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Even of Day ~ a band to get you through your darkest nights .
Generally , when someone says “ Korean band ”, you tend to think of K-pop groups - rap and vocals melded with flawlessly sharp choreography . But there are a few bands still following the traditional setup . One of the most popular among them is Day6 . Since their debut , the band has gained a significant following with successful albums and tours in both their home country and abroad .
Last year in August , Day6 announced their first sub-unit , Even of Day " , composed of 3 members , Young K , Wonpil , and Dowoon . The name “ Even of Day ” was coined by Park Jin-Young , founder of JYP , meant to convey " a bright day comes out after the darkest of nights ".
Last month they released their second EP " Right Through Me ", with a lead single of the same name .
For anyone looking to explore their rather unique sound , here are a few good songs to start with :
WHERE THE SEA SLEEPS The title track of their debut EP , this song is all about holding on to someone . Released during the pandemic , this song can also be taken as a message to loved ones far away :
" May the day be calm Or sometimes rocky If only you ’ re here with me Whatever day we meet However the waves , I ’ ll hold on "
The song provides aurtal balm , a remedy and reassurance that we will meet again . All we have to do is hold on till that day .
LANDED This song from the same album The Book Of Us : Gluon is about finding a place for your wandering soul to land . It takes us from facing our fear of losing someone to accepting that we found the place we searched for over a long time and it ' s ' them '. Here is an extract from their piece :
" Is it really okay ? Everything ’ s fine But why won ’ t my fears stop ? A place I don ’ t want to give up A place I never want to lose I want to start here ( Yeah you )... "
For a wandering soul , few things mean as much as a place to call home . And this song is all about starting to embrace that very home .
RIGHT THROUGH ME The title track of the band ’ s second EP takes on the idea of loss . Every one deals with loss differently and that ' s what this song portrays with poetic sensitivity .
" Slowly beginning to crack Knowing I will break But I was still holding on So desperately hoping I was wrong this time , but why "
This song speaks of the pain of trying to hold on when u know u must let go of something . This doesn ’ t just apply to romantic entanglements , but rather all the relationships we tend to forge while floating through life . .
WE This July 2021 release urges listeners to not lose hope even in the darkest of metaphoric nights . It works as a healer for those stuck in anxiety and despair , and gives them something to cling to while the storm passes .
"( No ) When the dark wave ( Never ) finally hits us ( No ) We will be standing still and hold onto our hands , but ( Remember ) Don ’ t ever forget Even if the night tries to swallow us ( Remember ) The dawn will always come ( Always )..."
It says we must not give in to the darkness and always look up because even after the darkest of nights , a morning always comes . As long as we endure , we ’ ll get to see the light and rise , scarred but strengthened .
In an interview with Daebak Weekly , Dowoon mentioned that “ Looking back , I think the expression of our song lyrics and melodies have become not only more free , but enriched as well ." when describing how their music has changed from the earlier days to the present . This is more than evident in their artistic explorations as Even of Day .
For someone who wants to follow a musical journey which is not only for aural pleasure but leaves you with a bit to ponder upon , this Band is a perfect fit . Start listening .
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