Bird (Exo song)

"Bird"
A tree in the middle of a sea under cloudy sky
Single by Exo
LanguageJapanese
ReleasedOctober 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)
Recorded2019
Genre
Length4:04
LabelAvex Trax
Composer(s)
  • Fast Lane
  • Sky Beats
  • Rico Green
Lyricist(s)Natsumi Kobayashi
Exo singles chronology
"Love Shot"
(2018) 		"Bird"
(2019) 		"Obsession"
(2019)
Exo Japanese singles chronology
"Electric Kiss"
(2018) 		"Bird"
(2019)
Alternative cover
The Best version cover

"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

  • CD single
  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 performance for "Bird"
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8] 42

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bird"
Region Date Format Version Label
Various October 10, 2019
Original Avex Trax
Japan November 4, 2019
Various April 15, 2023
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 The Best

References

  1. ^ Herman, Tamar (April 9, 2019). "EXO's Xiumin Announces Military Enlistment". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Kim, D. (July 1, 2019). "EXO Sends D.O. Off As He Enlists In The Military". Soompi. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Stevania, Putri (October 10, 2019). "EXO Rilis Lagu Jepang 'Bird', Fans Protes Dan Ngamuk Gara-Gara Hal Ini" [EXO Releases Japanese Song 'Bird', Fans Protest and Rage Because of This]. WowKeren (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  4. ^ Larasati, Delia Arnindita. "'BIRD' Persembahan EXO untuk Fans Dirilis November 2019" ['BIRD' EXO's Presentation to Fans to be Released November 2019]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Jakarta.
  5. ^ "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！」" [EXO performs in Japan for the fifth time on its world tour. "We wanted to meet you too!"]. BARKS (in Japanese). Japan Music Network. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Azzahra, Hafsah (April 17, 2023). "EXO Rilis Ulang "Bird" yang Dinyanyikan 8 Anggota, EXO-L Sudah Dengar Belum?" [EXO Re-releases "Bird" Sung by 8 Members, EXO-L Have You Heard It Yet?]. VIVA (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Hernawan; Suciati, Fitri (April 17, 2023). "EXO Sukses Gelar Fanmeet Jepang 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Ribu Fans Hadir" [EXO Successfully Holds Japan Fanmeet 'EXO CHANNEL: THE BEST', 50 Thousand Fans Attended]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved March 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Exo Billboard Japan Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
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