MONSTA X are back with their first release of 2026. The K-pop trailblazers have unveiled a warm and cathartic English single ‘growing pains’ that reassures listeners that everything is going to be alright.
The lyrics capture the delicate nature of the message that the sextet is trying to put across, blending their signature emotional storytelling and lush production style. The emotionally resonant storytelling follows the trailblazers as they explore themes such as growth, resilience, and self-discovery through lyrics like, “I was just a kid when the lights found me” and “I left home behind when I was just eighteen”.
The track depicts the heart-wrenching duality between hope and struggle, with lines such as “Baby I’ll be okay... one day I’ll understand that I’m good as I am” and “All the strength I’ve found, I’m still standing now”. The song reflects a turn toward self-acceptance and resilience, balancing the act of embracing imperfection with the quiet strength it takes to keep going.
The official visualiser for the track follows MONSTA X as they navigate their day-to-day lives, capturing each moment in a personal vlog-style documentation. They take fans along as they have fun at the beach, go for food runs, have relaxing walks through the city, and even while in the recording studio. The visualiser reinforces the impact that the track aims to have by driving home the ultimate goal of resonating with listeners.
Altogether, ‘growing pains’ feels like a gentle reset for MONSTA X, offering a grounded, heartfelt return that leans into comfort rather than spectacle. By pairing an intimate message with understated visuals, the group offer reassurance in its purest form, reminding listeners that growth isn’t linear and that there’s strength in simply continuing on.
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