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HIGHLIGHT THE 4th MINI ALBUM [AFTER SUNSET]
I hope that an extremely ordinary world is always with us.
The time has come for the seasons to turn cold again. It has already been 6 years since we met with Highlight and Light. And now, we greet you with another album.
It’s really strange when I think about it. Beyond the simple proposition of fan and singer, we have become the most reliable allies sharing camaraderie, and sometimes we feel warm and excited, and we share each other's worries as the closest friends, experiencing all the emotions of the world together. It’s strange how we have formed such a bond, even though we may have never seen each other’s faces.
You, who gain strength from 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. You, who say that we are the reason for living. You, who have shared countless moments of laughter and tears with us. It seems like we haven’t given you much, yet you keep finding happiness in us. Despite all these things not being taken for granted, you make us feel like they are.
In this rapidly changing world, we may lose our way more often than now. Sometimes, we might 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 bond. And we will continue to strive to be people we are not ashamed of. We want to become better people, knowing that you, who give us strength, are ultimately good people.
Just as night falls, midnight comes, and then dawn arrives, and morning follows, it is natural that after the dark times, light comes before us. We hope that we can continue to sing naturally and that you will naturally listen to our songs. We hope to become people who can appreciate this time, where we can stand before you as we are, sharing our songs with you as if it were nothing.
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 sense, impressive with a simple bass theme and clean drums.
Everything except you feels bothersome and meaningless, but the heart filled with you ironically makes me lonely. Two personas exist simultaneously, felt in every moment. The intense thirst is painful, yet there’s a part of me that doesn’t dislike that feeling, a glamorous yet monochrome sensation, a direct confession of wanting to dive into you despite the pain. Alone expresses this dual message emotionally and sometimes sensually, 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 track. The sophisticated and unique voices of Highlight members and the emotional melody stand out.
A paper cut is made unconsciously or in a fleeting moment, but once it happens, it leaves a mark for quite a long time 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 lies 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 good, the happiness of a person 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 a rhythmic yet dreamy atmosphere and a sense of drive, is a groovy track that feels mature with an energetic beat that exudes masculinity. 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, and the intense moment of two people in love is encapsulated in the keyword ‘PRIVACY’. It’s a unique song that allows you to enjoy the delicate singing of Highlight members, the dramatic emotional atmosphere, and the 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 and yet not wanting to let go, the lonely feelings flow through the sorrowful vocals. Listening to the song brings a groovy rhythm and emotional melody, and Highlight's sensitivity brings an early winter.