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.
Sea Child
Younha Lyrics
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닫고 그 곳으로 갈거야
너를 안고 손을 잡고 그 곳으로
저 높은 곳을 날아오르는
새가 아니더라도
더 낮은 곳에 깊은 바다로
깊은 바다로
점점 멀어지고 있어 두 발이 땅에 닿지 않아
천천히 나아가고 있어 조금도 두렵지 않은걸
세상은 나에게 내 삶을 말하지
어른이 되면 되어 갈 수록
세상의 얘기로 정해질 거라면
나는 아이가 되어 바다로 갈거야
숨을 참고 눈을 감고 귀를 닫고
그 곳으로 갈거야
너를 안고 손을 잡고 그 곳으로
저 높은 곳을 날아오르는 새가
아니더라도
더 낮은 곳에 깊은 바다로
깊은 바다로
매일 (매일) 너를 안고 나는 모든걸 이겨내고 있어
너를 포기하지 않아
난 매일 너를 꾸고 있는걸
꿈꾸는 나에게 꿈이라 말하지
꿈은 꾸기만 하는 거라고
세상의 얘기로 정해질 거라면
나는 아이가 되어 바다로 갈거야
숨을 참고 눈을 감고 귀를 닫고
그 곳으로 갈거야
너를 안고 손을 잡고 그 곳으로
저 높은 곳을 날아오르는
새가 아니더라도
더 낮은 곳에 깊은 바다로
깊은 바다로
The lyrics of Younha’s song Sea Child express the desire to escape from reality and venture into a different world. The persona wants to overcome the physical and emotional barriers holding her back and reach a place of calmness where she can truly be at peace. The method of reaching this place involves closing one’s eyes, taking hold of someone’s hand, and heading towards a destination that is not restricted by the limitations of the earthly world. The lyrics indicate that the process of attaining self-discovery includes leaving behind one’s adult persona and embracing the sense of adventure and curiosity that is associated with being a child. The image of the vast ocean is depicted as a metaphor for the limitless possibilities that are open to the persona and the sense of freedom that comes with being a sea child.
The imagery in the song Sea Child captures the feeling of longing and the need to be free. It speaks to people who want to escape from the monotony and rigidity of everyday life and explore their inner selves. The overarching theme of self-discovery runs through the song, with the ocean serving as a backdrop for the search for one’s true self. Younha’s voice gives the lyrics a melancholic tone that blends well with the soothing sound of the instrumentals. In essence, Sea Child is an empowering song that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and live a life that is true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
숨을 참고 눈을 감고 귀를 닫고
Holding my breath, closing my eyes, and ears
그 곳으로 갈거야
I'm going to that place
너를 안고 손을 잡고 그 곳으로
Holding you and taking your hand to that place
저 높은 곳을 날아오르는
Flying to the high place
새가 아니더라도
Even if it's not a bird
더 낮은 곳에 깊은 바다로
To the deep sea in a lower place
점점 멀어지고 있어 두 발이 땅에 닿지 않아
Getting farther and farther away, my feet don't touch the ground
천천히 나아가고 있어 조금도 두렵지 않은걸
Going forward slowly, without any fear
세상은 나에게 내 삶을 말하지
The world talks to me about my life
어른이 되면 되어 갈 수록
As I become an adult and go on
세상의 얘기로 정해질 거라면
If it is to be determined by the world's stories
나는 아이가 되어 바다로 갈거야
I'll become a child and go to the sea
매일 (매일) 너를 안고 나는 모든걸 이겨내고 있어
Every day (every day), holding you, I'm overcoming everything
너를 포기하지 않아
I won't give up on you
난 매일 너를 꾸고 있는걸
I'm dreaming of you every day
꿈꾸는 나에게 꿈이라 말하지
Telling the dreaming me that it's just a dream
꿈은 꾸기만 하는 거라고
That dreams are only meant to be dreamed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyun Ah Jo, Youn Ha Ko, Soon Il Kwon
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