SM Entertainment is one of the most successful South Korean entertainment company which was founded by Lee Soo Man. SM (standing for Soo Man) is the mastermind behind a lot of prominent Korean artists (TV, film and music). SM Entertainment recruits and trains their new artists through SM Academy (formerly known as Starlight Academy).
At it's height of success, in 1998 to 2001 SM was said to be the main force behind the genre "k-pop" with bands under his managment such as the successful H.O.T, S.E.S and Shinhwa creating this genre as well as being the driving force and one of the many first artist(s) behind the Korean Wave.
Current members of SMTOWN include KANGTA, BoA. TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, Raiden, aespa, and RIIZE.
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SMTOWN Lyrics
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Say your social graces
Bow your head, they're pious here
But you and I, we're pioneers
We make our own rules
Our own room, no bias here
Let them sell what they are selling
There are no buyers here
We'll rebel rouse and sing aloud
We don't care what they say no way, no way
And we will leave the empty chairs
To those who say we can't sit there
We're fine all by ourselves
So aye, we brought our drum
And this is how we dance
No mistaking, we make our breaks,
If you don't like our 808s
Then leave us alone
Because we don't need your policies
We have no apologies for being...
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be alright
Don't mind us
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be just fine
Don't mind us
Find me where the wild things are
I lose my balance on these eggshells
You tell me to tread
I'd rather be a wild one instead
Don't want to hang around the in-crowd
The cool kids aren't cool to me
They're not cooler than we are
So aye, we brought our drum
And this is how we dance
No mistaking, we make our breaks,
If you don't like our 808s
Then leave us alone
Because we don't need your policies
We have no apologies for being...
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be alright
Don't mind us
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be just fine
Aye... don't mind us
We will carve our place into time and space
We will find our way, or
So aye, we brought our drum
And this is how we dance
No mistaking, we make our breaks,
If you don't like our 808s
Then leave us alone
Because we don't need your policies
We have no apologies for being...
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be alright
Don't mind us
Find me where the wild things are
Oh my, we'll be alright
Don't mind us
Find me where the wild things aree
Alessia Cara - Wild things
It is interesting to interpret these lyrics as they describe the journey of a person who is trying to find their place in the world, away from the expectations and standards imposed by society. The song begins with the singer encouraging the listener to find a space where they can be themselves and not have to conform to social norms. The reference to "table spaces" and "social graces" suggests a setting where manners and etiquette are highly regarded, and the singer acknowledges the need to play by the rules, but only up to a certain point. They assert that they are "pioneers" who make their own rules and reject bias. The line "let them sell what they are selling, there are no buyers here" underlines how the singer resists consumerism and mass culture.
The chorus's recurring theme "find me where the wild things are" implies that the singer is searching for a place where they can be free and untamed, away from the pressures of society. The lyrics suggest that it is not easy to be a non-conformist, as the singer "loses their balance on these eggshells," implying that being true to oneself can be precarious. However, they prefer being a "wild one" and not belonging to the in-crowd, who are "not cooler than we are." The reference to the "808s" might represent the music genre or be a metaphor representing the things that might not be to everyone's liking.
The song emphasizes the importance of being authentic and carving out one's space in society without apologies. The chorus's upbeat and motivational tone encourages the listener to disregard what society dictates and seek out their place where they can be themselves fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Find table spaces
Look for places where we can gather and make our own rules
Say your social graces
Behave politely and respectfully towards those who do not understand us
Bow your head, they're pious here
Show respect to those who uphold traditional beliefs and values
But you and I, we're pioneers
We are explorers of new territories and ideas
We make our own rules
We decide for ourselves what is right and wrong
Our own room, no bias here
We have our own place where everyone is accepted and valued equally
Let them sell what they are selling
We don't need to follow the trends and beliefs of the mainstream
There are no buyers here
Our values and beliefs are not for sale or compromise
So gather all the rebels now
Let's unite all those who dare to be different and challenge the status quo
We'll rebel rouse and sing aloud
We will protest the oppression and injustice we face
We don't care what they say no way, no way
We are not interested in conforming to their expectations or standards
And we will leave the empty chairs
We will not be deterred by those who reject or exclude us
To those who say we can't sit there
We will not allow anyone to decide where we belong or do not belong
We're fine all by ourselves
We are comfortable and proud of who we are, even if we are alone
So aye, we brought our drum
We have our own unique way of expressing ourselves
And this is how we dance
We celebrate our differences and individuality
No mistaking, we make our breaks,
We create our own opportunities and success
If you don't like our 808s
If you are not comfortable with our style or methods
Then leave us alone
Then do not interfere with our journey
Because we don't need your policies
We do not need to follow or adhere to the standards or expectations of others
We have no apologies for being...
We do not need to apologize for being ourselves
Find me where the wild things are
Join us in exploring and embracing our wild and unconventional nature
Oh my, we'll be alright
We will face the challenges and opposition with strength and resilience
Don't mind us
Do not worry about us or try to change us
We will carve our place into time and space
We will make an impact in history and society
Alessia Cara - Wild things
A reference to the song 'Wild Things' by Alessia Cara, which encourages embracing one's uniqueness and individuality
Contributed by Mia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.