Younha made her debut as an artist at the young age of sixteen. Nicknamed the "Oricon comet" for her success in Japan, she has released eight singles and two albums there with varying degrees of success. Several of her songs have been featured in anime/dramas. In 2006, she debuted in South Korea, where she is regarded as one of the country's best singer-songwriters.
2) YOUHA is a different artist whose scrobbles inexplicably appear under "Younha." Youha is a soloist currently under the label Universal Music Korea and has been since September 2020. Previously, she had been a YG trainee for 9 years until she left in 2019.
Youha is well known for helping with the composition, writing and production of her music as well as other artists' music. She has been credited for the writing/composing of songs such as LOONA's 'PTT (Paint The Town)' and 'Wow' and VICTON's 'What I Said'.
On September 29 2020 she debuted with her single 'ISLAND'. The following year, August 24 2021, she released a single album titled 'Sweet-Tea' with pre-release single 'Cherry On Top' and title track 'Ice-T'. On August 25 2022, she released an ep titled 'love you more,' featuring 5 songs.
Alice
Younha Lyrics
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uh reen nah yae cheen goo ALICE
uhn jeh ee mahn keum ee nah kuht neun jee
eet goh sahl ah waht duhn ALICE
uh reen nae gah seum ee... poom uhp duhn kkoom deul eun
uh dee gah sseul kkah... geu ddae gah geu ree wuh
gah jah ALICE neut jee ah nah ssuh
jee geum shee jahk hae doh gwaen chah nah
jahl bwah ALICE nahn hae nael guh yah
noo gah mwuh rae doh nahn nahl mee duh
nuh moo shweep geh bohn seh sang eel kkah
dah deul nae mahm gaht jee ah neun guhl
nah neun uh dduhn moh seub ee dwehl kkah
nuh neun ahl goh eet nee ALICE
gah kkeum ssheek heem deu ruh... joo juh ahn goh sheep uh
geu ruhl ddae mah dah... nae geh heem ee dwae jwuh
gah jah ALICE neut jee ah nah ssuh
jee geum shee jahk hae doh gwaen chah nah
jahl bwah ALICE nahn hae nael guh yah
noo gah mwuh rae doh nahn nahl mee duh~
OOH...
HEY~ YEAH
noh ryuhk doh uhp shee shweep geh uhd neun guhn
soh joong hahn guh shee... ah nyah...
joh ah ALICE gah boh neun guh yah
gah kkeum oo neun guht doh gwaen chah nah
nahl bwah ALICE ssheek ssheek hahn nah yah
ee guht hah nah roh buh teen nah yah...
ahl ah ALICE ee naht suhn seh sang
heung mee rohp jee neun ahn geht jee mahn~
jahl bwah ALICE nahn hae nael guh yah
noo gah mwuh rae doh nahn nahl mee duh
noo gah mwuh rae doh muht jee nah yah
Younha's song "Alice" is an introspective track that delves into the themes of identity and self-realization. The opening verse refers to Alice, the singer from "Alice in Wonderland," as an allusion to the narrative of self-discovery that the song embarks upon. The lyrics then explore how the persona behind the Alice persona feels lost and in search of herself. She is unable to recognize her own reflection and is fighting her own demons, likened to nightmares and dreams, and her sense of self has become distorted. She identifies as Alice, but is unsure of who she really is, hinting towards the societal expectations that force individuals to mold themselves to fit in.
The chorus of the song communicates the elusive nature of personal identity, as it seems to be subjective, hard to define or grasp. It then shows the Alice persona's desire to hold on to her unique identity, to be true to herself instead of conforming. However, the voice that narrates the chorus is an omnipresent one, suggesting that either society or the voice in the Alice persona's head is always telling her what to do, making it difficult for her to truly embrace her true self.
Interestingly, the song's lyrics, particularly its opening verse, seem to parallel the intro to BTS' "Blood Sweat & Tears," in which Alice is also referenced, possibly as a nod to the themes of identity and exploration that Younha explores in the song. In addition, the song has been featured in several K-dramas and TV shows. It was also Younha's first song since "Merciless critics" in which she collaborated with another artist.
Chords (source: ultimate-guitar.com):
Intro: Am C G D
Verse 1: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Chorus: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Verse 2: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Chorus: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Bridge: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Chorus: Am C G D / F#m Bm Em F#m
Line by Line Meaning
muhn jee ssah een chaek jang hahn kyuh neh
Looking up, I see a tall building
uh reen nah yae cheen goo ALICE
I breathe in the scent of green trees, Alice
uhn jeh ee mahn keum ee nah kuht neun jee
The warmth that fills me up
eet goh sahl ah waht duhn ALICE
Comes from the light that falls on me, Alice
uh reen nae gah seum ee... poom uhp duhn kkoom deul eun
In my heart, the dreams I've piled up
uh dee gah sseul kkah... geu ddae gah geu ree wuh
Are broken, but they're still there
gah jah ALICE neut jee ah nah ssuh
I meet Alice again today
jee geum shee jahk hae doh gwaen chah nah
Even if it's a little different from before
jahl bwah ALICE nahn hae nael guh yah
I'll look at Alice and tell her
noo gah mwuh rae doh nahn nahl mee duh
That I don't know everything
nuh moo shweep geh bohn seh sang eel kkah
Even in the cold, dark world you're living in
dah deul nae mahm gaht jee ah neun guhl
I can feel your heart beating
nah neun uh dduhn moh seub ee dwehl kkah
I won't forget about the memories we made
nuh neun ahl goh eet nee ALICE
You're still Alice to me
gah kkeum ssheek heem deu ruh... joo juh ahn goh sheep uh
Sometimes, I close my eyes and listen closely
geu ruhl ddae mah dah... nae geh heem ee dwae jwuh
To that sound, it gives me comfort
joh ah ALICE gah boh neun guh yah
Good Alice, who treks forward
gah kkeum oo neun guht doh gwaen chah nah
Even if it gets a little tough
nahl bwah ALICE ssheek ssheek hahn nah yah
I'll see Alice, shaking off
ee guht hah nah roh buh teen nah yah...
This dust that's been piling up
ahl ah ALICE ee naht suhn seh sang
Alice, who doesn't exist in reality
heung mee rohp jee neun ahn geht jee mahn~
Exists in my warm heart
jahl bwah ALICE nahn hae nael guh yah
I'll look at Alice and tell her
noo gah mwuh rae doh nahn nahl mee duh
That I don't know everything
noo gah mwuh rae doh muht jee nah yah
I don't know everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@jinhokim281
이 노래는 나이가 들수록 나를 반성하게 만드는 노래..
재수할때 정말 집가면서 많이 듣고 울고 열심히 했었는데 더 중요한 취업준비에는 왜 그때처럼 안되는걸까..
지금 시작해도 괜찮아
잘봐 앨리스 나 해낼거야
누가 뭐래도 난 날 믿어
노력도 없이 쉽게 얻는건 소중한 것이 아냐
해보자
@unknown4406
먼지 쌓인 책장 한켠에 ,
어린 나의 친구 앨리스 .
언제 이만큼 나 컸는지
잊고 살아왔던 앨리스 .
어린 내 가슴이 품었던 꿈들은
어디갔을까 ,
그때가 그리워 .
가자 , 앨리스 .
늦지 않았어 .
지금 시작해도 괜찮아 .
잘봐 , 앨리스 .
난 해낼거야 .
누가 뭐래도 난 날 믿어 .
너무 쉽게 본 세상일까 .
다들 내 맘같지 않은걸 .
나는 어떤 모습이 될까 .
너는 알고있니 , 앨리스 .
가끔씩 힘들어 주저앉고 싶어 .
그럴때마다 ,
내게 힘이 되줘 .
가자 , 앨리스 .
늦지않았어 .
지금 시작해도 괜찮아 .
잘봐 , 앨리스 .
난 해낼거야 .
누가 뭐래도 난 날 믿어 .
노력도 없이 ,
쉽게 얻는건 ,
소중한 것이 아냐 .
좋아 , 앨리스 .
가보는거야 .
가끔은 우는 것도 괜찮아 .
날봐 , 앨리스 .
씩씩한 나야 .
이것 하나로 버틴 나야 .
가라 , 앨리스 .
이 낯선 세상 ,
흥미롭지는 않겠지만 .
잘봐 , 앨리스 .
난 해낼거야 .
누가 뭐래도 난 날 믿어 .
누가 뭐래도 멋진 나야 .
- Alice - ( 윤하 )
@Dahlia__
사건의 지평선 역주행기념으로 들으러 옴. 진짜 윤하노래는 수록곡도 다 너무 아름답다.. 이 노래도 참 좋아하는데.
@trumpdonald4937
중학교 2학년때 들으면서 힘을 받았던 노래인데 나이 30이 넘어서 들으니까 더 와닿는다...가사가 딱 지금 시기의 나를 말해주는 노래같다...나이먹으면서 점점 자신감을 잃어가는데 노랫말대로 누가뭐래도 난 나를 믿는다는 가사대로 자신을 믿고 나아갈 수 있는 힘을 받게되네요 다시
@daon8776
ㅇㅈㅇㅈ..자존감 올려주는 노래임
@shellingford6519
이 노래 진짜 멜로디도 좋지만 가사가 너무 힐링됨
@user-oq3kq6hi6o
이걸왜지금 알았는지 모르겠네요 이거듣고 힘내서 공부하러 가겠습니다:)
@jinhokim281
이 노래는 나이가 들수록 나를 반성하게 만드는 노래..
재수할때 정말 집가면서 많이 듣고 울고 열심히 했었는데 더 중요한 취업준비에는 왜 그때처럼 안되는걸까..
지금 시작해도 괜찮아
잘봐 앨리스 나 해낼거야
누가 뭐래도 난 날 믿어
노력도 없이 쉽게 얻는건 소중한 것이 아냐
해보자
@motivationactive1815
같이 힘냅시다!
@user-ov3ws5lp5z
누가 뭐래도 멋진 나야
@_luv2817
예전에는 알지못했는데 놀면뭐하니에 윤하님 나오고 다시 들어보니까 앨리스는 결국 나였네요. 나를 위로해주고 용기를 주는 노래였어요.
@user-ox1pl3df7w
땀은 배신하지않는다
노력할수록 좋은 성적얻을줄알았는데... 아직은 노력이더 필요한가..힘든데