B.A.P Wants to Take the Next Step with You (Take You There - B.A.P)

Take You There - B.A.P

The time has come for B.A.P to finally comeback! It’s been so long! I feel like I haven’t heard their voices in a very long time. I also seemed to have forgotten that Jongup was a member of B.A.P. haha

They returned looking much more mature and manly. Zelo looks like he grew up, and Bang stole my heart once again. I might get the allusion they look more mature since all six of them have dark, raven hair. With their comeback title, “Young, Wild, & Free,” B.A.P presents its audience a very empowering anthem about breaking free from being trapped. Maybe it’s a type of expression of their victory over their lawsuit? I’m not sure. I haven’t read the English subtitles yet, but that what I get from my initial listen.

I usually just give a listen to the songs B.A.P promotes, but this time around, I gave the entire album a listen. “Young, Wild, & Free” is one of four songs released on their fourth mini album, MATRIX. The album actually has five tracks but I don’t really count the monologue as one. There was a mix of different styles in the album, which could please and lure a wide range of listeners. When I was looking for the album, I read a comment that said that this may be one of B.A.P’s best.

I know that B.A.P has produced happy and danceable tracks before, but it was new to me. “Take You There,” upon first listen, sounded like a love song. Here, the singer or writer of the song wants to take the next step in a relationship. I assume that the person and the love interest are good friends and are in that stage between friendship and dating. The person is willing to give his all in the relationship so the love interest doesn’t have to be hesitant. If they are together and decide to take the step, everything will be magical. They could have one of the best relationships.

When I read the English translation, I think my initial thoughts were right on track. However, it made me think, is this song really about two friends who secretly like each other? Could this be a proposal song? The person in the song promises to protect his love interest. They are perfect for each other and he is deeply in love with her. He won’t choose other girls; she just has to give him the okay to move forward.

I appreciate that this song shows that love is a two way street. There must be an understanding between the two parties. They must come to an agreement when they decided to initiate the next step or phase in their relationship.

My favorite part of the song is the trumpets blending with the electronic sounds in the background. The bass also entices me to dance which I really appreciate. Bang’s rap is on point in this song too. I wish he had more parts, but having more than Bang’s and Zelo’s raps could have messed up the flow of the song. Jongup’s voice is also very smooth int his song too. Himchan’s, Young Jae’s, and Daehyun’s voices fit the song really well. I enjoyed the harmonizing in the song very much.

Please check out the song and read the translation, then let us know your interpretation or what you thought of the song.

-Kristine