Scars

“	I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change	”

Scars
Information
Released	Oct. 6, 2021
Single(s)	Scars / Thunderous (Japanese ver.)
Album(s)	THE SOUND
Genre	Melodic trap
Length	03:20
Credits
Label	JYP Entertainment
Artist(s)	Stray Kids
Lyrics by	3RACHA, KM-MARKIT
Composed by	3RACHA, Armadillo
Arranged by	VERSACHOI
Music video	Bang Jae Yeob
Choreography	look Family & MOTF & Na Tae-hoon & Im Se-min & KAZtheFIRE
Song Chronology
◄ Previous	"Thunderous (Japanese ver.)"
Next ►	"CALL"

Scars is a song recorded by South Korean boy group Stray Kids. It was digitally pre-released on October 6, 2021, then released as the first and title track from their second Japanese single Scars / Thunderous (Japanese ver.) on October 13, 2021.

It was featured on their first Japanese studio album THE SOUND as the eighth track on February 22, 2023.

Composition

“	"Scars" is a song about the hard work that Stray Kids have done since they were trainees before debut, everything they have experienced, and the tears and sweat they have shed along the way. The song expresses the members' determination and resolve to continue to carve deep and large scars in order to fulfill their dreams, even though they already have many scars. The energetic yet poignant Japanese original number was written and composed by 3RACHA members Bang Chan, Changbin, and HAN. Seungmin's performance using a stand-up microphone and the choreography of all the members trying to hold onto their dreams are also highlights.	”
― Official Introduction

Lyrics

I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change 人知れぬ場所 耐え ただ立ち尽くす 何度も倒れそうになるけど 一人 手を伸ばし 一人 立ち上がる 履き潰した sneakers 着古した Tee 痛んだ傷癒す暇すらない ポップガードの前 枯らすこの声 この傷跡全部 まるで Tatoo さらけ出して全てを 見せる それが全てと 投げ出したくなる日も 避けず 何あっても 構わず Let go 倒れても 倒れても 夜明けまで I turn on the lights そう 止まらない まだ先に光る 未来へ向かい I will never give up 僕なら大丈夫 突き進んで行く 傷つこうと Oh この心に変わりはない 例え壊れそうでも 力の限り 目指す Oh 転んでも 僕なら大丈夫 I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change 人知れぬ場所 耐え ただ立ち尽くす 何度も倒れそうになるけど 一人 手を伸ばし 一人 立ち上がる 挫けそうな心を 胸に 叫ぶ程 (Woah) 誰か見てくれているだろう この痛み 癒してくれるだろう Yeah 夜明けまで I turn on the lights そう 止まらない まだ先に光る 未来へ向かい I will never give up 僕なら大丈夫 突き進んで行く 傷つこうと Oh この心に変わりはない 進む先 また涙流しても 強く手を握り向かう 明日へと 忘れていた笑顔 またとり戻して 上向いて Walk 眩しい程 MY SCARS I WILL SHOW IT ALL Oh この心に変わりはない 例え壊れそうでも 力の限り 目指す Oh 転んでも 僕なら大丈夫

I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change hito shirenu basho tae tada tachitsukusu nan do mo taore sō ni narukedo ichi ninshu o nobashi ichi nin tachiagaru haki tsubushita sneakers kifurushita Tē itanda kizu iyasu hima sura nai poppu gādo no mae karasu kono koe kono kizuato zenbu marude Tatoo sarakedashite subete o miseru sore ga subete to nagedashitaku naru hi mo sakezu nani atte mo kamawazu Let go taorete mo taorete mo yoake made I turn on the lights sō tomaranai mada saki ni hikaru mirai e mukai I will never give up bokunara daijōbu tsukisusundeiku kizutsukōto Oh kono kokoro ni kawari wa nai tatoe koware sō demo chikara no kagiri mezasu Oh koronde mo bokunara daijōbu I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change hito shirenu basho tae tada tachitsukusu nan do mo taore sō ni narukedo ichi ninshu o nobashi ichi nin tachiagaru kujike sōna kokoro o mune ni sakebu hodo (Woah) dare ka mitekureteirudarō kono itami iyashitekurerudarō Yeah yoake made I turn on the lights sō tomaranai mada saki ni hikaru mirai e mukai I will never give up bokunara daijōbu tsukisusundeiku kizutsukōto Oh kono kokoro ni kawari wa nai susumu saki mata namida nagashite mo tsuyoku te o nigiri mukau ashita e to wasureteita egao mata tori modoshite uwamuite Walk mabushī hodo MY SCARS I WILL SHOW IT ALL Oh kono kokoro ni kawari wa nai tatoe koware sō demo chikara no kagiri mezasu Oh koronde mo bokunara daijōbu

I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change In a hidden place, enduring, just standing still I almost collapse many times, but Alone, I reach out my hand, alone, I stand up Worn-out sneakers, an old tee No time to heal these painful wounds In front of the pop guard, I shout out with this voice All these scars, like tattoos Exposing everything Showing that this is everything Even on days when I want to give up I won’t avoid it, no matter what happens No worries, let go, even if I fall, even if I fall Until dawn I turn on the lights Yes, I won’t stop Heading towards the shining future ahead I will never give up If it’s me, I’ll be fine 突Keep pushing forward Even if I get hurt Oh, my heart won’t change Even if it seems like it might break I aim with all my strength Oh, even if I fall If it’s me, I’ll be fine I'll never cry because I know that it'll never change In a hidden place, enduring, just standing still I almost collapse many times, but Alone, I reach out my hand, alone, I stand up With a heart that seems to break, I shout out (Woah) Someone will see me, surely Someone will heal this pain yeah Until dawn I turn on the lights Yes, I won’t stop Heading towards the shining future ahead I will never give up If it’s me, I’ll be fine Keep pushing forward Even if I get hurt Oh, my heart won’t change Even if tears flow again as I move forward I hold on tight and head toward tomorrow Regaining the smile I had forgotten Looking up, walking towards the dazzling brightness MY SCARS I WILL SHOW IT ALL Oh, my heart won’t change Even if it seems like it might break I aim with all my strength Oh, even if I fall If it’s me, I’ll be fine

Videos

• Official
• Performances

• Promotional
• Music video
• Behind the scenes
• Misc.

Stray Kids『Scars』Music Video Main Teaser

Main Teaser

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video Unit Teaser (Lee Know & Seungmin ver.)

Unit Teaser
(Lee Know & Seungmin ver.)

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video Unit Teaser (Hyunjin & HAN ver.)

Unit Teaser
(Hyunjin & HAN ver.)

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video Unit Teaser (Bang Chan & Changbin ver.)

Unit Teaser
(Bang Chan & Changbin ver.)

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video Unit Teaser (Felix & I.N ver.)

Unit Teaser
(Felix & I.N ver.)

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video

Music Video

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Dance Practice Video

Dance Practice Video

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Fan Featuring Guide Video

Guide Video

Stray Kids 『Scars』 Music Video Reaction

Music Video Reaction

Stray Kids 『Scars』Relay Dance (Halloween ver.)

Relay Dance (Halloween ver.)

"Scars" Numani Hamatte Kiite Mita (210912)

Numani Hamatte Kiite Mita
Sep. 12, 2021

Stray Kids『Scars』Special Performance Movie (「MUSIC BLOOD」OA)

MUSIC BLOOD
Oct. 15, 2021

Stray Kids『Scars』Special Performance Movie

LOVE MUSIC
Oct. 24, 2021

Stray Kids『Scars』Special Performance Movie (「プレミアMelodiX!」OA)

Premium MelodiX!
Oct. 26, 2021

Stray Kids - Scars - THE FIRST TAKE

THE FIRST TAKE
Nov. 10, 2021

Stray Kids『Scars』Special Performance Movie (｢ABEMA｣OA)

ABEMA
Feb. 7, 2022

Concert setlists

• 2nd World Tour "MANIAC" (2022-2023)

Trivia

• The first notes of "Scars" are used in the melody of Changbin's "Cypher", which was released a year earlier on October 22, 2020.

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VERSIONS
"Scars" • "Scars (Korean ver.)"