(Title track)
⋆ Korean Title: One Day Horns Grew From My Head
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Synth Pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, Supreme Boi, "Hitman" Bang, Mayu Wakisaka
This video was played before TXT's debut show performance of 'Crown' and provides a good foundation for understanding the story behind the song and, consequently, the story of TXT's debut album 'The Dream Chapter: STAR.' It also relates to TXT's fictional storyline/universe 'The Star Seekers.'
ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Crown,’ TXT’s debut title track, uses the metaphor of horns unexpectedly growing to represent the confusing and overwhelming changes of adolescence. These horns symbolize the alienation and discomfort that come with physical and emotional transformation. The song’s core message, however, focuses on how friendships can turn these challenges into strengths. As the horns evolve into a crown, it symbolizes the boys' journey toward self-acceptance, where their differences become a source of pride. The lyrics emphasize the power of friendship, showing how the boys support each other through the anxieties of growing up with confidence and resilience.
In an interview with Teen Vogue, Yeonjun shared how ‘Crown’ reflects his personal experiences, saying: “Our fans already know that I trained the longest out of us five. During that time, I went through those kinds of growing pains, and I only overcame those hard times after meeting our members. They help me, we always solve problems together, and I can perform onstage because of them.” [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
You who’s blankly staring at me in the mirror is not me
A dizzy headache and something on my head
I wanna run away, disappear far away
(Save me)
Who am I, I don’t know who I am
My body seems to have gone crazy
There’s a horn growing out of my head
What do I do?
I don’t know how to stop it
Oh, in this world, I'm the only bad thing
Save me
Maybe I have become a monster
Got no one but you
(Who you?)
Are you my salvation who found me deserted?
(Who you?)
Are your wings the same pain like mine?
There’s a horn growing out of my head
But I love it
You become my crown
A pit-a-pat beating sensation
My heart is in mayhem
But I love it
We have finally become perfect
The two of us, us, us
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the loneliness, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the suffering, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Why is the world treating me like this?
Overnight I've grown a horn
"Is there light? Even for the devils?"
And then your wings spread out in front of my eyes
Tell me please, I’m the one who completes your half
This moment of my name being called
(Who you?)
Are you my salvation who found me deserted?
(Who you?)
Are your wings the same pain like mine?
There’s a horn growing out of my head
But I love it
You become my crown
A pit-a-pat beating sensation
My heart is in mayhem
But I love it
We have finally become perfect
The two of us, us, us
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the loneliness, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the suffering, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Honestly, I’m still a little anxious
I’m standing in between cold cynicism and loneliness
Nobody can understand
But it’s you
Your existence changes my world like magic
I’m not in pain anymore
(I got crown on my head)
There’s a horn growing out of my head
But I love it
You become my crown
A pit-a-pat beating sensation
My heart is in mayhem
But I love it
We have finally become perfect
The two of us, us, us
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the loneliness, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Oh oh oh oh oh
Stop the suffering, abracadabra
Oh oh oh oh oh
YA YA YA
Helpful Context (Album Summary): ‘The Dream Chapter: STAR' marks the beginning of the story of five boys*, capturing the moment they come together under a shared dream. Finding strength in one another, they step beyond childhood and into adolescence, facing both the excitement of new possibilities and the anxieties that define youth. Looking up at the night sky, they hold onto dreams that once felt distant, believing that together, they can turn the impossible into reality. As TXT’s debut album, this EP embodies their name - TOMORROW X TOGETHER - highlighting how differences can be bridged through a common vision for a better tomorrow. It sets the stage for the chapters to come, shaping not just their dreams but the path they will walk together. [*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.]
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Dream Chapter trilogy chronicles the journey of five boys* transitioning from childhood to adolescence, united by a common dream. As they navigate this pivotal period of youth, the albums explore the evolution of their friendship, the trials they face, and their growth as individuals. Set in a dreamlike world, the trilogy reflects their pursuit of aspirations, capturing both the hope and struggles that shape their path. Additionally, the Dream Chapter series serves as a metaphor for TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s own journey, from trainees to debut artists, highlighting their shared experience of self-discovery and the challenges they face in chasing their dreams. [*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.]
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