It’s been almost three years since we heard from SHINee. We’ve done our waiting—the countdowns are done, and the replaying of good ol’ tracks is about to halt. The boys are together again and one thing’s for certain: SHINee is back.
On tonight’s 2-hour long comeback tease, the contemporary boy group released their upcoming album’s B-side track titled “Marry You,” a sweet serenade that connects the past with SHINee’s iconic recurring lyrics (mainly from “Replay” and “Love Sick”), emphasizing the maturity they’ve gained through the years of their musical journey.
It’s an adamant attempt to break away from the love known only to the young, a declaration of growth written as a beautiful ballad. Key and Minho throw the first lines to get the rhythm going, then Taemin swoops in with a powerful hook, leading us to a soft and entrancing version of the chorus. It’s reminiscent of old-school R&B—making us sway to its wistful, dreamy sounds.
The way the keys change in the second verse makes this a classic SHINee song. The boys are amplifying the unique textures and tones of their voices with each lyric. It is the fluidity of the rhythm that solidifies the strength of emotions being brought out of the song.
The effortless swag of Minho’s lines alters the beat come the second verse, while Key is in charge of setting up the tone to welcome Onew’s higher notes—his quiet presence cascades into the song’s climax, where SHINee’s whistling vocals come with a cadence of emotions as the notes get higher.
“Marry You” is a medley filled with warmth. It contains a restrained passion in each of its verses, where the emotions swell when their voices finally meet at the song’s refrain. The chorus pulsates with an energy that feels familiar—yet makes us experience a new richness in SHINee’s sound, a sound of sincerity collected in the years that passed, once again proving the depth time (and the experiences that come with it) can bring into a song.
The B-side track is one smooth ride, bringing with it a harmonious narrative of intimacy and growth—a ballad that cuts through wistful moments and fades into a soothing melody that marries you to the music.
SHINee sings of a love that’s constant, reassuring, and intimate—just like how their presence back on that stage feels like. Now the only question is: How can I fast-forward to Feb. 22 right here, right now?
Photos courtesy of SHINee and SM Entertainment
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