Stray Kids’ upcoming single, “Lose My Breath” is set to come out on May 10th. With only a teaser, other details of the collaboration remain shrouded in mystery. Eager listeners can count down the days until the release and heighten their anticipation by revisiting Stray Kids’ past group collaborations with various artists.
1. All My Life (Stray Kids Remix)
First on the list, All My Life, originally by J. Cole and Lil Durk. Through this collaboration Stray Kids infused their unique musical flavor into the remix, while honoring the original meaning of the song.
“All my life, They been tryin’ to keep me down, All this time, Never thought I would make it out”
“Been fighting from the low,
The pressure takes me to the top”
“Wiped away my tears after experiencing failure, It was my trophy, to keep going”
The lyrics above paint a vivid picture of batting through setbacks, challenges, and criticisms. It also echoes themes of resilience and the relentless pursuit of success despite the odds we face.
2. Social Path ft. LiSA
Stray Kids’ collaboration with renowned Japanese singer and songwriter LiSA is a dream fulfilled for the group, who have been vocal about their admiration of LiSA’s work.
“You only get to live one life, I know I’m ready
Take that chance no matter what they tell me
I can not explain this feeling
Yeah, this path was meant to be my dream
Look back, the ashes prove my
Passion always burns eternally”
The lyrics of Social Path resonate deeply about pursuing one’s dreams despite facing obstacles. It talks about the sacrifices and struggles faced when chasing one’s dreams, such as leaving behind comfort zones for the sake of personal growth and dealing with rejection.
3. TOPLINE ft. Tiger JK
Collaborating with Tiger JK, a famed figure in the Korean hip hop scene and a founding member of the well-known group Drunken Tiger, is another dream come true project for Stray Kids, who have long admired his work.
“But we’re still running on this way ’cause we’re never satisfied, Everyone I already know nods but the reason why
Because I still haven’t reached my standards, I still keep my speed on top”
“I can see the heavens under my feet, we’re the topline, Your neck must hurt from only looking up”
Through TOPLINE, Stray Kids radiates confidence and asserts their dominance, expressing pride in their unique and unrivaled position. The lyrics of the song convey their relentless pursuit of excellence, refusing to settle for anything less than their best. Their determination for continuous growth and commitment to surpassing their own standards solidifies their place among the elite at the “topline”.
4. Going Dumb (with Stray Kids)
Lastly, Going Dumb, a collaboration with Swedish DJ and music producer Alesso alongside Chinese singer and music producer CORSAK, marks the third anniversary celebration of PUBG Mobile’s third anniversary.
The track dives into the whirlwind of emotions experienced when falling in love, capturing the feeling of going dumb because of these intense feelings.
If you’ve already listened to the songs above, fear not, in addition to their group collaborations, members of Stray Kids have also ventured into individual and unit projects, showcasing their diverse talents across various collaborations. Recent highlights include Changbin and Kim Chang Wan’s “8the grader (Respect your dreams), Hyunjin in “Rush” with Troye Sivan and PinkPantheress, and Felix in Nayeon’s “No Problem”.
As excitement builds for the upcoming release of their collaboration, “Lose My Breath” isn’t Puth’s first dip in the KPop scene. He recently released the single “Left and Right” with BTS’s Jungkook, and he even contributed a track he produced, “Like That”, to Babymonster’s debut mini-album “BABYMONS7ER”.
