The band Dragon Pony has responded to the long wait of the fans.
Dragon Pony released their digital single "Earth Boy" and its music video on various music sites at 6 p.m. on the 29th.
Since their debut in September last year, Dragon Pony has received positive reviews for their music, which captures the energy of youth, with the release of two albums where all members took the lead in songwriting: the first EP "POP UP" and the second EP "Not Out."
The digital single "Earth Boy," which Dragon Pony is releasing for the first time, is an original song written by the members during their trainee days. This song has been loved by fans, as it was pre-released at solo concerts and festival stages. Despite continuous requests for the release of the song, Dragon Pony decided to officially release it to repay the support of their fans.
"Earth Boy" conveys the inner struggles of youth wandering like a spaceship that has lost its signal and strayed from its orbit, expressing confusion and loneliness amidst despair.
The song layers instruments and vocals to create a spatial sound and expresses loneliness within the vast universe auditorily. In particular, the intense performance during the bridge part gives a feeling of circling around a planet, leading to deep immersion.
"In this vast universe, / where can I breathe? / Where is Earth to embrace my weary self? / Where is the sun to shine on my darkness? / I don't know / I don't know" captures the feelings of isolation and anxiety experienced during a time when it was unclear where one had come from and what one was heading toward.
The music video released alongside depicts the story of Dragon Pony finding salvation through each other as they escape from a city losing hope. The members, trapped in a lethargic routine, feel true freedom together, and the band performance unfolding in the blue forest under the night sky delivers a profound emotional resonance.
Through "Earth Boy," Dragon Pony illustrates the journey of youth finding hope through each other amidst wandering and loneliness, ultimately gaining the strength to move forward again. This transcends a simple autobiographical story, becoming music that quietly embraces someone's today and generates anticipation for what stories they will convey through music in the future.
[Photo] Music video capture
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