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.
Lament
Youn Sun Nah Lyrics
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I'm not ready to fight
I'm not ready to be the prey of this one-sided game
I'm not ready to climb
I'm not ready to reach there
I'm not ready to see you're not the higher hill appear
I'm not ready to smile
I'm not ready to speak out from the bottom of my heart
I'm not ready to stay
I'm not ready to go
I'm not ready to let my thoughts eclipse upon your soul
Lament for cupid
Compass not active
Dull night is trembling again
Memories are sinking down
Lament for cupid
Compass not active
Dull night is trembling again
Memories are sinking
I'm not ready to smile
I'm not ready to speak out from the bottom of my heart
I'm not ready to stay
I'm not ready to go
I'm not ready to let my thoughts eclipse upon your soul
I'm not ready to fly
I'm not ready to give up
I'm not ready to escape and leave no traces behind you
In Youn Sun Nah's song "Lament," the singer expresses reluctance and resistance towards various aspects of life, from playing and fighting to climbing and reaching goals. The repetition of "I'm not ready" throughout the lyrics emphasizes the singer's sense of unpreparedness and hesitance towards these actions. The singer also expresses a desire to avoid vulnerability and emotional intimacy, with lines such as "I'm not ready to speak out from the bottom of my heart" and "I'm not ready to let my thoughts eclipse upon your soul."
The chorus "Lament for cupid, compass not active, dull night is trembling again, memories are sinking down" seems to acknowledge the singer's deep sadness, as the symbol of Cupid, the god of love, is lamented because their compass, or sense of direction, is lost. The imagery of a "dull night" trembling suggests an ominous or unsettling feeling, similar to the sinking of memories. Overall, the lyrics suggest a reluctance to engage with life, and a sense of being trapped in melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not ready to play
I'm not prepared to engage in this situation
I'm not ready to fight
I'm not prepared to enter into conflict or battle
I'm not ready to be the prey of this one-sided game
I'm not willing to be the victim of this unfair or unequal situation
I'm not ready to climb
I'm not prepared to scale or ascend
I'm not ready to reach there
I'm not prepared to arrive or attain the destination
I'm not ready to see you're not the higher hill appear
I'm not prepared to realize that what I thought was the peak or pinnacle is not actually the highest point
I'm not ready to scowl
I'm not prepared to frown or express anger or disapproval
I'm not ready to smile
I'm not prepared to express happiness or approval with my facial expression
I'm not ready to speak out from the bottom of my heart
I'm not prepared to express my true and honest feelings
I'm not ready to stay
I'm not prepared to remain or continue in this situation
I'm not ready to go
I'm not prepared to leave or exit this situation
I'm not ready to let my thoughts eclipse upon your soul
I'm not prepared to let my thoughts or feelings overshadow or dominate your own
Lament for cupid
Expressing sadness or grief for the mythical being who represents love and romance
Compass not active
The instrument used for navigation or guidance is not functioning or useful
Dull night is trembling again
A monotonous or unexciting evening is beginning to shake or quiver with emotion or intensity
Memories are sinking down
Recollections or remembrances are descending or falling away from my consciousness
I'm not ready to fly
I'm not prepared to take off or soar
I'm not ready to give up
I'm not prepared to surrender or quit
I'm not ready to escape and leave no traces behind you
I'm not prepared to run away and erase all evidence of my presence or influence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Youn Sun Nah
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@CebMindracerMusic
Wow, what a smack in the face, you guys are impressive and huge, so is your sound ! Fantastic voice, fantastic singing, incredible interpretation and musicians, unbelievable, what a great band !!! Rare are those who still give you real emotion with such virtuosity.
Thanks for sharing!
@hugogaming06
Je ne peux plus me passer de cette chanson depuis que je l'ai écoutée en vrai au concert hier soir 😍
@guywets
I was not ready...she killed me!
@aicragmar6630
Tout est sublime : la chanson, la voix, l'interprétation !
@monariver66
Quelle artiste ! Elle est magnifique
@AidaKhorsandi
With the great Lars Danielsson <3
OH chills through the spine ...
@nikolasbedu5537
Magnifique :-)
@Phil99470
Discovered today 17 Dec 2019.. Early Xmas present! Wow!!!!
@jurgw.6388
Very touching and so beautiful...incredible.
Thank you.
@user-hl3vp1jn7x
‘Lament’, This is my favorite song. 정말 이런 아름다운 목소리 들려주셔서 항상 감사합니다..