BIGBANG Lies 2nd Generation K-pop Electronic Hip Hop Revolution
Released in August 2007 as the title track of BIGBANG’s mini-album 《Always》, ‘Lies (거짓말)’ is often cited as the revolutionary song that divided K-pop history into ‘before Lies’ and ‘after Lies.’ The track moved away from the dominant R&B and ballad genres of the time, pioneering a new style that fused Electronic House with Hip Hop, establishing BIGBANG as the leader of the 2nd Generation K-pop scene.
🎤 The Perfect Harmony of Melody and Emotion
G-DRAGON Composed Lies K-pop Turning Point
The most significant feature of ‘Lies’ is that G-DRAGON participated in writing and composing the song, marking the beginning of the producer-idol era where groups began taking creative control over their music.
Melancholic Electronic Hip Hop
- Genre Fusion: The song masterfully blends a strong, house-based electronic beat with a lyrical piano melody, creating a unique and highly emotional sound that is both ‘exciting and sad.’ This proved that dance tracks could carry deep emotional weight, leading to its massive public appeal.
- Explosive Success: Upon its release, ‘Lies’ dominated music charts and weekly music shows for an extended period, earning the prestigious ‘Song of the Year’ award at the 2007 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), solidifying its impact.
Solitude and Regret After a Breakup
The lyrics dramatically portray the speaker’s emotional state after losing a loved one, denying the reality by calling everything a ‘lie’ and reflecting on their regret and solitude. The contrast between the intense sound and the sorrowful lyrics maximizes the song’s captivating effect.
“I’m so sorry but I love you, all those are lies I didn’t know, but now I know, I need you”
📝M/V & Lyrics
| (여보세요…여보세요? 하아…) ye (love is pain) to all my broken-hearted people (come again) one`s old a flame, scream my name and i`m so sick of love songs. ye i hate damn love song. memento of ours… 거짓말 늦은 밤 비가 내려와 널 데려와 젖은 기억 끝에 뒤척여 나 너 없이 잘 살 수 있다고 다짐해 봐도 어쩔 수 없다고 못하는 술도 마시고 속 타는 맘 밤새 채워봐도 싫어 너 없는 하루는 길어 빌어 제발 잊게 해달라고 너 없는 내겐 웃음이 보이지 않아 눈물조차 고이지 않아 더는 살고 싶지 않아 ye 엿같애 열 받게 니 생각에 돌아버릴 것 같애 보고 싶은데 볼 수가 없대 모두 끝났대 I’ll be right there I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말이야 몰랐어 이제야 알았어 니가 필요해 I’m so sorry but I love you 날카로운 말 홧김에 나도 모르게 널 떠나보냈지만 I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말 I’m so sorry (sorry) but I love you (I love you more more) I’m so sorry but I love you 나를 떠나 천천히 잊어줄래 내가 아파할 수 있게 그댈 위해서 불러왔던 내 모든 걸 다 바친 노래 (노래) 사람들은 모르겠죠 난 혼자 그 아무도 아무도 몰래 그래 내가 했던 말은 거짓말 홀로 남겨진 외톨이 그 속에 헤매는 내 꼴이 주머니 속에 꼬깃꼬깃 접어둔 이별을 향한 쪽지 넌 어딨나요 널 부르는 습관도 난 달라질래 (날 위해) 이젠 다 웃어넘길게 I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말이야 몰랐어 이제야 알았어 니가 필요해 I’m so sorry but I love you 날카로운 말 홧김에 나도 모르게 널 떠나보냈지만 I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말 I’m so sorry (sorry) but I love you (I love you more) I’m so sorry but I love you 나를 떠나 천천히 잊어줄래 내가 아파할 수 있게 oh oh oh oh.. 모든 게 꿈이길 oh oh oh oh.. 이것밖에 안 되는 나라서 drop the beat 아직도 너를 못 잊어 아니 평생을 가도 죽어서까지도 ye 내가 준 상처 아물었는지 미안해 아무것도 해준 게 없는 나라서 I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말 (거짓말)이야 몰랐어 이제야 알았어 니가 필요해 (hey x8) I’m so sorry but I love you 날카로운 말 (Tell me something) 홧김에 나도 모르게 (확 나도 모르게) 널 떠나보냈지만 (보냈지만) I’m so sorry but I love you 다 거짓말 (I’m so sorry but love you more) I’m so sorry (sorry) but I love you (I love you more more) I’m so sorry but I love you 나를 떠나 (떠나줘 ye) 천천히 잊어줄래 내가 아파할 수 있게 (bye bye) | (Hello… Hello? Haa…) Yeah (love is pain) To all my broken-hearted people (Come again) One’s old a flame, scream my name And I’m so sick of love songs. Yeah, I hate damn love songs. Memento of ours… Lies! A late night rain falls, bringing you to me. I toss and turn at the end of wet memories. Even if I vow that I can live well without you, I can’t help it. I drink alcohol I usually don’t, And try to fill my burning heart all night, but I hate it, a day without you is long. I beg, I pray Please let me forget you. Without you, I can’t find a smile. I can’t even hold back my tears. I don’t want to live anymore. Yeah, this sucks, it drives me mad. I feel like I’m going crazy thinking of you. I want to see you, but they say I can’t, They say it’s all over. I’ll be right there. I’m so sorry, but I love you, it was all lies. I didn’t know, but now I know, I need you. I’m so sorry, but I love you, those sharp words, I sent you away unconsciously in a fit of anger, but… I’m so sorry, but I love you, it was all lies. I’m so sorry (sorry) But I love you (I love you more, more) I’m so sorry, but I love you, please leave me And forget me slowly, So that I can hurt. The song I sang for you, The one I dedicated everything to (song), People probably don’t know. I’m alone, without anyone, secretly. Yes, the words I said were lies. A lonely person left all by myself, The sight of me wandering inside it, The note folded messily in my pocket Heading towards separation. Where are you? I want to change even the habit of calling your name (for my sake). I’ll just laugh everything off now. I’m so sorry, but I love you, it was all lies. I didn’t know, but now I know, I need you. I’m so sorry, but I love you, those sharp words, I sent you away unconsciously in a fit of anger, but… I’m so sorry, but I love you, it was all lies. I’m so sorry (sorry) But I love you (I love you more) I’m so sorry, but I love you, please leave me And forget me slowly, So that I can hurt. Oh oh oh oh… I wish everything was a dream. Oh oh oh oh… Because I’m a person who can only be this much. Drop the beat I still can’t forget you. No, even if a lifetime passes, even until death, yeah. Have the wounds I gave you healed? I’m sorry, because I’m a person who couldn’t do anything for you. I’m so sorry, but I love you, It was all lies (lies). I didn’t know, but now I know, I need you (hey x8). I’m so sorry, but I love you, those sharp words, (Tell me something) I sent you away unconsciously (unconsciously, yes), In a fit of anger (sent you away), but… I’m so sorry, but I love you, It was all lies (I’m so sorry, but I love you more). I’m so sorry (sorry) But I love you (I love you more, more) I’m so sorry, but I love you, Please leave me (leave me, yeah), And forget me slowly, So that I can hurt. (Bye bye) |
👑 Setting the Standard for 2nd Generation K-pop
BIGBANG Lies 2nd Gen Representative Song
‘Lies’ was a monumental track that elevated BIGBANG from just a boy group to artists recognized for their mass appeal, skill, and producing ability. Its success fundamentally diversified K-pop music, providing a clear starting point for the 2nd Generation and ushering in an era of greater musical autonomy for idol groups.
🔥 Experience the exhilarating shift in K-pop in 2007 with BIGBANG’s ‘Lies,’ the revolutionary hit that expanded K-pop’s musical horizons!
