I.M이 자신의 세 번째 EP [Off The Beat]를 발매했다. 작년 본격적인 솔로 활동의 포부를 드러내며 발매했던 앨범인 [OVERDRIVE]와 마찬가지로 6곡을 통해 I.M의 음악적 세계관을 전한다. 이번 앨범 역시 자신의 음악적 역량을 유감없이 발휘하며 전곡 프로듀싱으로 트랙마다 개성 넘치는 이야기를 담는 데 소홀하지 않았다. 음악을 기반으로 전체를 관통하는 콘셉트를 함께 녹여낸 앨범 구성의 완성도 역시 돋보인다.
‘LURE’는 사전적 정의로 ‘유혹’과 ‘미끼’라는 뜻으로 우리에게 이미 익숙한 단어다. 무언가의 마음을 끌어당기는 ‘유혹’의 행위는 대상을 꾀어냄과 상관없이 그 목적은 오직 자신만이 알고 있다. ‘미끼’로 누군가의 호기심을 자극하다 종국에는 기대 심리를 배반하는 속임수를 뜻하는 일종의 맥거핀 또한 내포한다. 이번 앨범 역시 일상 속에서 스쳐 지나가는 산뜻함과 불안함, 누군가에 대한 미움과 그리움 등 우리들의 감정을 ‘LURE’라는 극적인 ‘유혹’과 ‘미끼’를 이용하여 전달하고 있다. 모든 과정을 거치고 결국 마주하는 건 자기 자신이다.
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Give me all your time cause I can’t hide Keep it on the low Keep it on the low yeh Sip me like a wine I’ll treat you right Pour it more Till we slip the floor
참아 봐도 지금의 감정 can’t let go 너도 알잖아 우리의 tempo Think I’m so addicted to your scent But your attitude is so wicked No need to lie, now feel me like you’re blind
But I can’t take it off yeah But I can’t take it off yeah Tell me babe is it a crime? One bite, I can’t satisfy keep it on the low But I want ’em to know for sure
Give me all your time cause I can’t hide Keep it on the low Keep it on the low yeh Sip me like a wine I’ll treat you right Pour it more Till we slip the floor
어제 했던 말들은 모두 다 기억하지만 maybe you forgot I’ll make you remember Everything bout tonight Deep breath, all messed Now I can read your sign
어서 말해봐 내게 원하는 게 뭔지, 없다면 난 teach it 올라간 너의 체온 I feel it I’ll keep it a secret Imma keep you lifted
오묘해진 우리의 눈빛 말을 하지 않아도 굳이 No need to lie Now feel me like you’re blind
But I can’t take it off yeah But I can’t take it off yeah Tell me babe is it a crime? One bite, I can’t satisfy keep it on the low But I want ’em to know for sure
Give me all your time cause I can’t hide Keep it on the low Keep it on the low yeh Sip me like a wine I’ll treat you right Pour it more Till we slip the floor
Want ’em to know for sure Can’t keep it on the low Babe can you love me out loud
타이틀 곡 외 강렬하고 트랩 사운드 위 자신의 당찬 자신감을 담담하되 묵직하게 전하는 곡이다.
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Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Cannot stop when I’m around bouncing with this Imitating what I.M like, can’t be like me F*** that I ain’t follow money, make them chase me You can’t never stop ma 911 Porsche
I ain’t afraid to face it, let me eat No celebration gimme that, I’m greedy Don’t wanna hesitate my time is money Working on weekend, you can’t get my attention
Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Who you, know me? But you’re making rumor’s again You can’t even talk out when ya face me, now ya praisin’ Imma keep it straight ain’t no back, check my widget Ain’t no time to hate, why you mad? I feel so blessed
I’ll be bussing with ma brothers Do I have to know you? VVs is nothing to me, that can’t make me glow Think you gotta know yourself before ya chirpin’ I gotta go for work my babies waiting
Bust down, my life is so blessed, don’t need a ice You’re still buying that ain’t you, raising my price How can I close my eyes, don’t wanna waste this You know life is just once Imma keep bust down
Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Bust it down for my life like it’s last time Keep it up til my blood is on the ground Bust it down cuz I want this sound out loud Give me all your doubts I can make them face down
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that
We’ve been talking something personal But I can’t just keep talking, I ain’t gentle Pretty late to drink this bottle Feel what you need So just leave it to me
We both want so tight So just leave the light so bright Love your ‘No.5’ Wanna tell you what I like You don’t have to hide And I know your body wants me Feel what you need So just leave it to me
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that
All day, all night we’ll take this so wild I see you shy, oh that makes me on fire Can’t nobody f*** you like me Baby hold this vibe yeah There’s no reason to lie Baby I can read your mind yeah
It doesn't matter if you have some flaws Cause you are the one where I should belong Take off your bad thoughts Like I took your shirts off Feel what you need So just leave it to me
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that
Waving on the sky Movin’, touchin’ all the time You just have to climb Baby I can make you high
Give me the lead You can leave the wet sheets Cuz we’re feelin’ so deep And I like that