The ELF Me - 1 Year Anniversary

2nd October 2011, I accidentally watched their A-Cha MV while my sister was watching it on the desktop in our living room. Her friend tagged her on facebook, nothing more, nothing less. She knew some of them and started introducing those some to me.

Out of curiosity, I searched their videos on youtube, and I came across this video. At that time, I thought, "Wow, this guy really can sing."

Okay, I admit. During that whole A-Cha MV, he's the one who caught my eye. And after watching the video of him singing live, all of a sudden I became interested in him. So, with the help of dear Google, I got quite a handful of his information.

Then, I went on to read from Wikipedia about this group called Super Junior. Because of him though. When I realized that there were two sets of names: the stage names and the birth names, I decided to just memorize Yesung's, plus his birthday, since it's quite impossible to memorize all 13+2 of them. Well, that's what I thought at that time.

But within an hour or so, all their names and birthdates were glued in my head. From the eldest to the youngest, no problem.

After that, I watched another video of them, Super Junior Show episode 18, if I remember correctly, about their Thailand trip. The video was taken way back in 2006. Their cheerfulness totally mesmerized me.

And all of a sudden, voila! Call me an ELF, Ever Lasting Friend.

Some days later, a friend said to me that she became their fan during the early part of 2011, and she also said that during these later months of 2011, her passion seemed to have died down. She's still their fan, but not as much as before. So, in conclusion, she told me that as the days passed, I would not like them as much as when we were chatting.

And today, 2nd October 2012, I believe she's right.

Now, after a whole year have passed. After learning almost (Note: just to be modest) everything about this group. After experiencing quite a number of things with them and the other ELF, just imagine, in an amount of time as short as a year, a lot of things have happened to them, and us, good ones and bad ones. After all these... I don't think I like them as much as a year ago.

I like them more than a year ago. Can I use the word love? It's such a strong word. LOL.

After knowing them, after realizing how much hardships they've been through, after understanding that this group that brought me so much laughter has endured so many hurtful incidents. They survived. With their tears and sweats, they've achieved so much. And yes, they deserve all of them.

I learned a lot from them. A whole lot.

Not giving up, giving all you've got, and working hard doesn't always give you what you've dreamed of. But if you are patient enough, if you are willing to keep going, you'll see that miracles do happen and dreams do come true.

I am proud to say that I'm a part of ELF, a part of the sapphire blue ocean. And I look forward to my 2 year anniversary post. 1 year down, forever to go.

It's not end, but and...

슈퍼주니어오빠들...
늘고맙고 사랑한다,
영원하자 슈주엘프...

Way - Super Junior

The title of this song is 'Way'.. A song that's released together with Super Junior's Japanese single "Opera" on the 9th of May 2012. Note : You might need to tune the volume up.

I've liked the song the first time I listened to it. The meaning's great too~

And Yesung oppa sings the first part!! I'm so happy~ His voice makes a good intro to this song~  ♥ ♥ ♥

I am very sure that this shall be the first Japanese song that I'll remember all the lyrics.. Besides all the anime soundtracks that I've memorized, of course..
But if I can memorize the rap part, then this'll be the very first Japanese song that I can do the rap part.. :)

For now, I think I'll just post the romanized lyrics and the english translations~
The Hiragana/Katakana/Kanji part'll have to wait~

And now, the lyrics :

Way

Super Junior

[Yesung]
Tabi ni tsukareta asa mo
Kaze ga tsuyoi yoru mo
Tabibito wa nando demo
Tachi agari susunde iku

[Kyuhyun]
Tsuyoku terasu hizashi ni
Mizu no nai daichi de
Hana ga ima mo dokoka de
Sakoutoshite iru you ni

[Ryeowook]
Kokai dato ka
Kanashimi wo
Hikiziru tame ni ikiru
Wake janaitte koto

[Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, Yesung]
Kimi wa shitteru hazu dayo

[Siwon/All]
Umareta bashou toka
Miteru fuukei mo
Nani mo kamo chigau
Bokura no iku

[Sungmin+Donghae/All]
Sore zore no michi wa
Itsuka dokoka de
Tsunagatte iru kara

[Leeteuk]
Hitori janai yo

[Eunhyuk]
Saa~ Ho wo susumeyo
Bokutachi no
Ikiru akashi wo sagashite
Juppun sugiru kirai
Kako wazurai
Tohou ni
Kureta hibi wo ima koete

[Donghae]
Itsuka negatta ano mirai
Nanno kakushou mo mada inai
Keredo kitto bokura tatteru
Sugu soba ni

[Sungmin]
Hiki modosenai
Wakareda toka
Kie mokoru yume da toka
Wasurerarenai nara

[Sungmin + Donghae + Eunhyuk]
Isso tsurete ike ba iiyo

[Leeteuk/All]
Ikutsu mo wakareta
Michi no tochuu de
Sore zore no yume
Kizan daka kara

[Donghae/All]
Sono hitotsu hitotsu ga
Itsu ka ookina
Jinsei toiu na no

[Leeteuk]
Pazuru ni naruyo

[Shindong]
Toki ni mayoi tachi domaru
Kutsuzoku suriherashi
Arukenai hibi wa
Douka omoi dashite hoshii
Keiken na tabibito no uta wo

[Leeteuk]
Donna ni touku hanaretetemo
Onnaji sora wo bokura miageru
Sonna ari fureta WAY
Hitotsu hitotsu ga takara mono

[Sungmin + Eunhyuk]
Kake ga onai bokura no piisu saa

[Kyuhyun]
Umareta bashou toka
Miteta fuukei mo
Nanimo kamo chigau koto
Hikori ni omouyo

[Siwon+Leeteuk/All]
Ikutsu mo wakareta
Michi no tochuu de
Sore zore no yume
Kizan daka kara

[Leeteuk+Sungmin/All]
Sono hitotsu hitotsu wo
Narabete bokura no
Jinsei ga sukoshizutsu

[Donghae]
Doki agattekuyo

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English Translation:

Travelers rise up to move forward as many times
Even in distress mornings or windy nights
Flowers are blooming everywhere
Despite the extreme sunlight or soil with no water
You should not live a life with sadness and regrets
You should know that
We have our own path
Our own birthplace
Even scenery to look out for
But one day we would be together in a place
You are not alone
Let’s move forward and look for something that is worth living for
Now, overcome the days were you were at loss
It’s enough to be bothered by the past
Although there is no confirmation
One day we will get our chance
If there are things you cannot leave behind
Like farewells or unforgettable dreams
Just take them with you
Even if we part ways with our own dreams
All of it will be the pieces of the puzzle called ‘life’
When the time comes that you are confused and hesitated to move forward
I want you to remember the song of the travelers
Although we are far away from each other
We are still looking up at the same sky
Even in such common ways
All of these things are our treasure
I am proud that we have our own perspective and own identity
Even if we part ways with our own dreams
With all this, little by little we move forward in attaining our goals in life

Lyrics and translation credit : nootherthansuju.wordpress.com
Audio credit : sheilachens @ youtube

I Am SJ Biased

A song being played on radio : This song's not bad. Need to take note.

The same song being played almost every time I tune in : How many times are they going to play this song in one single day?

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SJ song being played on radio : YAY! Perfect timing!

The same SJ song being played every time I tune in : This radio station is the best!!


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See the difference?
kekeke..
I am so totally SJ biased~
What can I say?
I am an ELF after all~ XD

What If - Super Junior

This is the song I used for the story with the same title "What If"~ A song by Super Junior.

It's a song from Super Junior's 3rd Album "Sorry Sorry" sung by members Yesung, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, and Sungmin (based on the sequence of appearance in the video above).

It's an amazing song. The adlib, harmonization, etc.  A must listen!

Now, it's time to post the lyrics, with English translations..

Korean Romanization

[Yesung] Ssahyeoganeun shigandeureun
Amado yokshimeul bureuna bwayo
Eojeboda oneul deo
Apajingeol bomyeon... Oh girl

[Kyuhyun] Nareul hyanghan misoedo
Manyang haengbokhal su eobseojin geon
Teukbyeorhami eobdaneun geol
Ara beorin hubuteoyeojjyo baby

[All] What if geudaega nal
Saranghal geotman gata
[Ryeowook] Jogeum gidarimyeon
Naege ol geotman gataseo
[All] Ireon gidaero naneun
Geudael ddeonal su eobjyo
[Ryeowook] Geureohke shigani
Ssahyeo apeumi dweneun geol
Jal algo isseumyeonseo... Oh girl

[Sungmin] Naegeman juneun georago
Midgo shipeojineun misoyeojjiman
Anin geogejjyo geuraedo hokshina
Hamyeonseo...

[All]What if naega geudael
Meonjeo mannasseoddamyeon
[Kyuhyun] Ani charari na
Geudaereul mollasseoddamyeon...
[All] Ireon saenggakdo naegen
Amu soyongi eobjyo
[Yesung] Gipsukhage bakhin
Geudaeraneun shigan soge
Imi salgo isseuni...

[Sungmin] Shiganui moogemankeum
Sarangeun deohaegago
[Kyuhyun] Apeumi mugeoweodo
Geuraedo eonjengan nal
Saranghal geotman gata
[Yesung] Jogeum gidarimyeon
Naege ol geotman gataseo

[All] Ireon gidaero naneun
Geudael ddeonal su eobjyo
[Ryeowook] Geureohke shigani
Ssahyeo oneureul mandeun geol
Jal algo issemyeonseo... Oh girl
[Yesung] Oh~ lady...

English Translation 

[Yesung]It seems as though the accumulated time is being greedy
Seeing as it hurts more today than yesterday
Oh girl

[Kyuhyun]It was after I realized that I couldn’t be totally happy with that smile towards me
That there was nothing special, baby

[All]What if
It seems like you’re going to love me
[Ryeowook]Because it seems like you’re going to come to me if I wait just a little
[All]With these anticipations
I can’t leave you
[Ryeowook]Even though I know that as time accumulates
It becomes pain
Oh girl

[Sungmin]Even though I wanted to believe that that smile was just for me
It probably isn’t, right?
But still
Just maybe

[All]What if
I met you first
[Kyuhyun]No, if I didn’t know you
 These thoughts are useless
[Yesung]For I’m already living in the deeply set times of you

[Sungmin] Even though love increases as much as time’s weight
[Kyuhyun] Even though pain is heavy
Still, I feel like you’ll love me
[Yesung]Because it seems like you’re going to come to me if I wait just a little

[All] With these anticipations
I can’t leave you
[Ryeowook] Even though I know that the accumulated time has made today
Oh girl
[Yesung]oh lady


lyrics credit : warmy-sun.blogspot.com
video credit : jstasimplesub @ youtube