Do you listen to a song you do not understand?
By Leixa003
@Leixa003 (867)
Philippines
April 8, 2010 12:38pm CST
Call me weird but I do. I love watching Korean, Japanese and other Asian dramas and some of their OST (Original Soundtrack) are pleasant to the ears or I just am fond of because of the show the are associated with. I do try to look for translation but of course when you listen to it on mp3, you just hear it. I think I like the melody so even if i do not understand the lyrics it does not matter.
How about you?
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5 responses
@theorygo (8)
• China
12 Apr 10
Yes.In most instances,I don't listen to those songs.Only if the song is particularly beautiful,maybe I will listen to it one or two times.But I will not learn to sing or keep the song,because I can not understand it.
Maybe one day I can speak korean or italian language,then I will listen to those songs.
@NeoTR4N (84)
• United States
13 Apr 10
I like to listen to Chinese Pop even though I do not understand it. I like to listen to Guang Liang, Eason Chan, Jay Chou, Mka Nakashima (J-Pop), and a lot of others. I always (ALWAYS) look for the translation for every song I hear. I am always curious to understand the meaning of the song. It makes it all the better.
@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
15 Apr 10
I think I also listed to Jay Chou before and I think a neighbor of mine buys his albums and i also listened to BOA (I think she has a Korean and Japanese album right? By the way do you know her? 
). Good to hear that you can find the translation for the songs. And through this translations I came to know some foreign words. 
Thanks for you time.
). Good to hear that you can find the translation for the songs. And through this translations I came to know some foreign words. Thanks for you time.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
8 Apr 10
I collect music from around the world and I often listen to songs that I don't understand. I think it is interesting to listen to music from many different countries and I am able to enjoy the songs even when I don't understand the lyrics. If the melody is beautiful I still like to listen to the song. Some time ago I started learning Russian and sometimes I listen to Russian music, so far I only understand a few words, but I like the songs a lot and I think that some of them are really beautiful.
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@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
Wow what a great collection you have. I think I had never listened to a Russian music. Aside from Kpop (Korean) and Jpop (Japanese) and Cpop (Chinese) I think I have not heard any music from other Asian countries. Oh I forgot I heard some Indian music especially in Slumdog Millionaire. I think I would like to listen to French songs too since I want to learn French. It is a great way to learn their language through their music.
@ridwan08 (1183)
• Indonesia
9 Apr 10
music is universal language,no problem fromwhere you are music can be accept by the people aruond the world.although with different languages.and personally if i listen good music and i don't understand it's ok.im just listening to the music and i can enjoy it.have a nice day
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@tonoman445 (9)
• Portugal
8 Apr 10
Me, I prefer to listen to songs that i know what the lyrics mena, because sometimes im thinking of the musics, and singing them in my head, and if i dont understand the lyrics i wont be able to sing them in my head. So no, i dont listen to musics i dont understand what the singer is saying
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@Leixa003 (867)
• Philippines
8 Apr 10
The funny thing for me is since I listen to a soundtrack for almost a day, I sometimes sing it without knowing what it means. But if I really love the song (and sometimes I find it on youtube) I look for the translation. But of course understanding its lyrics is so much better.
