I. Piece '조각' Changbin and Seungmin
II. INTRODUCTION
'Piece' released on the 24th of March 2021, by Changbin (Stray Kids) and Seungmin (Stray Kids), is a track released under the 'SKZ-RECORD' project. The track has a run-time of 2:54 and was released a day prior to Stray Kids' third anniversary.
III. MUSICAL CONTENT
Changbin and Seungmin's SKZ-RECORD track 'Piece' is a rap, vocal ballad that reflects on the significance of keeping every memory, painful or comforting, as a piece of oneself in order to drive oneself forward. It combines a soothing piano instrumental with powerful raps and a sweet melody, showing the harmony between agonizing and sweet memories.
IIII. LYRICS AND CREDITS
Lyrics by : Changbin (3RACHA), Seungmin
Composed by : Changbin (3RACHA), Seungmin, Bang Chan(3RACHA)
Arranged by : Bang Chan (3RACHA)
Lyrics Translation
[Refrain: Seungmin]
Don't let it fall apart
Everything about me
Please keep it by your side
Don't let it fall apart
Please don't forget
Even a single thing, nothing
[Verse 1: Changbin]
If all my pieces disappear
What will remain after
Whenever I lose them one by one
Whenever each one leaves, the anxious empty space grows bigger
Me in the studio, me on the stage
All the sweat and tеars I shed
I hope don't get thrown away
Evеn the tear-soaked piece among numerous scattered puzzle pieces
[Pre-Chorus: Changbin, Seungmin]
I'll come find you even during a dark nights
Because you might be hiding somewhere in my dreams
As I hold you tightly in my hand, sometimes, I cut my hand
But I don't mind the sharp piece, woah
[Chorus: Seungmin]
Don't fade away, don't fade away
The moments that I've created for you
Don't fade away, don't fade away
Please keep them by your side
[Verse 2: Changbin, Seungmin]
In front of cold-hearted you
I answer with even more cold-hearted determination
Even though I become nothing
As I repeat to freeze, crack, and melt
So that it doesn't become nothing, I pretend that everything's fine
And stand before you again
For as long as you exist, yeah
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay to hurt a little
Embrace it, embrace it, endure with hope
I hope to keep even the painful memories
So that I can be a little prouder after creating a masterpiece
[Pre-Chorus: Changbin, Seungmin]
I'll come find you even during a dark nights
Because you might be hiding somewhere in my dreams
As I hold you tightly in my hand, sometimes, I cut my hand
But I don't mind the sharp piece, woah
[Chorus: Seungmin]
Don't fade away, don't fade away
The moments that I've created for you
Don't fade away, don't go away
Please keep them by your side
[Refrain: Seungmin]
Don't let it fall apart
Everything about me
Please keep it by your side
Don't let it fall apart
Please don't forget
Even a single thing, nothing
[Verse 3: Changbin]
I must've been afraid that the tower I built
Will just end up as dirt after time goes by
Sometimes I even hesitate to smile brightly
Because I'm afraid that the batteries of the bright light might run out
I know that you, who keeps wearing me out
Will fill me up in the end
That it won't hurt even if I hold you tightly in my hand
That it won't hurt
[Interlude: Changbin, Seungmin]
Woah
Woah-oh, woah-oh-oh
Woah
Woah-oh-oh-oh, woah-oh-oh
[Chorus: Seungmin]
Don't fade away, don't fade away
Don't leave me anymore, no, no, no
Don't fade away, don't go away
Please keep it by your side