⋆ 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
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. [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
❗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
The Chinese character "異" (pronounced "이" in Korean) is used here to mean "special" or "unique." In common Korean, "이 세계" (ie-se-gye) is directly translated as "this world." However, with the use of the character "異," the phrase "이(異)세계" in this context means "special world."
5:53 PM marks the blue hour in Seoul on October 26, 2020, the day this song was released. The term 'blue hour' refers to the period just after sunset or before sunrise when the sun is just below the horizon. This time is often called the 'magic hour' due to its enchanting and ethereal light.
'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
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 darkens and one’s vision becomes unclear, making it difficult to distinguish between a dog and a wolf, creating a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty.
I want to be trapped in the magic
Wanting to be "trapped in the magic" refers 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
Reference to the themes and events explored in the conclusion of their 'Dream Chapter' album series 'The Dream Chapter: Eternity'
Turn left and slide
We danced all night
The 'dance' referenced throughout this dance break may be a reference to the 'dance' mentioned in TXT’s earlier song 'Eternally': "When I open my eyes it’s that night / That day when rain blazed alight / That dance that summoned a nightmare / That rhythm that endlessly blares." While Eternally describes a dance that evokes nightmares and endless rhythms, the dance in "Blue Hour" represents the fleeting and ambiguous moments of twilight. This contrast underscores the transitional phase the boys are experiencing. As the blue hour fades and night begins, it leads into the chaos and challenges depicted in the later chapters, emphasizing the purpose of Minisode 1: Blue Hour as a bridge between these evolving phases.
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!
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.
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