ATEEZ “THE WORLD EP 2: OUTLAW” Album Tracklist Meaning
| Artist | ATEEZ |
| Album | 9th Mini Album THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW |
| Title Track | “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” |
| Release Date | June 16, 2023 |
| Agency | KQ Entertainment |
| Distributor | Genie Music, Stone Music Entertainment |
| Source | Melon Korean Music Platform |
ATEEZ’s 9th mini-album, [THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW], is a vibrant musical journey that encourages listeners to challenge societal norms and discover their authentic selves. With energetic tracks like ‘BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)’, the album transcends boundaries, embodying a positive rebellion that celebrates individuality, personal growth, and freedom through the universal language of music.
Table of Contents
1. ATEEZ “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” Official MV
Song Meaning: ATEEZ “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” Lyrics, Meaning, and Song Credits
2. ATEEZ “THE WORLD EP 2: OUTLAW” Album Introduction
In the K-pop landscape, creating a unique narrative and displaying musical versatility are key components to ensuring an artist’s relevance. No stranger to these elements is the dynamic South Korean boy band, ATEEZ. Following their previous release, [THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT], which hinted at subtle defiance within a strictly controlled society, ATEEZ is back to stir things up with their latest mini-album, [THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW].
This new album is a narrative journey for those who are just waking up to their emotions and trying to navigate the chaotic waters of their newfound feelings. It tackles the confusion and even the regret that can arise when one is exposed to hard truths previously hidden. ATEEZ, in this twilight world where light and darkness intermingle, makes a daring statement – they are ready to challenge societal norms and dive headfirst into the uncharted territories of truth.
ATEEZ’s music knows no bounds. It doesn’t matter who you are – your gender, origin, age, religion, or country are irrelevant here. The intent of their music is to touch hearts and awaken an internal rhythm that can stir the deepest parts of oneself. This forms a massive wave of liberation, releasing those confined by societal expectations and conventions.
Are you ready for a unique kind of thrill? ATEEZ is here to deliver it.
Their title song, ‘BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)’, embodies their distinctive sense of fun, offering listeners an energetic and exciting musical experience. The song is like a captivating movie scene that will have your heart dancing to the beat.
For ATEEZ, there’s no slowing down. Their insatiable passion for music and storytelling shines through every note. And for the listener, their music creates an unending wave of excitement and anticipation.
“Slow it down, make it BOUNCY,” they urge. With [THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW], ATEEZ isn’t merely releasing another album; they’re initiating a positive rebellion through music. This “rebellion” is not about negativity or conflict. It’s a call to challenge and rethink societal norms, a bid to embrace personal growth and self-discovery. ATEEZ’s rebellion represents freedom, individuality, and personal empowerment, all stitched together by the universal language of music.
3. ATEEZ “THE WORLD EP 2: OUTLAW” Tracklist, Meaning, and Song Credits
1). This World (3:32)
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Alex Karlsson
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv
Song Description:
A sequel to ‘New World’, which was featured in [THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT], this song continues the theme of the series. It poses the question, “Can you become a monster to protect what is precious to you?”
2). Dune (3:15)
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi, Door
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Door
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Door
Song Description:
People who have opened their eyes to emotions beyond control are howling in defeat beneath sand dunes that seem impossible to escape from, no matter how much they struggle. And they ask themselves, “What should I live for?”
3). BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS) (3:07) (Title Track)
Song Meaning: ATEEZ “BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)” Lyrics, Meaning, and Song Credits
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Alex Karlsson
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv
Song Description:
“Untie everything that’s been tangled up! Can’t live life standing still”
The only thing that can stand against this world, which feels dark, gloomy, and chillingly vast, is a very small trigger – a single movement. One movement gives birth to change and generates a small but certain voice. When the time comes, a dance floor opens up over the voices that gather one by one. The rhythm, breaking out of the mold, will make the world dance and get you singing. If you wish for it, the world can change.
4). DJANGO (3:11)
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi, Door
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Door
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Door
Song Description:
“Sorrow breeds revenge… and there is no mercy in the bullet of those who dream of revenge.” This song, evoking the wind of the desert with its versatile sound, draws a western film before your eyes.
5). 최면 (Wake Up) (3:06)
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, BUDDY, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv
Song Description:
“Could all of this situation, my desire to escape it, all of it be a script of fantasy someone has written?” The swirling melody represents inner confusion and anxiety but also reveals the will not to be blinded by falsehood. The harmony of contradictory expressions generates a paradoxical tension, adding to the immersion of the song.
6). Outlaw (3:19)
Song Credits:
Lyrics by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, Kim Hong Joong, Song Min-gi, LEEZ, DWAYNE
Composed by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, LEEZ, DWAYNE
Arranged by: EDEN, Ollounder, Maddox, Peperoni, Oliv, LEEZ, DWAYNE
Song Description:
If the world is wrong from the start, it needs to be corrected. But we can’t impose it on people. Instead, we decide to break through frontally, secretly yet boldly, in our own way.”
4. Melon Spotlight Interview with ATEEZ
Q1. During the preparation period of [THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW], which moment would you like to spotlight the most?
(Hongjoong) I’d like to spotlight the moment we first learned the choreography. It was really catchy
(Wooyoung) The moment I first learned the chorus choreography for ‘BOUNCY’! I thought, ‘This is it’!
Q2. Which song from [THE WORLD EP.2 : OUTLAW] would you like to spotlight the most?
(Seonghwa) I’d recommend ‘DJANGO’. I think it’s the song that best shows ATEEZ’s color!
(Yeosang) I’d also choose ‘DJANGO’! I really like the song itself!
Q3. Which scene from the music video would you like to spotlight the most?
(Yunho) I loved all the scenes where we performed the chorus point choreography!
Q4. Which picture from the jacket photos would you like to spotlight the most?
(San) The picture where I’m holding a brown shirt! It’s one of my favorite outfits.
Q5. If there is a verse from ‘BOUNCY (K-HOT CHILLI PEPPERS)’ you would like to spotlight?
(Mingi) The second verse ‘S O N G M I N G I’. It’s a part that includes my name, so I have a lot of affection for it.
(Jongho) I love the ‘Come on everybody’ before the chorus. It’s captivating!”
Interview source: Melon Magazine
