It’s wild to think that it’s already been a decade since DAY6 entered the scene, marking our lives forever with their mind-blowing music and unforgettable personalities. In 2015, DAY6 debuted with ‘Congratulations,’ and since then, they’ve never stopped giving us the best music. Ten years later, after many ups and downs, DAY6 are shining brighter than ever, and their music continues to touch every inch of our souls. Of course, the best way to celebrate a decade of DAY6 would be with music that encapsulates exactly why we, and everyone else, fell in love with this band so badly. The DECADE is everything we’ve loved about DAY6 in the past ten years and what we’ll continue to love.
‘INSIDE OUT’
DAY6 has never had a bad title track – or a bad song for that matter – and they were definitely not going to let it happen for the release commemorating their 10 years together. ‘INSIDE OUT’ stands up immediately with its fun, infectious, and groovy chorus. It is impossible not to become addicted to the simplicity yet genius of the melodies and the song as a whole. Every element of this song is pure genius, but the bass, in particular, is truly exceptional. Don’t let DAY6 fool you with their fun, bright melodies; ‘INSIDE OUT’ is far from being the happy song you would expect. It’s about desperation, lost love, and heartbreak – ‘INSIDE OUT’ exemplifies perfectly the contrast DAY6 pulls so flawlessly between their lyrics and their catchy pop melodies, because you bet we’ll be dancing around to this.
‘Dream Bus’
Every DAY6 song has the potential to be a title track, and with such a massive release, it wouldn’t be right for only one of them to be the title track. The opening track and second title track is none other than: ‘Dream Bus.’ This track encapsulates the vibe and message of The DECADE perfectly, making it an absolute must-listen. It’s one of those songs filled with serotonin, with a sound unique to DAY6. The lyricism is where you find the most magic as they use the metaphor of everyday routine and traveling to work, to symbolize their journey to reach their dreams. It’s a song to celebrate the journey and find hope for better days.
The DECADE
Like ‘Dream Bus,’ The DECADE is an album that, at its core, explores DAY6’s struggles and the way they achieved their dreams. Later in the album, the imagery of the ‘Dream Bus’ comes around with ‘Dream Rider,’ which brings even more musical excellence and vulnerability about their journey together. But this album wouldn’t represent DAY6’s complete journey without its darker sides. ‘Before The Stars’ is a perfect and beautiful slow song, full of nostalgia, hope, emotions, and simultaneously heartbreaking and heartwarming lyrics. With a similar vibe to Sungjin‘s solo album, ‘Before The Stars’ represents the process of finding the light at the end of the tunnel, both the struggles that they endured and how it led them to a better place. ‘So It’s The End’ is the other side of the coin, a song full of energy and no possible nuance, where they say goodbye to all the past hardships. It’s full of relief, happiness, but also endurance and hard work.
Despite the past struggles, there is a lot of fun to be had, and The DECADE encapsulates that perfectly with its bright moments that simply celebrate life and love. From ‘INSIDE OUT,’ we go right into ‘Sun, Stay Asleep,’ a cheeky and cheerful love song. DAY6 have also never been afraid to try different genres, and they go full-on disco with ‘Disco Day.’ This upbeat and bright part of the album comes together with ‘My Way,’ an unapologetic, loud, and fun song we can already picture live in concert. And while DAY6 constantly explore and innovate their sound, if you’re looking for a song with similar vibes and melodies to their iconic b-side ‘HAPPY,’ but with actual happy lyrics this time, the energetic and addictive melodies of ‘Take All My Heart’ will be it for you.
The most beautiful song is saved for last: ‘Our Season.’ The ballad hits all the right spots, from the vocals to the message, melodies, emotion, and lyrics. ‘Our Season’ exemplifies exactly what this album and the past 10 years have been all about: navigating the different seasons – the cold, the warmth, the rainy days, and the sunny days – to emerge stronger than ever. The gorgeous metaphor throughout ‘Our Season’ stands as a symbol of the bond within DAY6 as a band, their love for music, and their never-ending ambition to pursue their dreams. And DAY6‘s entire discography, from 2015 to 2025, is a statement of how they’re exactly where they deserve to be.
What’s your favorite b-side out of the The DECADE? What has been your favorite DAY6 memory of the past decade? Be sure to let us know by tweeting us at @thehoneypop or visiting us on Facebook and Instagram.
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