The members are all part of the pre-debut group SMROOKIES created by S.M. Entertainment. Taeyong, Ten, Jaehyun, and Mark were introduced in 2013, while Taeil and Doyoung were introduced in 2015.
The first six members to debut with NCT U were Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun and Mark.
Their first single "일곱 번째 감각 (The 7th Sense)" was released on April 8, 2016. Their second single "WITHOUT YOU" was released on April 10, with the Korean version recorded by Taeil, Doyoung, and Jaehyun, and Chinese version recorded by Taeil, Kun, Doyoung and Jaehyun.
In mid-January 2018, NCT was reported to be unveil a "large-scale project" for the year, titled NCT 2018. On January 30, 2018, S.M. Entertainment released a video titled "NCT 2018 Yearbook #1," which featured existing members and introduced new members Kun, Lucas, and Jungwoo. All NCT sub-units were revealed to be participating in the project. The first and single for the project were revealed to be saved for NCT U. The second member line-up included Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Mark, Winwin, Jungwoo and Lucas. NCT U's third single "BOSS" was released on February 18, 2018. On February 26, NCT U as Ten and Taeyeong released "Baby Don't Stop". NCT released their first full-length album, NCT 2018 Empathy, on March 14.
On October 12, 2020, new members Shotaro and Sungchan debuted in NCT with NCT RESONANCE Pt. 1 - The 2nd Album, the first part of NCT's second full-length album.
The BAT
NCT U Lyrics
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Inhale, exhale (hah, hah)
Inhale, exhale (hah, hah)
Inhale, exhale
Call me, "Mr. Wayne"
Bat's on the bat
Bat's on the bat
밤을 가로채
재빠르게
재빠르게
번쩍, 난 번개 flash
Every scene (scene, scene)
놀라 pause it
Every whip (whip, whip)
다 제껴 빨리 (더 빨리)
난 이 밤을 칠해 직접 (tic-tok, tic-tok, ooh)
별들을 쏟아 rain falls
밤이 드리워 (oh-oh)
왜 모두 눈이 먼 채로 헤매는지?
Oh (oh-oh) 어둠 속에서 feelin' so free
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Ma bat, apex
Ma bat (apex)
Yeah, bat's on wheels
채워 gas 가득 max, go apex
Bat's on wheels
펑펑대, 마치 난 tank, go apex
Bat's on wheels
밤을 가로질러 run
Ma bat, apex
Ma bat, apex
못 따라와 speed
내 body stealth
내 body stealth
Oh, my bat
빠르게 더 반응해, 더 가까워져 순식간에
Bat 까만 bat 까만 bat (oh, God)
내 기분은 새까맣게 칠하지를 못해 감히
꼬이지 넌 calamari 씹어 삼켜 ah
원한다면 너도 get it in, get it in
뒤틀리지 내 시공간 no lie, mayday
Too fast on my bat, we get there apex
밤이 드리워 (oh, yeah)
왜 모두 눈이 먼 채로 헤매는지?
Oh 어둠 속에서 feelin' so free
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Ma bat, apex (whoop)
Ma bat, apex
Yeah, bat's on wheels
채워 gas 가득 max, go apex
Bat's on wheels
펑펑대, 마치 난 tank, go apex
Bat's on wheels
밤을 가로질러 run
Ma bat, apex
Ma bat, apex
시야를 밝혀 mode on night vision
닿을 수 있게 저 끝을 넘어
Get off ma way, yuh
내 시간이 됐어 time's up
Oh, oh, ah
Apex, we be there (okay)
길을 내 버리네 (whoo)
우리 격차 멀리 벌리게 (yeah)
I'll be gone on my bat, got no kick stand
거리 위로 빠르게 더 난 몰지
시끄럽게 nah, nah, keepin' it lowkey
No drift 난 앞으로만 쏘지
(Whoa, whoa, whoa)
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Ma bat, apex (whoo)
Ma bat, apex (oh)
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Go apex, go apex, go apex
Bat's on wheels
Go apex, go apex, go apex
Bat's on wheels
밤을 가로질러 run
Ma bat, apex
Ma bat, apex
The lyrics of NCT U's song "The Bat" convey a sense of power and confidence, drawing inspiration from the superhero Batman. The repeated lines of "Inhale, exhale" create a rhythm that represents the calmness and control the singer possesses. The line "Call me, 'Mr. Wayne'" references Batman's alter ego, Bruce Wayne, emphasizing the connection between the character and the themes of the song.
The lyrics further emphasize the singer's speed and agility, comparing them to a bat that can swiftly navigate through the night. Lines such as "Bat's on wheels" and "Bat's on wheels, go apex" suggest that the singer is unstoppable and in control, with their "bat" representing their vehicle or means of travel. The use of duality, such as "마 bat" and "Ma bat," adds to the sense of power and dominance.
The chorus repeats the lines "밤이 드리워" which translates to "The night is drawn." This line captures the essence of the song, symbolizing the singer's ability to dominate and navigate through the darkness with ease. Overall, "The Bat" portrays a confident and powerful character, drawing inspiration from the iconic attributes of Batman.
Line by Line Meaning
Inhale, exhale (hah, hah)
Take a breath in, then release it out
Call me, "Mr. Wayne"
Refer to me as "Mr. Wayne"
Bat's on the bat
A bat is on the bat
내 속도는 max
My speed is at its maximum
밤을 가로채
Seize the night
재빠르게
Quickly
번쩍, 난 번개 flash
I am a lightning flash, flashing
Every scene (scene, scene)
In every scene
놀라 pause it
Surprise, pause it
Every whip (whip, whip)
In every whip
다 제껴 빨리 (더 빨리)
Put everything aside quickly (faster)
난 이 밤을 칠해 직접 (tic-tok, tic-tok, ooh)
I personally paint this night (tic-tok, tic-tok, ooh)
별들을 쏟아 rain falls
Pouring stars, rain falls
밤이 드리워 (oh-oh)
The night spreads out (oh-oh)
왜 모두 눈이 먼 채로 헤매는지?
Why is everyone wandering blindly?
Oh (oh-oh) 어둠 속에서 feelin' so free
Oh (oh-oh) feeling so free in the darkness
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Yes, a bat is on wheels
Ma bat, apex
My bat, apex
채워 gas 가득 max, go apex
Fill up the gas tank to the max, go apex
펑펑대, 마치 난 tank, go apex
Boom, like I'm a tank, go apex
밤을 가로질러 run
Run across the night
못 따라와 speed
Can't catch up with the speed
내 body stealth
My body is stealthy
Oh, my bat
Oh, my bat
빠르게 더 반응해, 더 가까워져 순식간에
React faster, get closer in an instant
Bat 까만 bat 까만 bat (oh, God)
Bat, black bat, black bat (oh, God)
내 기분은 새까맣게 칠하지를 못해 감히
I can't even paint my mood pitch black, dare not
꼬이지 넌 calamari 씹어 삼켜 ah
You're tangled, chew and swallow the calamari, ah
원한다면 너도 get it in, get it in
If you want, you can get it in, get it in
뒤틀리지 내 시공간 no lie, mayday
My space-time doesn't twist, no lie, mayday
Too fast on my bat, we get there apex
Too fast on my bat, we get to the apex
시야를 밝혀 mode on night vision
Illuminate the field of view, mode on night vision
닿을 수 있게 저 끝을 넘어
To reach beyond that end
Get off ma way, yuh
Get off my way, yuh
내 시간이 됐어 time's up
My time has come, time's up
Apex, we be there (okay)
Apex, we'll be there (okay)
길을 내 버리네 (whoo)
I'm clearing the path (whoo)
우리 격차 멀리 벌리게 (yeah)
Let's widen our gap (yeah)
I'll be gone on my bat, got no kick stand
I'll be gone on my bat, no kickstand
거리 위로 빠르게 더 난 몰지
I zoom faster beyond the distance
시끄럽게 nah, nah, keepin' it lowkey
Noisy, nah, nah, keepin' it lowkey
No drift 난 앞으로만 쏘지
No drift, I only shoot forward
Yeah, bat's on wheels
Yes, a bat is on wheels
Go apex, go apex, go apex
Go apex, go apex, go apex
밤을 가로질러 run
Run across the night
Ma bat, apex
My bat, apex
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chun Kyu Park, Brandon Michael Lee Arreaga, Jackson Lee Morgan, Kaelyn Behr, Paul Brian Thompson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YouTube
oh dont mind me, just playing this on a continious loop rn
peace_love_kookie
its so addicting x.x
MEI😼
YouTube so real
Hannah Turner
YOUTUBE WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE
Tao Gether3
What are u doin here
chunkybar
broooooo
Miki
we need more Johnny and Yuta
Nora Fiza
I agree 😢❤
Yonida Gabriel
Yes, I agree with U
쇼타로shotaro
yuta and johnny ATE in this music video omg i love them so much