DDDD!

DDDD! marks Dabda’s first step toward their upcoming second full-length album. The song—affectionately nicknamed “Ttungttangi (Babbler)”—took shape through rehearsals and demo recordings, evolving into a track where a complex structure coexists with an intuitively clear emotional arc. It is the result of two years of change and growth for the band.

As always, Dabda sings about youth. DDDD! carries a sense of encouragement for those caught between drifting and setting sail, giving them a gentle push forward. It is also the first track created with new guitarist Park Jung-woong.

“A subject called “D” is adrift at sea. On their face is the expression of someone who feels they’ve already lost a race that isn’t yet over. Sharp questions fly through their mind, wearing them down: Why am I adrift? They wish for some event—any event—that could break through the monotony of daily life. But the face staring back from the mirror is their own, watching indifferently. Somewhere along the way, they forgot how to move forward across this sea.

There was once a time when they believed in themselves without reason or hesitation. Back then, they trusted themselves more than they do now. That belief was the engine that likely carried them this far into the vast ocean.

Did I mention “D” is drifting on the sea? Perhaps the difference between drifting and sailing lies in how wide you can spread your sails. I hope the dreams carried from the past will push those sails with force. And if those forgotten dreams can give the strength to continue this voyage—then that would be enough.”