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JYJ朴有天新歌劍指SM 歌詞表達痛苦與憤怒

JYJ在21日，音樂隨筆錄《THEIR ROOMS 我們的故事》出刊了。這張隨筆錄表現了成員們的創造實力，特別是朴有天自創曲《沒有歌名的歌曲Part 1》的歌詞更是引發一片驚愕。寫滿2004年出道的東方神起進軍日本後辛苦經驗的《沒有歌名的歌曲Part 1》，歌詞中因出現管束，孤獨，眼淚，憤怒等單詞和「需要我們時候的家族，需要我們時候的他」直指性的歌詞引起大家注意。

特別是他對收入分配的事實表示不滿：「終於在海外成功了，達到了無法想象的高度，我們邁著輕快地腳步回了公司。當時收到了賬單，但是全是負數，我以 為我看錯了去核定，被告知所有的都是經費。Shit,那麼多全陷在經費裡了。」他同時還憤怒的表示：「就像前輩說的，賺錢的人誰想留下啊？我腦海裡時刻停 留著一位公司高層說到過的話，在公司所謂的一家人如果想走出公司，處境會很困難的。還有很多話想寫上，但是想到如果寫了以後會被人們非議就很鬱悶，所以就 沒寫。這不是我們當做商品一樣努力的東西，而是我們作為人，至死不悔的一種努力。」另外，金俊秀，金在中，朴有天自2009年後終止與SM娛樂公司的專屬合約後，結成JYJ組合在活動，而留下的瑜滷允浩和最強昌珉則在5日回歸歌壇。



JYJ新歌<無名歌>原是發向SM的直擊
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JYJ新專輯<他們的房間-我們的故事>里的收錄曲<無名歌part1>的歌詞里,因流露出很明顯的對之前所屬公司SM的失望和憤怒的情緒,再次掀起話題.<無名歌part1>把敘事者設定成為一個營業職員,內容則是這個職員對公司的一些看法和說話.但是,樸有天自己寫的這首歌,被認為歌詞內容明顯指向前公司SM.因為樸有天並沒有為了替一般公司職員和職場勞動者呼訴而把他們的憤怒和哀喚寫成歌詞的必要.
首先這首歌的歌詞里涉及到了和公司間的信賴問題.

大致內容如下:

“以前,社長曾經說過,有需要的話儘管開口,因為我們無論何時都是彼此的親人.終於鼓起勇氣想要得到一點幫助,等待我們的卻只是冷冷的拒絕.雖然內心很氣憤,還是忍了下來再一次提出我們的請求.然而,需要我們的時候,是親人,我們需要的時候,就是別人”.

歌詞里對收入分配的問題進行了直接的暗示.特別吐露了對東方神起進軍日本成功后的收入整算上的不滿.

“終於在海外取得了好成績,邁著輕鬆的步伐在發薪水的日子到了公司.彼時接到的帳單上卻寫著業績為負.以為自己看錯了再次進行了確認,說所有的錢都用作了 經費.到底是什麽樣的經費至於那麼多的錢全都花完.無法相信之下要求看詳細的清算單.說知道了會給你們看的,最終卻看是沒能看到那不過幾頁的清算單,只不停地幹了我們自己的活.”

另一方面,JYJ曾表示“這次的音樂隨筆集里收錄的歌都是我們很想說的故事和很想表達的音樂.所有的歌說的都是我們的故事…最重要的是我們對粉絲們的真心”.




by Rowdyruff on January 25, 2011
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When Jaejoong, Junsu, and Yoochun – or JYJ – waved goodbye to Dong Bang Shin Ki, I was a little worried, mainly because they no longer had that easy access to the high production value that SM Entertainment provides. As far as audible quality goes, SM spends a ridiculous amount of money to make their artists sound extremely good (don’t quote me on that), and let’s be honest, 95% of the time they do. Not only that, but JYJ were faced with the absence of two key singers – one bass and one tenor, and I mean, what’s a burger without buns? Of course, those two members (Changmin and Yunho) faced a far more challenging road ahead of them without their main vocalists there to fill in the voids. Both ways, the dynamics changed, and it was going to be interesting to hear exactly how they would manage to divvy up their parts. More so in HoMin’s case than JYJ.

But unlike their brethren, JYJ have had the opportunity to expose themselves and gain a little more experience as a three-member ensemble. Last fall, they released “The…” in Japan, and it was the first time we heard JYJ without the other two members (on a recording). As always, they reached #1 on the Oricon charts, and at this point, charting at number one should not come as a surprise to anybody. Rather than going back home to Korea though, they packed their bags and flew to America, where the sound of “The…” was noticeably replaced with a more Americanized style with hopes to break into the US market. JYJ released “The Beginning” in October with the help of American producer/rapper Kanye West and renowned producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

To put it lightly, their American foray was messy. Both the marketing and content of the album were way off base from the standards I had held in my mind for JYJ, and I know that if they had a clear plan of attack, things would have gone a little more smoothly. There were two or three songs on “The Beginning” worth salvaging, and okay, it wasn’t the worst thing ever, but one thing was certain: We still didn’t have a clear idea of what kind of sound would be definitive of JYJ.

Now Jaejoong, Junsu, and Yoochun are back in Korea with their latest EP, “Their Rooms“, and I should point out the emphasis on ‘their’, because they basically did everything: composed, wrote, sang, everything.

To say this mini album is impressive just doesn’t cut it. I sincerely forgive them for the mess and a half that was “The Beginning” because “Their Rooms” is exceptionally done, especially for the aforementioned fact that they did everything on it.

Oh, and by the way, I’ve introducing a rating system.

01. “Mission”

The first track on “Music Essay” opens the doors wide open to Yoochun whispering, “yeah, brand new JYJ“, and a simple string section playing a mysterious, staccato riff that starts sounding pretty cool once the beat kicks in. Though the lyrics triggered several rounds of laughs (it’s K-pop, what else is new?), I couldn’t help but let myself be engulfed by the pounding beats and catchy chorus. “Mission” isn’t necessarily groundbreaking, but it’s nonetheless an impressive upbeat thriller. It feels very K-pop but without really crossing the lines of gimmicks and tackiness.
4.5/5

02. “Nine”

“Nine” is a nice mixture of lush vocals with soaring melodies and a really pretty instrumental. There’s just enough going on for it to not be considered a ‘filler’ track. It also helps if you’re a sucker for good ballads, like myself, especially ones sung by people who were gifted with gorgeous voices. Jaejoong, the head honcho who wrote and composed this, constructed a very engaging chorus that not only sticks, but transmits emotions well beyond the language barriers.
The only glaring place worth revising is the song’s opening lines. Yoochun, buddy, that’s not the right octave.
3.9/5

03. “Pierrot”

What a name. “Pierrot” is a mid tempo song chock-full of Junsu singing his head off to the word ‘pierrot’ and words that rhyme with it. He sounds amazing though, and if you’re a fan of his adlibs, you’ll enjoy this song. The break left room for improvement; the instrumental started doing something interesting and then… nothing.

Having said that, there’s a lot of other elements at play that add substance to this piece. Like Yoochun’s pre-chorus line or the spacious instrumental. I’ll be spinning this song a few dozen times this week.
4/5

04. “Fallen Leaves”

The thing about this particular number is not so much the song, but JYJ’s interpretation. It’s one thing to hit the right note and another to understand ‘how’ to hit it, and well, JYJ know how to do it like nobody’s business. All three members have moments within this song where they shine and sound absolutely amazing. I mean, the way they ease into the notes and hold them out just a hair melts my insides.

I’m a little iffy about the instrumental on this ballad though. String sections tend to tick me off because they are always over the top and massive-sounding. I think a smaller ensemble would have been a better complement. Imagine a cello/bass line playing through the verses!
*Dies*

That is if they decided to use a real orchestra.
3.9/5

05. “I.D.S.”

You want me in your what?! Oh, plans? Phew, I thought Junsu meant something a little more… lewd. “I.D.S.” is the only song so far that features auto-tune, but it’s scarcely used, so no worries. It’s in here more for effect rather than fixing any bad singing. It’s JYJ; bad singing does not exist. The synths sound vaguely familiar, but I just can’t put my finger on it.

Overall, the song is pretty simple, with the exception of the middle 8, which is the most gorgeous thing ever. Then it goes back to the same hypnotizing rhythm.
3.5/5

06. “Untitled Song Part 1”

This song will impact listeners, if you know the lyrics, in ways that don’t really apply to me. I’m not going to get into the content of the words, but it is pretty clear that Yoochun’s rap is rooted in a particular emotion that seems to smear right over the lyrics. While the rap is somewhat passive-aggresive, the soft beat and added vocals serve as a really powerful complement.
3.9/5
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For a mini-album in K-pop, this is perfectly paced and brilliantly composed. Not a single song falls short or gets lost among the others. From one song to the next, there’s a strong sense of cohesion and it feels like the perfect amount of songs with just the right amount of energy in each. JYJ has proven that they don’t need the luxury of a high brow agency to produce amazing work, and actually, the fact that their sound isn’t at all like it was under DBSK helps it remains refreshing and thoroughly enjoyable.
Overall Rating: 4.7/5
Recommended Tracks: Mission, Pierrot, Nine


Have I ever told you this.

After a probation period of a few months in 2003, we, the team members, finished our first task with ease
In 2004, we were the employee of the month, with countless top results, but we couldn't feel content with just that
We were unable to contain ourselves and we started wanting more.

2005, we embarked into the overseas market, we thought everything would go smoothly like it had in Korea.
On our first attempt, we had the worst results possible and that was when my confidence started to drop.

A language we couldn't even speak
Every day we'll be at our lodgings or the office
An imprisonment that they claimed wasn't an imprisonment, saying it was for our own good

An excessive amount of solitude, tears and rage
These were what made us one
Saying that we couldn't part ways no matter what happened
Saying that we should always be together
Saying that we should resemble each others' good points
We said these things in our hearts and kept running

One day, we finally reached that top position we had so earnestly wanted
We each took our phones and contacted our families and friends.

That day had finally arrived.
From then on, everything started to go so well.

Records selling hundreds of thousands, winning every award out there and harvesting the fruits of our labor.
It felt like even when we cried, those tears dropped softly


The reason we were happier than any joy or sorrow
We, who never gave up and ran till the end
The reason we were stronger than anything else, was because we were one

You have already changed. (I can't stay in that spot forever)
I'll be the first to turn my back on you. (I can't be shedding tears forever)
I'll call out your name, though you keep going so far away (Fly me high into that sky)

We had been running for quite some time.
When we were surrounded by an unexpected, big wall
And the thought, Has it always been this dark?stayed in my head for a long time.

Once, this happened.
With the ever growing business expenses, and the increasing debts
The situation became something I could no longer handle on my own

Our CEO had once said these words to us
Tell me whenever you need something. Because we will always be family to each other.

Tell me whenever you need something.
Remembering those words, I took the courage to call him and ask him a favor.

Though I had this strange feeling inside of me, he was the only person I could rely on back then.
Because we were a family who would stay together forever.

Though I built up the courage to ask him a favor, all I received was a cold refusal.
His words made me so mad, but I contained myself and asked him once more to help me out.

He hung up on me.

I couldn't stop the tears streaming down my face.
I couldn't think straight because he wasn't the family I had always believed he was till then.

When he needed us, we were family to him. When we needed him, we were strangers.

More amazing things happened as more time passed.
Hearing that we had finally struck gold overseas and brought in results so unimaginably astronomical,
I walked into the office with a spring in my step to receive my pay.

Our team members were looking at each other with excited gazes.
We complimented each other on how hard we had worked.

But the statement of accounts we received said we were at a deficit
I thought I had seen the figures wrong so I checked again
Everything was listed under expenses
Damn it, how could all that money have gone towards paying expenses.
What kind of expenses were there to make that much money vanish?

I couldn't believe my eyes so I asked them to show me the detailed statement of accounts that I had never seen before.
They told me they would show it to me, but I ended up never seeing those few sheets of paper as all I did was work.

The amount of questions I had grew the more time passed.
The headaches grew the more our team members got together and thought about it.

If I was to say just one last thing
Are the things we do for the company
Really and truly things that are for the company?

Sure, let's say they were. We, the kind souls, will let that one slide.
We will forget it, for the company, and for us, who have been together for so many years.
But that isn't right, those aren't things you should be saying to us.

Were you seriously planning on disappointing us till the very end?
When you called, all you did was talk about our team members behind each others' back, it was so hard to trust you.

This is exactly like what our seniors said. Did you want to keep the ones who's still willingly make money for you?
A senior told me that the family the company always talked about, would make it hard for us to survive if we left the company
Those words refuse to leave my mind

Though I have so much more to say,
I can't because I feel so frustrated at the thought that someone will torment us more when this song is released.

Anyway, though life is hard, we are working hard and doing well.
We are trying to really smile though we continue to be tormented by someone.

This effort of ours is not the effort of a mere product.
It is the effort that is driven by the thought
That we want to die with no regrets when we leave this earth.

-Commentary by Yoochun-

Yes, in the end, it's JYJ.

Yesterday and tomorrow, though I've thought about it all day long
I can truly feel the difference between then and now at 25, my age

I will now put this pen down.
But my heart it at ease right now.

Because I am able to feel the love of our fans?
I'm thinking of sharing the load I have kept in my heart all this time.
Though nothing is ever easy, my heart is at ease.
I'm happy because we have our fans for our family,
I'm always thinking of you all?
I love you.

So could you believe in us till the end.
Could you tell us that you love us.
We'll work hard till forever, so could you stay by our side.

Because we still have you
And you still have us

I promise, that I'll show you everything eventually.
Yes, we are JYJ.

You have raised the palace walls and firmly closed the door
They say that love is not imprisonment
Love is letting go to fly freely
But I don't even expect that much
For we, who you made, are not even worth half of half of half of that.
We are nothing but eternal frogs living in a well.?
(Excerpt from the musical Mozart!?

Though I still have so much to say
I will end it here.

Source: [DC Gall]
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