5 Best Songs of Red Velvet You Must Know

Writer: Poorva Lele (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India)

Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India)

From the “RED” pop genre music and “VELVET” R&B and ballads, Red Velvet’s diverse discography, euphonious vocals and visuals have attracted fans and audiences since 2014. The 5-member group has captivated and charmed audiences by following music trends while also having a strong grip on their concept. 

Red Velvet consists of is a South Korean girl group formed and managed by SM Entertainment. They originally debuted on August 1, 2014, with the single “Happiness” with the four-member line-up of Irene, Seulgi, Wendy, and Joy. A fifth member, Yeri, joined in March 2015, following the release of their first extended play.

Red Velvet has an ever-changing musical color and has experimented with Hip Hop, R&B, Ballads, and jazz pop, making their stellar voices and performances unmatched. This article will be talking about the 5 best songs of Red Velvet to date, trying to cover as many varieties of tracks as possible.

1. PSYCHO

Released in December 2019, Psycho is one of the strongest and widely loved songs dropped by Red Velvet. The song attracted fans and non-fans into the fandom during this comeback and has been an absolute hit. 

The song belongs to the Velvet concept of the group and has elements of R&B and Future Bass. The falsetto adlib introducing the song catches the audience and keeps them interested in the song.

The chorus of the song is the most complete- “You’ve got me feeling like a psycho. People keep telling us, as we fight like it’s our last but then we get along. They don’t get it, it’s so funny” encapsulate the vibe and meaning of the song, along with intricate and interesting instrumental which complements the honey like vocals of the members. 

The vocal layering and soaring high notes also add to the haunting elements of the music video. The music video overall has a melancholic vibe due to the color palette and muted tones used in the sets, which are detailed and eye-catching while still keeping the focus on the group.

This song blew up and was actively listened to even months after its release and was a superhit among audiences.

Rating- 9/10

2. Power Up

The perfect pick for summer! Let’s Power Up! 

Power Up was released in 2018 and has an energetic and vibrant vibe to it. The song has a catchy introduction and belongs to the Red concept of the group.

The track lyrics convey a message of positivity, empowerment, and ability to overcome obstacles. It encourages the listeners to never give up and persevere through challenges and difficulties to follow their passion.

The music video showcases colorful sets and vibrant costumes. The visuals and catchy tune contrast their Velvet concept but is executed perfectly to create energy that is contagious to the audiences.

The MV is believed to be a continuation of one of their previous releases, Red Flavor and that the group has overcome and powered through any obstacles and issues in the current Power Up MV.

Rating- 8.5/10

3. Bad Boy

The Perfect Red Velvet song indeed, Bad Boy is the title track of Red Velvet’s album named “The Perfect Red Velvet”. Bad boy was released in 2018 and is one of the best Velvet Tracks released by the group.

The song features a smooth R&B/ trap mix and is very catchy. It has a mature concept as compared to the alter ego red concept which is portrayed by Red Velvet.

The song is very addictive and catchy, and has an incredibly smooth instrumental along with the enchanting vocals of the members. The costumes, set and backdrop of the MV, rich color palette and dreamy and mysterious visuals of the members in the MV make it very alluring for the audience.

The rich color palette of the video which includes reds and purples, to baby pinks show a diversified view of how people are not one dimensional. 

Rating- 9/10

4. In My Dreams

The song that makes listeners Lucid, (quite literally) In my Dreams, is a fan favorite B Side of the group’s album Feel My Rhythm. A combination of heavenly vocals and almost fairytale like music, the message of the song is conveyed easily.

It talks about an individual who is longing for love in real life but hopes that they will be able to find that in their dreams. The lyrics emphasize that they don’t want to wake up from this dream, knowing that it isn’t real, and only hope to be loved back in their dreams. The song is melancholic and bittersweet.

Overall, the R&B/ ballad song is enthralling and holds the listeners to yearn for what it has to offer, thus making it one of the Top 5 of Red Velvet’s songs.

 Rating- 8/10

5. Future (Start Up)

Future is an electro medium pop OST released by Red Velvet for the K-drama Start Up which was released in 2020.

The song describes the protagonist of the drama who is envisioning a happy future with her partner, who motivates her and encourages her through tough times in life. The song is about a protagonist holding her partner’s hand while they overcome challenges together, giving her strength and going to the future with someone who believes in her. 

The song captures the enriching voices of the group members while adding a positive gleam to the song, and grips the audience to the K-drama and the song as well. It is yet another positive and supportive song released.

Rating- 8.5/10

Conclusion

Red Velvet songs provide a lot of songs for varied audiences and their preferences. The 5 songs mentioned above are merely a glimpse into the diverse musical color of the group, which has superhit title tracks along with B Sides and enchanting vocals. Stunning Red Velvet will charm you with the variety which the group has to offer, along with the unique concept and discography that they possess.

Let us know in the comments which RED VELVET song is your favorite.