This Monday, the 16th, Mark, from NCT, released his new solo release with the single ‘Fraktsiya’. Understand the possible indirections present in the lyrics!
This Monday, 16th, Markmember of NCT, released his newest single “Fraktsiya”, a track in collaboration with the rapper Lee Young Ji. The song, which has strong hip-hop influences, was accompanied by a super-produced music video.
The new release, which anticipates the arrival of his first full solo album, scheduled to arrive in April next year, was inspired by the k-pop industry itself, as revealed by Mark in declaration. For this reason, the lyrics have caught the public’s attention on social media, mainly due to the possible indirect sung by the idol.
Indirect to SM Entertainment?
In addition to its heavy sound, which exalts the NCT member’s rap skills, “Fraktsiya” makes a reference to the artist’s own career, known for being one of the singers in the industry with the most activities.
In fact, the title of the track itself makes a reference to this fact. This is because “Fraktsiya” is a Russian word that means “faction” or “spy”, representing a person who usually operates undercover on a special mission for an organization. With this, we can understand that Mark refers to himself as a multifaceted spy who works on several special missions — NCT units and his solo projects.
In the lyrics, the Canadian is even clearer about his numerous roles in the K-pop industry. He says:
“Ya, how many appointments in a day (Baby listen)
My airline miles take the honeymoon out of space (I said listen)
SM needs to wait (SM listen)
The phone is ringing uh, photo shoot with Young Ji
I said wait
Name someone who can juggle three teams
And he still manages to come up with the best solo album
At the same time, no time to rest, no time (to rest)”
In this chorus, the verses in which Mark says “Say someone who can juggle three teams / And still manage to come up with the best solo album” are a clear reference to his own work, given that, in NCT, the idol is part of the sub-units NCT U, NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, as well as having solo releases and participating in SM Entertainment’s supergroup, SuperM.
Then, the singer refers directly to the K-pop industry, saying:
“Back in my Rover
All of K-pop should look at me now
God is my power
I’m NCT”
In terms of Young Jiit is also possible to notice a possible hint from the artist towards the haters, where the rapper praises her own talent and success, stating that, now, nothing can scare her anymore.
“I’m a cockroach
Step on me and burn me, you will still have another of me.
A monster with many faces,
This is what I have become and nothing scares me.
[…]
Name someone who can juggle like me
Without any tools
Just makeup, playing my chips.
They call us papi or mami
And you just stay there
Like some XX”
Check out the full video for “Fraktsiya”!
Source: Recreio
