Bird (Exo song) explained

Bird
Cover:Bird - cover.png
Type:single
Artist:Exo
Recorded:2019
Genre:
Language:Japanese
Length:4:04
Label:Avex Trax
Composer:
  • Fast Lane
  • Sky Beats
  • Rico Green
Lyricist:Natsumi Kobayashi
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"Bird" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on October 10, 2019. It is the first song to be released as a six-member group.

Release and composition

"Bird" was the first single to be released as a six-member group after Xiumin and D.O. enlisted for their mandatory military service.[1] [2] The song was first released digitally on October 10, before it was released physically on November 4, commemorating their fourth anniversary since debuting in Japan. With a mid-tempo arrangement, the lyrics convey the members feeling with their fanbase.[3] [4]

Live performance

The song was performed live in Exo's fifth world tour, Exo Planet 5 – Exploration during its Japanese stop in Fukuoka's Marine Messe Arena on October 11, and in Yokohama's Yokohama Arena on October 22 and October 23.[5]

Track listing

  1. "Bird" – 4:04
  2. "Bird" (less vocal) – 4:04

Re-release

"Bird" was re-released as an octet on April 15, 2023, with the song now featuring the vocals of all eight members, including Xiumin and D.O. who were absent from the original version.[6] Exo performed the new version at EXO Channel: The Best fan meeting event in Japan.[7]

Charts

Chart (2019)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] 42

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
VariousOctober 10, 2019OriginalAvex Trax
JapanNovember 4, 2019
VariousApril 15, 2023The Best

Notes and References

  1. News: EXO’s Xiumin Announces Military Enlistment. Billboard. Herman. Tamar. April 9, 2019. March 9, 2024.
  2. News: EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military. July 1, 2019. March 9, 2024. Kim. D.. Soompi.
  3. News: EXO Rilis Lagu Jepang 'Bird', Fans Protes Dan Ngamuk Gara-Gara Hal Ini. id. EXO Releases Japanese Song 'Bird', Fans Protest and Rage Because of This. WowKeren. Stevania. Putri. October 10, 2019. March 9, 2024.
  4. News: 'BIRD' Persembahan EXO untuk Fans Dirilis November 2019. Larasati. Delia Arnindita. Detik.com. id. 'BIRD' EXO's Presentation to Fans to be Released November 2019. Jakarta.
  5. News: EXO、5度目のワールドツアー日本公演。横アリで「僕たちも会いたかったです！」. October 24, 2019. March 15, 2024. BARKS. ja. Japan Music Network. EXO performs in Japan for the fifth time on its world tour. "We wanted to meet you too!". https://web.archive.org/web/20240315144847/https://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000173498. March 15, 2024. live.
  6. News: EXO Rilis Ulang "Bird" yang Dinyanyikan 8 Anggota, EXO-L Sudah Dengar Belum?. VIVA. April 17, 2023. March 9, 2024. Azzahra. Hafsah. EXO Re-releases "Bird" Sung by 8 Members, EXO-L Have You Heard It Yet?. id.
  7. News: EXO Sukses Gelar Fanmeet Jepang 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Ribu Fans Hadir. Suara.com. April 17, 2023. March 11, 2024. id. EXO Successfully Holds Japan Fanmeet 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Thousand Fans Attended. Hernawan. Suciati. Fitri.
  8. Web site: Exo Billboard Japan Hot 100. March 9, 2024. Billboard.

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