update: the articles that said he’s credited as a lyricist on 3 tracks have been edited and now say he’s credited on two tracks, as seen in the official tracklist credits.
yeonjun who pats himself on the head and tells himself he worked hard.. who hid his feelings so much and is now releasing a song about finding and healing himself after all these years :’)
genres / descriptions of all tracks on ‘no
labels: part 02’ ⭐️
track 01. vanilla
- yeonjun is credited as a lyric writer
- he portrays the process of “i,” who had been living in an ordinary, familiar world, being drawn to new sensations and unfamiliar charm after meeting “you,” someone with a unique vibe and taste.
track 02. ice cream (title track)
- a funk rock sound that blends vintage drums, an addictive bass line and guitar riffs
- depicts a cool relationship where both people are sweet to each other but maintain a certain boundary. the lyrics add a witty touch by comparing the nature of ice cream to a romantic relationship; melting if it gets too hot and giving you a headache if you eat it too fast.
- the combination of a familiar title with a trendy arrangement hints at a “yeonjun-style summer song.”
track 03. even if i’m a little clumsy, again (baby wassup?)
- yeonjun is credited as a lyric writer
- captures the fluttering excitement and tension felt right before working up the courage to talk to someone you like, putting that heart fluttering moment into words.
track 04. no more disco
- a song about the moment two people who can’t quite fit in at a club, feeling out of place, happen to find each other and grow closer, drawn in by the music and the atmosphere.
track 05. fxxking star
- leaves a striking impression with lyrics that compare himself to both a dazzling celebrity/star and a literal star, one so hot it could burn everything down.
note: the song plays on the double meaning of ‘star’ in korean. 스타 (a celebrity/star) and 별 (a star in the sky)
track 06. long way long ride
- yeonjun is credited as a lyric writer
- it carries a message of comforting oneself after feeling shaken and exhausted along a long journey, closing with an honest message of comfort and encouragement directed at himself.
NO LABELS: PART 02 track descriptions
Vanilla
“he depicts the journey of a “me”—previously content within an ordinary, familiar world—encountering a “you” who possesses a unique aura and distinct tastes, and subsequently being drawn to new sensations and an unfamiliar allure.
Ice Cream
'Ice Cream' depicts a “cool” relationship where the partners are sweet to one another yet maintain a certain boundary. The lyrics add a touch of wit by likening the relationship to the characteristics of ice cream—which melts if it gets too hot and causes a headache if swallowed too quickly. Featuring a funk-rock sound that blends vintage drums with an addictive bassline and guitar riffs, the song combines a familiar title with a trendy arrangement, hinting at the arrival of a signature "Yeonjun-style" summer anthem.
Baby Wassup?
“captures the excitement and nervousness felt before approaching someone one likes, translating those fluttering moments into lyrics.”
No More Disco
“captures the moment two people—who had been lingering on the fringes of a club, unable to fit in—accidentally discover each other and grow closer, drawn in by the music and the atmosphere.
Fxxking Star
“leaves a powerful impression with lyrics that liken the artist to a dazzling "star"—both a glamorous celebrity and a celestial body hot enough to burn everything away.”
Long Way Long Ride
“The tracks offer words of comfort to a self that has wavered and grown weary during a long journey, ultimately concluding with a message of sincere solace and encouragement directed at oneself. The album’s composition is notable for how Yeonjun reveals his unique sensibility by conveying emotions of varying shades across the different songs.”
the official tracklist only mentioned ‘baby wassup?’ and ‘long way long ride’ but the press release article says yeonjun is credited as a lyric writer for three tracks, including ‘vanilla’