1) Zia Atabi, of 1960's Irania… Read Full Bio ↴Zia is a name of at least five acts:
1) Zia Atabi, of 1960's Iranian rock.
2) An American electronic act.
3) An alternative rock en español band.
4) A romanisation of 지아, a pseudonym of Korean singer 박지혜.
5) A South African afro pop band.
1) A mononym Zia Atabi, of 1960's Iranian rock. His releases, under this name, include: "Helelyos" and "Kofriam".
Sites: Discogs
2) An exclusively electronic band who began performing on the East Coast, USA. Founded in 1992 by Elaine Walker, they bang-out pro-space and sci-fi music on futuristic instruments. All of the synths are triggered live on futuristic home-made MIDI triggers including circuit board drum pads, the "star castle", the "plutotar", "planetar", and Elaine's Vertical Keyboards, (a patent pending instrument). Microtonal musical scales run rampant throughout the ZIA repertoire. In the pop genre this is a monumental task which adds an eerie, futuristic edge to the songs. ZIA was together for 11 years in Boston and NYC, and relocated to Arizona 2003. ZIA has 3 full length albums and two EPs. The newest release, Martians, was officially released at the first XPrize Cup! The video for the title track was filmed on Devon Island in the Canadian High Arctic (75°North), commissioned by the Haughton-Mars Project. ZIA is currently working on a 4th full length album and developing a larger Vegas-stye show, complete with a spacey story line!
Sites: Discogs
4) A romanised naming of the Korean singer best known as 지아 (aka 지아(Zia) and Zi-A), pseudonym(s) / nickname(s) of 박지혜 (aka English: Park Ji-hye).
Sites: Ko.Wikipedia
5) A South African 'afro pop' band.
Sites: Discogs
The Man
Zia Lyrics
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내 손을 꼭 잡고 바래다 주던 그 남자
철없는 내 말투 다 받아주고
머리를 쓰다듬고 예뻐해 준 남자
나만 사랑한다고 매일 밤 말해주고
외로움이 없는 하루 알게 해준 사람
다시는 볼 수 없어 오늘도 그리워
하루를 그대 없이 웃으면서 살아가는 게
이렇게도 힘든 줄 알았었다면
그런 줄 알았다면
늦은 밤 혼자서 울고 있는 내게
말없이 찾아와 날 꼭 안아주던 남자
잘해주지 못해서 더 주지 못해서
바보처럼 나를 보며 미안해한 남자
아무 이유도 없이 나만 바라봐 주고
행복한 하루하루를 선물 해준 사람
그런 그 남자가 그 남자가 그리워
다시는 볼 수 없어 오늘도 그리워
하루를 그대 없이 웃으면서 살아가는 게
이렇게도 힘든 줄 알았었다면
그런 줄 알았다면
그런 그 남자가 오늘따라 그리워
가끔은 그대도 내 생각은 하나요
그대는 나 없이도 웃으면서 잘 지내는지
괜찮은 척 애써봐도 그게 안돼
오늘따라 그리워
나만 사랑해주던 그 남자가
The lyrics of Zia's song "The Man" describe a woman's experience with a man who has been her partner and support in tough times. In the first verse, she talks about how this man held her hand and looked after her, even when she was being childish or naive. He always told her that he loved her and made sure she didn't feel lonely. The chorus repeats that she misses him and that he made her life easier, and that she didn't realize how difficult life would be without him.
In the second verse, the woman talks about how the man was always there for her, even in her moments of weakness. She describes how he would hold her when she cried, apologizing for not being able to give her more. He was always watching out for her, making sure she was happy every day. The lyrics repeat that she misses him and that life without him is much harder than she ever imagined.
Overall, the song is a tribute to a man who may not have been perfect, but who made a significant impact on the woman's life. She misses him deeply and realizes how much he meant to her - something she didn't necessarily understand during their time together. It's a poignant reminder to cherish the people in your life while you still can.
Line by Line Meaning
유난히도 지쳤던 하루의 끝에
At the end of a tiring day
내 손을 꼭 잡고 바래다 주던 그 남자
That man who would hold my hand and walk me home
철없는 내 말투 다 받아주고
That man who would listen to my naive words
머리를 쓰다듬고 예뻐해 준 남자
That man who would stroke my hair and call me pretty
나만 사랑한다고 매일 밤 말해주고
The person who would tell me every night that they loved only me
외로움이 없는 하루 알게 해준 사람
The person who showed me that I could have a day without loneliness
그런 그 남자가 그 남자가 그리워
That man, yes, that man, I miss him
다시는 볼 수 없어 오늘도 그리워
I can't see him again, I miss him today too
하루를 그대 없이 웃으면서 살아가는 게
Living each day, smiling without him there
이렇게도 힘든 줄 알았었다면
If only I knew it would be this hard
그런 줄 알았다면
If only I had known
늦은 밤 혼자서 울고 있는 내게
To me, crying alone late at night
말없이 찾아와 날 꼭 안아주던 남자
The man who would come without saying anything and hold me tight
잘해주지 못해서 더 주지 못해서
The man who felt sorry for not being able to do more for me
바보처럼 나를 보며 미안해한 남자
The man who would look at me like a fool, apologizing
아무 이유도 없이 나만 바라봐 주고
The person who would look only at me for no reason
행복한 하루하루를 선물 해준 사람
The person who gave me gift after gift of happy days
그런 그 남자가 그 남자가 그리워
That man, yes, that man, I miss him
다시는 볼 수 없어 오늘도 그리워
I can't see him again, I miss him today too
하루를 그대 없이 웃으면서 살아가는 게
Living each day, smiling without him there
이렇게도 힘든 줄 알았었다면
If only I knew it would be this hard
그런 줄 알았다면
If only I had known
그런 그 남자가 오늘따라 그리워
That man, yes, that man, is missed especially today
가끔은 그대도 내 생각은 하나요
Do you ever think of me sometimes too?
그대는 나 없이도 웃으면서 잘 지내는지
Are you doing well, smiling without me there?
괜찮은 척 애써봐도 그게 안돼
Trying to act like it's okay, but it's not working
오늘따라 그리워
Especially missed today
나만 사랑해주던 그 남자가
The man who loved only me
Writer(s): Jae Hu Park, Ha Nell Kim, In Ho Kim, Ho Jae Kim, Jun Seok Kang, Nom Nom Nom 3
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.