He started his career with collaborations and went on to release acclaimed solo records. MTV Iggy called his solo album, "Red Light" "Korea’s Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year" in 2013.
Zion.T debuted in 2011 and his first works were collaborations with well-known Korean hip hop artists. He released his first solo single, "Click Me" in April that year. His first solo album, "Red Light" was released on 9 April 2013. In December the same year an EP titled "Mirror Ball" came out, with the first music video released for his song "Miss Kim".
Zion.T also featured on albums of several K-pop artists, including Infinite H and G-Dragon.
In 2016, after his 3 years contract with Amoeba Culture finally finish, Zion.T signate with The Black Label, a sub label of YG Entertainment. After, already in 2017, he releases an album titled "OO" which includes collaborations with Beenzino and G-Dragon.
꺼내 먹어요
Zion.T Lyrics
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쉽지 않죠 바쁘죠
왜 이렇게 까지 해야 하나 싶죠
바라는 게 uh uh
더럽게 많죠 (그렇죠) yeah
쉬고 싶죠 시끄럽죠
다 성가시죠?
집에 가고 싶죠? (집에 있는데도)
그럴 땐 이 노래를
초콜릿처럼 꺼내 먹어요
피곤해도 아침 점심 밥 좀 챙겨 먹어요
그러면 이따 내가 칭찬해줄게요
보고 싶어 yeah
많이 좋아해요
더 많이 안아주고 싶어요 (요)
사랑, 사랑 비슷한 걸 해요
어쩌면 정말 사랑해요
배고플 땐 이 노래를
아침 사과처럼 꺼내 먹어요
피곤해도 아침 점심 밥 좀 챙겨 먹어요
그러면 이따 밤에 잠도 잘 올 거에요 huh
Yeah eh eh
힘들어요
아름다워서 yeah yeah
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah yeah (oh oh)
알아봐줘요 나를
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
흘려 보내지 마요 나를
Ah ah ah ah (yeah), ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
사랑해줘요 날
Ah ah ah ah 날
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
놓치지 마요
In the song, Zion.T explores a common feeling of exhaustion and stress that people experience in their daily lives. He acknowledges that life can be difficult and busy, leaving people wishing for more rest and peace. However, he suggests that sometimes all it takes is a simple pleasure, like listening to this song, to bring comfort and respite from the chaos. Zion.T even compares this song to chocolate, saying that it's a sweet treat that you can savor when life gets too overwhelming.
The lyrics also touch on the topic of love, with Zion.T expressing that he loves and misses someone dearly. He wants to be able to hold them in his arms and share his feelings with them. The sentiment is sweet and sincere, emphasizing the value of human connection and affection. The song ultimately delivers a message of hope and positivity, encouraging listeners to take a break and enjoy the small things in life that can bring joy and relief from everyday struggles.
Overall, Zion.T's lyrics in "꺼내 먹어요" express the importance of taking a moment to relax and take care of oneself, whether it be with a soothing song or giving and receiving love.
Line by Line Meaning
안녕 yeah oh oh oh yeah
Greeting, hello
쉽지 않죠 바쁘죠
It's not easy. Busy.
왜 이렇게 까지 해야 하나 싶죠
Wondering why things have to be this way
바라는 게 uh uh
I have a lot of desires
더럽게 많죠 (그렇죠) yeah
A lot, really
쉬고 싶죠 시끄럽죠
Want to relax, it's noisy
다 성가시죠?
Everything is annoying
집에 가고 싶죠? (집에 있는데도)
Want to go home? (Even though I'm at home)
집에 가고 싶을 거야
I will want to go home
그럴 땐 이 노래를
In times like that, listen to this song
초콜릿처럼 꺼내 먹어요
Take it out like chocolate and eat it
피곤해도 아침 점심 밥 좀 챙겨 먹어요
Even if you're tired, eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner
그러면 이따 내가 칭찬해줄게요
Then I'll praise you later
보고 싶어 yeah
I miss you, yeah
많이 좋아해요
I really like you
더 많이 안아주고 싶어요 (요)
I want to hug you more
사랑, 사랑 비슷한 걸 해요
I do things that are like love, love
어쩌면 정말 사랑해요
Maybe I really love you
배고플 땐 이 노래를
When you're hungry, listen to this song
아침 사과처럼 꺼내 먹어요
Take it out and eat it like an apple in the morning
그러면 이따 밤에 잠도 잘 올 거에요 huh
Then you'll sleep well tonight, huh
Yeah eh eh
Yeah
힘들어요
It's difficult
아름다워서 yeah yeah
Because it's beautiful, yeah yeah
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah yeah (oh oh)
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah yeah (oh oh)
알아봐줘요 나를
Please recognize me
흘려 보내지 마요 나를
Don't let me go away
사랑해줘요 날
Love me
날
Me
놓치지 마요
Don't miss out
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hae Sol Kim, Hyung Su Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iloveyoufor10000years
i work late night shifts and bc i don't drive or noone picks me up, i walk home. i work at a fastfood and sometimes i get the worst costumers, i usually work 4 to seven hours (not everyday because i have school). when i walk home, i usually listen to this song on repeat because it calms my nerves. everytime i'm tired or whenever i feel bad or stressed i listen to this song to remind myself that i should relax sometimes. goddamnit, i'm crying lol
*edit*: to everyone who left nice & encouraging words, thank you so much. i feel nothing but happiness and gratitude whenever i read the comments. you are all wonderful & amazing, pls continue to be kind (bc the world needs more of u guys ilysm)
and for the people who are going through the same thing, stay strong :-) and just keep listening to this song ♡
*2018 EDIT*: Idk if ppl will still see this, but everyone i left that work and i’m now a university student! 😅 it’s still a lot of hardwork! It’s 2 am and i just finished writing a paper and i returned here bc i always go here when i’m tired! I hope you’re all doing well! Work hard, but take care of yourselves? ❤️💐
2020 edit: YALL IDK IF PPL WILL SEE THIS BUT YA GIRL HAS BEEN THRU A LOT EVER SINCE! quarantine has been kicking my ass but i will be graduating next year! It's my final year of university and i'm so excited to finally get my degree and do amazing things! ❤️
2023: hello! It's me again! I graduated and I've been working. My life had ups and downs and forgot about this comment section :( it's still so nice to come back here and reminisce! thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I love you! Don't forget to eat and take care of yourselves!
@eatyourkimchi
Zion T you marvellous man you.
@beefaman
Amen to that.
@harux2986
Eat Your Kimchi Spending all that time in Korea made you forget how to spell ''Marvelous'', eh?
lmao
@jalenbrown5682
Does anybody know why Zion T is so op in singing I want his voice so badly😓
@harux2986
Jalen Brown He's not really a great singer, lol.
He's a stylistic one, meaning that he can pull off just enough for his own style.
He wouldn't be able to do actual covers of other, more technically advanced, songs.
@ericamoua7426
I bet u like eyk post jus cus it was eyk lmao i did too. But he is one marvelous man for sure!
@Eliany1999
I've seen so many people saying "Zion.T really wrote a song about love for food!" This is not what this song it's about...This song it's about those moments when you feel everything is too much, you forget to eat because you are working or because you feel bad or because you are sad. Zion.T it's telling you "even if everything it's too much don't forget to eat" which basically means "Don't forget to take care of yourself and love yourself" this song it's really beautiful and deep ><.
@Natushka91
how can someone believe this song is about love for food??? lmao really? :/ I'm surprised
@meowmeowcutekitty8176
In South Korea people ask "did you eat?" because it correlates to how you are. This is actually a part of Korean culture.
@nonichan8829
Ely Arakaki yes exactly what that’s what I understood too