Staying true to their "Stray Kids" identity despite external pressure to conform.
is a jazz-inspired hip-hop track by the unit consisting of Changbin, Hyunjin, HAN, and Felix from Stray Kids, featured on their 2022 album ODDINARY . The Meaning & Concept
The title "Muddy Water" serves as a metaphor for the or "clouded" perspectives of critics and older generations who look down on the new wave of music and expression. Staying true to their "Stray Kids" identity despite
Dismissing "old school" advice that no longer applies to the modern world.
The lyrics are a direct response to those who try to box them in. They emphasize: Dismissing "old school" advice that no longer applies
The members position themselves as the ones who will "drain" or "clear" this muddy water, replacing it with their own clear, authentic vision. Musical Style
Represents outdated standards, prejudices, and the "cloudy" vision of those who refuse to accept change. Musical Style Represents outdated standards
Shifting away from their signature "noise music" or EDM-heavy sound, this track leans into 90s-style boom bap and lo-fi jazz .