Stray Kids - I Am YOU
Following the identity-searching chaos of I Am NOT and I Am WHO, this mini album offers a sense of comfort, growth, and connection.
STRAY KIDS
Stray Kids – I Am YOU: Finding Strength in Togetherness
Released in October 2018, I Am YOU closes the first chapter in Stray Kids’ debut trilogy with a softer, more introspective tone. Following the identity-searching chaos of I Am NOT and I Am WHO, this mini album offers a sense of comfort, growth, and connection. While the group's signature intensity remains, I Am YOU shifts the focus toward vulnerability, empathy, and shared healing—showing that strength often comes from leaning on someone else.
Track list
“YOU.” – a brief atmospheric intro with spoken reflections
“I Am YOU” – title track blending emotional vocals with swelling EDM, expressing support and unity
“My Side (편)” – mellow R&B and rap track about wishing someone could understand your point of view
“Hero’s Soup (해장국)” – a warm, nostalgic song reflecting on memories and comfort
“Get Cool” – bright, playful bop celebrating everyday luck and good vibes
“N/S” – energetic track exploring emotional imbalance, like a compass spinning out of control
“0325” – a sentimental closer referencing the group’s pre-debut performance date (March 25), symbolizing where their journey began
Feel & Themes
I Am YOU is arguably the most emotionally open release of the trilogy. The album replaces rebellion with reassurance, trading harsh beats for gentler soundscapes while still maintaining sharp lyrical introspection. The central message is clear: you don’t have to face everything alone. Whether it’s through the cathartic title track or the goofy optimism of “Get Cool,” Stray Kids show a growing maturity—not just in sound, but in spirit.
It’s a comforting reminder that amid self-doubt and chaos, connection with others can be the strongest anchor. I Am YOU isn’t just a conclusion—it’s a quiet beginning of something stronger, together.
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