She then participated in numerous Korean musicals of national scale and for which she has often been rewarded. She has even been demanded by one of the Biggest Japanese company of the genre (Sakye), but declined the invitation.
As she did not find suitable fulfilment in these musical environments, due to all their constraints, Youn Sun decided in 1995 to go to Paris in order to study jazz and French songs. She registered at CIM school, one of the oldest jazz school of the French capital, at the National Music Institute of Beauvais and at the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory. Her natural fondness for jazz reveals itself when she starts playing in the Parisians jazz clubs in 1996-97 with David Georgelet and Yoni Zelnik (still playing together today). She rapidly provokes considerable attention, notably by Jacques Vidal who invites her on his record ‘Ramblin’ (1999). She receives numerous prizes (Jazz à La Defense, Saint-Maur, Montmartre...), continues to comb jazz clubs and also participates at festivals.
Parallel to this French life, Youn Sun performs in Korea. Some opportunities have her living a double life, one in her native country, one in the country that has adopted her. In order to make this feasible, she is working with two different teams. In Seoul, she created her own production structure, Bis Music, with which she produced two records as a leader. Those were distributed by SONY MUSIC. In Paris, she almost exclusively worked with her quintet whose records are produced by an independent label, In Circum Girum.
In 5 years, Youn Sun Nah has recorded 4 albums (2 of which are exclusively distributed in Korea) and has extensively performed in various jazz festivals in France, Europe and Korea. In 2003 she obtains a full recognition by the Korean audience and media who declare her Jazz Artist of the Year. A few months before, she had been broadcast with her quintet on a program for ARTE Channel called Paris Jazz Club – Rue des Lombard. In 2004, the release of Youn Sun Nah5’s ‘So I Am...’ is widely celebrated by the French specialised as well as generalist press which fully recognise her talent and present her now like one of the most remarkable singer of the new generation. Lastly, her live performances are awarded by an impressive jury of jazz professionals at Jazz à Juan Revelation 2005.
Come Come
Youn Sun Nah Lyrics
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From my childhood days
Paint a world for two
From my memories
Tint the sky above
Amber tears of joy
Colored by your love
Only a girl
Say you’ll be there
Arms like the sea
Holding me
Sailing the years
And on our winding way to now
We will relive all these times
If I could give you just one thing
If I found a way
I would give to you
All the best times of my days
Only a girl
Laughing and free
Singing my song
Nothing wrong
To love and to live
And on our winding way to now
You will know where I come from
In Youn Sun Nah's "Come Come," the artist expresses a desire to share a piece of her past with a loved one. She wishes to play a song from her childhood days and together, create a world that reminisces their shared memories. In the world where she comes from, everything is tinted with the colors of love and joy, as depicted by the amber tears in the sky. The tone of the song suggests a state of reminiscence and longing for times gone by.
With the words "only a girl," the singer soothes her loved one and encourages them to be present with her in the moment. She compares her loved one's arms to the vastness of the sea, illustrating the safety and comfort she finds in them. As they navigate the twists and turns of life, they hold on to each other, and in doing so, relive their memories.
The song emphasizes the importance of cherishing memories and being present in the moment. Through her expression of love and longing, Youn Sun Nah creates a heartwarming tribute and reminds us to appreciate the beautiful moments we share with our loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could play a song for you
Wish to express my emotions through music to you
From my childhood days
Referencing to my past experiences
Paint a world for two
Imagining a world that we could share
From my memories
The image is drawn from my recollection
Tint the sky above
Vividly color the sky with my feelings
Amber tears of joy
The surreal beauty of happiness brings tears of joy
Colored by your love
You add colors to my life through your love
In the world where I come from
The world that is mine, my home country
Only a girl
Referring to my younger self
Say you’ll be there
Asking for assurance
Arms like the sea
Strong and comfort-giving embrace
Holding me
The feeling of being cradled and secured through the tough times
Sailing the years
Together experiencing the ups and downs during our journey of life
And on our winding way to now
Looking back at our journey till now
We will relive all these times
Revisiting the moments that had significance in our lives
If I could give you just one thing
A heart full of emotions that I want to give you
If I found a way
If it were in my power
I would give to you
The gift of my cherished time and experiences
All the best times of my days
All the times that gave me moments of joy and happiness
Only a girl
Nostalgically reminiscing the past
Laughing and free
The moments of carefreeness and laughter
Singing my song
Expressing myself through music
Nothing wrong
The guilt-free moments of expressing oneself
To love and to live
To indulge in the moments of love and life
And on our winding way to now
Looking back at the journey leading up to this moment
You will know where I come from
Discovering the roots of my life and where I come from
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS
Written by: Dominique FILLON, Matthew ANDRAE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
evamarimo
I just discovered her today on youtube - after reading her name in a magazine and being hooked by the phrase "korean jazz singer" ! She is amazing and I'm already addicted!
puprickalu
It's beautifully... Thx!
Maya Rogée-Fromy
j'aime! merci
Seer1
🙏🏽❤️
poesiepiratmichl
da verneige ich mich