We Are The Future – H.O.T
🌟 Introduction
In 1997, H.O.T released their second album “Wolf and Sheep”, featuring the iconic track “We Are The Future.”
More than just a dance song, it carried a powerful social message about the anxieties, hopes, and dreams of youth, making it one of the most impactful songs of its era.
👥 Artist & Song Background
- H.O.T (High-five Of Teenagers): Debuting in 1996, they became Korea’s first idol group and cultural icons who represented the teenage generation.
- We Are The Future shocked the music scene with its strong beats, rap, and intense choreography.
- The title itself, meaning “We are the future,” embodied the collective spirit of youth and inspired confidence among fans.
📖 M/V & Lyrics
| 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Hey Everybody, body look at me 이제는 모든 세상의 틀을 바꿔버릴 거야 내가 이제 주인이 된 거야 어른들의 세상은 이미 갔다 낡아 빠진 것 말도 안 되는 소린 집어치워 The future is mine 1, 2 and 3 and 4 and Go! 아직까지 우린 어른들의 그늘 아래 있어 자유롭지 않은데 이런저런 간섭들로 하룰 지새우니 피곤할 수밖에 언제까지 우릴 자신들의 틀에 맞춰야만 직성이 풀리는지 하루 이틀 날이 갈수록 우린 지쳐 쓰러질 것 같아 난 내 세상은 내가 스스로 만들 거야 똑같은 삶을 강요하지 마 내 안에서 꿈틀대는 새로운 세계 난 키워가겠어 We are the future! 집어쳐 난 지금부터 내 인생의 주인은 나라 말하겠어 또 믿겠어 믿겠어 잘해나갈 거라 나는 믿겠어 Hey hey 이제 다시 내 인생에 참견하지 말아줘요 I don’t need you I don’t wanna help you we want it 우혁이 Let’s go We are the future 한 번쯤 나도 생각했었지 내가 어른이 되면 어떤 모습일까 항상 이런 모습으로 살 수 있을까 Oh baby 난 내 세상은 내가 스스로 만들 거야 똑같은 삶을 강요하지 마 내 안에서 꿈틀대는 새로운 세계 난 키워가겠어 난 내 세상은 내가 스스로 만들 거야 똑같은 삶을 강요하지 마 내 안에서 꿈틀대는 새로운 세계 난 키워가겠어 We are the future | 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Hey everybody, everybody look at me! From now on, I’ll change the frame of this whole world. Now I am the owner. The world of adults is already gone. Throw away those outdated, senseless words— The future is mine! 1, 2 and 3 and 4 and Go! We’re still living under the shadow of adults, Not truly free. With all these endless interferences, We drag through the day, exhausted. How long will they only feel satisfied If we’re forced into their mold? Day by day, as time goes on, We grow weary, about to collapse. But I will build my world with my own hands. Don’t force me into the same life. Inside me, a new world is stirring— I will grow it. We are the future! Forget it—from this moment, The master of my life is me, I’ll say it out loud. And I believe, I believe, That I will do well—I believe in myself. Hey hey, Don’t meddle in my life anymore. I don’t need you, I don’t wanna help you. We want it—Woo Hyuk, let’s go! We are the future! At least once, I’ve thought to myself, What will I look like when I become an adult? Can I keep living this way forever? Oh baby But I will build my world with my own hands. Don’t force me into the same life. Inside me, a new world is stirring— I will grow it. Yes, I will build my world with my own hands. Don’t force me into the same life. Inside me, a new world is stirring— I will grow it. We are the future! |
🌍 Why It Matters
- The song served as a generational manifesto, not just entertainment.
- It was groundbreaking as an idol song carrying a strong social message, helping solidify H.O.T’s role as cultural icons.
- It marked the beginning of the K-pop tradition of combining music, performance, and social commentary.
🎤 Fun Facts
- The bold stage outfits and intense choreography left a lasting impression on audiences.
- The track gained popularity not only in Korea but also in Japan and China, helping H.O.T expand their fandom across Asia.
- It remains one of H.O.T’s most iconic songs and a symbol of first-generation K-pop.
“We Are The Future” is more than a hit track — it is a historic anthem of pride and dreams for a generation.
H.O.T’s legacy lives on as the starting point of idol groups using songs to deliver powerful messages.
