Birthdate: 87.06.19
Blood type: A
Extr… Read Full Bio ↴Real name: 최익제 (Choi Ik Je)
Birthdate: 87.06.19
Blood type: A
Extra information:
- Started rapping after seeing Big Bang's 'Last Farewell' on television after returning from military service;
- Lived in California and was influenced by the West coast hip-hop scene;
- Speaks Korean, English, and some Japanese;
- Was a trainee of major agencies in the past;
- Snowboarder.
@ikje11
Hometown
i11evn Lyrics
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dedicated.
to people who had to struggle
figuring out where they came from
who had to experience the worst changes in their life
and all the mothers
it's for you
huin pibusaekgwa geumbal geu saie honja kkamanmeori
jjijeojin nun jjarbeun dariro eoullyeo saldaboni
najocha moreuge iksukhaejin oegugiran ttang
ijeneun nacheoreom saenggin saramdeuri deo oegugingata
eomman nal mandeureotjiman nae gieok soge eobseo
nal beorigo moreuncheok han sasilmani nal deopchyeosseo
beoryeojyeosseo dangsin soneuro nareul bujeonghaetji
geu saenggak deulttaemada honja sumeo ulgonhaetji
nan ppuriga jallin namu sesangeun
nagateun sarami manta malhajiman molla geu bulhaenghameun
nae buryudeureun swipge pareul geutgo mogeul mae
eorin sijeorui angmonge nunmulbeombeogeuro kkumeul kkae
nae jeongcheseongeul irheun chae banghwanghaeya haesseo manheun nareul
eolguldo moreuneun dangsineul dasi mannaneun nareul
taeeonasseulttae neukkyeosseul geu pumsogui pogeunhameul
dangsindo geuriwohalkka ireon nareul
hook
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
you're my hometown
v2
sometimes i look into myself staring at the mirror
trying to find your face that's how much i needed your appearance
but you never came not even in my imagination
in my small world I was the only isolated Asian
and that got me this feelin' i would never blend in anywhere
very scared like a little girl without her teddy bear
shedding tears making sure nobody was around or near
but everytime i had that moment i felt like you were there
sittin' by my side close with your arms around me
you were like the night sky all the stars around me
and as I fell asleep the monsters were gone
it was calm no nightmares but songs that were caused
by the breeze sweeping on the wheat field i was lying on
just gently touchin' on my wound eyes closed and drying off
healing me softly got me brave like the break of dawn
wonder if you miss me like i do my dear mama
hook)
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
you're my hometown
v3
Now i'm grown up strong enough to make my own decisions
but it took a pretty long time for me to make a visit
I was born here and found here Seoul South Korea
all these people having my looks I feel my area
naega wasseo yeogikkaji wonmangeun anhae
eomman yeogi isseulkka nawa gateun haneul arae
dangsineun naege sesangiran muneul yeoreojun saram
nal bonaemyeo geudae joechaekgamdo keosseulgeol ara
I forgive you so please arabwajugil
kkumsogeseo geuraetdeusi dasi nal anajugil
sesangi geudael mworadeun naegen dan hanappunin
geudaen nal nahajusin nae eomma nae chulsin
hook
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
(did you miss me mama)
you're my hometown
The song "Hometown" by i11evn is a heartfelt tribute to the struggles faced by people who have had to endure significant changes in their lives and those who never fully feel a sense of belonging to any one place. The first verse acknowledges the challenges of feeling like an outsider, both at home and abroad, and the difficulties of building a new life in an unfamiliar place. The second verse delves deeper into the singer's personal struggle with identity and the constant questioning of where they fit in. The third verse shows that while the singer has come to terms with their past and made peace with it, there is still a longing to connect with their roots and with the mother who may have been left behind.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of finding a sense of belonging and the emotional toll that feeling disconnected from one's past and family can have. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who may have grown up feeling like they don't belong or those who have struggled to come to terms with their identity.
Line by Line Meaning
dedicated.
This song is dedicated to the people who have struggled to find their identity and their place in the world, specifically those who have experienced great changes in their lives and all the mothers.
huin pibusaekgwa geumbal geu saie honja kkamanmeori
I feel isolated and alone, like a wheat stalk that stands out from the rest, unable to blend in.
jjijeojin nun jjarbeun dariro eoullyeo saldaboni
I'm looking for a place to belong, like a wanderer searching for a path through dark and narrow roads.
najocha moreuge iksukhaejin oegugiran ttang
I feel lost and misunderstood, like a foreigner who is struggling to adapt to his new surroundings.
ijeneun nacheoreom saenggin saramdeuri deo oegugingata
Nowadays, more and more people are migrating to new countries, just like I did.
eomman nal mandeureotjiman nae gieok soge eobseo
My mother had raised me, but I couldn't find any memories of my childhood.
nal beorigo moreuncheok han sasilmani nal deopchyeosseo
Someone abandoned me and left me with only a handful of memories.
beoryeojyeosseo dangsin soneuro nareul bujeonghaetji
That person left me, and I felt rejected and alone.
geu saenggak deulttaemada honja sumeo ulgonhaetji
Whenever I thought about it, I cried alone.
nan ppuriga jallin namu sesangeun
In this world, I'm like a withered and weak tree.
nagateun sarami manta malhajiman molla geu bulhaenghameun
Many people talk about my struggles, but they don't understand the pain that I'm going through.
nae buryudeureun swipge pareul geutgo mogeul mae
My scars are hidden, covered by clothing and hair.
eorin sijeorui angmonge nunmulbeombeogeuro kkumeul kkae
In my early days, I dreamed with tears in my eyes.
nae jeongcheseongeul irheun chae banghwanghaeya haesseo manheun nareul
I struggled to accept myself, and I met many people who wanted to change me.
eolguldo moreuneun dangsineul dasi mannaneun nareul
I will meet that person who I don't recognize in the face again.
taeeonasseulttae neukkyeosseul geu pumsogui pogeunhameul
I will feel the warmth of your hand when I meet you again.
dangsindo geuriwohalkka ireon nareul
Will you recognize me when we meet again?
I'll fly all the way
I will fly across the sky for you, my hometown.
across the sky to see you there
I am willing to travel long distances and cross oceans to reach my hometown.
where I was found
I want to go back to where I was born and raised.
(found wandering around)
I am referring to the hardships involved with finding one's identity and place in this world.
you're my hometown
Despite being isolated and wandering, my hometown is where I belong.
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
Even though I have lost many memories, I am willing to move on.
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
I am determined to move forward and not give up, as it is my last chance.
soon i'll be down
I will soon be on the ground, where I belong.
going down from the clouds
I am coming to earth from flying so high, in search of my hometown.
see you on the ground
I will soon find my way back to my hometown.
(did you miss me mama)
This line is rhetorical; I am asking my mother if she missed me.
Now i'm grown up strong enough to make my own decisions
I have grown up and am now capable of making my own choices and decisions.
but it took a pretty long time for me to make a visit
Although I am capable, I took a long time to visit my hometown again.
I was born here and found here Seoul South Korea
I was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea.
all these people having my looks I feel my area
Seeing people who look like me makes me feel like I belong here.
naega wasseo yeogikkaji wonmangeun anhae
I do not feel lost or worried anymore because I am here.
eomman yeogi isseulkka nawa gateun haneul arae
I wonder if my mother is here and if she sees the same sky as I do.
dangsineun naege sesangiran muneul yeoreojun saram
You are the person who opened the door for me in this world.
nal bonaemyeo geudae joechaekgamdo keosseulgeol ara
I know that you will recognize me even though my appearance may have changed.
I forgive you so please arabwajugil
I forgive you, so please come find me.
kkumsogeseo geuraetdeusi dasi nal anajugil
I hope that in your dreams, you will come find me again.
sesangi geudael mworadeun naegen dan hanappunin
To me, you are the only one who matters in this world.
geudaen nal nahajusin nae eomma nae chulsin
You raised me and gave me the strength to live.
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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dedicated.
to people who had to struggle
figuring out where they came from
who had to experience the worst changes in their life
and all the mothers
it's for you
흰 피부색과 금발 그 사이에 혼자 까만머리
찢어진 눈 짧은 다리로 어울려 살다보니
나조차 모르게 익숙해진 외국이란 땅
이제는 나처럼 생긴 사람들이 더 외국인같아
엄만 날 만들었지만 내 기억 속에 없어
날 버리고 모른척 한 사실만이 날 덮쳤어
버려졌어 당신 손으로 나를 부정했지
그 생각 들때마다 혼자 숨어 울곤했지
난 뿌리가 잘린 나무 세상은
나같은 사람이 많다 말하지만 몰라 그 불행함은
내 부류들은 쉽게 팔을 긋고 목을 매
어린 시절의 악몽에 눈물범벅으로 꿈을 깨
내 정체성을 잃은 채 방황해야 했어 많은 날을
얼굴도 모르는 당신을 다시 만나는 날을
태어났을때 느꼈을 그 품속의 포근함을
당신도 그리워할까 이런 나를
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
you're my hometown
sometimes i look into myself staring at the mirror
trying to find your face that's how much i needed your appearance
but you never came not even in my imagination
in my small world I was the only isolated Asian
and that got me this feelin' i would never blend in anywhere
very scared like a little girl without her teddy bear
shedding tears making sure nobody was around or near
but everytime i had that moment i felt like you were there
sittin' by my side close with your arms around me
you were like the night sky all the stars around me
and as I fell asleep the monsters were gone
it was calm no nightmares but songs that were caused
by the breeze sweeping on the wheat field i was lying on
just gently touchin' on my wound eyes closed and drying off
healing me softly got me brave like the break of dawn
wonder if you miss me like i do my dear mama
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
you're my hometown
Now i'm grown up strong enough to
make my own decisions
but it took a pretty long time for me to make a visit
I was born here and found here Seoul South Korea
all these people having my looks I feel my area
내가 왔어 여기까지 원망은 안해
엄만 여기 있을까 나와 같은 하늘 아래
당신은 내게 세상이란 문을 열어준 사람
날 보내며 그대 죄책감도 컸을걸 알아
I forgive you so please 알아봐주길
꿈속에서 그랬듯이 다시 날 안아주길
세상이 그댈 뭐라든 내겐 단 하나뿐인
그댄 날 낳아주신 내 엄마 내 출신
I'll fly all the way
across the sky to see you there
where I was found
(found wandering around)
you're my hometown
(town only in my mind)
Memories blacked out it doesn't matter
ain't gonna back down it's now or never
soon i'll be down
(going down from the clouds)
see you on the ground
(did you miss me mama)
you're my hometown
@hoyol
This song is really really touching