Okay like just a warning I listen to kpop so if you don’t listen to it and aren’t a very open person you won’t like this…
So after that let’s get into it!
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Stray Kids’ “Hellevator”
If you are confused about the title, it is the words “Hell” and “Elevator” put together. The song is about teenage depression and how many people feel as if they are at the worst stage of their life. In essence, that they are on the bottom floor, and the only direction being up.
Lyrics:
Reason:
I chose this song because even though I don’t have depression I have had depressing episodes where the lyrics of this song pretty much sums up what it’s like. I also chose this song because my generation seems to have A Lot of depression and I think that this song could help a lot of people 😀
Seventeen Jun and Minghao’s “My I”
About the song:
This song was written by The8 (Minghao) when he was a trainee after coming to Korea from China. He wrote it because he felt that he wasn’t doing well and wanted to quit and go back home. It’s all about how even though you might not be where you want to be now, everyone has a future self that is looking back and is proud of them. Because of this, there are two versions of the song sung in Chinese and Korean: one in the present view and one from the future view.
Lyrics:
Chinese: Korean:
If there is another world, If there are two earths,
Could you be the other me? It could be the other me
Getting closer to you step by step If I take a step closer,
The ground in front is full of thorns Thorns appear on a flower path
Stretch out your hands, I am there in front of you At that time, you reach out a hand to save me
We will meet, don’t yearn for me If I meet you once time passes
I’ll know I’ll know
I am your future You were my future
I’ll know I’ll know
You are my past I was your yesterday
Reason:
I chose this song because I don’t know in what direction I am heading with my future. I don’t know what I want to do, where I want to go, and all of that fun stuff. This song essentially says that even if you are uncertain about your future that your future self is looking back and is proud of who you are and what you are doing.
BTS’ Epiphany
About the song:
The song is about a person, who after a breakup with someone they thought they loved, realized that it was okay if you aren’t in a relationship, that you should spend time loving yourself first.
Lyrics:
I get to fully reveal my true self under the smiling mask
I’m the one I should love in this world
The shining me, the precious soul of mine I realize only now, so I love me
Though I’m not perfect, I’m so beautiful
I’m the one I should love
Reason:
I feel like even if I have never been in a relationship before, I need to spend more time focusing on the things I love about myself instead of what I don’t like. This is a song that I think a lot of people should listen to and understand.
TXT’s Crown
About the song:
This song is about a prince who wakes up one morning with horns on his head. Disgusted by his appearance, he runs away and finds a boy with wings growing out of his back. Together they help each other realize that these features do not control who they are.
Lyrics:
My body must have gone mad
There’s a horn coming out of my head
What do I do, I don’t know how to stop it
I’m the only bad thing in this world
Save me, maybe I have turned into a monster got no one but you
Who you? Are you my salvation who found me deserted?
Who you? Are your wings the same pain like mine?
There’s a horn riding up on my head, but I love it
You became my crown
Reason:
I like this song because it reminds me that even when something doesn’t go as you planned, or when something bad happens, it isn’t the end of the world. There are people just like you who are having trouble and you can support each other.
WayV’s Dream Launch
(so technically they aren’t a kpop group but whatever)
About the song:
This song is all about how they are looking forward to the day that their dream comes true. It talks about how they won’t give up and will keep on working until their dream is real.
Lyrics:
Swinging left and right around the universe
I’m still learning how to steer
Launching our dream straight far into outer space
Even if I lose my balance there’s still a smile on my face
Wait for my dream to speed up and get closer to success
Reason:
Not only are the lyrics so personal and positive, but the when I listen to it my whole mood seems to become lighter. I like the fact that even though they say they are waiting for their dream, they aren’t staying still. They are going to make their dream come true no mater what. It’s a lesson that I hope imprints into me every time I listen to it.
Okie dokie well that’s the end. If you felt tortured because it was full of non-English songs, I’m sorry.
Actually no, I’m not sorry they’re awesome songs and you should still listen to them.
Logging out,
The Logophile
