We are so sorry for not posting as much in May too; we promise you we will be back on things as soon as possible! Since the end of the month is upon us, we wanted to share our top 5 songs and they are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Talk Talk - Girls' Generation (SNSD)
4. What Do I Do - Tiffany
3. Good Luck - AOA
2. FIRE - BTS
1. Love Me Right - EXO
Kristine's Five
5. Nae Dong Saya Dae - BgA
4. I Just Wanna Dance - Tiffany
3. R3hab - Amber & Luna
2. What do I do - Tiffany (English Version)
1. On My Own - Amber (English Version)
Please check out the songs, read the translations and check out their live performances, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of May were! Don't forget to keep supporting your favorite groups this month!
Since the end of the month is upon us, we wanted to share our top 5 songs and they are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Oh You Yeah You - Yu Sung Eun (Totally fell in love with this song while watching Twenty Again!)
4. Because of You - Yoon Mi Rae
3. Tell Me What Is Love - D.O
2. Feel So Good - B.A.P
1. Tender Love - EXO
Kristine's Five
5. Drip Drop - Taemin
4. Rain - Taeyeon
3. Tell Me (What is Love) - D.O
2. Month of June - McKay
1. Feel So Good - B.A.P Cuz Bang looks so good lol
Please check out the songs, read the translations and check out their live performances, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of February were! Don't forget to keep supporting your favorite groups this month!
I know, I know. I wrote about “Unfair” in my last Kaja Kaja post, but I had to write about it again! I usually don’t compare the lyrics of the Chinese and Korean versions of EXO songs, but I did it for this song. Well, it’s cuz this song is still my jam. It’s still on repeat 20 million times a day.
Let’s compare the sound first. The Korean version wins in my book for the sound. It’s more upbeat and the words seem to flow better. This version is more playful, while the Chinese version is a bit toned down and is more like a thought process. I might just be use to hearing Chinese music with solemn and/or sad themes. I can’t seem to fit Chinese into other genres of music.
Now, let’s go to the lyrics (my favorite part). In my analysis, I said the lyrics painted a story of a guy interested in a woman with a boyfriend. It’s unfair that the girl can’t be his because a relationship is in the way. That’s so scandalous right? But the Chinese version paints a different story and it may explain why the feel of the song is different. But the Chinese version illustrates a different story and it may explain why the feel of the song is different. The EXO-M version depicts a man unsatisfied with his current situation. He’s in love with a girl but he can’t be with her because she’s a God-given woman who’s perfect. I, without a doubt, prefer the Chinese version.
I like the Chinese version so much better because I can’t handle the stress of knowing that my relationship is forbidden and I could be punished any second. I prefer the bittersweet feeling of forbidden love that requires me to prove myself. I kept thinking throughout the EXO-M version, “You are worthy, EXO! You’re also perfect! Just prove it to the girl!” But, not really. Cuz, I need to prepare my heart for my bias to be in a relationship.
The difference between the Chinese and Korean versions makes me wonder if the lyrics of all the other songs paint different pictures as well. Are they depicting completely different stories like both “Unfair”s? I know it would be challenging to find the right words for each language for both songs. Though, I wouldn't think they would convey different feelings. I guess that’s the difficulty that comes with translating songs.
Let us know which you version you prefer? Or do you like both versions?
It's the end of December and also the end of the 2015!!! Since the end of the month is upon us, we wanted to share our top 5 songs and they are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Christmas Day - EXO
4. Dear Santa (Eng. Version) - TTS
3. Q&A - Seventeen & Ailee
2. Girl x Friend - EXO
1. Unfair - EXO
Kristine's Five
5. It's Christmas Time - B1A4
4. Christmas Paradise - BoA
3. Everyday - GOT7
2. Sing for You - EXO
1. Unfair - EXO
Please check out the songs, read the translations and check out their live performances, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of December were! Don't forget to keep supporting your favorite groups this month!
It's the end of the year! Before 2016 comes, we wanted to share with you some of our favorites of 2015. These are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
To be honest, I like the Mandarin version better (but that’s because I’m EXO M biased lol). It might also because I really like Chen’s and Luhan’s vocals together. This was my favorite sad EXO song until “Sing for You” came along. But “Sing for You” isn’t really a sad song haha.
I remember the first time I heard this song, the timbre (or feeling of the song if you will) was very melancholic. I imagined a guy trying his hardest to hold onto someone, who was leaving. He was trying so desperately grasp on someone who could not be his. Since he has finally accepted that he can’t have what isn’t his, he is saying his final goodbye. It was really sad, but I usually obsess over songs that are bittersweet.
I guess it was really fitting that this song came out when the EXO tragedy came.
This song came out around finals time and I ended up crying when I first read the lyrics. The story I imagined was so heart wrenching! I was probably very emotional since I was stressed with finals, so I was prone to crying. It was also around the time when Kris left. I am a Meigeni/Kris stan, so I was very anxious with all the updates about this guy. In a way, the song was a reminder of what I suspected the reason for Kris leaving the group. I feel like the EXO members hold this song very close to their heart too. They were losing a group mate and their careers were probably at stake.
The story illustrated by “Moonlight” is what seems to be a guy who fell in love with an angel. She is a being out of this world and brings awe and wonder to this man’s life. He could never think of reaching her level, but he thinks about her constantly as the angel becomes a part of his everyday life. Along the way, he fell in love and he knows that their relationship is something that can’t be. The guy wants to protect the angel from getting hurt since she seems to be troubled. It becomes painful when he tries to get closer, getting to know her. He knows that he has to stop so that both of them won’t have endure the pain anymore, so the guy instead choses to keep the angel in his memory.
I still enjoy listening to the song even though I get a mix of emotions. It makes me glad that I don’t understand Chinese fully because reading the lyrics brought tears to my eyes again. I would love to see a drama based off “Moonlight,” but it might require a tragic ending to follow with the bitter and melancholic mood of the song.
In conclusion, my overactive imagination makes me keep “Moonlight” in a very special place in my heart.
Please check out the song and read the translation, then let us know your interpretation or what you thought of the song.
EXO is slaying! Their music gets better and better with each album. I still think their last album was the best, but the “Sing For You” album is still pretty amazing. They tore apart my feelings in both albums.
For once the title track is my favorite upon its first release. SO MUCH EMOTION IN THE SONG THOUGH. I get that bittersweet feeling of loving someone and not being able to confess (mostly towards KPOP and YouTube stars lololololol)
I want to introduce everyone to “Unfair.” My initial thoughts were that this is a song complaining about how unfair it is for the girl not to reciprocate feelings. I feel like it’s a journey towards eventually convincing a girl to notice the guy. I was thinking of the movie, Playing it Cool with Chris Evens when I first listened to the song for some reason. Was it because I watched it about a week ago? Idk.
This song is so scandalous! (For my standards) I was in utter shock when I read the English translation.
“Unfair” paints a picture of a guy falling in love with a girl, who isn’t single. GASP! But the girl is “selfish” and “unfair” because she’s a flirt. She advances on him when her boyfriend, who also happens to be his friend, isn’t around. His friend would curse and cuss him out if he knew the guy was having a secret, weekly rendezvous with the girl at the coffee shop.
The guy knows it’s wrong, evidenced by the nervousness and several drinks of coffee. However, his feelings are strong. He desires her eyes, nose, and lips. They even talk on the phone too. OMG. What if she calls him while she’s over at her boyfriend’s place?!
Since the song often mentions slowing down, I was also thinking maybe the girl just broke up with the boyfriend? The guy in the song doesn’t want to break the bro code and wants to wait a while before asking her out.
Whatever their situation is, it sounds more like lust to me, EXO. Why don’t you fall in love with sweet girls, like Rhea and me?
Haha jk. Let’s be real. This guy probably only feels like this way because he wants a little danger in his life. He wants excitement and a secret love affair would bring it. He is also interested in her cuz the girl is giving him attention. I remember reading somewhere on the interwebs that person A only likes person B because B initially had a crush on A. So basically, most of the time a person only likes another because there are already feelings established. And, who wouldn’t like it if someone gives you attention and flirts with you?
The only thing I hate about this song is that the guy is putting all the blame on her. It’s her fault because she decided to cheat on her boyfriend. BUT, he’s in the wrong here too, you know! He’s the one who decided to give in and doesn’t want to stop their rendezvous. He’s also become addicted to the situation saying “the trembling feelings tell me nothing else is important” and then he immediately calls her. Yo, you need some help!
Even though this song is scandalous and the situation irritates me (I really can’t stand cheaters), my respect for SM composers and songwriters has shot up even higher. SM, YOU’RE DOING YOUR JOB WONDERFULLY (when it comes to the songwriters and composers). They are really communicating the message through the feel and beat of the song. Who would have thought that he song made me think of the “friend dates” turned something much more or situation with a guy being a home wrecker in Playing It Cool even though I didn’t understand a bit of Korean in the song?
These composers and songwriters really showed me and maybe even you that music is a universal language. It communicates and expresses emotions and thoughts without any barriers.
Please check out the song and read the translation, then let us know your interpretation or what you thought of the song.
Can you believe that its almost December?! Since the end of the month is upon us, we wanted to share our top 5 songs and they are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Chained Up - VIXX
4. OMG T - MADTOWN
3. Hot Pink - EXID
2. Lightsaber - EXO
1. Confession Song - GOT7
Kristine's Five
5. Lightsaber - EXO
4. Confession Song - GOT7
3. Traveler - f(x)
2. I Think I'm Crazy - TWICE
1. Stop It Girl - VIXX
Please check out the songs, read the translations and check out their live performances, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of November were! Don't forget to keep supporting your favorite groups this month!
I am a huge fan of Amber. Tbh, I want to be best friends with her. I was really proud of her when she released her own album and wrote all the songs on it.
My favorite song on the “Shake That Brass” album had to be “I Just Wanna.” I was waiting for that song for FOREVER. Ever since I found out that “Goodbye Summer” was actually the Korean version of “I Just Wanna” I desperately wanted to hear the English version.
This song is so sweet. It’s about two people falling in love and just wanna be together. Both parties have mutual feelings, but they’re pretty shy about it. That’s so cute! The two probably complement each other and know each other very well because this song is about finding the one. They have been searching for each other for a long time! It’s adorable that they knew that they were destined to be with each other since the moment that they met each other.
I enjoy the beat of the song. I always seem to sway from side to side when I listen to the song. It adds to the sweetest of the lyrics. I also like that the song along to is easy to sing to since it’s in English. I try to sing along with K-POP songs, but I only sing the English parts since that is my native language. haha
When I listen to the song, it makes me hope I can find my future lover soon. I want to listen to this song with my future husband as we share our earphones and listen to my iTunes.
Please check out the song, then let us know your interpretation or what you thought of the song.
It's Halloween! That also means the end of October is here too. These are our top 5 songs that are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Who's Your Mama? - JYP
4. RHYTHM TA - iKON
3. Up And Down - EXID
2. Eyes On You - GOT7
1. Like OOH-AHH - Twice
Kristine's Five
5. Wing Wing - Hyukoh
4. Overdose - EXO K
3. Love Game - Lim Kim
2. GOOD - GOT7
1. Ooh-Ahh - TWICE
Please check out the song and read the translations, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of October were!
The end of September has come upon us! These are our top 5 songs that are not necessarily from groups that had a comeback/debut this month, but are songs that have been on repeat on our iTunes.
Rhea's Five
5. Monsta X - Amen
4. Congratulations - DAY6
3. Fronting - Seventeen
2. UM OH AH YEH - Mamamoo
1. If You Do - GOT7
Kristine's Five
5. Greenlight - SNSD
4. Day 1 - Red Velvet
3. Like that Sun - Day 6
2. Love is Magic - B1A4
1. That Good Good - Lu Han
(I know it’s not KPOP but you can’t blame me if I’m EXO-M and Chinese biased)
Please check out the song and read the translation, then let us what you thought of the songs and/or what your top 5 songs of September were!
Red Velvet's newest MV "Dumb Dumb" came out a few days ago. The song is catchy and I can't get the repetitive lyrics outta my head! That's not always a bad thing. haha Even though I like the song and their voices sound really pretty (Red Velvet is on point with their harmonizing), I wanted to check out the rest of the songs on their album, "The Red." I enjoyed "Huff and Puff" since the lyrics reminded me of Alice and Wonderland when they were singing about running and a rabbit. I think my favorite song on the album was "Day 1," as it talks about the first day of a relationship. The song was a sweet representation of young love and looking towards the future of a relationship. Though, I'm not talking about those two songs today. I want everyone to check out "Time Slip." I really like the beat of the song since it reminds me of American music. The two metered (I think it's two metered, I could be wrong) "bump" sound reminded me of "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea. Anyway, when I first listened to the song, it gave me a feeling of wanting to slip away or escape from something. Maybe, Red Velvet was trying to slip away from time? I went to check out the lyrics to see if the feel of the song was like I suspected and matched with the words. The literal meaning paints the picture of a person who wishes to sleep in and doesn't want to wake up on a Monday. She wants to go back to sleep so that she can continue her beautiful dream. I think that the song is really about being disappointed with the way reality is treating a girl. Real life is repetitive, boring and can be weird like the weird Monday weather described in the song. She needs a temporary escape so she turns to dream land. Dreams are so much better than real life because men are perfect or a girl's crush has mutual feelings in the dream world. A person can go at his or her own pace in their dreams too. The lyrics of the song even say, "The world out of this bed is moving too fast." Time waits for no one in the real world. Basically, the girl in "Time Slip" isn't happy with what's going down in her life and it's going too fast. She needs to slip out of time for a bit to adjust and wander another world/fantasy. She can temporarily do that when she daydreams or sleeps. Overall, I like the song. The lyrics were good and have an interesting meaning. I might give it a few more listens here and there before it gets lost in my iTunes shuffle when I'm studying. ................................................................................................................................................................... Please check out the song and read the English translation, then let us know your interpretation or what you thought of the song. -Kristine
