I. WOLFGANG - WHO IS THE KING?
II. INTRODUCTION
'WOLFGANG', released on the 28th of May 2021, is Stray Kids' original track published for the final round 'WHO IS THE KING?' on MNET's TV Show 'KINGDOM: Legendary War'. The track has a run-time of 3:10, and is one of the six tracks released for the final round of KINGDOM.
MUSICAL CONTENT
'Wolfgang' is a dark, orchestral hip-hop track that explores Stray Kids' passion for music despite opposing forces such as completion alongside Stray Kids' unity as a team. The title correlates with these two messages. Stray Kids' passion for music is displayed through an allusion to 'Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart', a composer renowned for his exploration of various music genres. With this, Stray Kids correlate their music to Mozart, suggesting that their music is not only critically celebrated, but also versatile.
The secondary message of team unity is enforced through the joining of the words 'wolf' and 'gang' - both words have connotations of being united, with wolves hunting in packs and gangs finding strength in numbers.
III. LYRICS AND CREDITS
Lyrics: Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), HAN (3RACHA)
Composer: Bang Chan (3RACHA), Changbin (3RACHA), HAN (3RACHA)
Arrangement: Bang Chan (3RACHA) VERSACHOI
[Intro: Bang Chan, I.N, Felix]
세상에 물들어 버린다
빨갛게 물들어 버린다
아픔을 참아본다 독하게 견뎌본다
달빛이 타오르는 밤
Grr, wolf gang, what?
[Refrain: Han]
Grrah, we go wild
Grrah, we go wild
[Verse 1: Changbin]
Focus
우리가 느껴지면 예의를 갖춰
고갤 쳐들지 말고 자세를 낮춰
굶주린 사냥꾼 굶주린 사냥꾼
자비 하나 없이 단숨에 목을 물어버려 (버려)
다 씹어 먹어버려 (버려)
약육강식의 세계 죄책감은 묻어버려 (버려)
고조되는 음악과 우리의 howlin' (Ooh)
분위기를 압도하기에 가뿐
[Pre-Chorus: Seungmin, I.N, Lee Know, Bang Chan]
Plowing through the storm, yeah, I know
숨막혀 잔인함의 연속
벗어나려 해도 now I know
그 누구도 피할 수 없는 competition
다 사라져 가는 게
무서워 두려워
그렇게 무리 지어 뭉쳐야 살아
세상을 지휘하는 우린 maestro
매 순간 영혼을 갈아
Grr, wolf gang, what?
[Chorus: Felix, Changbin]
숨을 죽여라 걸리적거리니까
본성을 드러내 본능을 따라
꼭꼭 숨어라 머리카락 보인다
본성을 드러내 본능을 따라
[Post-Chorus: All, Han, I.N]
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Grrah, we go wild
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
세상을 울리는 howling
[Verse 2: Han]
중대 헤쳐 모여 차렷 모두 열중쉬어
We go hard let’s go get 'em
신경 곤두세워
우리의 걸음 소리는 마치 orchestra
날카로운 선율에 몸서리치는 crowd
무분별한 hunt 무리 지어 run
지나간 곳을 쑥대밭으로 만들고서 웃어
Wolfgang, yes sir, 미션 받고서 부숴
우습게 지었던 미소를 구겨
아니면 알아서들 받들고 고개를 숙여
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, I.N, Seungmin, (Lee Know), Han, *Felix*]
Plowing through the storm, yeah, I know
숨막혀 잔인함의 연속
벗어나려 해도 now I know
그 누구도 피할 수 없는 competition
다 사라져 가는 게
무서워 두려워
그렇게 무리 지어 (뭉쳐야 살아)
세상을 지휘하는 우린 maestro
매 순간 영혼을 갈아
*Grr, wolf gang, what?*
[Chorus: Lee Know, Changbin]
숨을 죽여라 걸리적거리니까
본성을 드러내 본능을 따라
꼭꼭 숨어라 머리카락 보인다
본성을 드러내 본능을 따라
[Post-Chorus: All, Han, Bang Chan]
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Grrah, we go wild
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
세상을 울리는 howling (Hoo!)
English Translation:
[Intro: Bang Chan, I.N, Felix]
The world is colored away
It is colored red
I endure the pain, I try to be strong
In this moonlit night
Grr, wolf gang, what?
[Refrain: Han]
Grrah, we go wild
Grrah, we go wild
[Verse 1: Changbin]
Focus
If you feel us, then be polite
Don't raise your head and drop your posture
A starving hunter, a starving hunter
Without mercy, I bite your throat at once
Chew it all up and eat it
I bury my guilt in the world of the weak meat
The rising music as well as our howlin'
Will easily overwhelm the atmosphere
[Pre-Chorus: Seungmin, I.N, Lee Know, Bang Chan, *Felix*]
Plowing through the storm, yeah, I know
A continuous brutal suffocating feeling
Even if I try to escape, now I know
This is a competition I can't avoid
Everything has disappеared
I'm afraid, I'm scared
In groups like thеse we have to stick together to live
We are the maestros who lead the world
Replacing our souls at every moment
Grr, wolf gang, what?
[Chorus: Felix, Changbin]
Hold your breath because you'll get caught
I show my true nature and follow my instincts
Hide thoroughly, I can see your hair
I show my true nature and follow my instincts
[Post-Chorus: All, Han, I.N]
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Grrah, we go wild
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
The world is ringing, howling
[Verse 2: Han]
We gather together as a group, attention everyone, parade rest
We go hard, let's go get 'em
We get on your nerves
The sound of our steps is like an orchestra
There's a crowd shuddering at the sharp melody
In a thoughtless hunt, run in groups
Laughing at the ruins we passed by
Wolfgang, yes sir, I accept the mission and destroy it
Crumple that humorous smile
Or hold yourself and lower your head
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, IN, Seungmin, (Lee Know), Han, *Felix*]
Plowing through the storm, yeah, I know
A continuous brutal suffocating feeling
Even if I try to escape, now I know
This is a competition I can't avoid
Everything has disappeared
I'm afraid, I'm scared
In groups like these (We have to stick together to live)
We are the maestros who lead the world
Replacing our souls at every moment
*Grr, wolf gang, what?*
[Chorus: Lee Know, Changbin]
Hold your breath because you'll get caught
I show my true nature and follow my instincts
Hide thoroughly, I can see your hair
I show my true nature and follow my instincts
[Post-Chorus: All, Han, Bang Chan]
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Grrah, we go wild
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
Wolf gang (Woof, woof)
The world is ringing, howling (Hoo!)
IIII. PERFORMANCE
To be released on 03/06/2021
