The group made their stage debut on July 7, 2016 on M! Countdown, performing "소방차 (Fire Truck)" and "Once Again (여름 방학)". Their debut extended play titled NCT #127 was released digitally on July 10 and physically on July 11.
Later on July 26, it was announced that NCT 127 will be releasing a single via SM STATION. On July 29, NCT 127 released their new song “Taste the Feeling” which is a collaboration with soft drink company Coca-Cola.
Their second mini album NCT #127 LIMITLESS was released digitally on January 6, 2017 and physically on January 9, 2017. "無限的我 (무한적아; LIMITLESS)" debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Albums Chart. This is the first album to include newly-added members Johnny and Doyoung.
On June 14, the group released their album NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB with title track "Cherry Bomb". The song was described as having a heavy hip hop beat, with members Taeyong and Mark taking part as lyricists for the rap parts of the title track as well as four other songs in the album. Tony Testa choreographed the dance for the title track, which proved to be a hit and was regarded by many as one of the best choreographies of the year.
On January 30, 2018, SM Entertainment unveiled NCT 2018, a project involving all 18 members of NCT. The project involved singles from every existing unit of NCT as well as a song performed by all the members of NCT. NCT 127's song, "Touch" was released on March 13 with a music video. It is the only unit track not to be promoted as a single due to the group project album NCT 2018 Empathy being released the day afterwards.
In May, SM Entertainment announced the release of NCT 127's first Japanese mini-album on May 23 titled CHAIN. The music video for "Chain" was released on May 8. The album includes four new songs, as well as a Japanese version of previous title track "Limitless".
In September 2018, SM announced a full-length album called "Regular-Irregular" set to be released on October 12th. Jungwoo, who had previously not been in NCT 127, joined them for this comeback. The album's repackage "Regulate - The 1st Album Repackage" was released on November 23rd with the title track "Simon Says". Winwin did not join the group's promotions for the repackage as he was preparing to debut in WayV.
On April 17th they released their first Japanese studio album Awaken with the title track "Wakey-Wakey".
On May 24th 2019 they released their 4th mini album "We Are Superhuman" with the title track "Superhuman". An English version of the track "Highway to Heaven" was released on July 18th.
On October 24th, they released their first live album "Neo City: Seoul − The Origin".
On March 6th 2020, they released their second Korean full album "Neo Zone" with the title track "Kick It". The album's repackage - "Neo Zone: The Final Round" on May 19th, with the title track "Punch".
The group worked with the rest of NCT for their second studio album, NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1 and NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2, which were released on October 12th, 2020 and November 23th, 2020 respectively. "Music, Dance" from 127 was included in the album.
On February 17th, 2021, they released their second Japanese mini album "Loveholic" with the title track "gimme gimme".
Their third Korean studio album, Sticker, was released on September 17, 2021. The album consists of eleven tracks, including the lead single of the same name. NCT 127 released the repackage version of Sticker, Favorite, and its lead single "Favorite (Vampire)" on October 25, 2021.
On December 17, NCT 127 kicked off their second world tour with three shows at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, promoted as NCT 127 2nd Tour 'Neo City: Seoul – The Link'.
On September 16, 2022, NCT 127 made their comeback with their fourth studio album 2 Baddies and its title track of the same name. The album sold 1.5 million copies in its first week, becoming the highest-selling album by an SM Entertainment act within its week debut.
Back 2 U
NCT 127 Lyrics
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And it's like, you know, uh
결국 이렇게밖에 못해 끝내 네 손을 절대로 난 못 놔
흘러간 시간들 앞에서 뒤늦게 불러 너를 목 놓아
단 한 치의 거짓도 없이 당신 앞에 선 그 순간
무기력해져 버려 끝엔 뭐가 있는지 나는 몰라
돌아가려고 난 지난 날에 속아 널 혼자 남겨둔 채
날 다시 걸을 수 있게 당신만이 가능해
내가 온전히 나일 수 있게 되는 순간은
바로 오직 너와 함께였던 그 날의 기억뿐이었다는 것을 이젠 알아
고백해 여태 많이 취해있었고 이제와 다시
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you, love you, love you, love you, love you)
(Running back to you)
Run back to you
Run, run back to you, uh
Run back to you
Run, run back to you, uh
Run, run back to you, uh
Run, run back to you, uh
We could make the deal
But I'm running back to you, girl
Uh 흥미를 잃어 늘 새로운 것이 필요했고
그로 인해 네가 받은 상처들은 모른 척 했던 거지 뭐
Uh 아파했던 널 다시 가져보려 하는 건 되려
상처일걸 알면서도 난 못해 배려
(I'm running back to you, you, you, you)
(You, you, you)
(I love you like this beat)
이렇게 (you) 이렇게 (you) 이렇게 (you) 이렇게 너를
기억해 (you) 기억해 (you) 기억해 (you) 기억해 너를
(I love you like this beat, like this beat)
(Running back to you)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you, love you, love you, love you, love you)
(Running back to you)
널 비워내 보려 해도 잘 안돼 네 곁에서
서 있던 그 기억이 날 흔들어 끄집어 내
이제 와서 되물어봐 그때 과연 넌 행복했었을까
난 아직 깨있어 너와의 시간 속에
Eh 놓지 못해 너와의 기억 억지로라도 널 붙잡고 싶어
이기적인 거야 너의 기억에 살아
너를 비우지 못하고 있어
돌아와줘 달라질게 너와 함께 걸었던 길 위에
남은 흔적이 걸음마다 묻어 널 부르게 해
걷지 못해 멈춰진 채
I always love you (love you, I always)
I always love you (love you)
I always love you (love you, I always, always)
I always love you (love you, love you, love you, love you, love you)
(Running back to you, running back to you, back to you)
The lyrics to NCT 127's song Back 2 U convey themes of lost love and an overwhelming longing to be reunited with a former partner. The opening line, "Yeah, you know I can't do it without you girl," sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that the singer feels incomplete without their partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "I always love you" multiple times, reinforcing the idea that the singer's feelings have not diminished despite the passage of time. The verses describe the pain of separation and the regret and confusion that follow.
The lyrics touch on the idea of time being irrevocable and irreversible, as the singer laments their inability to turn back the clock and undo the mistakes that led to the end of their relationship. The line "We could make a deal, but I'm running back to you, girl" suggests that although the singer knows that moving on might be the healthier option, they can't resist the pull of their former partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, you know I can't do it without you girl (without you girl)
I need you, and can't live without you by my side.
결국 이렇게밖에 못해 끝내 네 손을 절대로 난 못 놔
I can only do this and can't let go of your hand.
흘러간 시간들 앞에서 뒤늦게 불러 너를 목 놓아
I'm calling out to you now, late after all the time that's passed.
단 한 치의 거짓도 없이 당신 앞에 선 그 순간
At that moment when I stood in front of you, I had no lies or deceit.
무기력해져 버려 끝엔 뭐가 있는지 나는 몰라
I became helpless and don't know what will happen in the end.
돌아가려고 난 지난 날에 속아 널 혼자 남겨둔 채
I was fooled, wanting to go back to the past and left you alone.
방향 잃고 헤매 이런 날 잡아 전처럼
Lost and wandering, grab hold of me like you used to.
날 다시 걸을 수 있게 당신만이 가능해
Only you can make me walk again.
내가 온전히 나일 수 있게 되는 순간은
The moment when I can be complete as myself.
바로 오직 너와 함께였던 그 날의 기억뿐이었다는 것을 이젠 알아
Now I realize that it was only the memories of that day with you.
고백해 여태 많이 취해있었고 이제와 다시
I confess that I've been drunk and now I'm back.
Run back to you
Running back to you.
Run, run back to you, uh
Running, running back to you.
We could make the deal
We could make a deal.
But I'm running back to you, girl
But I choose to run back to you, girl.
Uh 흥미를 잃어 늘 새로운 것이 필요했고
I lost interest and always needed something new.
그로 인해 네가 받은 상처들은 모른 척 했던 거지 뭐
Because of that, I pretended not to notice the pain you endured.
Uh 아파했던 널 다시 가져보려 하는 건 되려
Trying to take back the hurting you may do more harm.
상처일걸 알면서도 난 못해 배려
Despite knowing it would hurt you, I couldn't show concern.
이제와 됬물어봐 그때 과연 넌 행복했었을까
Now I ask, were you really happy back then?
난 아직 깨있어 너와의 시간 속에
I'm still awake, in the time I spent with you.
Eh 놓지 못해 너와의 기억 억지로라도 널 붙잡고 싶어
I can't let go, I want to hold onto the memories of you, even by force.
이기적인 거야 너의 기억에 살아
It's selfish to live in your memory.
너를 비우지 못하고 있어
I can't empty you from my heart.
돌아와줘 달라질게 너와 함께 걸었던 길 위에
Come back to me, I'll change, on the path we walked together.
남은 흔적이 걸음마다 묻어 널 부르게 해
The remaining traces call out to you with each step.
걷지 못해 멈춰진 채
Unable to walk, I'm standing still.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Min Sok Kim, Donald Sales, Elmo Chong
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