Band frontman and principal songwriter Oh Hyuk was born in South Korea, moving to China with his family at only 5 months of age and spending most of his teens in Beijing. He returned to South Korea in 2012 to study Fine Arts at Hongik University, but has since taken a leave of absence to focus on the band's promotions . The majority of songs from Hyukoh's first EP 20 were completed by Oh alone while he was living in Beijing, and was recorded with session members while Hyuk performed in different Seoul venues as a solo artist under the name "Hyukoh". Wishing to perform with a band he sought up the other three members and officially formed the band Hyukoh in May 2014, holding their first performance in June 2014. In time they experienced large success in the underground music scene, often selling out small-scale venues and signing on with the small but well known management company DRDR AMC.
In summer of 2015, the band became widely known in South Korea after participating in the 2015 Infinite Challenge Summer Music Festival on the popular Korean variety program Infinite Challenge. The band received positive responses from critics and the public, even breaking the top ten of the Billboard World Albums Chart two months after the release of their second mini-album "22". Their sudden success is often credited to their appearance on the show, the band's musical talent, or a combination of the two."
On July 21, 2015, renowned Korean rapper and record producer Tablo revealed Hyukoh as the first act to sign with his independent label HIGHGRND (pronounced as High Ground). HIGHGRND is financially backed by Tablo's current management company, Korean music conglomerate YG Entertainment, but its operations are autonomous from its subsidizer. Hyukoh remains under DRDR AMC management.
Burning youth
hyukoh Lyrics
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The world full of anguish
I tried to hold out
Chose to rob and lie about
Burdens? I'm carefree
Do you feel the same and do agree?
Dump all the love and hopes
No more sunset in our lives
Handful of grief we have
We keep falling apart
Tomorrow fades away
Remember, our history's not misery
We're not so wrong
Am I only one? Please tell me
Can't I not be only
It's not only, not only, not only
Not just me
Hyukoh's Burning Youth is a melancholic ballad that explores the struggles of youth as they seek to navigate the trials and tribulations of life. The opening lines of the song pose a challenging question to the listener: "How will you survive the world full of anguish?" The songwriter then shares his own experience of resorting to immoral actions like robbing and lying in order to survive. He declares himself carefree and asks if anyone else can relate.
The song then delves into the pain and sorrow that accompany youth as they face life's uncertainties. The line "Handful of grief we have, we keep falling apart, tomorrow fades away" highlights the fragility of youth and the struggle to hold on to hope as life's challenges chip away at it. The chorus serves as a reminder that amidst the struggles, there is still hope. The songwriter emphasizes that history is not only misery, and they are not completely wrong in their actions. They ask for reassurance and solidarity, "Am I only one? Please tell me. Can't I not be only? It's not only, not only, not only, not just me."
In summary, Hyukoh's Burning Youth is a poignant expression of the struggles of youth as they seek to survive in a world full of anguish. The songwriter shares his experiences of having to resort to immoral actions to make it through life's challenges. The song is a reminder to hold on to hope amidst the pain and to remember that one's struggles are not theirs alone.
Line by Line Meaning
How will you survive
How do you plan to make it through life
The world full of anguish
The world is filled with pain and suffering
I tried to hold out
I attempted to withstand the hardships
Chose to rob and lie about
Chose to resort to stealing and dishonesty
Burdens? I'm carefree
I don't have any burdens or worries
Do you feel the same and do agree?
Do you share my carefree attitude?
Dump all the love and hopes
Abandon all your feelings of love and hope
No more sunset in our lives
Our lives will no longer have any beauty or happiness
Handful of grief we have
We only have a small amount of sadness
We keep falling apart
We are constantly breaking down
Tomorrow fades away
The future doesn't hold much promise
Remember, our history's not misery
Our past wasn't all bad
We're not so wrong
We aren't completely misguided
Am I only one? Please tell me
Am I the only one who feels this way? Please let me know
Can't I not be only
I don't want to be alone in this feeling
It's not only, not only, not only
I'm not the only one, not the only one, not the only one
Not just me
Other people feel the same way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyuk Oh
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How will you survive
The world full of anguish
I tried to hold out
Chose to rob & lie about
Burdens? I’m carefree
Do you feel the same and do agree?
Dump all the love & hopes
No more sunset in our lives
Handful of grief we have
We keep falling apart
Tomorrow fades away
Remember our history’s not misery
We’re not so wrong
Am I the only one? Please tell me
Can't I not be the only
It’s not only not only not only
Not just me
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How will you survive
The world full of anguish
I tried to hold out
Chose to rob & lie about
Burdens? I’m carefree
Do you feel the same and do agree?
Dump all the love & hopes
No more sunset in our lives
Handful of grief we have
We keep falling apart
Tomorrow fades away
Remember our history’s not misery
We’re not so wrong
Am I the only one? Please tell me
Can't I not be the only
It’s not only not only not only
Not just me
@kokotahuh
This is my favorite from Hyukoh , gives me courage to face my past and future
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전설의 시작
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진짜 이노래랑 어울리는 말이랄까요... 대박이에여
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가장 좋아하는
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Masterpiece
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은근 자주 듣게되는 곡
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重複重複再重複⋯⋯⋯喜歡 歌詞 旋律 還有那個貝斯，有前面的鋪陳真的好喜歡⋯⋯
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이 앨범 전곡이 좋아..