After the trio released a song for the drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo titled "너를 위해 (For You)", fans began to speculate that they would form EXO's first sub-unit. SM Entertainment confirmed this on October 5, 2016.
Their first album Hey Mama! was released on iTunes and other music service sites on October 31, 2016. The group made their debut performance of the title track "Hey Mama!" on M! Countdown a month later on November 3. Hey Mama! topped the Billboard World Albums chart and South Korean's Gaon album chart. Later in November, EXO-CBX recorded a remake of the original soundtrack "Crush U" for the game Blade & Soul.
On March 10, 2017, it was revealed that EXO-CBX would make their debut in Japan in May. On April 1, the group was announced to be releasing their debut Japanese extended play Girls on May 24, 2017. The extended play's title track was "Ka-CHING!".
The trio released Blooming Days - The 2nd Mini Album on April 10, 2018 which consists of 7 tracks. On May 9, they released their second Japanese album, MAGIC with the title track Horololo.
On April 10, 2019, EXO-CBX released a single, Paper Cuts.
On June 1, 2023, the trio delivered an official statement that they had terminated their exclusive contract with SM Entertainment after filing a lawsuit against SM for alleged slave contract and unfair payment. According to their lawyer’s statement, it all started when EXO CBX members requested transparency of their payment to SM Entertainment. Although it is the domain and basic right of all artists to demand a clear and transparent report of their fees from their company, SM refused to give them the detailed report, stating they couldn’t give them copies of their contracts. The members had been forced to sign a 10-year long-term contract with SM through a special extension; and SM also pushed for additional agreements that resulted in a total of 17—18 years of an exclusive contract, which is a clear violation of South Korean laws.
Shake
EXO-CBX Lyrics
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フロアの隅で怯えた目をした君
誰か近づくたびに (say hey whatcha say?)
首を横に振る
きっと強引にノリのいい友達に
連れられて迷い込んだの (say hey whatcha say?)
運命に感謝したいよ
氷の消えたグラスを抱きしめて
音に合わせて体を揺らす君と
目が合って笑った
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
ためらっていないで shy な girl
Gotta move yourself and
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
腰に手をかけて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round 今夜 誰もが
"We want more, we want more"
隠していた顔になる shake
(Shake, shake, come on girl, shake)
Gotta move along 誰もが君を見てる
変わり始めた君を (say hey whatcha say?)
簡単に渡せやしないよ
時計の針を気にしていないでさ
僕を信じて 悪い奴じゃないから
このままさらって
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
恥じらっていないで shy な girl
Gotta move yourself and
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
今 音に乗っけて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round きっと今夜は
"We want more, we want more"
忘れられない夜になる
暗関の中で君は 乱反射する光浴びて
目と目が合うたび いたずらに輝いていく
We rise and shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
間遣いでもいいんだ fall in love
Gotta move yourself and
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
髪をかき上げて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round 今夜 誰もが
"We want more, we want more"
隠していた顔になる
Shake, shake, shake your body
Shake, shake, shake your body
間遣いでもいいんだ falling in love
We gonna shake it tonight
We gonna shake it, shake it, shake it
We gonna shake it, shake it, shake it
We gonna shake it, shake it, shake it
We gonna shake it tonight, shake
The lyrics of EXO-CBX's song "Shake" express the experience of being hesitant and shy at first, but ultimately letting go and enjoying oneself on the dance floor. The song describes a person who initially appears scared and hesitant in the corner of the dance floor, but is approached by someone and persuaded to join in the fun. They express gratitude for this encounter and express the desire to embrace fate.
As the song progresses, it encourages the person not to hesitate and be a shy girl, but to move their body and shake off their inhibitions. It emphasizes the importance of not caring what others think and enjoying oneself freely. The lyrics suggest that everyone is watching and that the person has changed in a noticeable way.
The chorus repeatedly commands the person to shake their body and not be shy. It encourages them to put their hands on their waist and come forward confidently. The lyrics indicate that tonight, everyone will get caught up in the energy and demand more of this exciting experience. The song ends by saying that the person will become a different version of themselves, breaking free from any restraints and shining brightly.
Overall, "Shake" is a fun and empowering song that encourages self-expression and letting go of inhibitions on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake, shake, shake your body
Move your body energetically by shaking it
フロアの隅で怯えた目をした君
You, with fearful eyes in the corner of the dancefloor
誰か近づくたびに (say hey whatcha say?)
Every time someone approaches you (say hey whatcha say?)
首を横に振る
You shake your head from side to side
きっと強引にノリのいい友達に連れられて迷い込んだの (say hey whatcha say?)
You were probably led by pushy, fun-loving friends and ended up lost (say hey whatcha say?)
運命に感謝したいよ
I want to express gratitude to destiny
氷の消えたグラスを抱きしめて
Embrace the glass with melted ice
音に合わせて体を揺らす君と
You, who sway your body to the rhythm
目が合って笑った
Our eyes met and we laughed
ためらっていないで shy な girl
Don't hesitate, shy girl
Gotta move yourself and
You have to move your body and
腰に手をかけて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Place your hands on your hips and come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round 今夜 誰もが
Tonight, everyone goes round and round
"We want more, we want more"
"We want more, we want more"
隠していた顔になる shake
You become the face you've been hiding, shake
(Shake, shake, come on girl, shake)
(Shake, shake, come on girl, shake)
Gotta move along 誰もが君を見てる
Everyone is watching you, gotta move along
変わり始めた君を (say hey whatcha say?)
You, who has started to change (say hey whatcha say?)
簡単に渡せやしないよ
I can't easily let you go
時計の針を気にしていないでさ
Don't worry about the clock's hands
僕を信じて 悪い奴じゃないから
Believe me, I'm not a bad guy
このままさらって
Let's escape like this
恥じらっていないで shy な girl
Don't be ashamed, shy girl
今 音に乗っけて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Now, ride the music and come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round きっと今夜は
Surely tonight, round and round we go
"We want more, we want more"
"We want more, we want more"
忘れられない夜になる
It will become an unforgettable night
暗関の中で君は 乱反射する光浴びて
You, in the darkness, basking in scattered light
目と目が合うたび いたずらに輝いていく
Every time our eyes meet, you playfully shine
We rise and shake, shake, shake your body
We rise and shake, shake, shake your body
間遣いでもいいんだ fall in love
Even with hesitations, it's okay to fall in love
Gotta move yourself and
You have to move yourself and
Shake, shake, shake your body
Move your body energetically by shaking it
髪をかき上げて come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Brush your hair back and come on over baby (shake, shake, shake)
Round and round and round 今夜 誰もが
Tonight, everyone goes round and round
"We want more, we want more"
"We want more, we want more"
隠していた顔になる
You become the face you've been hiding
間遣いでもいいんだ falling in love
Even with hesitations, it's okay to fall in love
We gonna shake it tonight
We are going to shake it tonight
We gonna shake it, shake it, shake it
We are going to shake it, shake it, shake it
We gonna shake it tonight, shake
We are going to shake it tonight, shake
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Junji Ishiwatari, Peter Nord, Kevin Borg
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