Song Review: NTX – Over N Over

Song Review: NTX – Over N Over

Rookie sensations NTX, known for their sharp choreography and genre-fluid sound, have unleashed an electrifying new single with “Over N Over”—a track that pulses with the urgency of youth and the relentless drive to push forward. Blending bold EDM elements with anthemic pop-rock flourishes, the song cements the group’s reputation as a rising force in K-pop’s fourth generation, even as it wrestles with the weight of familiar tropes.

Production & Sound
“Over N Over” is a sonic adrenaline shot. The track opens with a brooding synth loop that quickly escalates into a storm of distorted guitars and thunderous bass drops. Its production thrives on contrasts: verses simmer with dark, minimalist electronica, while the chorus explodes into a cathartic fusion of melodic hooks and trap-inspired percussion. The bridge introduces a haunting piano riff, a momentary breath before the final crescendo—a wall of sound that feels engineered for stadium chants.

Vocally, NTX leans into raw, emotive delivery. The members trade lines with a mix of gritty raps and soaring harmonies, their voices layered to amplify the song’s thematic tension. While the vocal processing occasionally veers into over-polished territory, the group’s collective energy compensates, particularly in the shouted post-chorus refrain, “I’ll rise over n over!”—a rallying cry that demands listener participation.

Lyrics & Theme
Lyrically, “Over N Over” navigates the exhaustion and euphoria of perseverance. The Korean lyrics (“다시 일어나, 무너진 맘을 줍고” / “Get up again, pick up your broken heart”) frame struggle as a cyclical yet transformative process. While the theme of resilience is well-trodden in K-pop, NTX injects specificity through metaphors of rebirth (“Phoenix wings in the ashes”) and visceral imagery (“Scars glow like constellations”). It’s not groundbreaking, but its earnestness resonates, especially in a post-pandemic era where Gen Z anthems of grit dominate.

Performance & Visuals
The music video amplifies the song’s duality. Bathed in monochrome lighting and stark industrial sets, NTX alternates between scenes of synchronized, almost militant choreography and solitary moments of vulnerability—a member crumpled on a rain-soaked street, another staring into a fractured mirror. The choreography itself is a highlight: sharp angles and explosive jumps mirror the track’s kinetic rhythm, while a recurring “chain-breaking” motif visually underscores the liberation theme.

That said, the video’s aesthetic borrows heavily from K-pop’s “dark rebellion” playbook (think ATEEZ’s “Wonderland” or early BTS). While executed competently, it lacks a distinct visual identity to set NTX apart from peers.

Critique
“Over N Over”’s biggest strength—its unapologetic intensity—is also its weakness. The track’s maximalist production risks overwhelming its melodic core, and the lyrics, while heartfelt, occasionally lapse into cliché. Yet these flaws feel almost intentional; this is a song designed to prioritize visceral impact over subtlety. In an industry where “noise” often eclipses nuance, NTX weaponizes that noise effectively.

Conclusion
“Over N Over” isn’t here to redefine K-pop—it’s here to conquer playlists and concert halls. What it lacks in originality, it makes up for in sheer conviction. NTX channels the chaotic beauty of resilience into three relentless minutes, offering a cathartic outlet for anyone who’s ever felt knocked down but refuses to stay there. In a landscape crowded with rookie groups vying for attention, this track proves NTX has the ambition (and the chops) to climb higher—over n over again.

Final Rating: 8.5/10
A fiery, if familiar, declaration of tenacity from K-pop’s newest underdogs.

Hooks	9
Production	9
Longevity	8
Bias	8
RATING	8.5

NTX (엔티엑스) – OVER N OVER Lyrics

[Intro]
Bring the bass back, b-bring the bass back
Bring the bass back, over and over
Bring the bass back, b-bring the bass back
Bring the bass back, don’t stop the music

[Chorus]
오늘은 날 내버려둬
제발 오늘 하루 날 찾지 말아 줘
Don’t call me over and over
Just for today, let me go, go (Like no tomorrow, let’s go)
Now put your hands up in the air (Oh, oh-oh-oh)
내일은 없는걸, 이 순간에 취해 (Oh, oh-oh-oh)
This feelin’ over and over (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)
모든걸 던지고 everybody, party tonight (Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh)

[Verse 1]
Yeah, callin’ my friends, 친구들 모아 여기로 거기 넌 왜 멍 때리고 있어, bro
부어 더 남기지 말고 싹 다 내일 걱정은 내일 해도 늦지 않아
놀기 바쁜 우리 인생 잡지 마 네 정신, 맘 가는 대로
Bottles poppin’, 앞이 안보여 나 여전히 기분은 헤롱
종일 즐기기 바빠, everyday for me
신경 거슬리는 말들은 집어치워 멀리
Baby, just party up all night, 다음은 없어 몰라
몸 마음 가는 그 길대로 타 new 리듬, I gotta go, gotta go, gotta go, baby

[Pre-Chorus]
(Hey, hey, hey) 이렇게 놀아 우린
(매일, 매일, 매일) 멈추고 싶지 않아
두 손 머리 위로, yeah, 미친 듯 뛰어
너 하고 싶은 대로, we just going crazy (Over and over, right)

[Verse 2]
다 들이부어, pop the champagne, 정신은 아직 어린애
바쁘게 살아 뭘 위해? 지금 아니면 지금은 다시 오지 않기에
왜 고민하려 해, don’t matter, it’s okay
Ooh, woah-oh-oh, just going now, oh-eh-oh
온몸이 부서질 정도로
널 놔, 주체할 필요 없어, no
Count it like one, two, three, 드럼에 맞춰 제멋대로
뛰는 심장이 tell me, I love this feeling, man

[Pre-Chorus]
(Hey, hey, hey) 이렇게 놀아 우린
(매일, 매일, 매일) 멈추고 싶지 않아
두 손 머리 위로, yeah, 미친 듯 뛰어
너 하고 싶은 대로, we just going crazy

[Outro]
Bring the bass back, b-bring the bass back
Bring the bass back, over and over
Bring the bass back, b-bring the bass back
Bring the bass back, don’t stop the music