Have confidence in each step as you ‘Walk’ with NCT 127! Returning from their successful releases last year with “Fact Check” and “Be There For Me,” NCT 127 comes back strong. This is the boy group’s first comeback without their leader Taeyong, who enlisted in the navy last April. Despite Taeyong’s absence, NCT 127 is confident to show off new music and even cooler performances to make Taeyong and NCTzens proud. After a lineup of exciting teasers, track videos and more content, the ‘Walk’ album finally dropped last July 15. So now let’s take a look at all the tracks in the latest album and the music video for “Walk!”
Intro: Wall to Wall
Serving as a powerful introduction to the album, “Into: Wall to Wall” shows that NCT 127 is not here to play. With an atmospheric and moving instrumental, the boy group reflects on their journey to stardom and how it’s far from over. Through their powerful and emotional vocals and raps, NCT 127 expresses that they want to keep being themselves, no matter what. The song has multiple parts where the members are more vulnerable, sharing their fears and doubts. Despite the challenges, NCT 127 is a group that keeps growing and reflecting on themselves. While cherishing these moments forever and remembering all the hard work and sacrifice in the past, they move forward. As long as they have their team and their fans, NCT 127 and their stories will always be here forever.
Walk
Walk on the path of confidence with NCT 127’s latest title track! With a funky hip-hop beat and rhythm, the catchy lyrics slide easily on this addictive melody. NCT 127 shows off their cool and laid-back attitude in this low-tone rap-heavy track and music video. Similar to “Intro: Wall to Wall,” they are confident that they’ll keep going forward and making their path. In the catchy chorus, the core of “Walk” is that even if they walk differently, they own it confidently. Because of their unique walk, the way they move becomes trendy and iconic because they’re used to the spotlight and attention. Whatever anyone says or thinks, NCT 127 still walks freely on their path even with their feet burning. Showing that the boy group are trailblazers on the path to victory.
No Clue
Take life one day at a time and live freely with “No Clue! This track is infused with a retro mood, thanks to its repeating drum groove and hip-hop and punk vibe. Because of the song’s chill and carefree mood, the message NCT 127 wants to share is to take it easy. With the repeating chorus emphasizing that they have “no clue,” it’s a carefree attitude saying it’s okay not having everything figured out. Since there’s still so much ahead, the song motivates listeners to not allow themselves to be chained to bad thoughts. Overthinking is never good for anyone, so it’s better to shake off the negativity and go with the flow of life freely. NCT 127 reminds fans to live day by day and to follow their heart with no regrets.
Orange Seoul
Kick back and relax while looking up at the sky with “Orange Seoul!” Groove along with this jazz-filled city pop song and imagine the beautiful views of Seoul. With immersive saxophone, drums and piano melodies, this is the perfect song to listen to on a drive in the city. Just like the feeling of being on the road watching the sunset, this funky track will make listeners feel like they’re on vacation. The title already expresses the beautiful sunset-colored sky of Seoul, which is NCT 127’s symbolic city. Comparing the Seoul sunset to “orange paint,” they want to dive into the sunset since it colors all their surroundings. At its core, this track is a love letter to Seoul, a city that gives NCT 127 all its love.
Pricey
Have one-sided feelings ever felt too strong? NCT 127’s “Pricey” knows the feeling exactly. With an urban pop feel and a cheerful piano melody, this track’s rhythmic melody will get you moving to the beat. Despite the song’s upbeat vibe, “Pricey” expresses the feelings of being in a one-sided relationship or having an unrequited crush. The lyrics express not only their love for the person but also their honest feelings about how it hurts them. Yet they can’t stop their feelings for the other person, but the other person won’t ever care at all. So they keep falling for them again like a continuous cycle of love, hurt and pretending to be okay. Further showing that even if liking them can be sweet, there is a price to pay for all those feelings.
Time Capsule
Feeling nostalgic and reminiscing about the good times? Then “Time Capsule” is the perfect sentimental song! With a medium tempo beat and easy flow, the warm melody of “Time Capsule” takes listeners and NCT 127 back to fond memories. Bringing back these sweet memories spent with loved ones, NCT 127 basks in the nostalgia of those precious moments. There are sentiments in the song expressing missing a current moment as if it was already over, committing them to memory. However, the song also wants to convey that we must hold on to these memories and live in the moment even if it’ll pass. Even if time passes, they want to keep being themselves and keep smiling all the same. We can look back on our fond memories, to inspire us to keep living happily towards the present and future.
Can’t Help Myself
Believe in true love and happily ever after? “Can’t Help Myself” is a hopeless romantic dream come true! With dreamy-sounding piano, synths and NCT 127’s lovely singing, this track feels like a classic, old-school cheesy love song. Describing this great love like one in a movie, the boy group sings their heart out to confess their love. From the start, this song already expresses a slow-burn love story where their adoration for someone builds up over time. Expressing honest and sincere feelings towards the one they love, their heart-fluttering love is still present and going strong. Even if there may be times when they grow apart or fight, they still go back to each other. Because they can’t stop themselves from loving and choosing them, showing that this fateful love is destined to last forever.
Rain Drop
Looking for a chill song for a rainy day? Vibe along to “Rain Drop” when you’re spending time alone while it’s raining. In this hip hop and R&B song with a signature flute sound and bass line, their charismatic and cool vibe is expressed. Rotating between the members’ low-toned raps, their voices slide easily on the atmospheric and chill beats. There’s something otherworldly about the melody too, infused with alien-like tech sounds giving it a futuristic atmosphere. The song is both cool and contemplative, as NCT 127 thinks out loud about wandering between dream and reality, and past and future. Amid their deep thoughts, they find comfort in the rainy atmosphere. They express this in the repeating chorus, feeling cozy even if it’s cold. In the melody of the rain, the peace it provides soothes them.
Gas
Gear up and get ready to go all out with “Gas!” This electronic trap and hip-hop song surely grab listeners’ attention from the first listen because of its high energy! While imagining being in an intense car-racing event or running at full speed, this song pumps listeners up to the max. The limits of speed and moving forward are nonexistent, and NCT 127 craves to reach even further heights and speeds. Pressing even harder on the gas pedal, they express their ambitiousness to go beyond and surpass everything. Even if they reach dangerous amounts of speed, they don’t care about the warnings and keep going their own way. There’s no need for them to hold back. Letting loose and feeling the adrenaline rush course through them makes them feel alive.
Suddenly
Ever felt strong feelings for someone that felt like out of nowhere? “Suddenly” captures that feeling exactly. With an attractive piano and guitar melody that slowly escalates throughout the song, this song expresses how much feelings can grow. Comparing the attraction they feel for someone to a sudden downpour of rain already sets the song up strongly. From there, the feelings gradually grow with no warning as they keep being drawn to the other person. Just like it was meant to be, NCT 127 passionately sings that their heart already belongs to them. Interspersed throughout the song are more metaphors comparing their loved one to rain and water. Like a shower falling on them slowly, and their eyes glistening back at them like the deep sea. Similar to a romantic scene in the rain, they express that even if they’re out of breath, they only want them.
Meaning of Love
Unsure about love but still willing to learn? Let’s learn the “Meaning of Love” with NCT 127! This mellow and sweet pop song has an acoustic guitar melody that adds to the overall lovely feelings of the song. The boy group’s heart-fluttering vocals shine, especially here, making listeners feel the warm emotions they convey. Like the exciting feelings of first love, NCT 127 prepares to confess their feelings to the one they love. Along with excitement is also the feeling of nervousness, as they want to impress their loved one and show their love properly. They wonder if their confession will be reciprocated, doubting their feelings. However, they still go on and bravely face their loved ones. Even if the person they love doesn’t know the meaning of love, NCT 127 wants to learn the meaning together with them.
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