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since side effects is living on stan twt’s mind rent free, here’s a thread on why side effects is a masterpiece
btw i will be using se as an abbreviation for side effects throughout this thread!
first let’s talk about the genre:
psytrance is characterized by high bpm and loud bass noises. both of these come together to create a trance effect on the listener. so you know that feeling of floating in your head when you listen to se? yeah that’s completely intentional
psytrance is characterized by high bpm and loud bass noises. both of these come together to create a trance effect on the listener. so you know that feeling of floating in your head when you listen to se? yeah that’s completely intentional
so yeah... side effects isn’t just no1se, it has a genre with an important history behind it.
it’s also important to note that psytrance is not a common sound in kpop. yet skz decided to break the mold and become one of the first groups to experiment with it in the industry
it’s also important to note that psytrance is not a common sound in kpop. yet skz decided to break the mold and become one of the first groups to experiment with it in the industry
now onto the meaning:
the theme that se protrays is the frustration and confusion that comes with growing up. things like “what am i doing with my life?” or “is this the right decision for me?” changbin sums it up perfectly:
the theme that se protrays is the frustration and confusion that comes with growing up. things like “what am i doing with my life?” or “is this the right decision for me?” changbin sums it up perfectly:
now how does it portray this theme?
one part is felix and hyunjin’s part: their lines represent the internal dialogue of someone who is doubting themselves. felix represents the bold confident side while hyunjin is the nervous doubtful side
one part is felix and hyunjin’s part: their lines represent the internal dialogue of someone who is doubting themselves. felix represents the bold confident side while hyunjin is the nervous doubtful side
they even portray it with the delivery and choreo:
the more confident felix is more quiet and fuzzy as hyunjin the self-doubting voice is becoming louder and clearer. in the choreo, hyunjin is controlling felix, which represents one’s self-doubt winning
the more confident felix is more quiet and fuzzy as hyunjin the self-doubting voice is becoming louder and clearer. in the choreo, hyunjin is controlling felix, which represents one’s self-doubt winning
moving onto a different lyric:
now skz is being overwhelmed bc things arent going their way, they start doubting their life decisions and the side effects start kicking in. they fight with the choice of if they should follow the path that most people take or go their own way
now skz is being overwhelmed bc things arent going their way, they start doubting their life decisions and the side effects start kicking in. they fight with the choice of if they should follow the path that most people take or go their own way
and this takes us to the iconic “my head hurts”
as they shout you might feel the effects of the song in your head which is the point of psytrance! in the bg you can hear drug effects being listed, this alludes back to the previous verse
FLASHING LIGHTS!!
as they shout you might feel the effects of the song in your head which is the point of psytrance! in the bg you can hear drug effects being listed, this alludes back to the previous verse
FLASHING LIGHTS!!
the choreo also fits this line perfectly as it embodies the throbbing of a headache. the flashing lights of the mv also compliments the headache theme
onto the bridge:
this part omg... they use metaphors to compare empty confidence to taking pills, it can only take you so far. the way they connect the fear and anxiety of growing up throughout the song to side effects and medication is absolutely genius. it gives me chills
this part omg... they use metaphors to compare empty confidence to taking pills, it can only take you so far. the way they connect the fear and anxiety of growing up throughout the song to side effects and medication is absolutely genius. it gives me chills
and a comment on the arrangement of the song:
notice how the song goes from a calm melodic piano in the verses and builds up to an disorienting bass in the “mori apeuda” part, this represents the sudden wave of fear and anxiety that can creep up on you when growing up
notice how the song goes from a calm melodic piano in the verses and builds up to an disorienting bass in the “mori apeuda” part, this represents the sudden wave of fear and anxiety that can creep up on you when growing up
AND THE CHOREO??¥\\|€^|*]*]€\\€\\ it’s so beautiful idk why people shit on it??? it embodies the song perfectly! this part tells it better than i could explain with words:
https://twitter.com/taelixies/status/1262448784778375168/video/1
https://twitter.com/taelixies/status/1262448784778375168/video/1
THE ENERGY THIS SONG HAS?? INSANE. unmatched. the way everybody screams “mori apeuda” is one of the most impactful things i’ve ever seen in my life
end of thread.
seriously everytime i listen to this song i notice something new. i am the biggest side effects enthusiast and i think everybody else should be too
seriously everytime i listen to this song i notice something new. i am the biggest side effects enthusiast and i think everybody else should be too
hey stays!! the recent 19 fandoms drama is causing ant¡s to use se for fanwars again so feel free to use this thread to educate them!!
