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.
Highway to Heaven
NCT 127 Lyrics
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날 부르면 (날 부르면, 날 부르면, 날 부르면) I'll be there
난 이미 runnin' runnin'
너에게로 (너에게로 너에게로 너에게로)
뭘 기다리고 있어
저 하늘에 소리쳐
Yeah
We'll take the highway to heaven 언제 어디서나 널 느껴
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven 함께 있는 이곳이 천국인 걸 ha
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah) look!
Pull up 네가 원하면 (all over the world)
그게 어디든 우린 닿을 수 있어
Now we fly to the sky
원한다면 make you high 따라와
Look! Skrrr처럼 바로 우린 직진
실수해도 돼 그저 repeat
될 때까지 부딪쳐봐 like this
한계는 없어 we limitless
가끔씩 막막해질 땐 별일도 아니란 듯이 네 방식대로 go easy keep on
아침이 떠오르듯이 길은 이어져 반드시
I believe that we believe that
We'll take the highway to heaven 언제 어디서나 널 느껴
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven 함께 있는 이곳이 천국인 걸
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
We'll take the highway to heaven
Highway to heaven (oh yeah yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven
Highway to heaven
(Oh yeah yeah yeah)
이 길의 끝에 다다랐을 때
I'll show you the world 지금부터
보여줄게 just hold my hand
날 따라와 저 하늘 위로
We'll take the highway to heaven 언제 어디서나 널 느껴
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven 함께 있는 이곳이 천국인 걸
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
We'll take the highway to heaven (highway, yeah highway)
(Oh yeah yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven (take the highway)
Highway to heaven
(Oh yeah yeah yeah)
We'll take the highway to heaven (highway, yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven
The song Highway to Heaven by NCT 127 is a love song that depicts a carefree and adventurous love. The lyrics describe the singer's willingness to go anywhere and do anything with the person they love, whether it's running to them or driving with them on the "highway to heaven". The chorus "We'll take the highway to heaven" emphasizes the idea that being with the person they love is paradise, no matter where they are or what they're doing.
The song also has an uplifting tone as it encourages the listener to believe in themselves and have no limits. The line "한계는 없어 we limitless" translates to "there are no limits, we are limitless", inspiring the listener to keep pushing forward and never give up on their dreams. The upbeat tempo and the use of electronic sounds enhance the joyful nature of the song and add to its hopeful message.
Overall, Highway to Heaven is a love song that encourages listeners to embrace adventure and have faith in themselves, making it a perfect uplifting anthem for anyone in need of some motivation.
Line by Line Meaning
네 맘이 callin' callin'
Your heart is calling out to me
날 부르면 (날 부르면, 날 부르면, 날 부르면) I'll be there
If you call me, I'll be there
난 이미 runnin' runnin'
I'm already running
너에게로 (너에게로 너에게로 너에게로)
I'm coming towards you (towards you, towards you, towards you)
뭘 기다리고 있어
What are you waiting for?
저 하늘에 소리쳐
Shout out loud to the sky
We'll take the highway to heaven 언제 어디서나 널 느껴
We'll take the highway to heaven, feeling you anytime, anywhere
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
(Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah oh yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven 함께 있는 이곳이 천국인 걸 ha
You and I, on this highway to heaven, are in paradise
Pull up 네가 원하면 (all over the world)
Pull up wherever you want (all over the world)
그게 어디든 우린 닿을 수 있어
Wherever it is, we can reach it
Now we fly to the sky
Now we're flying to the sky
원한다면 make you high 따라와
If you want, make you high, follow me
Look! Skrrr처럼 바로 우린 직진
Look, we're straight ahead like Skrrr
실수해도 돼 그저 repeat
It's okay to make mistakes, just repeat
될 때까지 부딪쳐봐 like this
Keep crashing until it works, like this
한계는 없어 we limitless
There are no limits, we're limitless
가끔씩 막막해질 땐 별일도 아니란 듯이 네 방식대로 go easy keep on
When you feel helpless, just go your own way, go easy and keep on
아침이 떠오르듯이 길은 이어져 반드시
Just like the morning comes, the path continues, for sure
I believe that we believe that
I believe that we believe that
이 길의 끝에 다다랐을 때
When we reach the end of this road
I'll show you the world 지금부터
I'll show you the world, from now on
보여줄게 just hold my hand
I'll show you, just hold my hand
날 따라와 저 하늘 위로
Follow me, up to the sky
(highway, yeah yeah)
(highway, yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven
You and I are on the highway to heaven
Highway to heaven (oh yeah yeah yeah)
Highway to heaven (oh yeah yeah yeah)
너와 난 highway to heaven (take the highway)
You and I are on the highway to heaven (take the highway)
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charles Anderson, Gaelen Whittemore, Hee Joo Lee, Mi Yang Jo, Michael Foster, Sean Machum, Woo Hyun Park, Yeon Jae Min, Soo Bin Kim, Wilbart Mccoy Iii, Jeongmi Kim, Jieun Jeon, Son Jong Hwang
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@krbts2172
I’m sorry but Johnny at center is so powerful
@kamilausmanova8816
bruh don’t be sorry that’s just the fax lmao
@iluvZ3NDAYA
I think thats why he's not at center more often, because SM knows how powerful and dangerous center Johnny is, they know they can't let him have so much power
@erickaquiatchon7604
No print just facts
@banjang0415
제발 영호 센터 맨날 시켜 아주 평생 시켜 sm 보고 있나 제발 ㅠ 바보들아
@yeseniaackerman4114
Johnny is so cool !! He should always be at the center, but SM fears success;)
@davidcontraut7707
4 years in...I still love this MV...stunning, keep coming back time after time...makes me sooooooo happy!!....think Im gonna dye my hair red!!!!!!!..my wife will be awe struck!!
@allthegoodnamesaretaken
same here....
@spideysargent2474
Highway To Heaven and Limitless will always be the best nct 127 singles
@user-ch1fy6do7f
yess same!