Sea of Love – Fly to the Sky
🌟 Introduction
In 2002, Fly to the Sky released “Sea of Love” as the title track of their third studio album.
The song’s sweeping melody and heartfelt lyrics highlighted the duo’s powerful vocals, earning them a reputation as one of Korea’s best R&B-ballad acts.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- Fly to the Sky (플라이투더스카이): A male duo consisting of Brian Joo and Hwanhee (Hwang Yoon-seok), debuted in 1999 under SM Entertainment.
- Known for blending ballad and R&B, they became one of the most iconic duos in Korean music history.
- Sea of Love was a turning point, moving them toward a more mature and emotional sound.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| 언제나 내 꿈엔 비가 내려 차가운 바람도 불고 있어 널 기다리는 내 삶의 끝 본 것만 같아 어떡해 며칠이 몇 년 같은데 넌 아무렇지 않는지 한 번이라도 너를 보여주겠니 For the moon by the sea 니가 떠난 바닷가에 눈물이 마를 때까지 (다 마를 때까지) 사랑한다는 건 오직 기다림뿐이었단 걸 (단 걸) 난 왜 몰랐을까 (난 왜 몰랐을까) 이제 난 그만 돌아가려 해 너를 몰랐던 그때 니가 없던 세상 아직은 나에게 내가 전부였던 시절 날 보내 줘 From the bottom of my heart Girl with you , I’ll be true 모두 거짓말인걸 (거짓 말야) 맘은 그렇게 먹지만 (맘은 그렇게 먹지만) 절대 너인 걸 어떡해 죽어도 못 잊겠어 For the moon by the sea 니가 떠난 바닷가에 눈물이 마를 때까지 (다 마를 때까지) 사랑한다는 건 오직 기다림뿐이었단 걸 (단 걸) 난 왜 몰랐을까 널 잊은 채로 나도 살고 싶어 하지만 그게 안 돼 아픔만 더해 갈 뿐 너의 사랑은 끝났지만 나의 사랑은 이제 막 시작했어 From the bottom of my heart still I’m falling in love 꿈속에라도 니가 (꿈속에서) 돌아와 Kiss 해줘 (나에게 kiss 한다면) 약속하지 않아도 돼 난 매일 기다릴 테니 For the moon by the sea 니가 떠난 바닷가에 눈물이 마를 때까지 (다 마를 때까지) 사랑한다는 건 오직 기다림뿐이었단 걸 (단 걸) 난 왜 몰랐을까 가끔 니 눈에 눈물이 고여 흐른다면 그건 내가 눈물이 말라서 네 눈물 빌린 거야 돌아와 제발 내게 (난 왜 몰랐을까) For the moon by the sea 니가 떠난 바닷가에 눈물이 마를 때까지 (다 마를 때까지) 사랑한다는 건 오직 기다림뿐이었단 걸 (단 걸) 난 왜 몰랐을까 For the moon by the sea 니가 떠난 바닷가에 눈물이 마를 때까지 (다 마를 때까지) 사랑한다는 건 오직 기다림뿐이었단 걸 (단 걸) 난 왜 몰랐을까 내 꿈엔 비가 이젠 그치길 | In my dreams, it always rains, and a cold wind blows. Waiting for you feels like I’ve already seen the end of my life— what should I do? Days feel like years, but you seem unaffected. Could you show yourself to me, just once? For the moon by the sea, at the seaside where you left me, until my tears all dry (until they’re all gone). I didn’t know that loving someone was nothing but waiting (just waiting). Why didn’t I realize? (Why didn’t I realize?) Now, I want to go back to the time when I didn’t know you, to a world where you weren’t there. To the days when I was still everything to myself. Please, let me go. From the bottom of my heart, girl with you, I’ll be true. But it’s all a lie (all a lie). Even though I tell myself so, the truth is it’s still you— how can I help it? Even if I die, I can’t forget you. For the moon by the sea, at the seaside where you left me, until my tears all dry (until they’re all gone). I didn’t know that loving someone was nothing but waiting (just waiting). Why didn’t I realize? I want to live as if I’d forgotten you, but I can’t— it only adds to the pain. Your love has ended, but my love has only just begun. From the bottom of my heart, still I’m falling in love. Even if only in a dream, if you came back and kissed me… You don’t even need to make a promise— I’ll wait for you every day. For the moon by the sea, at the seaside where you left me, until my tears all dry (until they’re all gone). I didn’t know that loving someone was nothing but waiting (just waiting). Why didn’t I realize? If sometimes tears well up in your eyes, if they fall— it’s because mine have all dried, so I’m borrowing yours. Please, come back to me. (Why didn’t I realize?) For the moon by the sea, at the seaside where you left me, until my tears all dry (until they’re all gone). I didn’t know that loving someone was nothing but waiting (just waiting). Why didn’t I realize? For the moon by the sea, at the seaside where you left me, until my tears all dry (until they’re all gone). I didn’t know that loving someone was nothing but waiting (just waiting). Why didn’t I realize? In my dreams, I hope the rain will finally stop. |
The lyrics compare eternal love to the vast ocean, capturing both romance and longing in poetic imagery.
🌍 Why It Matters
- Cemented Fly to the Sky’s status as top-tier ballad artists of the early 2000s.
- Showcased the duo harmony between Hwanhee’s deep, emotional tone and Brian’s soft, melodic voice.
- Frequently cited as one of the best Korean love ballads of its time.
🎤 Fun Facts
- The song’s music video, shot by the sea, became iconic and perfectly matched the title.
- Sea of Love was widely performed on music shows, solidifying Fly to the Sky’s popularity beyond R&B fans.
- The track remains a favorite at weddings and anniversary celebrations.
“Sea of Love” is more than just a love ballad — it’s a timeless anthem of devotion, carried by Fly to the Sky’s unique vocal chemistry.
Even today, it continues to remind listeners of the golden era of Korean R&B-ballads.
👉 Do you think modern K-pop duos capture the same harmony as Fly to the Sky?
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