[ENG TRANS] FTISLAND's 4th regular album ‘FIVE TREASURE BOX’ introduction

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FTISLAND's fourth regular album ‘파이브 트레저 박스(FIVE TREASURE BOX)’ comprises of title song ‘좋겠어(I wish)’, ‘너의 말’, ‘스테이 위드 미(Stay with me)’, ‘유(U)’, ‘보내주자’, a total of 5 new songs, ‘페이퍼 플래인(Paper Plane)’, ‘세상 끝나지 않은 노래(WANNA GO)’, ‘라이프(Life)’, ‘그 길(Compass)’, ‘렛 잇 고(Let it go!)’ from Japanese album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’ will be included in the album in Korean, containing a total of 10 songs. Like the album name of 5 treasures in a box, the album completely contains the personalities of FTISLAND's every member, especially the new song, ‘Stay With Me’, where Lee Hong Ki participated as a lyricist and ‘U’, where leader Choi Jong Hoon composed. The 5 songs from the Japanese regular album ‘Twenty’ were also written and composed by the 5 members, Choi Jong Hoon, Lee Hong Ki, Lee Jae Jin, Choi Min Hwan, Song Seung Hyun.

FTISLAND fourth regular ‘FIVE TREASURE BOX’ album introduction

1. 좋겠어 (I wish) (Title) 

(Lyrics: Han Sung Ho / Composition: Kim Do Hoon, Lee Sang Ho / Arrangement: Lee Sang Ho)

‘좋겠어(I wish)’ is this time, FTISLAND's fourth regular album, ‘파이브 트레저 박스(FIVE TREASURE BOX)’'s title song, a splendid composition of the acoustic guitar and the Western-feel trumpet playing, highlighting the band's arrangement of a pop song. Apart from characterizing FTISLAND's distinctive and popular music, it expresses the anxious thoughts of a man, who would normally not look at ordinary women, falling in love with one woman. 

2. 너의 말 

(Lyrics: Kim Jae Yang / Composition: Han Seung Hoon, Jeon Geun Hwa / Arrangement: Han Seung Hoon, Shin Min Gyu)

‘너의 말’ is a song which started with a sad melody and a gentle guitar arrangement in order to show a contrast between the front verses and the strong but addictive chorus vocals. This is a rock ballad with sad lyrics that will stimulate (you) and leave a lasting impression.

3. Stay with me 

(Lyrics: Lee Hong Ki, Han Seung Hoon / Composition: Han Seung Hoon / Arrangement: Han Seung Hoon)

‘스테이 위드 미(Stay with me)’ is an funky song which contains the feelings of wanting a lover to stay (with him/her); the overwhelming atmosphere of the introduction, the recurring melody, the light-hearted chorus and strong (sound of) guitar is remarkable. Lee Hong Ki, who participated actively in writing the lyrics of this song, successfully gave life to the feeling of this song.

4. U(All I want is you) 

(Lyrics: Kim Jae Yang / Composition: Choi Jong Hoon, Han Seung Hoon / Arrangement: VINYL HOUSE)

‘유(U)’ is a new love song as tribute for the fans, following after FTISLAND's previous albums' ‘I Confess’, ‘Hope You'll Be My Lover’; it contains the FTISLAND members' love for the fans. A lively and bubbly charm of the 'Shuffle' rhythm of pop, combined with the relaxed band arrangement to express the excited feelings after meeting you (U).

5. 보내주자… 

(Lyrics: Han Sung Ho / Composition: Han Seung Hoon / Arrangement: Han Seung Hoon)

‘보내주자…’ is a ballad which blends the calmness of a piano with sad vocals, expressing a facade of wanting to let go, but the heart is pained with the desire not to let go.

6. Paper Plane 

(Lyrics: Lee Jae Jin, Kim Jae Yang / Composition: Lee Jae Jin, corin / Arrangement: corin)

- Song from FTISLAND's regular album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’

‘페이퍼 플래인(Paper Plane)’ was written and composed by Lee Jaejin, a song with a gentle but lively rock genre. The song expresses the concept of a paper plane heading towards faith, hopes and dreams and so giving strength, characterized by the attractive guitar performance as its uniqueness. 

7. WANNA GO (세상 끝나지 않는 노래) 

(Lyrics: Lee Jae Jin / Composition: Choi Min Hwan, Song Seung Hyun, corin / Arrangement: corin)

- Song from FTISLAND's regular album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’

‘세상 끝나지 않는 노래(WANNA GO)’ is a punk rock style song written by FTISLAND's Lee Jae Jin, composed collaboratively by Choi Min Hwan and Song Seung Hyun. It is a song with an exciting blend of a message of hope and a happy melody.

8. LIFE 

(Lyrics: Lee Hong Ki / Composition: Choi Jong Hoon / Arrangement: corin)

- Song from FTISLAND's regular album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’

‘라이프(LIFE)’ is a modern rock song which starts off with a strong guitar rhythm, composed by Choi Jong Hoon, written by Lee Hong Ki. The sincere lyrics are about the journey of departing to search for the essence of life, allowing the FTISLAND musicality to stand out and be experienced.

9. Compass (그 길) 

(Lyrics: Lee Hong Ki / Composition: Choi Min Hwan, Song Seung Hyun / Arrangement: Suzuki "Daichi' hideyuki)

- Song from FTISLAND's regular album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’

‘그 길(Compass)’ is a compelling song with melodic guitar introduction and acoustic sound, representing the heartbroken feelings of a man who has lost love. Even in the small everyday life, (he) revels in (the memory of) her presence and through the voice which bitterly calls for her return, (you) can feel the sadness. Choi Min Hwan and Song Seung Hyun composed and Lee Hongki wrote the lyrics. 

10. Let it go! 

(Lyrics: Choi Jong Hoon, Kim Jae Yang / Composition: Choi Jong Hoon, corin / Arrangement: corin)

- Song from FTISLAND's regular album, ‘트웬티(TWENTY)’

‘렛 잇 고(Let it go)!’ is an exciting song which features a fast beat and refreshing sound, allowing (the audience) to experience FTISLAND's bright atmosphere. This song, which accurately depicts FTISLAND's colours, is one which leader Choi Jong Hoon wrote and composed, containing messages of wanting to forget past unhappy memories and begin positive and hopeful feelings for the future.

TRANSLATED BY: @jh_ly

REFERENCE SOURCES: 

• FTISLAND official website: www.ftisland.com
• Chinese translation by @a19891919: http://twtkr.olleh.com/view.php?long_id=L1GKV3