Krystal was first spotted by SM Entertainment in 2000, which earned her a small role in a short segment of Shinhwa's "Wedding March" music video. Former member 설리 (Sulli) first debuted as a child actress in 2005 when she was selected to play young Princess Sun-hwa in the SBS television drama, The Ballad of Seo-dong. In 2006, SM Entertainment recruited Luna after seeing her performing on SBS's television program, "Truth Game". In September 2007, SM Entertainment recruited Victoria Song. A month later, Amber was cast from an audition in Los Angeles, California.
SM first released a teaser preview of the group via YouTube on August 24, introducing them as "Asia's Pop Dance Group." For five days, SM individually released information through news portals and posted pictures of each member on SM Town's official website, starting with Korean member Sulli on August 26, Taiwanese-American member Amber on August 27, Korean-American member Krystal on August 28, Korean member Luna on August 29, and lastly the Chinese member Victoria on August 30.
On September 1, the group's first single "라차타 (LA chA TA)" was digitally released. Following their first performance at the Samseong-dong Fashion Center on September 2, the music video was screened and released online the next day. The group's first broadcast performance of "La Cha Ta" was held at MBC's music show Show! Music Core on September 5.
On October 7, the group also released the electro-pop version of the digital single, "Chocolate Love", alongside their label mate Girls' Generation. The single was released for the promotion of the 4th edition Blacklabel series of LG CYON phone, LG Chocolate (BL40).
On November 9, f(x) released their first single album Chu~♡.
On May 4, f(x) released their first mini-album NU ABO. The lead single "NU ABO" topped online music portal charts Monkey3, Dosirak and Bugs. The song also made it to the Gaon Chart weekly number-one singles. The music video for the song was released on May 6. The group made their live comebacks on KBS's Music Bank on May 7, MBC's Music Core on May 8 and SBS's Inkigayo on May 9. On July 17, the group started performing their next promotional single, "Mr. Boogie".They had their first performance for the song on MBC's Music Core.
It was announced by SM Entertainment that Amber returned from USA after a long leave since June 2010 and that f(x) are planning to release a studio album in February 2011. f(x) finally released their first album PINOCCHIO on April 20, 2011. The album's lead single "(피노키오) Danger" immediately went to #1 and stayed at the top of various online charts such as Melon. On April 29, f(x) received their first k-chart award on Music Bank.
Their acclaimed second studio album, Pink Tape (2013), was the only K-pop album on US music channel Fuse's "41 Best Albums of 2013", the only idol album to be featured in Korean critics' definitive list of "Top 100 Classic Albums of All Time", and was named "Greatest K-pop Album of the 2010s" by Billboard chart.
The group's third album, Red Light (2014) was commercially successful and well received by music critics. On July 22, 2015, f(x) released a Japanese physical single album, Summer Special Pinocchio / Hot Summer, which debuted at #23 on Oricon's weekly chart. In August, it was announced that Sulli had officially left the group to focus on acting. The remaining four members continued as a group, releasing their fourth studio album, 4 Walls, in October.
Following the release of the SM Station single "All Mine" in 2016, the group halted group promotions and the members have embarked on individual music, acting, and modelling careers. In August 2019, f(x) officially reunited as a three-piece (without Victoria) and performed at the three-night SM Town Live 2019 in Tokyo concert.
Former member Sulli passed away on October 14, 2019.
As of 2020 all 4 members have left SM entertainment to pursue new career endeavors.
COWBOY
f(x) Lyrics
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街角で watch out!
You're watching me ご用心
暴れ馬ってきいてるアイツなのに
意外とシャイでジェントル
ズルイんじゃない?
颯爽と現れハート奪うテクニック
はじけ飛ぶように speed it up and up
攻防戦はデンジャー
見つめあって don! don! don!
ねぇちょっと
体温が急上昇 ah huh
そう up and down and side by side
揺さぶる hard drive
Hurry up! つかまっちゃう前に go!
Cowboy!
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O!
言わせてオーアイニー
アイラブユーを永久に
Cowboy! さぁ来い
愛の ropeにかかったのなら
ここから fun! fun! fun!
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Come on, lady get on! もっと
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up! かなり
Cowboy!
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O! (hey, hey)
タンデムシート乗りこなし
Come on, get it on! get it on! 現る
Get it up! get it up! とばしてる
追いかけたら負けの riding
逃げ切るわ you wanna catch me? (you wanna catch me?) ah huh
ノッてみたい? but live or die
Untouchable なファイト!
Cowboy!
そう恋はセキララ Ro・De・O!
聞きたいサランヘヨ
アイシテイルヨ
Cowboy! すごい魅惑の時よ
恋せよ乙女
まだまだ run! run! run!
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Come on, lady get on! もっと
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up! かなり
Cowboy!
そう恋はセキララ Ro・De・O!
Hey hey hey hey, hey hey uh huh
Hey hey hey hey, hey hey uh huh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
セキララ・ラ・ラ Ro・De・O!
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
後ろ見ずに ride along
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
世界のどこへでも
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh!
Cowboy!
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O! hey
Cowboy! さぁ来い
愛の ropeにかかったのなら
ここから fun! fun! fun!
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Come on, lady get on! もっと
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up! かなり
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Come on, lady get on! もっと
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up!
Baby, giddy on up! かなり
Cowboy!
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O!
Hey, hey
The lyrics of f(x)'s song "Cowboy" describe the image of a cool, Western-style cowboy that captures the heart of the singer. The song starts with the singer saying "watch out" to someone who is watching them cautiously. The cowboy, despite being wild like an untamed horse, surprises the singer by being gentle and has a sneaky technique to steal hearts. The chorus sets the tone for the romantic aspect of the song, with the singer declaring their love for the cowboy and inviting them to join in on the fun.
The second verse talks about the excitement and adrenaline of being with the cowboy. The singer expresses that they want to ride along with them, without looking back, and enjoy all the fun that comes with it. The bridge continues this idea, urging the listener to get on and enjoy the ride, saying "giddy on up". The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus emphasizing their love for the cowboy.
Overall, the song "Cowboy" is a fun, upbeat track about falling in love with a Western-style cowboy and enjoying the ride. The song uses colorful imagery and descriptive language to paint a picture of a thrilling, romantic adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey hey
The song is starting with an energetic greeting or call to attention
街角で watch out!
Be careful and stay alert as you never know what could happen around the corner
You're watching me ご用心
Pay attention to me, but also be wary of my intentions
暴れ馬ってきいてるアイツなのに
Although people describe me as wild and reckless like a bucking horse,
意外とシャイでジェントル
I am actually quite shy and gentle in my approach
ズルイんじゃない?
Am I being deceitful?
颯爽と現れハート奪うテクニック
I appear in a charming and impressive way, using my techniques to steal hearts
ポップコーンが pom! pom! pom!
The sound effects represent the excitement and thrill of what is to come
はじけ飛ぶように speed it up and up
The tempo is picking up and is becoming more intense and exciting
攻防戦はデンジャー
The game of cat and mouse between us is dangerous
見つめあって don! don! don!
We're locked in a stare down and the tension is rising with every beat
ねぇちょっと
Hey, wait a minute
体温が急上昇 ah huh
Our chemistry is heating up rapidly
そう up and down and side by side
We move together in every direction
揺さぶる hard drive
Our attraction is shaking me to the core
Hurry up! つかまっちゃう前に go!
We need to act fast before we get caught
Cowboy!
I am the cowboy, the one in control of this situation
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O!
Love is shining brightly and full of hope and wonder
言わせてオーアイニー
Let me say 'oh okay'
アイラブユーを永久に
I will love you forever
Cowboy! さぁ来い
Come and face me, challenge me
愛の ropeにかかったのなら
If you've fallen into the trap of love
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Ride along with me and let's enjoy the journey
Baby, giddy on up!
Get ready to ride with me and enjoy the adventure
Cowboy!
I'm still the cowboy, the one in control and leading the way
タンデムシート乗りこなし
We'll ride the tandem seat together like pros
Come on, get it on! get it on! 現る
Let's get started and take action, I'm ready to face whatever comes next
Get it up! get it up! とばしてる
Our excitement and energy are skyrocketing, and we're ready for anything
追いかけたら負けの riding
If you try to catch me, you'll lose the race
逃げ切るわ you wanna catch me? (you wanna catch me?) ah huh
I'll escape, can you catch me? (can you catch me?)
ノッてみたい? but live or die
Do you want to ride with me? But be aware, this is a matter of life or death
Untouchable なファイト!
I am unbeatable in this battle of love
そう恋はセキララ Ro・De・O!
Love is light and easygoing, full of joy and simplicity
聞きたいサランヘヨ
I want to hear you say 'I love you'
アイシテイルヨ
I am loving you
Cowboy! すごい魅惑の時よ
This is the time of great charms and allure, and I am the one leading it
恋せよ乙女
Fall in love, my lady
まだまだ run! run! run!
There's still so much running and excitement left to experience
Lady get on! come on, lady get on!
Let's ride together, lady
Baby, giddy on up!
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime
後ろ見ずに ride along
Ride along with me without looking back
世界のどこへでも
We can go anywhere in the world together
Cowboy!
I am the cowboy, still in control and leading the way
そう恋はキラキラ Ro・De・O!
Love shimmers and sparkles with hope and optimism
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Erik Nyholm, Jessica Jean Pfeiffer, Kaoru Kami
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EosMuse
Saw an old man singing this in IG ..and i was like..THIS GONNA GET ADDED ON MY EVERYDAY PLAYLIST 🤣🤣
@nerasoderstrom2517
Same!!! But tbh the old man singing was even better, his voice was perfect for this 😂
@communistcree1332
Same lol
@lamekgebray9586
Saaaaammmmeeeee😂😂😂 I'm gonna learn the lyrics and sing it every where...
@srdjanrikic978
No way I just came from that reel lol
@DezVT
I just came from that post 🤣🤣
@blakeherrin1315
I only looked this song up because of TikTok I was not disappointed
@siamesecatmitzy
Me to lol ...love it 🤣🤣
@TheNekomancer
Yeah same..........
@v6loveryami
Same... I had to see if this was serious or a parody cuz excuse me