Thirteen years. For EXO and EXO-Ls, it’s a journey filled with powerful vocals, breathtaking performances, and an unbreakable bond. As we celebrate EXO’s 13th debut anniversary, what better way to reminisce than through the melodies that have soundtracked our lives? Here are 13 songs that hold a special place in every EXO-L’s heart, each note a reminder of the emotions we’ve shared with our beloved group.
13. Growl
Okay, this one’s pure fire! It takes you back to when EXO exploded onto the scene. That energy, that excitement – we all felt it together. It’s the throwback bop that still gets our hearts racing.
12. First Snow
That bittersweet winter vibe. It’s about that missed chance, that lingering feeling. Interestingly, “First Snow” has become a beloved winter tradition in Korea, consistently reappearing on music charts every year with the arrival of the first snowfall. It’s the perfect song for a cold night when you’re feeling a little nostalgic about EXO.
11. Been Through
This song is about getting through tough times together. It’s like EXO saying, “We’ve been through a lot, and we’re still here,” and it reminds us that we have too. It’s our “we’re strong together” song.
10. For Life
This is that deep, forever kind of love song. It’s that feeling that EXO isn’t just a group we like, they’re a part of our lives, for life.
9. Smile On My Face
This song is like EXO putting on a brave face for us. It’s about wanting us to be happy, even if they might be going through something tough. It’s that selfless love, the “I’ll be okay as long as you are” kind of feeling that many EXO-Ls can relate to.
8. My Turn To Cry
This song is pure, raw sadness, that feeling of wanting to take someone else’s pain away. It’s like EXO is expressing that deep empathy and care they have for their fans, wanting to be the ones who carry the burden of sorrow. It’s a powerful song about wanting to protect those you care about.
7. Moonlight
That hauntingly beautiful song. It evokes those secret feelings, those things left unsaid, through its mesmerizing vocals. For many EXO-Ls, hearing “Moonlight” begin in a concert venue carries a special significance – it often serves as the enchanting clue that the show is about to start, building anticipation for the magic to come. The way the voices blend truly gets you right here, setting a captivating atmosphere.
6. Angel
Their debut! This song is like their first whisper to us. It’s pure, gentle, and the start of everything. It’s that “love at first listen” feeling we all had.
5. Just As Usual
This song feels like a warm hug on a tough day. It’s that comforting feeling of knowing EXO is our constant, our “just as usual” in a crazy world.
4. Wait
This song is pure hope. It’s that promise we all hold onto – EXO will always be there, and we’ll always be here. As Suho once beautifully stated, “If you’re happy to wait, then it’s love.” This song embodies that patient and loving connection between EXO and EXO-Ls, the “through thick and thin” anthem for our enduring bond.
3. Don’t Go
This one’s that desperate plea, right? The one that makes your chest ache a little. It’s like our hearts saying, “EXO, please don’t ever leave us.” We all feel that.
2. Peter Pan
Remember those early days? This song takes you right back. It’s like flipping through old photo albums of EXO and us, that sweet, a little sad, but always good feeling.
1. Promise (약속)
This one hits different because they wrote it for us. It’s their promise to stay, acknowledging the hard times and saying, “We’re in this together.” It’s our song.
These 13 songs are just a glimpse into the emotionally rich discography of EXO. Each track holds a unique memory, a shared feeling, a moment in time that binds EXO and EXO-Ls together. As we celebrate 13 years of this incredible journey, let’s turn up these anthems and remember the love, laughter, and tears that have made our bond so strong. Happy Anniversary, EXO!
We are ONE! EXO 사랑하자!
