Blue Hour

⋆ Title Track

⋆ Korean Title: You And I Found The Sky At 5:53 

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Disco

⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Kyler Niko, Lil 27 Club, "Hitman" Bang

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Blue Hour' embodies the surreal, magical quality of the "blue hour" at sunset - a metaphor for the fleeting beauty of adolescence. This transitional moment captures the boys’* experience at the cusp of change, where everything feels both enchanting and uncertain. The song reflects the emotional rollercoaster of growing up, where joy and melancholy coexist in a world that feels both familiar and unfamiliar. While not explicitly about COVID-19, 'Blue Hour' resonates with the disorienting feelings of the pandemic era, when familiar moments turned distant and surreal. As the title track, 'Blue Hour' symbolizes the boys' search for stability in an ever-changing world, evoking nostalgic longing and a desire to hold onto meaningful connections during uncertain times.

*For further context on the song check out the 'Minisode 1: Blue Hour' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION

❗This song contains a few phrases and references whose meanings and nuances may not be fully conveyed in the English translation provided in the lyric video. If you’d like a deeper understanding of these, feel free to check out the written lyrics below.

Blue hour!

I hate this awkwardness, I just laugh

Baby I know we were special

One of a kind special

That look in your eyes like a gift box that’s been emptied

You and me in the setting sun (yeah yeah I can)

(But it’s you) You’re the one that I want

(You) Everything that I want

(Blue) The blue that lands beside me, everything changes

This different (異) world at 5:53 is beautiful

TRANSLATION NOTE: "이 세계" (ie-se-gye) in standard Korean translates directly to "this world," but the Chinese character "異" (also pronounced "ie" in Korean), included in the official lyrics provided by Big Hit, adds a layer of meaning. The character "異" means "special" or "unique," so "이(異)세계" in this context transforms the phrase into "special world" or "unique world." This choice emphasizes a sense of otherworldliness or distinctiveness, adding depth and a sense of uniqueness to the world being described in the lyrics.

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: 5:53 PM marks the "blue hour" in Seoul on October 26, 2020, the day this song was released. The "blue hour" refers to the time just after sunset or before sunrise when the sun is slightly below the horizon, creating a soft, cool-toned light. This period is often referred to as the "magic hour" because of its enchanting, ethereal quality, which can add a sense of beauty and mystery to the atmosphere.

'Cause of imagination

Before the orange-glowing magic in that sky comes to an end

'Cause of imagination

In that moment

Can you feel the rush?

Can you feel the rush? 

Time, please stop

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?)

Between the boundary of the two worlds

I want to leave a trace of you and me

Come on let’s do it

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?)

At the hour between dog and wolf

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: This expression is a translation of the French phrase "L'heure entre chien et loup", which refers to the period after sunset when the sky grows dark, and it becomes difficult to distinguish between a dog and a wolf. This time evokes a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty, as the fading light blurs the line between what is familiar and what is potentially dangerous, symbolizing a moment of transition or emotional conflict. The phrase conveys a feeling of twilight, both literally and metaphorically, where clarity is lost, and everything feels uncertain or in flux.

I want to be trapped in the magic

SELF REFERENCE: Referring to the desire to remain in the world of magical adventures explored in their previous album The Dream Chapter: MAGIC.

Blue hour!

You are my own special

My one and only special

The door to my dreams opens,

You from my memory become reality

So tell me what to do

A clue to stop the sun

That you’ll smile, I knew

Woah ohh yeah

('Cause it's you) You’re the one that I want

(You) Everything that I want

(Blue) The sunset that colors the moment, everything changes

(But it’s you) You and me of 5:53, we're beautiful

'Cause of imagination

Before the orange-glowing magic in that sky comes to an end

'Cause of imagination

In that moment

Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?

Time, please stop

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?)

Between the boundary of the two worlds

I want to leave a trace of you and me

Come on let’s do it

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush?) Can you feel the rush?)

At the hour between dog and wolf

I want to be trapped in the magic

Blue hour!

My time machine

That setting sun glow

Honestly, I know that the end will come

The sun is down down down down down

Before you disappear into the night

I capture you in my eyes in this fantasy

[DANCE BREAK LYRICS - the recording on the album does not include the following section, but it is included in the music video and used in the performances of the song which is why the lyrics are included here]

The day we danced as if it were for eternity

Turn left and slide

We danced all night

Woo woo here we go

Holding onto the last of you

Do it one more time

Do it, do it one more time

(Here we go now)

The day we danced together 

Turn around and stop

We danced all night

Woo woo here we go 

Holding onto the last of you

Do it one more time, baby

Do it one more time 

[END OF DANCE BREAK]

'Cause of imagination

Before the orange-glowing magic in that sky comes to an end

'Cause of imagination

In that moment

Can you feel the rush?

Can you feel the rush? 

Time, please stop

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?)

Between the boundary of the two worlds

I want to leave a trace of you and me

Come on let’s do it

I wanna stay

(Can you feel the rush? Can you feel the rush?)

At the hour between dog and wolf

I want to be trapped in the magic

Blue hour!

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 1: Blue Hour’ captures a reflective moment in the boys’* journey, bridging 'The Dream Chapters' and 'The Chaos Chapters.' Centered around the “blue hour” - the transition between day and night - the album delves into feelings of uncertainty, disillusionment, and nostalgia. The blue hour serves as a metaphor for the bittersweet and confusing experiences of adolescence, marked by a desire to hold onto the fading light of day before the darkness of night fully sets in. As friendships wane and the world grows unfamiliar, the boys grapple with isolation and the fear of an uncertain future, desperately clinging to past memories. Influenced by the pandemic, the album also mirrors the collective emotional struggles brought on by isolation and confusion. Yet, amidst this uncertainty, they begin to find moments of clarity and growth, embracing the fleeting beauty of youth and the inevitable changes it brings.

Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography,  'minisodes' are released. Minisodes serve as transitional bridges, between chapters, guiding the listener from one era to the next while introducing new themes and emotional turning points.