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.
Neon
Zion.T Lyrics
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Boom, I makin' retro beat
반짝이는 neon
전기 냄새 진동하는 지역
Oh, Detroit fever 쫙 빼 입은 턱시도
Nice, great, perfect (perfect)
튀지, 멋져 wow
Bikini들 훌륭해
Party time (party time) hell yeah
수영장에 여자들 (wow)
그녀도 날 본 것 같아
여러 번씩 (여러 번)
날 감전시킬 것 같아 electrify
She's neon (dudududududu)
She's neon (neon, neon, neon, neon)
Waaah, yeah, waah, hoo
날 가지고 놀아줘 정신 못 차리게 해줘
날 가지고 놀아줘 정신 못 차리게 해봐 해봐 해봐 해봐
In the song "Neon" by Zion.T, the lyrics describe a retro vibe with a shiny neon hue. The song opens with the lyrics "retro shit, retro shit, boom, I'm making retro beat," setting the tone for the vintage-inspired sound. The lyrics then describe a place with a pulsing electric smell and Detroit fever, which could be interpreted as a nod to the motor city's history with car culture and innovation. The artist also mentions wearing a tuxedo and feeling special. The chorus repeats the phrase "she's neon" and provides a catchy melody that emphasizes the retro, electric feeling.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more suggestive with references to fluorescent underwear, beautiful women in bikinis, and electrifying the listeners. The artist seems to be describing a party atmosphere by mentioning the poolside and the fun that comes with seeing beautiful women. The lyrics also suggest being overwhelmed by the sensory and visual overload, asking the listener to play with them and take their mind off reality.
Overall, the lyrics to this song create a vivid image of a neon-colored, retro-inspired world, filled with electric sounds and sights and playful party vibes.
Line by Line Meaning
Retro shit, retro shit
I am going for a retro style with my music and lyrics.
Boom, I makin' retro beat
I am making a retro styled beat to complement my lyrics.
반짝이는 neon
It's a place full of bright neon lights.
전기 냄새 진동하는 지역
The area is vibrating with the electrical energy and smell.
Oh, Detroit fever 쫙 빼 입은 턱시도
I am wearing a tuxedo and feeling confident with my music like a true Detroit star.
Nice, great, perfect (perfect)
Everything is going well and it's perfect.
튀지, 멋져 wow
I am amazed by myself and my music.
형광색 underwear
I am wearing colorful underwear that suits my mood of the day.
Bikini들 훌륭해
All the girls in bikinis look great and charming.
Party time (party time) hell yeah
It's a party time and I'm excited about it.
수영장에 여자들 (wow)
There are girls in the pool and it's making me excited.
그녀도 날 본 것 같아
I feel like that girl is also looking at me.
여러 번씩 (여러 번)
I feel like she has been looking at me multiple times.
날 감전시킬 것 같아 electrify
The way she looks at me gives me a shock and makes me feel electrified.
She's neon (dudududududu)
She is as vibrant as neon lights.
She's neon (neon, neon, neon, neon)
It's like she is glowing like neon lights.
Waaah, yeah, waah, hoo
This is a cheerful exclamation reflecting the mood of the song.
날 가지고 놀아줘 정신 못 차리게 해줘
Let's have some fun and you can't resist me.
날 가지고 놀아줘 정신 못 차리게 해봐 해봐 해봐 해봐
Let's have some fun and try to resist me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hae Sol Kim
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