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.
Mer
hyukoh Lyrics
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Floating, her words
Melted, she said
I long for that
We met
Followed the map
Looked for the gold
Even if the reasons change
It's never gonna freeze again
Even if the matters change
We're all gonna remain the same
Even if we face the end
Thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
All that is what I want
All that is what I want
Across another river
Reached the ocean just before sunset
Bombing started with a roar
Yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
We're staying calm and chasing
Other details, not that easy though
All that is what I want
All that is what I want
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Eh eh eh eh eh
Mer
One for myself
One for the wish
I long for you
We met
One is for you
One for the gold
I long for that
Even if the reasons change
It's never gonna freeze again
Even if the matters change
We're all gonna remain the same
Even if we face the end
Thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
All that is what I want
All that is what I want
Across another river
Reached the ocean just before sunset
Bombing started with a roar
Yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
We're staying calm and chasing
Other details, not that easy though
All that is what I want
All that is what I want
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Eh eh
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Eh eh, eh eh
The lyrics of "Mer" by hyukoh evoke a sense of yearning and exploration. The first verse paints a picture of a person who is floating, and their words are melted. The second verse describes a meeting between two people who followed a map, looking for gold. The chorus repeats the desire for longing and change, even if everything else remains the same. The final verse describes a journey across a river to the ocean, where bombing has started. However, the person remains unfazed and calm in the face of these perils.
The song expresses a longing for something beyond the present moment, a desire to keep moving forward towards discovery and growth. Despite the obstacles that may come, the singer remains steadfast and focused on their pursuit. The chorus reiterates this yearning, emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and not being frozen by the changes that life inevitably brings.
Overall, "Mer" is a powerful and poetic meditation on the human experience. It speaks to our innate desire for adventure and exploration and encourages us to stay true to our passions and dreams, even when facing challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Floating, her words
Her words are light and free-spirited, like they're floating.
Melted, she said
She spoke with such sincerity, it felt like her words melted into your heart.
I long for that
I yearn for that level of authenticity and depth in communication.
We met
We came across each other's paths.
Followed the map
We had a plan to get to where we wanted to be.
Looked for the gold
We pursued our goals with determination and a sense of purpose.
I long for you
I desire to be close to you and experience a deeper level of intimacy.
Even if the reasons change
Even if the justifications evolve,
It's never gonna freeze again
We won't revert to a state of stagnancy and inaction.
We're all gonna remain the same
We'll always be true to ourselves.
Even if we face the end
Even if we confront our ultimate fate,
Thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
Our core beliefs and values will endure and shape who we are.
All that is what I want
I desire to maintain a sense of self and purpose amidst the chaos of life.
Across another river
Embarking on a new journey.
Reached the ocean just before sunset
Arriving at our destination at the end of the day.
Bombing started with a roar
Unexpected chaos and adversity arose.
Yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
But we remain calm and maintain focus amidst chaos.
We're staying calm and chasing
We're maintaining a sense of purpose despite adversity.
Other details, not that easy though
However, other challenges have arisen.
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Eh eh eh eh eh
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Mer
An expression of a raw, natural beauty.
One for myself
One for my own sense of purpose.
One for the wish
One for my desires and hopes.
Even if the reasons change
Even if the justifications evolve,
It's never gonna freeze again
We won't revert to a state of stagnancy and inaction.
We're all gonna remain the same
We'll always be grounded in our core values.
Even if we face the end
Even if we confront our ultimate fate,
Thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
Our core beliefs and values will endure and shape who we are.
All that is what I want
I desire to maintain a sense of self and purpose amidst the chaos of life.
Across another river
Embarking on a new journey.
Reached the ocean just before sunset
Arriving at our destination at the end of the day.
Bombing started with a roar
Unexpected chaos and adversity arose.
Yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
But we remain calm and maintain focus amidst chaos.
We're staying calm and chasing
We're maintaining a sense of purpose in the face of adversity.
Other details, not that easy though
However, other challenges have arisen.
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Eh eh
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Eh, eh eh, yeah
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Eh eh, eh eh
Vocals representing emotions beyond words.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hyuk Oh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics :
Mer
floating her words
melted she said
I long for that
We met
followed the map
looked for the gold
I long for you
Even if the reasons change
it's never gonna freeze again
even if the matters change
we're all gonna remain the same
even if we face the end
thoughts are gonna stay
as cells though
all that is what I want
all that is what I want
Across another river
reached the ocean just before sunset
bombing started with a roar
yet we're unfazed we're unamazed
we're staying calm and chasing
other details not that easy though
all that is what I want
all that is what I want
Mer
one for myself
one for the wish
I long for you
We met
one is for you
one for the gold
I long for that
Even if the reasons change
it's never gonna freeze again
even if the matters change
we're all gonna remain the same
even if we face the end
thoughts are gonna stay
as cells though
all that is what I want
all that is what I want
Across another river
reached the ocean just before sunset
bombing started with a roar
yet we're unfazed we're unamazed
we're staying calm and chasing
other details not that easy though
all that is what I want
all that is what I want
@김한서-q7n
Mer
바다
floating, her words
띄우면서, 그녀의 말들을
melted, she said
녹아내리네, 그녀가 말했어
I long for that
그게 그리워
We met
우리는 만났지
followed the map
그 지도를 따라 갔어
looked for the gold
황금을 찾아다녔지
I long for you
네가 그리워
Even if the reasons change
이유들이 바뀔지라도
it's never gonna freeze again
절대 다시는 얼어붙지 않을 거야
even if the matters change
문제들이 바뀔지라도
we're all gonna remain the same
우린 모두 그대로 있을 거야
even if we face the end
우리가 끝을 마주하더라도
thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
그렇지만, 생각들은 세포들처럼 남아있을 거야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
Across another river
또 다른 강을 가로질러
reached the ocean just before sunset
해가 지기 직전에 대양에 도착 했어
bombing started with a roar
굉음과 함께 시작되는 폭격
yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
그래도 우린 동요하지 않고, 우리 놀라지 않아
we're staying calm and chasing
우린 고요하게 남아있고 쫓아가
other details, not that easy though
다른 디테일들을, 그렇게 쉽지는 않지만
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
Mer
바다
one for myself
한번은 나 자신을 위해
one for the wish
한번은 그 소원을 위해
I long for you
네가 그리워
We met
우리는 만났지
one is for you
한번은 너를 위해
one for the gold
한번은 그 황금을 위해
I long for that
그게 그리워
Even if the reasons change
이유들이 바뀔지라도
it's never gonna freeze again
절대 다시는 얼어붙지 않을 거야
even if the matters change
문제들이 바뀔지라도
we're all gonna remain the same
우린 모두 그대로 있을 거야
even if we face the end
우리가 끝을 마주하더라도
thoughts are gonna stay as cells, though
그렇지만, 생각들은 세포들처럼 남아있을 거야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
Across another river
또 다른 강을 가로질러
reached the ocean just before sunset
해가 지기 직전에 대양에 도착 했어
bombing started with a roar
굉음과 함께 시작되는 폭격
yet we're unfazed, we're unamazed
그래도 우린 동요하지 않고, 우리 놀라지 않아
we're staying calm and chasing
우린 고요하게 남아있고 쫓아가
other details, not that easy though
다른 디테일들을, 그렇게 쉽지는 않지만
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
all that is what I want
그게 내가 원하는 전부야
@룰루랄라-z2l
퇴근하면서 들으면 가슴어딘가 벅차오르는 기분. 힘내봅시다 모두..
@oyou190
혁오 노래중 제일 좋아하는 노래.
@marypinkor.581
Up!
I don't know if you'll come back here to listen but it kept me company every night..hope you'll come back..maybe one day you'll read this ..I love you K.. ❤
@gfdlas
생각 많을 때 밤에 이 노래 들으면서 머리 비우면 좋음
@1231237914
still one of my favorite songs of all times. It really have made me think about the ocean and the waves and the beach even when I didnt know what the song was about. Every time i listen to this masterpiece, I stop everything I'm doing just to listen to it, to thank god that i've found hyukoh. Amazing, gorgeous, stunning.
@gliecco
YES
@뽀용이-y4h
이 노래를 들으면 하늘을 나는 꿈을 꾸는 기분이다. 4년전부터 이 노래를 즐겨듣곤 했는데 아직까지도 기분이 울적해진다..
@인하-n7m
제 생각엔 한국인들이 앨범에서 유명한 곡이나 타이틀 곡에 가려진 보석같은 곡들을 잘 찾지 못하는 편인 것 같아요
@u0ne846
공감합니다.
자신의 취향보단 남들의 유행, 기준에 맞춰 사는 경향이 큰 듯 하네요.
@straight_down
정말 속이 후련해지는 말이네요