Nearly everyone alive has inevitably at some point had something rude or mean spirited said to or about them, directly or indirectly. It's the same for celebrities. Yes, the amount of people saying good things about them is much higher than what ordinary people hear, but with the increased attention comes increased criticism from others. Confidence can be hard for anyone–celebrities or not–especially when everyone else has so much to say. It may be difficult, but not impossible. With their latest album, “Born to Be”, Itzy declares their choice to ignore anything said against them and to continue to be who they are, whether others like it or not. The ten-track album is itself an anthem of self-confidence.
The album's first track, “Born to Be”, starts out with intense beats, leading through beautiful high notes into the electronic chorus. The group declares that, no matter what anybody else says, they are, “Born to be wild and free.” The album's title, “Untouchable”, has a similar message, though this song has firmer beats and is centered around the idea of moving forward. Of course, the title again refers to the fact that no matter what, nobody can touch Itzy; they're always going to continue being as amazing as they are. “Untouchable” strikes an interesting balance of bouncy and powerful, with a final chorus that will blow you off your feet.
The next two songs are a bit more specific and carefree. “Mr. Vampire” more of a chill song then you'd expect from the title. While many songs featuring vampires include their dangerous nature, Itzy sweetly sings the line, “Bite me, bite you, boom boom.” While this part of the song is arguably a bit strange, it also demonstrates that the love being talked about is very much two-sided, and neither lover cares all that much about the consequences, because nothing matters besides love. “Dynamite”can actually be considered darker than “Mr. Vampire”, as only the bouncy, fast-paced fourth track includes lyrics about murdering an innocent dance floor. In all seriousness, though, “Dynamite” is a fun song about the feeling of letting loose and dancing with power, going back to a carefree excitement of past times.
The next five songs are solo tracks that show each member’s talent. Yeji starts the series off with “Crown on my Head”, a song with powerful rock-style guitar chords featuring the singer’s most sassy vocals. This is yet another anthem of confidence, more specifically the confidence in almost lethal strength earned through pain. “Blossom” is the only song Lia is featured on due to the hiatus the young singer has taken to attend to her own mental health. This song has a much softer feel as Lia soothingly sings the story of someone who's been moving slowly, who doesn't want help, only to bloom like a flower in their own time. The next solo takes a completely different turn, Ryujin singing about becoming the “bad guy” in order to end a relationship that wasn't working for either party involved. With confidence she sings, “Run away, run away, run away from me.” While Ryujin sings of a breakup, Charryong sings about love and borderline obsession in its purest form, claiming someone to be, “Forever mine, already mine.” The song has a bit of a mysterious sound to it. Of all five solos, Yuna’s is the only one to look outside of a personal narrative. Awkward as the title may sound, “Yet, But” is an upbeat song with a bright voice encouraging others to have confidence because they will eventually shine, even if it hasn't happened yet.
Concluding the album is “Escalator”, a song with an irregular rhythm and the iconic line, “Byeee!” “Escalator” encompasses all of the themes throughout the rest of the album in a promise to continue rising higher. While the first two tracks sing of a carefree confidence that disregards the opinions of others, the next two explore important things that can be done to maintain this carefree attitude. The five solo tracks are an exploration of the individual group members who refuse to be changed by what others say, and the final song wraps it all up with a neat bow. Through “Born to Be”, Itzy is telling listeners to be confident, enjoy life, and be who they are.
The album's first track, “Born to Be”, starts out with intense beats, leading through beautiful high notes into the electronic chorus. The group declares that, no matter what anybody else says, they are, “Born to be wild and free.” The album's title, “Untouchable”, has a similar message, though this song has firmer beats and is centered around the idea of moving forward. Of course, the title again refers to the fact that no matter what, nobody can touch Itzy; they're always going to continue being as amazing as they are. “Untouchable” strikes an interesting balance of bouncy and powerful, with a final chorus that will blow you off your feet.
The next two songs are a bit more specific and carefree. “Mr. Vampire” more of a chill song then you'd expect from the title. While many songs featuring vampires include their dangerous nature, Itzy sweetly sings the line, “Bite me, bite you, boom boom.” While this part of the song is arguably a bit strange, it also demonstrates that the love being talked about is very much two-sided, and neither lover cares all that much about the consequences, because nothing matters besides love. “Dynamite”can actually be considered darker than “Mr. Vampire”, as only the bouncy, fast-paced fourth track includes lyrics about murdering an innocent dance floor. In all seriousness, though, “Dynamite” is a fun song about the feeling of letting loose and dancing with power, going back to a carefree excitement of past times.
The next five songs are solo tracks that show each member’s talent. Yeji starts the series off with “Crown on my Head”, a song with powerful rock-style guitar chords featuring the singer’s most sassy vocals. This is yet another anthem of confidence, more specifically the confidence in almost lethal strength earned through pain. “Blossom” is the only song Lia is featured on due to the hiatus the young singer has taken to attend to her own mental health. This song has a much softer feel as Lia soothingly sings the story of someone who's been moving slowly, who doesn't want help, only to bloom like a flower in their own time. The next solo takes a completely different turn, Ryujin singing about becoming the “bad guy” in order to end a relationship that wasn't working for either party involved. With confidence she sings, “Run away, run away, run away from me.” While Ryujin sings of a breakup, Charryong sings about love and borderline obsession in its purest form, claiming someone to be, “Forever mine, already mine.” The song has a bit of a mysterious sound to it. Of all five solos, Yuna’s is the only one to look outside of a personal narrative. Awkward as the title may sound, “Yet, But” is an upbeat song with a bright voice encouraging others to have confidence because they will eventually shine, even if it hasn't happened yet.
Concluding the album is “Escalator”, a song with an irregular rhythm and the iconic line, “Byeee!” “Escalator” encompasses all of the themes throughout the rest of the album in a promise to continue rising higher. While the first two tracks sing of a carefree confidence that disregards the opinions of others, the next two explore important things that can be done to maintain this carefree attitude. The five solo tracks are an exploration of the individual group members who refuse to be changed by what others say, and the final song wraps it all up with a neat bow. Through “Born to Be”, Itzy is telling listeners to be confident, enjoy life, and be who they are.
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