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HIGHLIGHT THE 4th MINI ALBUM [AFTER SUNSET]
I hope that a perfectly normal world is always with us.
The time has come for the season to turn cold again. It has already been six years since we met as Highlight and Light. And now we greet you with another album.
It’s strange to think about. Beyond the simple proposition of fan and singer, we have become the most reliable allies sharing camaraderie, and sometimes we feel warm and excited, sharing each other's worries as the closest friends, experiencing all the emotions of the world together. It's odd that we may have never seen each other's faces, yet we need each other and draw strength from one another. How did such a strange but somehow meaningful connection come to us?
You, who gain strength from watching us. You, who smile while listening to our songs. You, who learn something from us. You, who say that our very existence is a gift, even though we may have never met face to face. You, who call us the reason for your life. You, who have shared countless experiences with us, laughing and crying together day by day. It seems like we haven’t given you much, yet you keep finding happiness in us. All these things, though not taken for granted, make us feel as if they are perfectly normal.
In this rapidly changing world, we might lose our way more often than now. Sometimes, we may feel confused in a world where common sense differs from what we knew. Still, we will gain the courage to do anything once again with this enduring connection. And we will continue to strive to be people we are not ashamed of. We aim to become better people, knowing that you, who give us strength, are ultimately good people.
Just as night falls, midnight comes, and dawn arrives, and then morning follows, it is as natural as the light coming to us after the dark times. We hope that we can sing naturally and that you will continue to listen to our songs without hesitation. We hope to become the kind of people who can appreciate this time, where we can stand before you as we are, as if it were nothing special.
And finally, I hope this album becomes another unforgettable season for you.
#01. Alone
Lyrics: BXN
Composition: BXN
Arrangement: BXN
A pop track filled with a retro texture and minimal color, with an impressive and simple bass theme and clean drums.
Everything but you feels bothersome and meaningless, but the heart filled with you ironically makes me lonely. Two personas exist simultaneously at every moment. The intense thirst is painful, yet I don’t entirely dislike that feeling, the glamorous yet monochrome feeling behind it, a direct confession that I would willingly dive into the pain. Alone expresses this dual message emotionally and sometimes sensibly, showing a casual yet paradoxically profound love.
#02. PAPER CUT
Lyrics: KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT
Composition: KZ, Kim Tae-young, DINT, David Simon
Arrangement: KZ, Kim Tae-young
A stylish and dreamy piano-driven up-tempo R&B song. The sophisticated and unique voices of Highlight members and the emotional melody stand out.
A paper cut can occur unconsciously or in a fleeting moment, but once it happens, it leaves a mark for quite a while and deeply. The traces left by a departed love are just like that. The scars left in my heart break me more severely than I expected. It sings about the pain of the aftermath left by the love I had.
#03. S.I.L.Y (Say I Love You)
Lyrics: Lee Gi-kwang, Park Sol, NOD
Composition: Lee Gi-kwang, Park Sol, NOD
Arrangement: NOD
Soft synthesizer sounds with a pink hue layered with honest and lovely lyrics. Listening to the song naturally evokes a romantic drama where one falls for the other.
In fact, the highlight of the song is in the title. Say I Love You = S.I.L.Y. They say everyone becomes a fool when they fall in love, and that’s exactly me. Saying I love you makes me feel foolish, yet it’s so wonderful, the happiness of someone in love flows through Highlight's sweet vocals.
#04. PRIVACY
Lyrics: VO3E, Lee Gi-kwang, Kim Geungjeong, ZNEE
Composition: VO3E, MLC, Jo Michelle (SINGING BEETLE), Lee Gi-kwang
Arrangement: VO3E
PRIVACY, with its rhythmic yet dreamy atmosphere and driving feel, is a mature track that harmonizes with an energetic beat that feels masculine. Amidst the minimal yet heavy synth bass and 808 sounds, it dramatically captures the admiration and strong attraction to the beauty of a loved one, as well as the intense moments of two people in love, encapsulated in the keyword ‘PRIVACY’. It’s a unique song where you can enjoy the delicate singing of Highlight members and the dramatic emotional climax of maturity.
#05. I Don’t Miss You
Lyrics: SOOYOON, Lee Gi-kwang
Composition: Moon Kim, Lee Gi-kwang, $ÜN (Sun), Bae Min-soo
Arrangement: $ÜN (Sun), Bae Min-soo
An R&B song that captures the lingering feelings of not being able to forget a lover with a lyrical melody and Highlight's unique vocals.
Knowing that it’s over, yet still not wanting to let go, the lonely vocals flow through. Listening to the song brings a groovy rhythm and emotional melody, and Highlight's sensitivity brings a hint of early winter.