SeeYa - First, Again

Album Introduction

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The 20th anniversary commemorative album and first full-length album in 15 years [First, Again] of SeeYa, South Korea’s representative female vocal group.

“A new beginning for SeeYa, facing each other again after 15 years.
With our initial excitement and sincerity, we begin our song once more.”

“Going beyond the limits of a vocal group, this album captures a wide genre spectrum from electronic dance to rock, acoustic, and pop, serving as a brilliant blueprint for the musical journey SeeYa will newly write.”

“We have captured the first page of SeeYa’s new beginning in this album.”

SeeYa releases a full-length album filled with 11 diverse tracks, including the pre-release song ‘Nevertheless, We’ released on the 30th to celebrate their 20th anniversary. This album not only elevates the level of sound quality with the production participation of hit composers who shared SeeYa’s golden age, such as composer Park Keun-tae and composer Kim Do-hoon, but also shows the three members—Nam Gyu-ri, Kim Yeon-ji, and Lee Bo-ram—maturing as artists by directly participating in writing lyrics and composing. In addition, while featuring the medium-tempo ballads that come to mind when thinking of ‘SeeYa’ alongside songs highlighting their inimitable deep emotions and appealing voices, they selected the trendy chill house dance track ‘Stay’ as the title track, demonstrating their willingness to challenge new genres and expand their potential as artists.

001. Stay
“SeeYa’s unconventional evolution, reaching the peak of trendiness”
An unconventional title track that completely shatters the stereotypes of the vocal group SeeYa.
On top of a sophisticated and sensuous beat, the powerful yet captivating vocals of the three members are layered to deliver a thrilling catharsis.
The most modern and intense declaration of return presented to the public by SeeYa, reunited after 15 years.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, Kim Do-hoon (RBW), Kang Ji-won
Lyrics by Kim Do-hoon (RBW), Kang Ji-won
Arranged by Kang Ji-won

Synthesizer Kang Ji-won
MIDI Programming Kang Ji-won

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Jo-ssi-ajeossi @ JoeLab
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

002. Seasons Go Round and Round
A song that showcases the essence of the medium ballad, a trademark genre that led SeeYa’s golden age. The unique tones and sorrowful expressiveness of the members, matured as much as the accumulated time, stand out, delivering a deep impression by adding a deeper narrative to the ‘SeeYa-style emotion’ most loved by the public.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, Kim Soo-bin (AIMING)
Lyrics by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING)
Arranged by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Kwon Soo-hyun

Piano Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Kwon Soo-hyun
Drums Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Kwon Soo-hyun
Bass Kwon Soo-hyun
Guitar Kwon Soo-hyun
MIDI Programming Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Kwon Soo-hyun
Strings by Kwon Soo-hyun

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Kim Young-sik @ Studio beyond
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

003. Like Spring, You
A medium pop genre song containing the warm and fresh energy of spring. The clear, bright, yet rich harmony of the members stands out.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, Kim Do-hoon (RBW), Kang Ji-won
Lyrics by Kim Do-hoon (RBW), Kang Ji-won
Arranged by Kang Ji-won

Guitar ILMO
Bass Kim Dong-su
Piano Kang Ji-won
Synthesizer Kang Ji-won
MIDI Programming Kang Ji-won

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Kim Young-sik @ Studio beyond
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

004. I Believe
It contains a warm message of comfort and positivity, suggesting that even if we shake, get hurt, and temporarily stop amidst life’s trials, we should not be impatient and should believe firmly in ourselves.

Composed by JC Ji-eun
Lyrics by Cha Eun-taek, Nam Gyu-ri
Arranged by roof301

Piano roof301
Guitar Kim Dong-hyun
Bass Cheon Ho-young
Drum Woo Jeong-won
MIDI Programming roof301

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Park Keun-sang @ PKS Studio
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

005. Nevertheless, We
A single pre-released to celebrate their reunion after 15 years. It is a pop ballad song that delivers a drama-like impression with the members’ voice colors that have deepened over 20 years and their perfect harmony. The members directly participated in writing the lyrics, honestly melting in the longing and apologies they couldn’t convey to fans during the 15-year hiatus, as well as the miraculous moment of meeting again.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, TOMAJO, Junsoo
Lyrics by Nam Gyu-ri, Kim Yeon-ji, Lee Bo-ram
Arranged by Park Keun-tae, ATUNES, TOMAJO

MIDI Programmed by Yang Jun-su
Piano by Jo Ja-young
Guitar by Seol Jae-kyung
Bass by Park Ji-won
Drum by Byeon Dong-hwan
Strings by Minhun Kang @Aimstrings

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Kim Young-sik @ Studio beyond
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

006. Please Don’t
A medium-tempo ballad song that paradoxically melts the affectionate feeling of not wanting to part within a rhythmical melody. At the moment of parting, the emotion of desperately wanting to hold onto the other person is expressed in a clean yet rhythmic way through the highly appealing voices of the three members.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, Kim Soo-bin (AIMING)
Lyrics by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Ahn Ji-soo (AIMING)
Arranged by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)

Piano Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)
Drums Eun Ju-hyeon
Guitar Song Hyun-jong
Bass Jo Se-hee (AIMING)
MIDI Programming Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)
Strings by Minhun Kang @Aimstrings

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Kim Young-sik @ Studio beyond
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

007. Reverberation
A SeeYa-style ballad that leaves a deep and long lingering imagery by putting down fancy techniques and focusing solely on the voice and emotion.

Composed by Park Keun-tae, Kim Soo-bin (AIMING)
Lyrics by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Ahn Ji-soo (AIMING)
Arranged by Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)

Piano Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)
Drums Eun Ju-hyeon
Guitar Song Hyun-jong
Bass Jo Se-hee (AIMING)
MIDI Programming Kim Soo-bin (AIMING), Lim Soo-hyuk (AIMING)
Strings by Lim Soo-hyuk @Aimstrings

008. What Never Breaks in the End
It narratively unfolds SeeYa’s unwavering solidarity and firm heart as they stand facing each other again after enduring countless times.

Composed by JC Ji-eun
Lyrics by Cha Eun-taek
Arranged by roof301

Piano roof301
Guitar Kim Dong-hyun
Bass Cheon Ho-young
MIDI Programming roof301

Recorded by Choi Woo-seok @ Studio beyond
Mixed by Park Keun-sang @ PKS Studio
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

009. Us Live Ver.
A special behind-the-scenes track that captures the natural atmosphere of the recording studio. A song that will be a touching, unforgettable gift to fans as unadorned laughter, breathing, and warm conversations with each other blend together with the song.

Composed by Nam Gyu-ri, Kim Yeon-ji, Lee Bo-ram
Lyrics by Nam Gyu-ri, Kim Yeon-ji, Lee Bo-ram
Arranged by roof301, JC Ji-eun

Piano roof301
Guitar Yoo Woong-ryeol

Recorded by Kim Tae-hyun @ Studio M-Lab
Mixed by Park Keun-sang @ PKS Studio
Mastered by Kwon Nam-woo @ 821 Sound Mastering

010. Stay Inst.

011. Nevertheless, We Inst. (To My Fan)
An affectionate sincerity that decorates the end of the album by fully capturing their unchanging heart toward fans in the melody. You can fully feel the members’ warm hearts and deep lingering imagery.

Lyrics - Still Here, Still Us

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한때는 모든 빛이 (Hanttaeneun modeun bichi)
There was a season when all the light

내게 흘러오던 계절 있었고 (Naege heulleoodeon gyejeol isseotgo)
Flowed toward me,

이름보다 침묵이 (Ireumboda chimmugi)
And there were nights when silence

불리던 밤도 있었어 (Bullideon bamdo isseosseo)
Was called more than my name.

세상은 우릴 지나쳤다 말해도 (Sesangeun uril jinachyeotda malhaedo)
Though the world says we’ve been passed by,

우린 아직 여기 서있어 (Urin ajik yeogi seoisseo)
We’re still standing here.

부서진 줄 알았던 마음은 (Buseojin jul aratdeon maeumeun)
The heart I thought was shattered

조용히 다시 숨을 쉬기 시작해 (Joyonghi dasi sumeul swigi sijakhae)
Quietly begins to breathe again.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

다시 노래합니다 (Dasi noraehamnida)
Sing again,

아픔이 나를 삼키지 못하도록 (Apeumi nareul samkiji mothadorok)
So the pain cannot swallow me.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

빛을 믿고 싶어요 (Bicheul mitgo sipeoyo)
Want to believe in the light,

어둠이 우릴 삼키지 못하도록 (Eodumi uril samkiji mothadorok)
So the darkness cannot swallow us.

높은 곳에서 내려온 길은 (Nopeun goseseo naeryeoon gireun)
The path down from the high place

한숨보다 짧고 (Hansumboda jjalgo)
Is shorter than a sigh,

멀리서 박수소리만 (Meolliseo baksusoriman)
And only the sound of applause from afar

희미하게 메아리 쳐 (Huimihage meari chyeo)
Faintly echoes.

사람들은 우릴 (Saramdeureun uril)
People call us

어제의 이름으로 부르지만 (Eojeui ireumeuro bureujiman)
By yesterday’s name,

우린 오늘의 숨을 쉬고 있어 (Urin oneurui sumeul swigo isseo)
But we are breathing today’s breath.

흔들리지 않은 날보다 (Heundeulliji anheun nalboda)
More than the days we didn’t waver,

흔들리며 산 날들에 (Heundeullimyeo san naldeure)
In the days we lived while shaking,

우린 그렇게 (Urin geureoke)
We just

조금 느려졌을 뿐이야 (Jogeum neuryeojyeosseul ppuniya)
Slowed down a little, that’s all.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

끝내 노래할거야 (Kkeutnae noraehalgeoya)
Will sing in the end,

상처가 우릴 설명하지 않게 (Sangcheoga uril seolmyeonghaji anke)
So the scars won’t define us.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

시간을 건너가 (Siganeul geonneoga)
Cross over time,

침묵마저 품었던 목소리로 (Chimmungmajeo pumeotdeon moksoriro)
With a voice that even embraced silence.

한때의 꽃이 아니라 (Hanttaeui kkochi anira)
Not as a flower of a moment,

계절을 견딘 나무로 (Gyejeoreul gyeondin namuro)
But as a tree that endured the seasons,

지금의 우린 (Jigeumui urin)
We, right now,

더 깊어지고 있으니까 (Deo gipeojigo isseunikka)
Are growing deeper.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

끝내 노래할거야 (Kkeutnae noraehalgeoya)
Will sing in the end,

상처가 우릴 설명하지 않게 (Sangcheoga uril seolmyeonghaji anke)
So the scars won’t define us.

그럼에도, 우린 (Geureomedo, urin)
Nevertheless, we

시간을 건너가 (Siganeul geonneoga)
Cross over time,

침묵마저 품었던 목소리로 (Chimmungmajeo pumeotdeon moksoriro)
With a voice that even embraced silence.

사라진 줄 알았던 꿈은 (Sarajin jul aratdeon kkumeun)
The dream I thought had disappeared

지금도 우리 안에서 (Jigeumdo uri aneseo)
Is still inside us,

늦게 피어나는 법을 (Neutge pieonaneun beobeul)
Learning how to bloom late,

배우고 있으니까 (Baeugo isseunikka)
Even now.

Lyrics - Please Don’t

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떨려오는 그대 두 눈을 (Tteollyeooneun geudae du nuneul)
Your trembling eyes

그저 바라보고 있어요 (Geujeo barabogo isseoyo)
I’m just looking at them

햇살이 좋은 날 (Haessari joeun nal)
On a sunny day

왜 우린 멀어지나요 (Wae urin meoreojinayo)
Why are we growing apart?

상상조차 해본 적 없는 일인걸 (Sangsangjocha haebon jeok eomneun iringeol)
It’s something I’ve never even imagined

날 부르던 그 입술은 (Nal bureudeon geu ipsureun)
Those lips that used to call my name

오늘 이별을 말하고 있죠 (Oneul ibyeoreul malhago itjyo)
Are saying goodbye today

예보없는 소나기처럼 툭 내려앉아요 (Yeboeomneun sonagicheoreom tuk naeryeoanjayo)
It suddenly sinks in like an unexpected shower

슬픈 예감은 왜 맞는 걸까요 (Seulpeun yegameun wae matneun geolkkayo)
Why do sad premonitions come true?

한번도 본 적 없었던 네 눈빛에 (Hanbeondo bon jeok eopseotdeon ne nunbiche)
In your eyes I’ve never seen before

아무런 말도 나는 할 수가 없었죠 (Amureon maldo naneun hal suga eopseotjyo)
I couldn’t say anything

나는 그대를 지울 수 없다는 걸 알잖아요 (Naneun geudaereul jiul su eopdaneun geol aljanayo)
You know I can’t erase you

그런 눈으로 날 바라보지 마요 (Geureon nuneuro nal baraboji mayo)
Don’t look at me with those eyes

안돼요 못해요 그 입은 떼지 마요 (Andwaeyo mothaeyo geu ibeun tteji mayo)
No, I can’t, don’t open those lips

그대없는 내 하루는 의미가 없죠 (Geudaeeomneun nae haruneun uimiga eopjyo)
My days without you have no meaning

한걸음도 난 멀어질 수 없어요 (Hangeoreumdo nan meoreojil su eopseoyo)
I can’t even take a step away

안돼요 이대로 나는요 못해요 (Andwaeyo idaero naneunyo mothaeyo)
No, I can’t go on like this

이별의 순간 어떻게 해야 할까요 (Ibyeorui sungan eotteoke haeya halkkayo)
What should I do at the moment of farewell?

얼마나 더 울어야 돌아올까요 (Eolmana deo ureoya doraolkkayo)
How much more do I have to cry for you to come back?

나를 많이 사랑했던 그대였죠 (Nareul mani saranghaetdeon geudaeyeotjyo)
You were the one who loved me so much

바보 같은 난 왜 그걸 몰랐었나요 (Babo gateun nan wae geugeol mollasseonnayo)
Why didn’t a fool like me know that?

이제야 후회하는 거 (Ijeya huhoehaneun geo)
Regretting only now

조금 늦은 걸 알지만 (Jogeum neujeun geol aljiman)
I know it’s a little late

한번 더 내게 기회줄 순 없나요 (Hanbeon deo naege gihoejul sun eomnayo)
Can’t you give me one more chance?

안돼요 못해요 그 입은 떼지 마요 (Andwaeyo mothaeyo geu ibeun tteji mayo)
No, I can’t, don’t open those lips

그대없는 내 하루는 의미가 없죠 (Geudaeeomneun nae haruneun uimiga eopjyo)
My days without you have no meaning

한걸음도 난 멀어질 수 없어요 (Hangeoreumdo nan meoreojil su eopseoyo)
I can’t even take a step away

안돼요 이대로 나는요 못해요 (Andwaeyo idaero naneunyo mothaeyo)
No, I can’t go on like this

이별의 순간 어떻게 해야 할까요 (Ibyeorui sungan eotteoke haeya halkkayo)
What should I do at the moment of farewell?

얼마나 더 울어야 돌아올까요 (Eolmana deo ureoya doraolkkayo)
How much more do I have to cry for you to come back?

차갑게 식어버린 그대 목소리가 난 싫어요 (Chagapge sigeobeorin geudae moksoriga nan sireoyo)
I hate your voice that has turned cold

괜찮은 척해도 (Gwaenchaneun cheokaedo)
Even if I pretend to be okay

그댈 놓을 수가 없는데 (Geudael noeul suga eomneunde)
I can’t let you go

내 계절은 오직 그대인데 (Nae gyejeoreun ojik geudaeinde)
My season is only you

그래요 살아도 사는 게 아니겠죠 (Geuraeyo sarado saneun ge anigetjyo)
Yes, even if I live, it won’t be living

그대없는 내 하루는 껍데기같이 (Geudaeeomneun nae haruneun kkeopdegigachi)
My days without you are like a shell

단 한순간도 살아갈 수 없겠죠 (Dan hansungando saragal su eopgetjyo)
I won’t be able to live even a single moment

안돼요 이대로 나는요 못해요 (Andwaeyo idaero naneunyo mothaeyo)
No, I can’t go on like this

이별의 순간 어떻게 해야 할까요 (Ibyeorui sungan eotteoke haeya halkkayo)
What should I do at the moment of farewell?

얼마나 더 울어야 돌아올까요 (Eolmana deo ureoya doraolkkayo)
How much more do I have to cry for you to come back?