Dear Sputnik

⋆ Genre: Alternative Rock

⋆ Producing Credits: EL CAPITXN, Hueningkai

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: EL CAPITXN, Hueningkai, “hitman” Bang, Andy Love, danke, 김보은, Gabriel Brandes, Matt Thomson, Max Lynedoch Graham, 송재경, Ronnie Icon, Taehyun, 김선오, 1월8일

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Dear Sputnik' captures the boys’* feelings of isolation and their longing for companionship as they navigate a vast and cold world. Drawing on 'Sputnik' - the first artificial satellite, named after the Russian word for 'companion' or 'fellow traveler' - the song conveys the feeling of drifting alone through life while yearning for meaningful companionship. The lyrics express a deep sense of disconnection, yet the boys find solace in the possibility of finding someone who shares their journey. The metaphor of the satellite emphasizes that even in loneliness, a meaningful bond can bring warmth and light, providing comfort in an otherwise cold, emotionless space.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

(Empty)

It starts once again

These endless and empty days

(Lonely)

In this cold waiting

Loneliness drives me crazy

The compass that guides me

Following that meteor shower

I run aimlessly with no destination

Searching for the answer, searching for the answer

Faintly shining

At the end of the universe

My long wandering has finally

Come to an end, come to an end

Oh my Sputnik

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: ‘Sputnik’ was the first artificial satellite launched into space, marking a key moment in the history of space exploration. The name "Sputnik" is derived from the Russian word for "companion" or "fellow traveler," reflecting its role as Earth’s first companion in orbit.

I found my destiny

(You’re another me)

Call me destiny

Because I know you're like me

A single warmth

My frozen hands

The moment they meet, it all melts away

You’re my orbit

You’re my one and only

SELF REFERENCE: 0x1=LOVESONG: "In this world of zero / I know you’re my 1 & only"

Fly through the night sky with you

We’re gonna glow (with you, we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

We’re gonna glow (with you we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

When I hold your hand

My scars become radiant traces

Circuiting the universe countlessly

Our orbits have finally crossed paths

We’ve met like a miracle

Oh my Sputnik

I found my destiny

(You’re another me)

Call me destiny

Because I know you're like me

A single warmth

My frozen hands

The moment they meet it all melts away

You’re my orbit

You’re my one and only

Fly through the night sky with you

We’re gonna glow (with you, we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

We’re gonna glow (with you we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

In this crumbling world,

I found a star called 'you'

I need you, my love

Please don’t let me rust,

Please make me believe in eternity

Let’s embark on this journey together

Cross this loneliness

Fly in the blue sky

We’ll engrave “eternity” among the starlight

Further than eternity

This endless journey

Our travels will continue

We’re gonna glow (with you, we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

We’re gonna glow (with you we fly)

Gotta go (don’t stop, we ride)

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Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the collapse of their dreamlike world, The Chaos Chapters trace the unraveling of that once-perfect ideal. The boys confront harsh realities and new responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-bright lives spiral into disorder, leaving them frozen and uncertain - until a transformative presence, symbolized as ‘you’, begins to thaw the cold. These albums mark a shift from nostalgic hope to introspection, exploring both inner turmoil and outer chaos. Influenced in part by the real-world upheaval of the COVID-19 era, the series reflects the disorientation of youth navigating a fractured, changing world.

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : The Chaos Chapter: Freeze portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams has been shattered by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-stable life crumbles, the boy* feels frozen, insignificant, and numb in a reality that no longer feels familiar. Amid this emotional winter, the arrival of ‘you’*, a special someone, brings unexpected warmth. This love becomes his anchor - the only constant in a collapsing world. Clinging to that connection, he finds a reason to endure the chaos and the cold.

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): A repackage of The Chaos Chapter: Freeze, The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape expands that emotional landscape, diving deeper into the aftermath of isolation and collapse. If Freeze captured the paralysis of a cold, unfamiliar world, Fight or Escape explores what comes next: will the boys* fight against the chaos, or retreat into the comfort love offers? The album captures youth’s restless tension between resistance and surrender. It channels frustration with societal judgment, the urge to break free from expectations, and the longing for genuine connection. Yet amid the turmoil, moments of light persist - flashes of hope, gratitude, and emotional grounding in relationships that endure. It offers no easy answers, only the raw urgency to survive, love, and move forward through the chaos.

*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. Similarly, ‘you’ is intentionally open-ended, allowing multiple interpretations of the relationship - whether platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or otherwise - inviting listeners to connect with the story in their own way.