Blue Orangeade

⋆ Genre: New Jack Swing

⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Moonshine, Cazzi Opeia, Ellen Berg, Supreme Boi

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Blue Orangeade' explores the captivating dynamics of a relationship where opposites attract. The song’s title and imagery draw from the concept of complementary colors - blue and orange - which, though opposite on the color wheel, create a vibrant and balanced harmony when used together. This metaphor reflects how the boys*, despite their differences, complement each other, forming a unique and refreshing bond. Their contrasting qualities - symbolized by their differing preferences and personalities - become the foundation of their unity, showing that opposing traits strengthen rather than divide them, much like the unexpected blend of a blue-orange drink. The song celebrates the joy of finding harmony in contrast, reinforcing the idea that even in a world full of differences, connection and unity can emerge.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Dream Chapter: STAR' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

In the written lyrics below, there are a couple of explanations of lyrics and translations not covered in the lyric video. Feel free to check them out if you're interested.

Someone say, what's going on

How exactly did you

Meet someone who's the complete opposite of you?

I don’t know either, but

I know we just keep being

So drawn to each other

You like red roses

You like the blue sea

But I like violet and

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Violet (a shade of purple) is created by mixing red and blue. Even though "you" prefer red and blue, and "I" prefer violet, the mix of those contrasting elements still creates something harmonious. This mirrors the relationship in the song, where different preferences or personalities come together to form a balanced and working connection.

Wanna go to the mountains

We're the complete opposite

That’s what makes it more special

It seems like

As though we’re like Blue Orangeade

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: An 'ade' is a beverage made from fruit. In the case of Blue Orangeade, this is not an actual drink but a fictionalized one, created to illustrate how the contrasting colors and 'tastes' of blue and orange can come together to create something special. It suggests that, like the drink, a relationship between two people can work beautifully despite their differences—it's precisely what makes it unique and special.

We like, we like, we like

In this world of darkness

You’re my coolest color

Girl I need it need it need it need it babe

Need need it need it

The complementary color that seems completely opposite

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Complementary colors are a pair of colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel (like blue and orange). When placed next to each other, they enhance each other's intensity, creating a more vibrant effect.

I wanna color this world

Between us between us between us babe

Just between us

Say woah

Just between us babe

Say woah

Won't you give it to me?

The complementary color that seems completely opposite

Wanna be with you

Just between between between between us babe

Just between between us

You like mornings

And I fall asleep in the mornings

When I say “Good morning”

You say “Good night”

Hey

You like 2Pac, I like Biggie Biggie

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Tupac Shakur (2Pac) and The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) are two of the most influential rappers in hip-hop history. They were often seen as rivals, representing opposite sides of the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop feud in the 1990s - 2Pac being associated with the West Coast and Biggie with the East Coast.

You're a puppy, I'm a kitty kitty

We’re like S and N magnets

We are  only complete when I exist by your side

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: A magnet has two ends known as poles: the North (N) and the South (S). According to the basic law of magnetism, opposite poles attract each other, while like poles repel each other.

You like red roses

You like the blue sea

But I like violet and

Wanna go to the mountains

We're the complete opposite

That’s what makes it more special

It seems like

As though we’re like Blue Orangeade

We like, we like, we like

In this world of darkness

You’re the coolest color of mine

Girl I need it need it need it need it babe

Need need it need it

The complementary color that seems completely opposite

I wanna color this world

Between us between us between us babe

Just between us

You're the center of my life

You're the flame inside my heart

-1+[+1]

I can stay young cuz of you

WORDPLAY: The Korean word for "zero" (영) is pronounced like "young" in English, so the equation "-1 + [+1] = 0" not only represents how the presence of someone (+1) counteracts negativity or loss (-1), leading to 0, but also reinforces the idea of staying youthful. This suggests that the speaker can remain young or renewed because of that person.

Just like how winter passes

You make me bloom,

You make my cold self thaw

SELF REFERENCE: 'Our Summer,' depicts a friendship/relationship where the other person’s presence brings warmth and happiness, melting away the other’s coldness and making every moment feel like summer.

Oh yeah yeah yeah

In this world of darkness

You’re the coolest color of mine

Girl I need it need it need it need it babe

Need need it need it

The complementary color that seems completely opposite

I wanna color this world

Between us between us between us babe

Just between us

Say woah

Just between us babe

Say woah

Won't you give it to me?

The complementary color that seems completely opposite

Wanna be with you

Between us between us between us babe

Just between between us

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'The Dream Chapter: Star' marks TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s debut, setting the emotional and narrative foundation for their journey. The star - another name for their dream - guides the boys as they take their first steps into adolescence, united by one dream. As they gaze up at the night sky, they feel the swelling emotions of hope, excitement, and the longing to make their childhood dreams come true. This chapter embodies growth, friendship, and identity, illustrating how individuals, despite their differences, can come TOGETHER to create a better TOMORROW.

Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Dream Chapter trilogy follows five boys, united by one dream, navigating the transition from childhood to adolescence. Set in a dreamlike world, through themes of friendship, self-discovery, and emotional growth, the albums explore the complexities of this pivotal time in life. The series also mirrors TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s own journey as artists, reflecting their evolution from trainees to debut artists and their pursuit of dreams.

*In the context of TXT’s discography, the term ‘boy’/‘boys’ are used to represent both the members themselves as well as serve as generalized protagonists embodying the universal experiences of youth.