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.
Song Of No Regrets
Youn Sun Nah Lyrics
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Without you, without you
When will this time pass
Maybe I should talk
Perhaps I should not
But it's gone
What is gone
Who can say?
Like leaves that drift away
So softly, they tell me
I'll walk without you
Your name inside me
No wind will hide me
Like a song
No regrets
When it's done
In her song "Song Of No Regrets," Youn Sun Nah talks about the feeling of loneliness after a breakup. The song starts with the singer expressing her longing to be alone again without her partner, which can be interpreted as her desire to regain her independence and find herself again. She then reflects on whether or not she should talk about her feelings or keep them to herself. The uncertainty and confusion of the situation are highlighted by her question "What is gone? Who can say?"
The chorus of the song compares the pain of separation to the falling leaves that softly drift away. Despite the sadness, the singer expresses her determination to continue on without regrets. She carries the memory of her partner's name inside her, but no obstacle, not even the wind, can hide her. The song ends with the message that, despite the sadness of the breakup, there are no regrets, and life must go on.
Overall, "Song Of No Regrets" is a moving and introspective song about dealing with the aftermath of a breakup. Its poetic lyrics and Youn Sun Nah's emotive vocals make it a powerful expression of the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
To be alone again
To experience solitude once more
Without you, without you
In the absence of your presence
When will this time pass
When will this phase of my life end
Maybe I should talk
Possibly I should engage in conversation
Perhaps I should not
It could be that I shouldn't
But it's gone
However, that time is gone
What is gone
What has vanished completely
Who can say?
Who can unveil the truth of it?
Like leaves that drift away
Similar to falling leaves that float away
So softly, they tell me
In a gentle way, I'm advised
I'll walk without you
I'll move forward without your companionship
Your name inside me
Your identity is embedded within me
No wind will hide me
No gusts of wind will keep me concealed
Like a song
Similar to a melody
No regrets
Without any feelings of remorse
When it's done
Once it has reached its conclusion
Contributed by Layla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.