느 순간 정말 생사에 놓이는 그 순간
But at some point, a moment that truly decides life or death
정신이 번쩍 들더라 내 사랑하는 이들을 위해
My sanity returns in a flash, for the sake of those I love
뭐든 해야만 해 그건 음악도 포함돼
I must do something, and music is also a part of that
앞으로 음악은 내겐 또 다른 성공의 길보다 더 큰 생명체
From now on, music is a greater lifeform to me than another path to success
고맙지만 옛 추억의 영광 난 업고 갈
Although grateful, I won't be carrying the glory of past memories
생각은 없어 잠시 과거는 덮어놔 긴
I have no thoughts of it, just leave the past aside for a while
휴식 그때의 위기는 지금의 기회
The crisis I once faced during rest, now becomes an opportunity
이건 다시 돌아온 에이스 투수의 9회
This is the ninth inning for a returning ace pitcher
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Primary, Yankie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@huilepoire7114
So, from the way i see it... We have :
- Dok2 - Greed (We all know Dok2 is all about dem gold chains gold watches. A pretty materialistic rap verse, also. And his drinks and eyes started burning when the other monster touched it.)
-Juvie Train - Gluttony (He possesses the "holy rap" book, yet says a lot of things as not being enough, wanting more, even when he's the god of rap. To me, he's represented as one of those gods ever longing for more, so yeah, glutonny. And his army is composed of mouths.)
- Don Mills - Sloth (Sloppy baby, sleeping, and saying he has no energy at all. "I'm running out of energya already, I'm almost done." & "they say perfectionniste, but lazy" )
- Yankie - Wrath (Destroys everything around him, pretty harsh with his words, talks about destroying and overcoming, water and fire, boom boom boom, explosions. And pretty angry rap, too.)
- Double K - Pride ("I'm something real", "my attitude that doesn't fail even if the time passes by", "i'm just getting better and better, everyday everyway" "i'm on another level, different class motherfxcker". And Dodo's wearing a trendy suit, smoking cigarrette, fancy looks. Walking into a super long hall, living in a castle, all by himself. Impersonating the arrogance of the successful nowadays ?)
- Rap Monster - Lust (He's a pig surrounded by very lightly dressed women.. What else ?)
- TopBob - Envy (This one is the hardest for me. While the video could actually show some kind of keyboard warrior, the new generation haterz, with a cliche, nolife guy, playing video game, no friends, commenting on his own pictures a hundred times, masturbating on porn, etc... The rap verse actually really looks like a message sent to the haters, and the video would show one of those haters he's dissing ? So that Envy would be about being the cause of a lot of envy.)
It appeared to me that it was very.. "rap game" related, so it's like a impersonation of the seven deadly sins in a hip hop context. That's why some may be harder to express than others. But I really liked it, nice song !
@tiffanyeztrada3374
rap monmsters part
I’m a MONSTER
but right now nobody recognize it
old farts who’re nothing but bluffs
they tryna undersize it
I’m a narcissist with perverted tendencies
I poke myself often
I kiss my own tightness
Who the damn mufucka do
really wanna fight it
I just like the arts
more than any kind of alcohol*
bastard, this is the cocktail bar that RM has laid out
you’ll drink them as I give them
please subdue my flame, after just taking out my fire
ah, oppa, I like it, please hit me a little more
Show what that bitch about
just try running your mouth
Show me what you got yo what you bout
Me gone headed to the top
make yo bitch rock but you not
I believe my team
me and my friends, we makin’ dreams
we’ll kill you half-dead with rap, come at us
call me rice wrapped in Kim**
* = “the arts” in Korean is 예술 and alcohol is just 술, which is where the alcohol and cocktail bar references come from
** = this is a double whammy pun. firstly, obviously Namjoon’s last name is Kim, but “김” in Korean also means seaweed, so he’s playing off “seaweed-wrapped rice” and his own last name. however, 싸먹다 also has a secondary meaning of quickly and efficiently finishing off something or someone that you don’t find important or worth your time, so in this case, he’s the Kim who finished off the “rice” (his less talented and less impressive opponents).
trans cr; @BTS0222
@misamoes
OPPA I LIKE IT HIT ME A LITTLE MORE
@psark
IKR!!! WTF!!
@aeshinki
SEOKJIN THATS YOUR CALL
@Nini_-jg7py
jazzy I'm ded
@user-lr5vc5cc7w
IM JUNGSHOOK
@LouiseNah
Gay culture is including the sentence "oppa i like it hit me a little more" in your rap
@teacake8758
I wonder if namjoon ever goes back to listen to his dirty songs and thinks wow...I did a good job
@RL-jp1rr
teacak/e he is not a kid...don't treat them like kids ffs
@Felinaz
If not, Im doing that for him then
@staymad2051
teacak/e expensive girl