Ways to Avoid the Sun
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"태양을 피하는 방법" is a song by Rain, released as the first single from his second album, Rain Vol 2. The single put Rain on the map in Korea
, going to number one on the charts. At the time of the album's release, there were two versions of the song: the radio mix, credited as the guitar remix, and the original version.
The song lyrics describe feeling a love so strong that it is impossible to run from. In English, it is usually credited as Ways to Avoid the Sun, Running from the Sun, "Escaping the Sun", or Avoiding the Sun.
was shot in Seoul
. In it, you see Rain running from the sun throughout the city, trying his best to avoid it, but always failing.
presented his audience with a parody of the Ways to Avoid the Sun music video. The parody featured Colbert singing in Korean, and mimicking elements from the Rain video including running from the sun and dancing in a parking garage. The video was created in response to Rain topping Colbert in Time's open online poll.
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, going to number one on the charts. At the time of the album's release, there were two versions of the song: the radio mix, credited as the guitar remix, and the original version.
The song lyrics describe feeling a love so strong that it is impossible to run from. In English, it is usually credited as Ways to Avoid the Sun, Running from the Sun, "Escaping the Sun", or Avoiding the Sun.
Music video
The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
was shot in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. In it, you see Rain running from the sun throughout the city, trying his best to avoid it, but always failing.
Parody
On the May 10, 2007 episode of the Colbert Report, Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert
Stephen Tyrone Colbert is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, television host, and actor. He is the host of Comedy Central's The Colbert Report, a satirical news show in which Colbert portrays a caricatured version of conservative political pundits.Colbert originally studied to be an...
presented his audience with a parody of the Ways to Avoid the Sun music video. The parody featured Colbert singing in Korean, and mimicking elements from the Rain video including running from the sun and dancing in a parking garage. The video was created in response to Rain topping Colbert in Time's open online poll.
Track listing
A commercial single of this song was never released in South Korea. However, promotional singles were issued to radio and TV stations.- Korean Promo CD Single
- 태양을 피하는 방법 [Radio Mix]
- 태양을 피하는 방법 [Album Version]
- 태양을 피하는 방법 [Instrumental]