Why “The Rose”?
“It’s a name to show music that coexisted with the beauty of flowers and the sharpness of thorns.” - Woosung
Woosung/Sammy - Age 28, Leader, Vocalist, Electric Guitarist, grew up in LA, started making music after he injured his shoulder in football (which required surgery), he was the last member to join the band, he is friends with Day6's Jae and KARD's Matthew.
Dojoon - Age 27, Main Vocalist, Keyboardist, Acoustic Guitarist, he lived in New Zealand for 5 years, huge fan of Jason Mraz, he was the main vocalist in a band called "Windfall" that was formed by him, Jaehyeong and Hajoon.
Hajoon - Age 26, Drummer, Sub-Vocalist, Rapper, started drumming at a young age, he's a drum major in college, he likes pizza, puppies, and the anime "One Piece", Hajoon is friends with N.Flying’s Cha Hun and Jaehyun.
Jaehyeong - Age 26, Bassist, Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Maknae, said to be the "Mom" of the group, huge fan of Coldplay, great cook, he watches "Sing Street" every month with the other members, his favorite animal is the meerkat.
Each member was given a rose color and meaning that represents them:
Woosung = White = "Pure/Purity"
Dojoon = Red = "Passion and Enthusiasm"
Hajoon = Blue = "Miracle"
Jaehyeong = Pink = "Happiness and Romance"
Each member also has an English name:
Woosung = Sammy = (Given name)
Dojoon = Leo = (Name he went by in New Zealand)
Hajoon = Dylan = (Fans thought he looked like a Dylan and gave him the name)
Jaehyeong = Jeff (Gave himself the name in kindergarten)
Red
The Rose Lyrics
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날 끌어당기는 fireflies
Take 날 데려가
숨 막히는 시선 속에
비춰지는 moonlight
길을 찾아가
점점 가까이 내게 다가와
빛을 따라가
쏟아지는 저 shooting stars
I wanna be red
눈앞에 피어난 불꽃처럼 no
I wanna be red
빨갛게 펼쳐진 하늘처럼
I don't care
I wanna be
Stay 구름 위에
꽃잎이 피어나 like paradise
Dance move your body
꿈꾸듯이 날아올라
비춰지는 moonlight
길을 찾아가
점점 가까이 내게 다가와
떠오르는 flashlight
빛을 따라가
쏟아지는 저 shooting stars
I wanna be red
눈앞에 피어난 불꽃처럼 no
I wanna be red
빨갛게 펼쳐진 하늘처럼
I don't care
I wanna be
홀로 걷던 이 거리
어둠 속에 붉게 타올라
Throw your sticks and stones
남들과 다르면 뭐 어때
신경 안 써 끌리는 대로
I wanna be red
누가 뭐라 하던 상관없어
No, I don't wanna be dead
불처럼 저 높이 뻗어올라
Fireworks
I just wanna be
The song "Red" by The Rose is a song about being true to oneself and standing out from the crowd. The lyrics describe the desire to be as vibrant as the color red, as bold as fireworks in the night sky, and to dance and move freely like flower petals swaying in the wind. The lines "I don't care, I wanna be" and "신경 안 써 끌리는 대로" (I don't care, drawn to whatever) emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and not listening to the opinions of others.
The use of metaphors in the song, such as "fireflies" representing the things that attract and draw us in, "moonlight" and "flashlight" symbolizing guidance and direction, and "shooting stars" representing the possibilities and opportunities in life, further add depth to the lyrics and the message behind them.
The chorus, with the repeated lines "I wanna be red" and "빨갛게 펼쳐진 하늘처럼" (like the sky spread out in red), serves as a strong affirmation of the desire to be one's most vibrant and authentic self. The message of "Red" is empowering and encourages the listener to embrace their uniqueness and not be afraid to stand out and shine.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay 작은 불빛
I want to stay in the comforting glow of a small firefly
날 끌어당기는 fireflies
I want to be pulled along by the gentle guidance of these fireflies
Take 날 데려가
Take me to a place where I can feel alive
숨 막히는 시선 속에
Even in the stifling gaze of others, I want to find my way
비춰지는 moonlight
The moonlight shines down, illuminating my path
길을 찾아가
I search for my place in the world
점점 가까이 내게 다가와
Slowly but surely, I am getting closer to where I need to be
떠오르는 flashlight
A bright light appears before me, shining with hope
빛을 따라가
I follow this light, knowing it will lead me somewhere meaningful
쏟아지는 저 shooting stars
The stars above me are falling, reminding me to reach for my dreams
I wanna be red
I want to stand out, to be bold and daring
눈앞에 피어난 불꽃처럼 no
I want to be like the fiery sparks that light up the night sky
빨갛게 펼쳐진 하늘처럼
I want to be as vibrant and powerful as the red sky at dawn
I don't care
I don't care what others think of me, I want to be true to myself
Stay 구름 위에
I want to stay floating above the clouds, feeling weightless and free
꽃잎이 피어나 like paradise
I want to bloom like a flower, creating a beautiful paradise wherever I go
Dance move your body
I want to move my body to the rhythm of life, enjoying every moment
꿈꾸듯이 날아올라
I want to soar high like I'm dreaming, with no limitations
홀로 걷던 이 거리
I have been walking this path alone
어둠 속에 붉게 타올라
I want to shine bright even in the darkness
Throw your sticks and stones
Let go of all your negativity and judgments
남들과 다르면 뭐 어때
It doesn't matter if I am not like everyone else
신경 안 써 끌리는 대로
I will follow my heart without worrying about what others think
누가 뭐라 하던 상관없어
I don't care what anyone else says
No, I don't wanna be dead
I don't want to be just another lifeless body
불처럼 저 높이 뻗어올라
I want to rise up high, like a fiery blaze illuminating the sky
Fireworks
I want to create a brilliant explosion of color and light, leaving my mark on the world
I just wanna be
I just want to be myself, living my life to the fullest
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Do Joon Park, Ha Joon Lee, Jaehyeong Lee, Woo Sung Kim
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