TWS to release second single 'TO US' on November 2
Group TWS will release their second single, 'TO US', on November 2 at 6 PM, featuring a collaboration with jazz pianist Yoon Seok-cheol.
TWS will release their second single 'TO US' on November 2, featuring title track 'Call My Name' with piano melodies provided by jazz pianist Yoon Seok-cheol. Members YOUNGJAE, SHINYU, and DOHOON contributed to the lyrics of the title track following the group's previous million-seller achievement.
The group TWS is set to release a new song in collaboration with jazz pianist Yoon Seok-cheol. On the afternoon of October 26, TWS released a highlight medley for their second single, 'TO US', via their official channels. The new release will be available on domestic and international music sites at 6 PM on November 2. The video features characters resembling the members of TWS performing a mission to collect musical notes against the backdrop of the songs.
'TO US' tells stories of both on and off the stage
The title of this single, 'TO US', overlaps with the pronunciation of the group's name, TWS, and carries the meaning "to us." In this new release, TWS candidly shares not only their glamorous appearances on stage but also the worries and trials they have experienced behind the scenes. The album aims to offer warm comfort and courage to the "us" living in the same era.
For the title track, TWS expressed the sentiment that they can throw themselves onto the stage because they have fans who believe in them. The fandom's name is 42. The members' determination to give their all on stage is captured in lyrics such as "on the stage, on the stage, betting my everything" and "throwing myself fearlessly." Through these lyrics, TWS conveys their sincerity to their fans. Both the single title and the title track's message are directed toward the group, their fans, and people living in the same era.
Yoon Seok-cheol's piano and member participation in songwriting
The title track, 'Call My Name', has been introduced as a youth anthem. The beautiful piano melodies heard in the highlight medley were provided by jazz pianist Yoon Seok-cheol. The musical composition of the new release features the combination of jazz piano and a fast-paced rhythm for the new title track.
Members YOUNGJAE, SHINYU, and DOHOON, who have consistently participated in song production since their debut, are also credited as lyricists for this title track. The lyrics, written by the three members, contain the hearts of the six members who intend to bet everything on the stage to repay the faith of their fans. The expression "on the stage" and the sentence "throwing myself fearlessly" in the lyrics convey TWS's attitude toward the stage. The title track is described as a song about being able to move forward onto the stage because fans believe in them.
Two B-side tracks singing of soaring and companionship
The B-side track 'WE UP' contains the ambition to soar to higher places. The song combines a Miami bass-based rhythm with synth bass and pad sounds. Lyrics such as "Turn nothing to something" and "Encore after encore" add a confident atmosphere. The song introduction mentions characters overcoming obstacles together, which creates a sense of exhilaration alongside the lyrics. The characters collecting musical notes in the highlight medley video also appeared against the backdrop of the new song.
The final track, 'heavy', is a song featuring soft pop sounds and emotional vocals. The song conveys the message that "together we'll keep it steady." It is introduced as a song that offers warm comfort to exhausted youth. While the title track contains the heart of standing on stage thanks to the faith of fans, 'WE UP' contains the ambition to overcome obstacles together to move toward higher places, and 'heavy' carries the message of not wavering if they are together.
| Order | Song Title | Content and Composition |
|---|---|---|
| Track 1 | Call My Name | Yoon Seok-cheol's piano and drum & bass rhythm, sincerity toward fans |
| Track 2 | WE UP | Miami bass-based rhythm and ambition to soar |
| Track 3 | heavy | Soft pop sound and message of companionship |
New single activities following previous achievements
TWS previously recorded first-week million-seller status with their previous release, 'NO TRAGEDY', released domestically in April. A first-week million-seller refers to selling over 1 million copies within one week of release. Following this, they entered the KSPO DOME in June, selling out all seats, including restricted view seats. The members consist of six: SHINYU, DOHOON, YOUNGJAE, HANJIN, JIHOON, and KYUNGMIN. Following their previous release and performance, they are beginning new activities by presenting their second single.
This new release contains different themes for the title track and the two B-side tracks. 'Call My Name' contains the faith of fans and the feelings toward the stage, 'WE UP' contains the ambition to overcome obstacles together to head toward higher places, and the final song 'heavy' conveys the message that they will not waver if they are together. Members YOUNGJAE, SHINYU, and DOHOON participated in the lyrics for the title track, and Yoon Seok-cheol provided the piano melodies. Following the release of the highlight medley on October 26, TWS will release the single at 6 PM on November 2.
TWS's second single 'TO US' will be released on domestic and international music sites at 6 PM on November 2. It includes the title track 'Call My Name' and the B-sides 'WE UP' and 'heavy', with portions of each song previously revealed through the highlight medley. In this new release, TWS conveys stories of both on and off the stage.
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