IVE previews 'lethal' charm in highlight medley for new song 'Looks Can Kill'

The group IVE has teased a new concept through a highlight medley capturing the musical colors of their new song, 'Looks Can Kill.'

Released by Starship Entertainment, the video presents key sections of the new track to convey its overall atmosphere. The revealed audio segments feature the lyrics "Looks can kill, we're so lethal" accompanied by an emphasized rhythmic beat, revealing the song's intense energy.

'Mirror' theme and varying lyrical structure

Throughout the song's progression, the keyword 'Mirror' appears repeatedly, forming a unique narrative. Lyrics such as "Mirror, mirror, under what blind and wrong?" and "Mirror love" follow, showing a flow that seems to deal with the self or perspectives projected through a mirror. In particular, the phrase "Mirror mirror on the wall, shine on me like a star" evokes a visual image for the song.

The mood of the song shifts across different sections. While one part reveals a confident attitude with the lyrics "No fear, I shed my skin," other parts emphasize rhythm and sing of dance and enjoyment with lines like "Every drop, girls don't stop" and "We only want to dance."

Sound development encompassing diverse moods

As the medley reaches its latter half, the song presents another atmosphere. While creating a free-spirited mood through lyrics like "Make a six pack martini," the concluding stages feature the line "We can go slow, ocean," followed by "Ocean, my heart like ocean." This shows a flow of sound that is more fluid and deep, contrasting with the intense beats heard earlier.

Source: STARSHIP (YouTube)