When you think of Ateez, the pirate concept comes to mind first. Because the group started their story as "pirates" looking for their "treasure". And all of their songs and performances so far have been representations of their seeking. The treasure they've been looking for as pirates is the meaning of life, the thing they treasure.

The story of the pirates who searched for what they valued in life and went after these treasures was told through songs. From the title songs to the b-side songs, all their discography complete this story in every detail.

As main producer EDEN said (here), the background of ATEEZ's songs is based on the real experiences of the members. How about checking out the lyrics of some of Ateez's songs? Even the lyrics alone reveal the pattern of the story/concept very well.

Intro : Long Journey

People want it

People dream about it

It can be different to every individual

It can complete us

Or it can destroy us

And it can change the world

People call it 'treasure'

The sound of wind blowing from the horizon

The warmth of the sun hitting the ocean waves

The vibration of sand beating like the hearts of youth

We're at the starting point of this long journey

The freezing winds may make us shiver

The heat of the sun may make us thirsty

The vibrations of the sand may swallow us

But we'll never stop

Gold, eternal life, honor, love, fame

It doesn't matter what you dream for

So let me ask you

What is your treasure?

Will you join us?

UTOPIA

They talk about a utopia that they have looked for and will continue to seek throughout their lives.

Song-writers: Eden, Leez, Buddy, Hongjoong, Mingi

Producers: Eden, Leez, Buddy

All of my life, i was looking for it

That's a faint utopia where can almost touch but can't

Dreamer in a dream

The sea of ​​fear and joy

I saw it, felt it in my dream that day

I'm sure that we will find someday

Even if everyone laughs because it's a dream

I can not stop

The truth to me is that

(*A utopia is an imaginary community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens.)

Sunrise

At the end of every night, there is a sunrise. Every difficulty ends one day and bright days come. This song also reflects its name (Sunrise) and comfort the people who are having a hard time.

Song-writers: Eden, Hongjoong, Leez, Buddy, Mingi

Producers: Eden, Hongjoong, Buddy, Leez

“Why are you always like this?”

I deceive myself each time, but I shouldn’t

I’m the one who’s been wandering around while being mean to myself

So I need it. These words. Even if it’s a lie

I wish someone would say to me “You don’t have to worry”

“You’re doing great”

“Just keep it up”

No matter what some people say

No matter what some people hate

No matter what the things that make you sick

Just keep it up. So the whole world can hear...

Why is my life so dark? Why, always makes me hard?

I can’t grasp my heart I feel so pressured

Let’s wait a little longer

Even if it’s cold, just a little more

The sun’s gonna come up. Sooner or later...

Dazzling Light

The song tells the story of people who are lost in the darkness and look for a way out (actually a person who seeks the meaning of life). The answers that people find to their questions are symbolized as the bright dazzling light in the pitch dark.

Song-writers: Eden, Leez, Buddy, Ollounder, Hongjoong, Mingi

Producers: Eden, Leez, Buddy, Ollounder

Here in the dark, there’s absolutely nothing

The place that shone in my dreams, this is where we are now...

Find that other sparkle and reach for it

Open the door, and the answer you’ve been looking for...

Dazling light, dazling light, it’s like it’s beckoning to me

In your eyes I see another me

Tell me who you who am I

Let me know, who you who am I

Where we go, where we are, what we wanna say...

Good Lil Boy

The song is addressed to a little boy who hesitates to take steps to find his own way, who feels obliged to take the same path as others. The song encourages the little boy to try and see. They say it's normal to get hit, the important thing is to hold on and keep going. The little boy in the song is both the listeners and the members themselves!

Song-writers: EDEN, Kim Hongjoong, LEEZ, Ollounder, Song Mingi

Producers: EDEN, Kim Hongjoong, LEEZ, Ollounder

...Hey, little boy, why you look down?

Look straight, open your eyes and

Don’t be fooled by a similar story, you need to get stronger...

The world isn’t a fool

...Yeah, being nice

Following a set path

Knowing everything from 1 to 10

What’s up with that?

Your standard is only you

...In a beautiful and warm wind (Hey, little boy)

It’s a life to get hit and stand up to

...Pull your shoelaces tight

Don’t pass by

Like the entire world is yours

Raise your fists

Nothing to fear no more

Look at me good little boy!

"You’ll know when you’re older"

I’m sick of those words

Why should I know that I don’t want it

I’m living in the present...

THANXX

Members say "No thanxx" to advice and suggestions that make you feel anxious! They say that because they are experiencing this life for the first time, they will learn by making mistakes. This song is like the voice of the youth!

Song-writers: EDEN, Ollounder, LEEZ, BUDDY, Kim Hong-joong, Song Min-gi

Producers: EDEN, Ollounder, LEEZ, BUDDY

“You’re gonna regret it later”

“You’ll know when you get a little older”

It’s always the same thing every time

I’m sick and tired of it (Nobody knows)...

“What do you wanna do”

“What do you wanna be when you grow up”

I don’t know, it’s my first time

I think I’ll know once I get to live a little more...

"Your worries?" No thanks I’m ok I’m just doing me

Don’t say you’re doing this for me

The Real

This song, which they performed for the first time in the finale stage of the Kingdom survival show, is about humbleness and kindness. it's said that having a bad attitude that is thought to be cool is actually not cool. The real cool thing is to be kind and humble. In the performance of the song, member Hongjoong teaches a lesson to the "cool" students who bully others at school. Other members point out the really cool stuff (like enjoying together) and cheer up the class.

This song is like a reference that no matter what happens in the future, humility will be their priority!

Song-writers: Eden, Leez, Ollounder, Hongjoong, Mingi, Peperoni, Oliv

Producers: Eden, Leez, Ollounder, Peperoni, Oliv

The truth is (Real recognize real)

Humility, humility

We live passionately

But have more humbleness and kindness than anyone else

Protecting my faith

Serving anyone with carefulness

With a low posture and gaze

Keep it up, up, up, up

This is the coolest thing (Ayy!)...

Welcome my class

Listen to everything carefully

Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha, yah

The more you bow down, the more skilled you become

The more you watch your mouth, the more skilled you become

The more you bow your head, the more skilled you become

The more you learn, the more skilled you become ...

Celebrate

This song celebrates you who being born as you and living as you. They emphasize that enjoying life and the moment you live is the most important thing.

Song-writers: EDEN, Kim Hongjoong, Ollounder, LEEZ, Peperoni, Oliv, Song Mingi

Producers: EDEN, Kim Hongjoong, Ollounder, LEEZ, Peperoni, Oliv

When you face the mirror, how you feel it?

Congratulations for being born as yourself

Celebrate for you for being born as you and living as you

Don’t care about who does what

Don’t be like you know who

Just looking for things 24 hours

Is boring and a waste of time

You’re the one

Only one from 7 billion

Only one...

Thank U

Hongjoong says "I thought of Seonghwa while writing this song" for Thank U. He expressed his gratitude through the song. During the performance of the song, all the members thank each other through the song.

Song-writers: EDEN, LEEZ, Ollounder, Kim Hong-joong, Song Min-gi

Producers: EDEN, LEEZ, Ollounder

These days, I keep on thinking about this

I’ve been doing pretty well until now and I think the proof of that is you

We fought and targeted each other

But we just took each other for granted

I feel uneasy when saying these words

You know what I mean

I have something to say

This is what I wanted to say

I’ve been thinking about it all night

When I think of you, there’s a lot I’m sorry for

I want to say these words now

Thank you

(Thank you for being on my side)

Thank you for being able to walk by your side

(Thank you for being on my side)

Thank you because we can depend on each other on this tough world...

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Source for lyrics: lyricskpop