BONNECDO Taesan: "Father as My First Friend, Mother as My First Love, Captured in the Lyrics" [Interview ②]

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BOYNEXTDOOR member Taesan revealed that he incorporated the inspiration he received from his parents into the lyrics of the album's tracks.

BOYNEXTDOOR (Seongho, Ryu, Myung Jae-hyun, Taesan, Lee Han, Unhak) recently shared insights about their songwriting process in an interview commemorating the release of their first full-length album 'HOME'.

On that day, Myung Jae-hyun described the album as "a record with a clear beginning, development, climax, and conclusion from the first to the last track," adding, "Ultimately, I wanted to convey the conclusion that we end up on stage." He continued, "I wanted the final track to express that the destination where all journeys end is the fans." He also stated, "This album honestly captures not only happy emotions but also anxiety, pain, and longing."

He explained the album's message by saying, "I wanted to express the fan song without any embellishment. In that process, there was a sense of connection and warmth, and ultimately, the conclusion is about returning to the side of loved ones and stepping onto the stage."

Unhak emphasized the lingering impression that flows throughout the album. He said, "It is a work that leaves a lasting impression from start to finish. While I am both excited and worried that fans will experience the same emotions as me, I found the process of completing the album while contemplating the arrangement and flow of the songs to be very enjoyable."

He further explained, "In the early part of the album, we aimed to showcase a new side by incorporating aggressive and honest energy, as well as ambition, that we have never shown before. We also included elements of our previously presented styles, but we strived to maintain authenticity within them."

He added, "We poured our hearts into all those we love. It seems that the flow of cherishing past memories and filling the end with precious people leaves a strong lingering impression. It naturally makes one imagine the moment of performing these songs on stage."

Lee Bank of Korea stated, "The mere fact that we can stand on stage with songs that directly express the emotions felt as individuals is itself meaningful."

The members also touched upon the lyrics, each filled with their personal affection. Unhak pointed to the final lyrics of the track '06070', confidently saying, "The lyric '20 years old, in front of thousands of people on stage' seems to have been completed with a particularly lingering effect."

Myung Jae-hyun mentioned the rap part of the same track, saying, "I like the lyric 'Cutting off the tail of my thoughts and whipping myself' the most." He explained, "It captures the image of constantly pushing oneself forward, and that aspect felt very impressive and charming."

Taesan revealed that he incorporated the inspiration he received from his parents into the outro lyrics of the song 'Remember Me'. He said, "Before working on the song, I visited my parents during the Lunar New Year holiday and naturally gained inspiration. Suddenly curious, I asked my father what the difference is between a daughter and a son, and he replied, 'A son is a friend in the final chapter of life, and a daughter is love.' Hearing those words, I felt that my father was my first friend and my mother was like my first love, and I captured that emotion in the lyrics."

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