Band Daybreak (Daybreak) suddenly confesses love.
Daybreak (Lee Won-seok, Kim Seon-il, Kim Jang-won, Jeong Yu-jong) will release the digital single 'drip_DA (deulipda)' today (27th) at 6 p.m. on various music sites.
'drip_DA' is a song written and composed by vocalist Lee Won-seok, in which Daybreak's distinctive, sensuous color is fully embedded within a precise structure. The narrator tries to hide feelings for the person they like, but in the end, wavering between polite and casual speech, utters any words like a melody—a clumsy and awkward confession that creates a sense of charm.
In particular, Daybreak naturally realizes a development as if words and emotions pour out at once through a harmony of tropical house's refreshing rhythm and funky rock energy, offering listeners the fun of listening.
The following is a Q&A with Daybreak ahead of the release of the digital single 'drip_DA.'
Q. It's been about seven months since your last digital single. How do you feel about this release?
Lee Won-seok: The producing direction was to create an energetic song that highlights each member's playing and singing while maintaining balance and not losing wit. I am personally satisfied and even more excited because the intended parts seem to be well expressed within the song.
Kim Seon-il: 'drip_DA' is a song in a different genre from the songs Daybreak has released so far. It has a funky rhythm but contains many Latin elements, and the melody line has a unique feel, so I'm more curious and excited than ever about listeners' reactions.
Kim Jang-won: A song has been born in which each member's voice really comes to life, so I am personally very satisfied. Daybreak's playing, singing, and vitality are captured in the recording as well, so I hope many people will listen.
Jeong Yu-jong: First, it's been a while since we released a digital single, so we're glad to be able to steadily share music, and we thank everyone who has waited for our song. The thought of hearing the audience sing 'deulipda ttara-ttara' already makes me smile, and I'm very much looking forward to upcoming performances.
Q. Please give a brief introduction to the title track 'drip_DA' and any listening points.
Kim Seon-il: 'drip_DA' wittily portrays a narrator who cannot hide their feelings and keeps spilling words in front of the person they like. Because the flowing melody line and the ensemble of performers that make up the song particularly stand out, it would be good to listen with a focus on the overall blend of the performers.
Jeong Yu-jong: It would be fun to listen imagining the narrator's cute hesitation between polite and casual speech. Musically, Daybreak's characteristic gears mesh well while the vocals and instrument playing that pop out like points here and there are charming, so please lend an ear.
Q. The new song title 'deulipda' is striking. What does the title mean?
Lee Won-seok: The dictionary meaning of 'deulipda' is 'to beat violently,' and its pronunciation rendered in English is 'drip_DA.' I first thought of the word 'deulipda' because its rhythmic pronunciation was so good. In the first demo stage it was just like 'da-tta-tta-ra-tta,' but while writing the lyrics, adding the two syllables 'drip' in front brought more flavor to the words. The protagonist in the lyrics is an awkward but cute friend who, flustered and not knowing what to do in front of the person they like, sprays out a mess of words 'da-da-da-da.' I thought we could playfully incorporate the common meaning of 'drip' and the dictionary meaning of 'deulipda' within the song. I also thought the funky and rhythmical musical style suits this word well.
Q. Following the signature concert 'SUMMER MADNESS,' you recently launched the small theater live series 'ONL' successfully. What continues to drive Daybreak?
Lee Won-seok: I think the biggest thing is that I don't want to disappoint TO.DAY (official fandom name). Affection can become complacent if it becomes familiar, so I wanted to guard against settling and staying put. If so, I thought we had to move somewhere, and once you think it, you have to act. 'ONL' started from that idea, and now that we've made the first start, we need to carry it out freely and steadily within it.
Kim Seon-il: All the members strongly desire to live well under the name of the band 'Daybreak.' We want to always show those who listen to our music fresh and diverse charms and our best efforts, and that desire seems to be our driving force.
Kim Jang-won: I haven't found anything more attractive than music yet. I still feel happiest when making music and playing, and I actually gain energy when I run and play with the audience on stage. I don't think there could be a greater driving force than that.
Jeong Yu-jong: It's probably all thanks to the people who like us. We are always grateful to our fans, and because they have always quietly supported us from their spots, we gain the strength to surpass limits and show better performances.
Q. It's already been 20 years since your debut. As a leading figure in the band scene, do you feel a band boom, and if Daybreak has any distinguishing features, please introduce them.
Lee Won-seok: The 'band boom' is certainly a trend, and I think many bands and people involved played roles in creating this flow. It's something to be thankful for. There are so many excellent bands that I'm not sure if we are a representative, but I think being able to continue active, ongoing activities would itself be a distinguishing feature. We want to be a hot band that can elicit huge cheers and massive singalongs anywhere!
Kim Jang-won: It seems there are now many stages where bands can perform, and there are many videos of young people playing instruments. I'm grateful to feel from nearby places that people now enjoy band music together. Daybreak's charm might be 'refined without excess.' Having been together for a long time and respecting each other's styles, we don't pursue overly experimental sounds, but since everyone likes transforming retro moods into modern ones, I think we have a tasteful refinement within an appropriate range.
Q. Please say a word to fans who have been waiting for Daybreak's new song.
Lee Won-seok: While preparing this new song, I wanted to present a song that is not boring for even a second. I hope you like it, and we will prepare music and stages like 'drip_DA' that feel like gifts, so please look forward to them with excitement! Thank you!!!
Kim Seon-il: It's a new song released in a warm, exciting spring after a long time. We all worked hard, so I hope you enjoy it with joy and happiness. Thank you for always supporting us!
Kim Jang-won: Thank you so much for always waiting. 'drip_DA' is a song made with painstaking craftsmanship down to every note and phrase, so please listen a lot and I hope it brings some vitality to your daily lives.
Jeong Yu-jong: I hope everyone feels and enjoys the new song 'drip_DA' together and that the song itself becomes our fun and pleasant toy. We want to keep playing with music with our fans for a long time to come. I sincerely thank you and love you!
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