ARCHANA LAKRA
A BAND FOR BITTER DAYS
Like We Used To
For anyone looking for something a little different from the chartconquering K-pop numbers , The Rose is just right . This talented four-member indie group was formed outside the regular K-pop norm of selections and auditions .
With four members : Kim Woosung ( vocalist , guitarist ), Park Do-Joon ( Vocalist , keyboard ), Lee Ha-Joon ( drums ), and Lee Jaehyeong ( bass ), the band debuted in 2016 under J & Star Company . Within a short period , their popularity crossed
She ’ s In The Rain
A comfort song for days you wanna quit . This song talks about mental health , about being in a dark place and then the song pulls you out of that space . The song hits home for anyone who has been through rough days .
“ You wanna hurt yourself , I ’ ll stay with you You wanna make yourself go through the pain It ’ s better to be held than holding on ”.
They say “ it ’ s better to be held than holding on ”, where they imply that whenever you ’ re having a hard time it is always better to get through those times with someone you trust rather than being alone . These lyrics mean a lot to people who need help with mental health .
This song remains one of their most profound creations .
The Score Magazine
20 highonscore . com borders despite them not being an idol group . They released 3 single albums , 2 EPs , and multiple singles under their name .
However , currently they have filed a lawsuit against their label citing mismanagement and are on a break .
It might be a while before we get new music from them , but the gems they ’ ve already released are here to stay and deserve to be celebrated . Here are some of them for you to explore and enjoy :
Red
“ I wanna be RED Just like the burning fire in front of me I wanna be RED Just like the sky painted in red I don ’ t care I wanna be
In this road I walk alone I want to shine in this darkness Throw your sticks and stones So what if we ’ re different from others Don ’ t mind anything ”
A perfect anthem song , RED is all about embracing ourselves and shining in the darkness of this cruel world . It says whatever may be the hardships , we will sail through it and emerge victorious , shining as RED .
A song meant to lift up people ; this one is a must listen . Li
A song about reminiscing the moments spent with a loved one after a breakup . This one accurately and painfully summarises the feelings we get after a breakup . You want to forget stuff but some of them are so beautiful that you keep going back to that box of memories to relive them .
“ Those times were better Those days were happier I still can ’ t let you go like this Sometimes , I heard about you Even that made me happy ”
To relive those days of happiness that you miss , look up this one on your streaming sites . You ‘ ll love it .
Black Rose
The last song released before the group went on hiatus , this one is an expression of gratitude to their fans for all the love and support . Even when all the roses were dyed black , i . e all the hardships were upon them , their fans lifted them up with their kindness and comfort .
“ Tell me it ’ s okay Don ’ t be afraid Nobody can take away , take away Love is the way ”
Here they say that no matter the circumstances , nobody can take them or their art away from their fans or vice versa .
The band might be on a hiatus , but after listening to their music you ’ ll be rooting for their return . Start with the ones mentioned here , and soon you ’ ll find yourself spiraling into their captivating discography for days