Their prologue (promotional) single "What Is Love" was released on January 30, 2012. Their second single "HISTORY" was released on March 8, 2012. On April 8, 2012, the group released their third single "MAMA", before releasing their debut extended play MAMA the next day. All three singles were included in the extended play.
On 1 April 2014, SM Entertainment announced that EXO will be having a comeback on April 21 in the form of their two sub-units. The company then began to reveal individual teaser photos. The title track of the upcoming album was revealed to be "중독 (Overdose)". The album was delayed due to the Sewol Ferry Accident on April 16, and was instead released on May 7. 중독 (Overdose) won Album of the Year during the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Black Pearl
EXO-K Lyrics
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不用地圖作嚮導 心會把方向找到
不在乎路途前方 多少崎嶇 沿路多少阻擋
我的心 沒有一刻與你分離 將你忘記
若可以 在那一條遙遠海平線上發現你模樣
讓洶涌的海面也安靜溫柔
花黑暗裡開放 海面一輪月光
那神秘的地方 My Beautiful Black Pearl
花黑暗裡開放 海面一輪月光
那神秘的地方 My Beautiful Black Pearl
是現實抑或虛幻 我感覺不可思議
是否一直身在夢境裡環游
你宛若在 傳說的所在 神話之中
在時光裡追尋你的影蹤
我不曾相信這世界存在所謂永恆
為了你 日夜思念的你當我觸及你那一瞬
我揚起帆一路遠航 駕馭風直到盡頭oh-
讓洶涌的海面也安靜溫柔
花黑暗裡開放 海面一輪月光
那神秘的地方 My Beautiful Black Pearl
花黑暗裡開放 海面一輪月光
那神秘的地方 My Beautiful Black Pearl
當風暴 突然襲來 危險在咆哮
不要把航向顛倒 不要讓行進停掉
如果這就害怕退縮 就連開始都沒做到 沒關係還有我替你擋
就算大海把你藏起來這惡劣玩笑 為你我願意接招
讓洶涌的海面變安靜溫柔 x3
She's My Black Pearl oh
懸浮天空的太陽 無限湛藍的海洋 oh-
向著她那美麗耀眼的光芒
在濃密的霧障 在澎湃的海浪
投映模糊形狀 My Beautiful Black Pearl
在深邃的沉默 在這哀傷的歌
隱約還在迴盪 My Beautiful Black Pearl
The lyrics of EXO-K's "Black Pearl" speak of a journey to find a beloved one who is like a precious black pearl. The song starts by saying that the heart knows the direction to find the way without using any maps, and the hardships and obstacles do not matter as long as the love remains. The singer's heart is always with the black pearl, and if they could find the pearl on the distant horizon, it could be nothing short of magical.
The chorus speaks of sailing into an endless journey to find the black pearl, with the wind as the guide, and the rough sea turns calm and gentle. The black pearl blossoms like a flower in the dark, and the moonlight reflects off the sea surface. The song's theme revolves around the idea that the black pearl is beyond reality, and it is something that the singer strives to find, like a myth or legend, symbolizing the power of love.
The song's lyrics overall seem to express an eternal and unconditional love that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve. The journey is challenging, but the black pearl is something that gives the singer's life meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
不用地圖作嚮導 心會把方向找到
Even without a map, my heart will guide me towards you
不在乎路途前方 多少崎嶇 沿路多少阻擋
I don't care how difficult the journey may be, I'll face every obstacle to find you
我的心 沒有一刻與你分離 將你忘記
My heart never forgets a moment with you, and I can't forget you either
若可以 在那一條遙遠海平線上發現你模樣
If only I could see your face on the far horizon
我揚起帆一路遠航 駕馭風直到盡頭oh-
I set sail and journey far, even to the very end, riding the winds
讓洶涌的海面也安靜溫柔
To make the roaring waves calm and gentle
花黑暗裡開放 海面一輪月光
Flowers bloom in the darkness, as the moonlight illuminates the sea
那神秘的地方 My Beautiful Black Pearl
That mysterious place, my beautiful black pearl
是現實抑或虛幻 我感覺不可思議
I can't tell if this is reality or a dream, it all feels unbelievable to me
是否一直身在夢境裡環游
Am I always wandering in a dream?
你宛若在 傳說的所在 神話之中
You seem like you're from a legend or a myth
在時光裡追尋你的影蹤
I search for your shadow through time
我不曾相信這世界存在所謂永恆
I never believed in the concept of eternity in this world
為了你 日夜思念的你當我觸及你那一瞬
For you, whom I miss day and night, I'll hold onto you at every moment I can touch you
當風暴 突然襲來 危險在咆哮
When the storm suddenly strikes and danger roars
不要把航向顛倒 不要讓行進停掉
Don't let the ship go off course, don't let our journey stop
如果這就害怕退縮 就連開始都沒做到 沒關係還有我替你擋
If you're afraid to back down, and don't even know how to start, it's okay, I'll protect you
就算大海把你藏起來這惡劣玩笑 為你我願意接招
Even if the ocean tries to hide you, I'm willing to take on this cruel joke for you
讓洶涌的海面變安靜溫柔 x3
Let the waves of the sea become calm and gentle
She's My Black Pearl oh
She's my black pearl, oh
懸浮天空的太陽 無限湛藍的海洋 oh-
The sun hanging in the sky and the endless blue sea, oh
向著她那美麗耀眼的光芒
Towards the beautiful and dazzling light she brings
在濃密的霧障 在澎湃的海浪
Through thick fog and surging waves
投映模糊形狀 My Beautiful Black Pearl
Reflecting an indistinct shape, my beautiful black pearl
在深邃的沉默 在這哀傷的歌
In the deep silence, in this sad song
隱約還在迴盪 My Beautiful Black Pearl
My beautiful black pearl is still faintly echoing
Writer(s): Hyuk Shin Copyright: La Reid Music, Emi Blackwood Music Inc., Publishing Designee Of Hyuk Shin
Contributed by Andrew B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@silheevyx03
"Black Pearl" is for their international fans
"Lucky" is for their Korean fans
And
"Diamond" is for their sasaengs fans
@marihazamanaurni1551
OhMyGodEXO Artificial love for fake fans😂
@Ryn.YipYip
EXOLAROHACANDY why……🤔🤔🤔
@renelethug241
EXOLAROHACANDY Oh my gosh I just finished to listen to the 3 songs and you're right! Did EXO told that or did you found out by yourself?
@0ldreams
René Le Thug EXO never told that but that's the obvious tea.
@renelethug241
creeping in your heart baek. 👍🏾
@chicbeauty34
Kyungsoo's vocal run at 2:36 is amazing.
@morangoatomic997
white_noise.mp3 Yes, it is 😍
@chyennetatum3541
Kyungsoo's voice in this gives me so much life and i can't explain it but wow...he just leaves me so speechless
@KoreanLuverNinjaWolf
Kyungsoo's english is heavenly <3