Bird Of Night

⋆ Taehyun solo song

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/Big Hit]: R&B

⋆ Producing Credits: Davin Kingston, Slow Rabbit

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Ben Samama, Davin Kingston, Michael Gerrow, Sara Davis, Slow Rabbit, Taehyun, Lee Seu Ran, tru, Choi Bo Ra, Cho Yun Kyoung, danke, Woo Seung Yeon, Jeon Jieun, Ellie Suh, YIYIJIN, Na Jung Ah, Kim In Hyung

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Bird of Night' evokes quiet perseverance through the image of a bird flying through darkness with no promise of dawn. It speaks to sleeplessness, worry, and longing - but never gives in to despair. Instead, it offers quiet encouragement: keep going, even when you can’t yet see the morning. Life isn’t always about dramatic reunions; sometimes, it’s about the daily, quiet work of staying. Once scattered by fear and time, the boys* now reaffirm their bond through this continued act of choosing each other, even in the dark.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

The deep night when everyone’s asleep

It speaks to me

A sleepless night

The ticking of the clock,

Only the noise of the city,

Grows louder and louder

Between the piling choices

My shoulders grow heavy with anxiety

What does growing up even mean?

Everything starts to blur

Spread my wings like a bird of night

Under the starlight of a sleeping city

A quiet night, my own night flight

Everything becomes a tiny dot, but

The deeper the darkness, the brighter it shines

That unwavering starlight

I know the reason for this moment

We should let it go

The names of uncertain emotions

The reason we lie awake

Whatever darkness this world holds

Will someday glow

Looking down at the city

The flickering street lights

Feel just like my heart

A nameless stranger's worries

Make me think of you

I wonder – do you feel the same?

Wings fluttering towards the stars

I pray that they reach you

The reason I’m awake

Is to keep moving forward towards the stars with you

(Go ahead)

I fly like a bird of night

Beneath the lights of countless worries

This radiant night, our night flight

Still unable to sleep but

The deeper the darkness, the brighter it shines

That unwavering starlight

I know the reason for this moment

We should let it go

The reason I think of you in the darkness

Wondering if we’re gazing at the same star

Whatever darkness this world holds

Will someday glow

Glow, glow, glow

Glow, glow, glow

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Helpful Context (Album Summary):  Summary coming soon...​​

Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): 'The Star Chapters' continue TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s discography-spanning storyline, reconnecting with themes first introduced in their debut EP, 'The Dream Chapter: STAR'. In their debut, TXT embarked on a journey united by a shared dream, finding solace and strength in each other as they imagined a brighter tomorrow. This narrative laid the foundation for their exploration of youth, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. The Star Chapters revisit this unity but shift the focus toward a more mature understanding of relationships, echoing the promises of reunion made in 'Nap of a Star.' This new chapter emphasizes how youthful dreams evolve into deeper emotional bonds, portraying how the boys’* shared journey transforms as they face adulthood and arrive at 'tomorrow.' Through themes of reunion, love, and resilience, 'The Star Chapters' underscore the enduring strength of togetherness. This series reflects TXT’s growth as storytellers, blending personal introspection with universal themes of hope and belonging. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative the 'boys/boy' can be interpreted as representing the TXT members, but they also serve as generalized protagonists used to convey the broader experiences of youth.]