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IU is one of the artists with the most musical diversity, a thread ;
1. Jam Jam
A song about wanting to be free, and a way to criticize hypocritical people.
A bass-disco genre.
A song about wanting to be free, and a way to criticize hypocritical people.
A bass-disco genre.
2. Knees.
A song she wrote because of her insomnia, to help those that can’t fall asleep and desire the feeling of familiarity of a loved one’s lap in which they can comfortably sleep on.
[Inspired by her grandma with whom she lived most of her life]
A song she wrote because of her insomnia, to help those that can’t fall asleep and desire the feeling of familiarity of a loved one’s lap in which they can comfortably sleep on.
[Inspired by her grandma with whom she lived most of her life]
3. Dlwlrma.
An upbeat and vintage song that talks about being excited to meet the world outside, a way to ask herself to enjoy the present and stop worrying about the future.
An upbeat and vintage song that talks about being excited to meet the world outside, a way to ask herself to enjoy the present and stop worrying about the future.
4. Sogyeokdong.
Situated in the 80s of SK. An era in which innocent people would get tortured and killed wrongfully. It’s a tribute to those that suddenly lost their beloved ones.
https://twitter.com/yiyeonluvr/status/1189012394141466625/video/1
Situated in the 80s of SK. An era in which innocent people would get tortured and killed wrongfully. It’s a tribute to those that suddenly lost their beloved ones.
https://twitter.com/yiyeonluvr/status/1189012394141466625/video/1
5. Last Night Story.
Punk rock song.
Punk rock song.
6. Can’t love you anymore.
Ft Oh Hyuk.
R&B.
About two individuals losing the spark in their relationship and unsuccessfully trying to ignore it.
Ft Oh Hyuk.
R&B.
About two individuals losing the spark in their relationship and unsuccessfully trying to ignore it.
7. Red Queen.
A jazzy song she wrote after being inspired by a Sulli’s drawing. It talks about a girl ( either her or Sulli ), gradually losing her happiness because of hate comments and how medias interpreted her actions.
A jazzy song she wrote after being inspired by a Sulli’s drawing. It talks about a girl ( either her or Sulli ), gradually losing her happiness because of hate comments and how medias interpreted her actions.
8. Sleepless Rainy Night.
A lofi beat.
A lofi beat.
9. Leon.
A song influenced by Jazz, EDM and BLUES.
She wrote it with Park Myung Soo.
A song influenced by Jazz, EDM and BLUES.
She wrote it with Park Myung Soo.
10. Love Alone.
A sorrowful ballad about unrequited love. The guitar is the only instrument that accompanies her voice which makes it clearer.
A sorrowful ballad about unrequited love. The guitar is the only instrument that accompanies her voice which makes it clearer.
11. Glasses.
A song she wrote about herself. The melody changes in the middle of the song from mature to cute. The lyrics are really obscure as it talks about her mental health and troubles to deal with reality.
A song she wrote about herself. The melody changes in the middle of the song from mature to cute. The lyrics are really obscure as it talks about her mental health and troubles to deal with reality.
12. Lost Puppy.
A dark themed song she wrote when she was barely 18 and talked about how she was feeling lost and didn’t know how to deal with her popularity.
A dark themed song she wrote when she was barely 18 and talked about how she was feeling lost and didn’t know how to deal with her popularity.
13. Blackout.
A rock song with Hip-Hop vibes about falling in love with music and just letting ourselves go.
A rock song with Hip-Hop vibes about falling in love with music and just letting ourselves go.
14. Dear name.
A song about being lost, she’s calling her name but doesn’t know who she is, she forgot her dreams. Even by calling her name she can’t find herself. It’s also said to be a tribute to the Sewol ferry victims.
A song about being lost, she’s calling her name but doesn’t know who she is, she forgot her dreams. Even by calling her name she can’t find herself. It’s also said to be a tribute to the Sewol ferry victims.
15. Zezé.
Aside of being a children book,it’s said to be about her being objectified by the public ever since she was 15, Zezé is a song she wrote based on the audience’s pov.
People created the image of a young and easy girl to take advantage of, for her.
Aside of being a children book,it’s said to be about her being objectified by the public ever since she was 15, Zezé is a song she wrote based on the audience’s pov.
People created the image of a young and easy girl to take advantage of, for her.
16. Uhuya Doongi Doongi.
A folk.
A folk.
17. Between The Lips. (50cm)
A sensual dancing song, inspired by the 20s~60s.
A sensual dancing song, inspired by the 20s~60s.
18. Autumn Morning.
A sweet ballad with nearly no music for more than a minute. The only melody is her voice.
A sweet ballad with nearly no music for more than a minute. The only melody is her voice.
19. Rain Drop.
A sweet ballad.
A sweet ballad.
20. 23
Sassy hip-hop song
Sassy hip-hop song
21. The Visitor.
Soft rock, blues. She wrote and composed the song. The lyrics are about someone that left suddenly, ignoring our love towards them.
Soft rock, blues. She wrote and composed the song. The lyrics are about someone that left suddenly, ignoring our love towards them.
22. Above The Time.
Melodious theatrical, folky ballad. It’s a follow-up to the storyline of a song released in 2012, « You & I ».
[ IU universe ]
Melodious theatrical, folky ballad. It’s a follow-up to the storyline of a song released in 2012, « You & I ».
[ IU universe ]
24. Unlucky.
Although the music is cheerful and upbeat, the lyrics talk about the feeling of « being unlucky » and how we should overcome it. It’s an uplifting and comforting song.
« It’s ok to not be happy for a day »
Although the music is cheerful and upbeat, the lyrics talk about the feeling of « being unlucky » and how we should overcome it. It’s an uplifting and comforting song.
« It’s ok to not be happy for a day »
