⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Electronic pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Alex Hope, Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Alex Hope, Salem Ilese, Slow Rabbit, hitman bang, danke, Song Jae Kyung
ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Anti-Romantic’ delves into the boys’ complex relationship with love and vulnerability. Haunted by past hurts and disappointments, the song explores their fear of intimacy and reluctance to embrace love. This emotional numbness reflects their broader internal struggle as they grapple with the coldness of the world around them. Unlike earlier portrayals of idealized love, ‘Anti-Romantic’ marks a shift toward exploring the emotional complexities of love as the boys mature, focusing on the disillusionment and challenges that come with navigating connection in a chaotic and cold world. [Please note that this is our interpretation of the song's meaning, based on the ongoing narrative of TXT's discography and insights from the members and official press releases. It's perfectly fine to have a different interpretation—after all, that's the beauty of music ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
I don’t know who loves me
And I don’t care, it’s a waste anyway
This romantic feeling
Scares me a little
Sweet and bitter chocolate
The aftertaste is always the same
Like the saddest movies
In my eyes, there are only tears
I know
That sweet love song
The vows that were made
But in the end,
That someone turns into a stranger
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I want to run far away
My heart, already chasing you
Burns up in a small flame
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I no longer believe in it, romantic
I'm afraid my heart will all burn away
And only black ashes will remain
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Ah-ah-ah , ah-ah-ah
I know that you love me
You make me deeply drunk again
You're like champagne
It can't be like this
I can see it all, the end
It’s worse than a hangover
It will be difficult
So let’s end it here and now
So stupid
This sweet love song
A wasteful rom-com
As happy as it was
There's a red line on the final bill
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I want to run far away
My heart, already chasing you
Burns up in a small flame
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I no longer believe in it, romantic
I’m afraid my heart will all burn away
And only black ashes will remain
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Ah-ah-ah , ah-ah-ah
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I want to run far away
My heart, already chasing you
Burns up in a small flame
Sorry I’m an anti-romantic
I no longer believe in it, romantic
I’m afraid my heart will all burn away
And only black ashes will remain
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Ah-ah-ah , ah-ah-ah
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the complexities and challenges that disrupted the boys’* dreamlike world in 'The Dream Chapters' and 'Minisode 1', 'The Chaos Chapters' depict the unraveling of this idyllic existence as they confront the harsh realities and responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-peaceful lives are thrown into turmoil, leaving them feeling frozen and overwhelmed - until a transformative presence, symbolized as 'you'*, appears before them. This series marks a shift from the nostalgic and hopeful themes of earlier chapters to a deeper, more introspective exploration of both internal and external conflicts. Influenced by real-world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chaos Chapters reflect the broader struggles and chaos of youth. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams is disrupted by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-peaceful world crumbles, the boy* is confronted with alienation and the harsh realities of growing up, leaving him feeling frozen - insignificant, empty, and unable to move forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, the arrival of 'you'*, a special someone, brings warmth and light into his life, awakening a love that becomes his anchor. Believing that you are his true and only world, he finds refuge in this love, making it his sole reason for enduring the emotional coldness of an unforgiving reality. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): ‘The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE’ a repackage of 'FREEZE,' expands on the themes of the previous album, where the boy* faced emotional coldness and isolation after the collapse of his peaceful world. In 'FREEZE,' he found refuge and meaning in 'you,'* who became his sole anchor in the chaos. In 'FIGHT OR ESCAPE', having experienced the transformative power of love, the boy now faces a new internal struggle. With love as his driving force, he must decide whether to fight against the chaos or escape in pursuit of love. The repackage introduces new tracks that explore this tension, capturing the ongoing battle between confronting adversity and seeking solace in connection. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
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