#AprilBBs 2023

#Aprilbbs 2023

For our fifth round of visual exchange, Abby and I chose eight songs that accompanied us throughout the past year, creating visual responses to our feelings and thoughts on the melodies and lyrics. This was originally an Instagram series, which you can view here.

Listen to the playlist of 16 songs: Spotify | Apple Music

Pencil crayons by Mirae x Papercut by Abby

Mirae’s Song 1

Busty and the Bass – “Up Top”

You should know it’s not my ordinary
And not my everyday kind of way
But can I take a leap with you

A morning jam that guarantees good vibes~

Mirae’s Song 2

윤종신 Yoon Jong-shin – “My Queen”

어제 어떤 일 있었던
그 발걸음 오늘은 달라
오늘은 이 거리에서
그대 제일 아름다울 걸

Whatever happened yesterday
Your footsteps today are different
Today, on this street
You are the most beautiful

Mirae’s Song 3

CNEMA – “MOBYDICK”

하얗게 피어나
수평선을 올려다보며
맞닿은 하늘 위로
빛의 길을 따라 걸었지

It’s blooming white
Gazing over the horizon
Above the sky I could touch
I walked along the road of light

It’s the energy—a strength embedded in their lyrics, melody, and vocals—like the greatness of waves, the vastness of the sky

Mirae’s Song 4

Jenevieve – “No Sympathy”

Baby I’m tired of living under your thumb
All this time I’ve been biting my tongue
No more checking my tone
But believe you me
And now your hands are tied

Mirae’s Song 5

이하이 LEE HI – “ONLY”

비가 오는 밤에도 외로웠던 낮에도
그대 환한 빛깔을 내게 가득 칠해줘요
내가 더 잘할게요 이렇게 같이 있어준다면

기분 좋아 꼭 둘이서 추는 춤 같아

Even on rainy nights, even on lonely days
Paint me full of your bright colours
I’ll do better, if you stay with me like this

I’m happy, it feels like we’re dancing together

Mirae’s Song 6

uju – “아가씨 Mademoiselle”

깊고 깊은 밤 사이로 일렁이는 불빛을 따라와 줘요
또각또각 구두를 신고 휘청이지 않게 조심히 와요

Through the deep night, follow the glistening light
Wear a pair of heels and come safely so that you don’t stumble

Dance your heart out under the moonlight

Mirae’s Song 7

Jade – “Gift”

Not all can be pleasing
No way to go around
Just remember this
Do not fear anything

Just think of what could be inside
Full of surprise

Mirae’s Song 8

권진아 Kwon Jin-ah – “KNOCK”

아무리 생각해도 그때 우린 미묘한 뭔가가 있었는데
How honest can you be 말해줄래
흥미로운 대답을 원해 난

Abby’s Song 1

Japanese Breakfast – “Slide Tackle”

This weight feels like I’m wrestling with my head
Obsessing in the dark

Don’t mind me while I’m tackling this void
Slide tackling my mind

Abby’s Song 2

O3ohn – “RunRun”

How do you keep your eyes on both sides now? One’s from the future, the other’s from the past

Abby’s Song 3

Mixer – “麋途 (Roads Diverged In A Wood)”

What can heal the pain of life and support the weight of the soul / You can only continue to live by your own efforts

어둠 속의 미래, 말해요.
무너진 세대, 우리는 반드시 일어서야 해요.

Abby’s Song 4

Daft Punk – “Something About Us”

I’ll miss you more than anyone in my life
I love you more than anyone in my life

It feels like sparkling galaxy, city pop colours, everlasting love, but tearful longing; or traversing into another universe (The Interstella 5555 aesthetic really got stuck in my head)

Abby’s Song 5

Mixer – “Hey”

Hey 靠著我的背
好好哭一遍
我會背對著你不打擾眼淚

When the door opens and you finally walk out
Try walking towards me and try to look forward
Hey, lean against my back
Have a good cry once and for all