Bird (Exo song)

"Bird" is a song by South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, released on October 10, 2019. It is the first song to be released as a six-member group.

"Bird"
Single by Exo
Language	Japanese
Released	October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)
Recorded	2019
Genre	J-pop R&B
Length	4:04
Label	Avex Trax
Composer(s)	Fast Lane Sky Beats Rico Green
Lyricist(s)	Natsumi Kobayashi
Exo singles chronology
"Love Shot" (2018) "Bird" (2019) "Obsession" (2019)
Exo Japanese singles chronology
"Electric Kiss" (2018) "Bird" (2019)
Alternative cover
The Best version cover

Release and composition

"Bird" was the first single to be released as a six-member group after Xiumin and D.O. enlisted for their mandatory military service.^[1][2] The song was first released digitally on October 10, before it was released physically on November 4, commemorating their fourth anniversary since debuting in Japan. With a mid-tempo arrangement, the lyrics convey the members feeling with their fanbase.^[3][4]

Live performance

The song was performed live in Exo's fifth world tour, Exo Planet 5 – Exploration during its Japanese stop in Fukuoka's Marine Messe Arena on October 11, and in Yokohama's Yokohama Arena on October 22 and October 23.^[5]

Track listing

• CD single

1. "Bird" – 4:04
2. "Bird" (less vocal) – 4:04

Re-release

"Bird" was re-released as an octet on April 15, 2023, with the song now featuring the vocals of all eight members, including Xiumin and D.O. who were absent from the original version.^[6] Exo performed the new version at EXO Channel: The Best fan meeting event in Japan.^[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Bird"

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[8]	42

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Bird"

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label
Various	October 10, 2019	Digital download streaming	Original	Avex Trax
Japan	November 4, 2019	CD single DVD-Video Blu-ray
Various	April 15, 2023	Digital download streaming	The Best