Jeju Island
I decided to visit Jeju Island because it was referenced in my favorite song, “고마운 숨” by Tablo. This song got me through college, which were the most depressing years of my life. The song is very well composed. You can play the song to anyone and they’ll understand the meaning without needing to understand the lyrics. With that said, the lyrics are amazing too! You shoudl definitely look up the translation. Tablo translates them himself.
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“The wind of Jejudo, the night lights in Seoul
Epic High’s music that I hear in the streets while walking
The eyes of my wife and my baby
*Can I stop suffering now?”
Staring out into the ocean, listening to Epik High, I can’t help but feel grateful for all the people in my life. We take simple moments for granted too often. Even a 15 minute stroll through the neighborhood is special because in the grand scheme of things, everything we do and experience is ephemeral.
The world is so big and there are so many diverse cultures and people who experience this thing called life. There are differences but in some ways there are universal things, like laughter, love and human connection.
I find this so amazing.
