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f(x) dominates with Pinocchio

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Written by On April 19, 2011

f(x) comes roaring back to the Kpop scene reaching an ‘All Kill’ status topping all the charts with their comeback song “Pinocchio.”  If you haven’t yet heard the whole song or seen the MV, check it out here.

I’m not a huge f(x) fan, but I definitely like them better than some of the other rookie girl groups.  I’m disappointed in “Pinocchio,” while it has a relatively good beat it’s just another weird concept song from SM Entertainment that will be somewhat popular just because their f(x) (sometimes I really wonder what the SME song writers are smoking when they come up with these songs).  I liked the backdrops in the MV, Amber’s new look, and Krystal’s aqua metallic fringe shirt, but that’s about it.  I’m hoping their modernized-vogue-like move isn’t the new Kpop dance craze because that’ll be more ‘danger-ous’ to my love of Kpop than Luna’s studded jacket.  I don’t think this song will be as popular as “NU ABO,” but you never know with Kpop.

f(x) kicks off their comeback activities with their first live performance on KBS’ Music Bank.

(DailyNews, Focus, sment)

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  • Zero

    Horrible song…..it’s has no redeeming especially since Ambers part was like 10 seconds. Also the word all kill has been killed by kpop news story honestly these charts are real time meaning if wonder girls released a song right now it would all kill, heck if any top 3 agency idol did it would all kill. I think all kill is necessary if they maintain it by the end of week since a lot of times random ballads from dramas or that new show I am singer take first spot.

  • in young

    idk about this man. i love f(x), they dont do cutesy-sugary sweet-girly-sexy they just got their own thing gg. but this song sounded idk…=/ it was pretty forgettable tbh. i liked the colours and the backdrop in the mv..but that was abt it. i preferred nu abo, it was instant ear candy for me. and the dance was addictive. idk abt pinocchio though =/

    • jyyjc

      Yeah but their voices are cute and sugary, well, when they sing their own group songs cuz I don’t mean luna’s voice is cute and girly.

  • laa

    i’m really disappointed. i watched the teaser and was so excited because it sounded catchy. but when i listened to the whole song my face literally went from :D to :[

  • Guarana Soledad

    f(x) songs are weird but i must say they’re good for exercise other than that they’re terrible haha

  • dev

    THESE LYRICS ARE NONSENSICAL!!!!!

    Remember me
    I’m in Da-Da-Da-Danger Pinocchio
    Remember me

    [KRYSTAL] Let’s see, let’s read, let’s get this burden off of my heart
    Try stealing the emerald, those pupils are rolling rolling

    [SULLI] You scan me from head to toe, jing jing wing wing
    Stripping that shell off coldly, more than a knife

    Now I’m in danger
    [VICTORIA] Layer by layer, Hey! Draw me in like pastry
    Danger
    [VICTORIA] Like honey, I’m soaked through the cracks
    I’m Pinocchio~
    [LUNA] Now I don’t know anybody but you
    The breathtaking, breathtaking, dangerous, dangerous show is starting

    Follow follow dda dda dda
    It’s going to be tingling, tingling
    You’re making me curious, don’t you dare move
    I try removing dda dda dda
    Piece by piece dda dda dda
    Listen to my feelings, I’ll cook you again

    I’m in da-danger, Pinocchio
    Remem-mem-mem-ber Me Pinocchio
    Remember me

    [VICTORIA] I’m not a doctor, I just want to know you better
    You’re Columbus who discovered the unknown continent
    [LUNA] My heart is racing! Racing! What should I do with my feelings
    Like a doll from the childhood of oppa and I

    Now I’m in danger
    [SULLI] Bite by bite, I’m sweeter than a macaroon
    Danger
    [SULLI] I’m soaked through the cracks smoothly~
    You’re Pinocchio~
    [KRYSTAL] Now I don’t know anybody but you
    The breathtaking, breathtaking, dangerous dangerous, show, show, show is starting

    Follow follow dda dda dda
    It’s going to be tingling tingling
    You’re making me curious, don’t you dare move
    I try breaking down dda dda dda
    Piece by piece dda dda dda
    Listen to my feelings, I’ll cook you again

    [AMBER]Are you lost inside the maze? About that, the key to open you up
    Inside the layers that keep piling up from the daily tricks
    Oh I just wanna tell you I’m in danger now

    I’m in Danger, in Danger
    Remember me

    [KRYSTAL] Whoever sees you thinks you’re perfect, you will be reborn
    [LUNA] Okay, now breathe life into those lips, You know it’s a dream, right, Pinocchio?

    Follow follow dda dda dda
    It’s going to be tingling tingling
    You’re making me curious, don’t you dare move
    I try removing dda dda dda
    Piece by piece dda dda dda
    Listen to my feelings, I’ll cook you again

    Follow follow dda dda dda
    It’s going to be tingling tingling
    You’re making me curious, don’t you dare move
    I try breaking down dda dda dda
    Piece by piece dda dda dda
    Listen to my feelings, I’ll cook you again

    Remember me

    • Daydream

      heh, as if that is anything new in kpop…

      but where did you get the translated lyrics from? i’ve actually read another version elsewhere and it made so much more sense than the one you posted.

    • cboldhappy

      Is that the real lyrics, who in the world are SM’s lyricists.

    • unknown

      okay….Is this the real lyrics?

      Anyway, just like daydream, I found lyrics which made a bit more sense than that one….

  • Johnny

    They always disappoint me with their title songs everytime they make a comeback. Not impressed

  • Daydream

    The song and the concept aren’t bad, they’re just not great. considering what f(x) is capable of, i’d expect better. and SM is really going all out to make them the female Shinee.

  • J

    You know what makes me sad? It’s the fact that the song sounded like what you’d here from SNSD’s last albums, something like Show!Show!Show! Cross-combined with Hoot. IDK. If it wasn’t for Amber I’d seriously think that this is SNSD’s latest attempt at being quirky/weird.

    I don’t know. I wanted an upset so much from them, but I’m just officially frustrated at SME now. WHT are they trying to say here?

  • kc

    Idk, I rather like the song, the vids… ok, but it’s not something that would make anyone who isn’t a fan turn into a fan, so most likely 80% of this site has never been really interested in F(X) and so most people on this site won’t be impressed-
    either way, it’s good to see them back, I rather like the song though, it’s not my “all time favorite I’m gonna listen to this like a MILLION times” kinda song… it’s just alright and I hope SME has a repackaged version so they can have another song… hopefully one that doesn’t involve puppets.

  • AMBERRRRRR

    I liked it….:( Am I the only one??

    I still think it would be hilarious if Amber and Jonghyun switched groups with each other for an April Fools joke or something

    • wt4583

      lmao…that would be an an epic event of dinomatic proportions.
      oh look i made up my on -ic word too!!! i’m kind of sad there’s no -ic words in this song.

  • Kliks

    It’s so frustrating to see all the potencial of these girls being totally wasted with lots of autotune, childish choreography, non-sensical songs and WTF MV’s…
    But hope dies last and they are young so I’ll keep waiting for a real-great-full-of-awesomeness future comeback… Love for this ladies, but SM why you keep testing my loyalty for f(x)?…

    P.D. Thank god i didn’t preorder this album ’cause by now I’d be regreting it…

    • Shineef(x)

      well Actually the rest of the album is COMPLETE BETTER than this confuzziling, must have been on LSD bull Sm pulled out of their magic wand..they should have used a different song like “Gangsta Boy, LOVE, or MY Style.” would have done..and then let fans be dissaponted with Pinnochio(danger)..instead they go backwards! trust me the rest of the album is barnone better!..i have no clue how they made it out of the studio with this one..its catchy but not comeback material!!

  • tan

    If f(x) debuted with this song then they would’ve flopped. Still can’t tell if any of the other girls beside Luna can actually sing

  • Dylan

    I have to say I’m always interested in what these girls will do, but then I’m also always subsequently somewhat disappointed with what SM gives them (Mr. Boogie was pretty good but they didn’t promote that much and there wasn’t even an MV). However, I’d prefer they stay in the vein of edgier songs like Nu Abo than the cutesy direction Pinocchio and ~Chu suggest…and even then, ~Chu >> Pinocchio, IMO.

    Some thoughts:
    1) I don’t like how they’ve overly processed the girls’ voices. They’ve especially made Krystal’s voice too cutesy and squeaky.
    2) Amber’s rap was kinda lame – they gave her 8 SECONDS!?
    3) The choreography was too simplistic and gimmicky for a group that overall is quite skilled in dance.
    4) LOL did Krystal break from the choreography to fix her hair at 1:24?
    5) I have nothing against you, Sulli, and I know you’re supposed to be the “cute” one, but no more of the facial expressions like the one you made at 1:31, please. XD

    • Mayumi

      4) That’s nothing new, I noticed that she did that constantly during their NU ABO performances. Maybe she should shave it off.

      • bip

        LOL

      • Shineef(x)

        if Sulli has no problems with her hair..why does krystal..infact ALL THE GIRLS HAVE Long hair.except Amber*..why is krystal so…’special?..oh well thats a Jung for ya! XD

    • Shineef(x)

      Sm is rationing Amber..and i have to say IF amber had a longer part..the song would either get more Confusing..or took a chance at getting better…but..thats SM.and f(x) always rolling the dice of random Dancing, lyrics, concept,and vocals.

  • Dylan

    –don’t think this posted the first time–
    I have to say I’m always interested in what these girls will do, but then I’m also always subsequently somewhat disappointed with what SM gives them (Mr. Boogie was pretty good but they didn’t promote that much and there wasn’t even an MV). However, I’d prefer they stay in the vein of edgier songs like Nu Abo than the cutesy direction Pinocchio and ~Chu suggest…and even then, ~Chu >> Pinocchio, IMO.

    Some thoughts:
    1) I don’t like how they’ve overly processed the girls’ voices. They’ve especially made Krystal’s voice too cutesy and squeaky.
    2) Amber’s rap was kinda lame – they gave her 8 SECONDS!?
    3) The choreography was too simplistic and gimmicky for a group that overall is quite skilled in dance.
    4) LOL did Krystal break from the choreography to fix her hair at 1:24?
    5) I have nothing against you, Sulli, and I know you’re supposed to be the “cute” one, but no more of the facial expressions like the one you made at 1:31, please. XD

  • Xia

    What the hell happened to them?

    I actually liked f(x) when they debuted with Lachata. Chu~ was alright. NU ABO was catchy but not as great as their debut stuff. And now this. This…is garbage to be very blunt. The only redeeming quality about it is the fact that it’s catchy enough to be a great exercise song and Amber (as many have pointed out; that girl just has something about her that attracts attention). And sure, a they have a nice-looking back drop for the MV, but that’s about it.

    Other than that, the lyrics are completely ridiculous. Their voices are autotuned and high-pitched past beyond freakin’ annoying. I can’t even recognize Luna’s voice and I know she has the greatest vocals out of all of them; why the hell doesn’t SM showcase them more? Heck, almost all of them have at least okay voices that they don’t need autotune, why the hell does SM need to cover them up with squeaky pitched voices that remind me of a dying animal?

    They remind me of SHINee who had an amazing debut (Noona Is Pretty will always be their best song to me) and then kind of started getting worse with each new album release (AMIGO was okay, Love Like Oxygen was eh, Juliette was horrible, Ring Ding Dong was better but still not as great, Lucifer ditto, and finally got a little better with Hello). Same with SNSD (earlier stuff is way better than their new stuff IMO). What the heck is up with your artists SM? Aren’t they supposed to get better with time and not the opposite? Totally disappointed in them. :(

  • Jo

    I actually like them as a group. But sm seems to be trying to drive me away by giving them weird songs and nonsensical lyrics. The weird fashion I can handle.

  • bella

    The chorus is kinda catchy but overall very underwhelming. Expected a lot more.

  • cherri

    I think this is way better than Nu Abo! It’s different from the recent comeback songs and I always like their dances!

  • DD

    The pinnochio heads are weird…

  • JW

    The outfits are cool, the setting/backgrounds are new (not recycle stuff from their SNSD sunbaes)

    but the music….really?! Amber has no part, Luna keeps appearing, their vocals are good, but the song just not right. oh well, am still gonna listen to it like others who complained.

  • v

    im sticking to what i thought, i thought the song would be weak sauce so it is. krystal looked great and amber did too but i was dissapointed in this comeback song. i would have liked more from amber the girl can sing too. she’s like the minho of that group. shes still the weakest dancer too. nu abo was the shizz compared to this crap. that song was fierce with great vocals by luna.

    • Shineef(x)

      Actually Amber is in with Victoria and Luna. those three are the TRUE&MAIN dancers of the group.and yes she is kinda like Minho of the group..but thats how Sm is. the rapper wont always get the best parts in the song..they jut throw em in sumtimes..if this song wasn’t on the album..i wouldnt be asking for a 5 dollar discount, *account of this song here*

      • v

        i know she is one of the main dancers but at times she looks a bit off. i know what to expect from sm but i think a lot of people put her down because no one really knows what she is capable of which is why i wanted a bit more from her but at least she is not in a group of 9

  • fx

    i been going back here for almost 2 days straight now. i really like fx(basically because of Luna) and tried to like the song but i keep forgetting it. and my god someone explain what this song is all about? i dont get it

  • Mimichan

    I like f(x) (maybe less Krystal), but I like them nonetheless (mostly because of Victoria and Luna). Yes, I know SM is trying to make f(x) all unique with their weirdly titled songs and nonsensical lyrics, but really? We aren’t all shallow. Netizens/fans listen to the lyrics as well. Honestly, I think the song is very catchy, but the high pitched elements in the song bug me a lot. It’s kinda like, “SHUT THE FU– UP!”, but it’s very catchy.

    And SM, PLEASE. PLEASE! Give Amber more parts. I was hoping for a longer rap solo since she’s been MIA for so long and everyone was pretty much awaiting her comeback.

    Overall, this song and I have a love-hate relationship. Although I love this song, I hate it at the same time because the chipmunkness is killing me. I hope SM gives f(x) more meaningful, promotional songs. All the songs they promoted so far made no sense, especially NU ABO. I’m very halfhearted with this comeback song. The teaser made the song sound epic, but… *sigh*. Well, they can’t satisfy everyone.

  • frankie

    To everyone who wants longer rap parts for Amber…seriously? her rapping the the most cringe worthy thing ever. her tones are all wrong and awkward. Her raps ruin all the f(x) songs. I fast-forward everytime she raps. Weak singer, weak dancer and awkward raping. Face it, you only really like you because she looks like a man and it’s supposedly “different”. Well heck, take a look at the the music scene in Taiwan and the Mainland, they’ve been doing female androgynous for years now (except maybe they can actually sing). It’s OLD and unoriginal.

    • v

      i dont like the raps either but she can sing even though she is weak just my opinion and your entitled to yours

  • crimson

    I don’t get why they have to all sing in such a high pitch, it ends up sounding so screechy and annoying.

    I remember watching them in mwave singing that song Me+U and thought someone pulled a prank and changed the audio with chipmunks version.

  • http://www.yahoo.con an f(x) fan from ph

    whoa,, too many anti comments here huh,, but yah that’s your opinion,, coz for me i think they did well here & got a catchy lyrics too,, anyways,, F(X)’s DANGER is currently hitting the charts ->> meaning most people liked it,, or even loved it..

    • anon

      Stop the misconception. Not liking a song =/= anti-comment. It’s called having an opinion.

  • Aya

    not really fond of f(x) although i do love victoria….but 1st impression i like this song better than nu abo. Loving the studded jacket but imo i think cl rockin them the best.

  • Lei

    okay… i found a comment on a youtube video I watched. This comment kind of made me think.

    “the lyrics are quite poetic.. lots of deep meanings..

    my interpretation is… a girl wants to get to know a guy.. and he’s mysterious like pinocchio. you wouldn’t know if he’s lying or not, because you know nothing about him.. but despite that, the girl says she’s in “danger” because she’s falling deeper.. ‘one layer, two layer’/ ‘one bite, two bites’.. with every bite or layer, she’s liking him more and more..

    anyway, that’s how i understand it..”

    Makes sense right?
    and oh! there’s another comment which made me understand this song a bit better:

    “yeah.. i realize that. but it’s poetry.. anything goes.. but i think i have an explanation for that.. that’s why there’s the “i’ll assemble you again”… maybe because yeah, she knows he’s lying.. she’ll figure him out again.. that’s the fun of getting to know someone.. from infatuation, it turns to love.. but anyway, i said it’s just my opinion.. don’t take it seriously.. haha.. ^^”

    Honestly, in my opinion, maybe, this song has a ‘read-between-the-line-meaning’ . I just hope that the f(x) girls would be able to explain the REAL meaning of this song. :D

    • cboldhappy

      or maybe it has make your own meaning from nonsensical sentences strung together.

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