The Hidden Deep Meaning of the Song “Thunderous” Stray Kids from the album NOESY
Table of contents
- “Thunderous” Stray Kids Introduction
- Lyrical Meaning of Song “Thunderous” Stray Kids
- The Deep Meaning of Song “Thunderous” Stray Kids
- Conclusion
1. “Thunderous” Stray Kids Introduction
The lyrics seem to come from a hip-hop or rap song translated into Indonesian, possibly from the song “Thunderous’” by the K-pop group Stray Kids’. The main themes of the song are resistance, self-confidence, and resistance to criticism or external pressure.
The lyrics use many storm and thunder metaphors to symbolize the power, loudness, and impact of the singer/rapper. The language used tends to be confrontational and shows an attitude of not caring about the negative opinions of others.
2. Lyrical Meaning of Song “Thunderous” Stray Kids
“Oh so they’re calling me, the ones yelling oh”
- The singer is showing that he is recognized/shouted out by others, perhaps his fans or critics
- It could also mean that the singer is responding to comments or criticism directed at him
“Changbin, I choose my own path”
- Showing independence and a strong stance to follow his own career path
- Affirming personal identity (Changbin may be the artist’s name) and freedom of choice
“Hard attitude, like an anvil train”
- Showing strong determination and not easily deflected, like a train moving on its tracks
- Shows the artist’s consistency and mental strength
“Went recklessly to ey tracks”
- Describes a bold and perhaps unconventional approach in the music industry
- Could mean taking risks in his career or creativity
“By the fierce storm, the umbrella turned upside down”
- Metaphor about facing great adversity that shakes his life
- Could also mean that his normal protection (umbrella) is useless against criticism or challenges he faces
“Last day of the fault-finders, Haha serve them right”
- Showing a defiant attitude towards his critics or “fault-finders”
- An expression of satisfaction for defeating or outperforming his critics
“Go back woodcutter, there’s nothing to cut down here”
- Stating that criticism or attacks will not affect him
- A metaphor that he cannot be “cut down” or brought down by others
“There’s no way they can bring my ego down, I’m sticking to my jutdaeku”
- Affirms strong self-confidence and not being swayed by negative opinions
- “Jutdaeku” may be a Korean term referring to a principle or stance, indicating he is sticking to his values
“The horns are getting louder and loftier”
- Metaphor for growing confidence and reputation
- Could also mean growing ambition and strength
“Honking horn”
- Describes a warning sound or announcement of his presence in the industry
- Could also mean attracting attention and making people turn their heads.
‘Here they come’
- Indicates alertness to approaching criticism or challenges
- Can also mean an announcement of the group’s presence
‘The villain makes my blood boil and circulates throughout my body’
- Describes anger or arousal fuelled by the ‘villain’ (critic or competitor)
- Indicates the energy and motivation that comes from a challenge
‘All eyes were on the gathering of the notoriously cold Gunturians’
- Describes a group or team of singers who attract attention
- ‘The Thunder People’ may be the name of the group or a nickname that describes their power and impact
‘But I know we’ll burn forever’
- Showing confidence that their spirit and influence will last forever
- Contrast with ‘cold’, showing that underneath the calm appearance there is a blazing passion
‘I don’t care how they look at me’
- Expresses freedom from other people’s opinions and criticism
- Showing independence and strong self-assurance
‘I will always say what I have to say, Ptui, Ptui, Ptui’
- Affirms a commitment to remain honest and straightforward in expression
- ‘Ptui’ denotes an attitude of indifference or rejection of convention and criticism
‘RUMBLE SNAP CRACK Thunder (Barababam)’
- An onomatopoeia describing the sound of thunder and storms, perhaps a metaphor for the singer’s powerful impact or presence.
- It could also signify the energy and intensity that the singer or his/her group brings to the music industry
‘Horse on a cloud, tada (Barababam)’
- Metaphorically describes a high position or success that has been achieved, being ‘above the clouds’ like a mythical creature
- Indicates freedom and limitlessness, like a horse running in the sky
‘The thunderous one arises with the wind’
- Describes a presence that is dramatic and cannot be ignored, like lightning that comes with a strong wind
- Can signify a big surprise or transformation brought by the artiste
‘BANG BANG BANG BOOM’
- Onomatopoeia that continues the storm/thunder theme, indicating a powerful and mesmerising impact
- Can also represent the heavy and powerful rhythm of the music in the song
‘Man I’m not sorry, I’m dirty’
- A statement of self-acceptance that shows the singer accepts the ‘dirty’ or imperfect side of him or herself
- Signalling indifference to criticism and pride in one’s authenticity
‘Keep talking, we don’t play by the rules’
- A challenge to critics to keep talking, because singers won’t follow expectations or norms
- Declaration of independence and courage to break the conventions of the music industry
‘Yeah everyone’s talking bollocks’
- Expresses frustration at unfounded gossip and criticism
- Signalling distrust of commonly held opinions that are deemed worthless
‘Tired of this and that, SMH SMH’
- Expresses boredom with constant drama and controversy (SMH = Shake My Head)
- Showing exasperation with trivial topics that continue to be discussed
‘You talk too much, stop interfering’
- A direct warning to critics or ‘haters’ to stop meddling in the singer’s business
- Showing a desire for privacy and a clear boundary between public and private life
‘I don’t care at all’
- Affirmation of indifference to negative opinions or criticism
- Signalling mental freedom from the need for others’ approval
‘Neener-neener, your attempts to look cool are just funny’
- Mocking critics in a childish way, suggesting that their attempts to put them down are immature
- Turning criticism around by stating that it’s the critics who look ridiculous, not him or her
‘You’re not even close to me, this is my show’
- Asserts superiority and confidence in her own abilities
- Signalling ownership and control over her own career
‘Listen (What’s up?)’
- A command to get attention, possibly leading to a main point in the song
- Can also be a way to introduce a new idea or change in the song
‘Jealous (Guess them)’
- Accuses the critics or ‘haters’ of actually just being jealous of the singer’s success
- Shows an understanding that a lot of criticism comes from jealousy and not constructive criticism
‘Take everything away and throw it away’
- Describes the attitude of throwing away all negativity and unhelpful criticism
- It can also mean throwing away any obstacles or limitations that stand in the way of creativity and success
Overall, the lyrics reflect themes of independence, resistance to criticism, confidence, and determination to remain authentic in the face of challenges. These lyrics tend to come from the Korean hip-hop or rap genre, perhaps from a group that has a member named Changbin.
3. The Deep Meaning of Song “Thunderous” Stray Kids
This song expresses several key meanings:
Freedom and autonomy
- “I choose my own path” shows independence in making decisions.
- Resistance to criticism – Phrases like “I don’t care how they see me” and “I’ll always say what I have to say” show a firm stance against criticism.
Identity and pride
- Lyrics like “there’s no way they can bring my ego down” and “the horns are getting louder and loftier” emphasize a strong sense of self-confidence.
Authenticity versus conformity
- There is an emphasis on being yourself despite being unpopular or disliked: “I was born crooked” and “Man I’m not sorry, I’m dirty.”
Strength and assertiveness
- The metaphor of thunder and storm (“The Thunderous One has arrived”) symbolizes the coming of a force that cannot be contained.
4. Conclusion
The song is essentially a statement about individuality, resilience, and refusal to compromise on one’s principles. The singer/rapper asserts her unique identity and will not change even in the face of criticism or rejection.
The main message is about daring to be different and maintaining one’s authentic voice amidst pressure to conform or shut up. The song can also be seen as a self-affirmation of Stray Kids as a group that is bold, unique, and not afraid to say what they think.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to accept themselves, speak up, and not spend time thinking about the opinions of those who try to put them down.
