HELICOPTER by CLC Lyrics Meaning – Ascending Above Life’s Noise and Turbulence
Lyrics
Then I make hella noise for the take off
I go up, helicopter
Never give up, ooh like a pilot
칠해 매일 매일 매일 난 그려 내 내 내
작은 호기심부터 시작한 내 그림 속에
누구나 아는 건 없어
조금 어려운 걸 더 선호해
다 이뤄내도 난 아직 부족해
새로운 goal 시작해 또 I wanna go
I’m in the zone, I’m in the zone 더 자유롭게
I want it more, I want it more 하늘에 닿게
Fly 개척해 보일 chance 지도 너머
Nobody’s ever been
Now let me show you shining road
I spit it out 처음 느낀 낯선 기류 끝에
내 심장은 온통 never stop 더 높이 오르고
늘 궁금했던 하늘까지 yeah
Feeling so good, feeling so good yeah
기다려 온 기다려 온 순간을 노려
멀리 반짝인 shine 몰래 전해진 sign
숨 가쁘도록 뜨겁게 higher
I go up, helicopter
Then I make hella noise for the take off
I go up, helicopter
Never give up, ooh like a pilot
내게 몰아칠 바람 so danger
유혹하듯 내게 손짓해 rise up
Helicopter never give up, ooh
I’m a pilot
Go outta control, outta control
That’s what I want
Go outta control, outta control
That’s what I want
어제보다 먼 세상 너머로
하루만큼 더 눈부시게 날아볼래
I go up in the sky
뛰어넘어 다녀 시공간
이 순간을 위해 난 모든 걸 바꿨네
베일에 싸인 밤 어려운 날 지나
I’m gonna make it big, no doubt
빛날 수 없는 별은 없어 놀아
At the top umm umm umm
I’ll figure it out 차가워진 비바람 so easy
꿈꾸던 순간을 향한 shout 곧 잡힐 듯한 star
가능성을 열어두지 yeah
Feeling so cool, feeling so cool yeah
느낌이 온 느낌이 온 순간을 노려
멀리 반짝인 shine 몰래 전해진 sign
난 뼛속까지 타고 난 flyer
I go up, helicopter
Then I make hella noise for the take off
I go up, helicopter
Never give up, ooh like a pilot
깊은 어둠 속 뒤엉킨 laser
어딜 향할지 알고 싶어 go up
Helicopter never give up
Ooh I’m a pilot
(Ooh) here we go, here we go now
(Ooh) where’re we goin’, where’re we goin’ now
(Ooh) here we go, here we go now
(Ooh) where’re we goin’, where’re we goin’ now
I go up, helicopter
Then I make hella noise for the take off
I go up, helicopter
Never give up, ooh like a pilot
내게 몰아칠 바람 so danger
유혹하듯 내게 손짓해 rise up
Helicopter never give up, ooh
I’m a pilot
In the realm of music where anthems of self-empowerment and relentless pursuit of goals are evergreen, ‘HELICOPTER,’ by South Korean girl group CLC, stands out not just as a track you can’t help but move to, but as a roaring declaration of ambition. The 2020 single, produced under Cube Entertainment, masterfully merges K-pop’s characteristic vibrant energy with lyrical depth, perfectly encapsulating CLC’s evolution and hunger for new heights.
On the surface, ‘HELICOPTER’ is a bass-thumping, synth-soaring banger suited for the raves and clubs, yet its lyrics paint a vivid tapestry of determination, dreams, and a never-give-up attitude that resonates with anyone on their own metaphorical flight towards uncharted territories. Let’s dive into the deeper lyrical connotations and unwrap this multilayered track, striking at the heart of CLC’s intrepid message.
A Pilot’s Resolve: More Than Just Noise
From the very onset, ‘HELICOPTER’ does not hesitate to establish its central metaphor – the embodiment of the artist as a pilot. ‘I go up, helicopter, then I make hella noise for the take off,’ isn’t a simple brag about rising to the top; it’s an auditory representation of breaking through barriers. The takeoff is loud, noticeable by everyone, yet it’s the necessary prelude to reaching new heights.
These opening lines serve as an overture to the overarching theme of the song – the acknowledgement that the journey to success is loud, filled with external feedback, and opinions. But CLC, like a seasoned pilot, is trained to focus, remain undeterred through the cacophony of doubt and criticism, and take off regardless.
Uncharted Territory: Craving the Unknown
Delving into the heart of the song, ‘Fly, 개척해 보일 chance, 지도 너머, nobody’s ever been’ (Fly, pioneering a chance beyond the map, nobody’s ever been) invites listeners into an explorer’s spirit. CLC doesn’t just want to go where everyone else has been; they aspire to pioneer, to be cartographers of their own destinies, mapping out a path that no one has ever tread.
It’s a testament to their thirst for originality, a call to be the first rather than another name among the crowd. This idea of navigating through the unexplored beautifully captures the essence of what drives artists: not just the end goal, but the allure of the journey itself.
In the Zone: Embracing the Pilot’s Seat
The lyrics ‘I’m in the zone, I’m in the zone, 더 자유롭게’ (I’m in the zone, I’m in the zone, more freely) reflects that moment of pure focus, where the only thing that exists is the artist and their craft. It’s a state of flow that athletes and creatives alike testify to, a sacred headspace where perfection isn’t a goal but a standard.
CLC claims this zone as their own, a medium through which they channel their desire to reach ‘higher,’ both literally in the sense of the helicopter and metaphorically in their careers. Within this zone, intimidation fades away, replaced by an insatiable desire for growth.
The Metaphor Unveiled: Sky-High Aspirations
‘Helicopter never give up, ooh, I’m a pilot,’ the catchy and repeated lines, aren’t just about aerial vehicles—they encapsulate the group’s enduring spirit amid adversity. Here, the helicopter symbolizes resilience, a vehicle capable of hovering, changing directions quickly, and soaring through the toughest of winds.
By declaring themselves as pilots of this resilient machine, CLC empowers not only themselves but also their listeners to adopt a similar mindset. Rising up in the face of a ‘so danger’ world isn’t just about persistence, it’s about seizing control in chaos and navigating fearlessly.
Memorable Lines That Echo Beyond the Beat
‘I go up in the sky, 뛰어넘어 다녀 시공간, 이 순간을 위해 난 모든 걸 바꿨네’ (I go up in the sky, time and space leaped over, I changed everything for this moment). With these lyrics, CLC recognizes the sacrifices required for pursuing loftier ambitions. They’re not just moving forward or upward; they’re transcending time and space, reshaping their entire world for their dreams.
This line is where ‘HELICOPTER’ transcends from being just a powerful dance track to an anthem of transformation. It’s about the pivotal moments when you decide to shift the trajectory of your life to align with your visions. Here CLC captures an almost cosmic sense of destiny—that some narratives are written in the stars, and they’re on the cusp of grasping theirs.
