Deep Down

⋆ Korean Title: The Horns That Sprouted On My Head Became A Crown

⋆ Genre: Jersey Club, EDM

⋆ Producing Credits: Evan Gartner, Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Gregory Aldae Hein, Alexander Izquierdo, Dwayne "Supa Dups" Chin Quee, Evan Gartner, Fallen, danke, Hwang Yoo Bin, Yeonjun, EL CAPITXN, Lee Kyung (wavecloud), Jeon Jieun, Carson Thatcher, Grant Yarber, Anthony Russo, Song Jae Kyung, "hitman" bang, Kim In Hyung, Lee Seu Ran

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Deep Down' delves into the emotional journey of self-acceptance, highlighting the boys’* inner struggles as they continue to grow up. Rather than overcoming fear by eliminating it, the song emphasizes learning to live with it - embracing vulnerability as part of maturity. Revisiting metaphors from their debut track CROWN, the song acts as a reminder that self-acceptance is a continuous process, not a final destination. Though the boys may have lost confidence in earlier chapters, through resilience and reflection, they’ve come to recognize once again that their differences are what make them special.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Name Chapter: FREEFALL' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

One day, suddenly

Horns grew on my head

SELF REFERENCE: Crown: "There’s a horn growing out of my head"

A shameful feeling

My mind goes blank

Hiding under my blanket

Only I am different

SELF REFERENCE: Nap of a Star Music Video

Even if I try running away endlessly

In the end, I'm still faced with myself and my horns

Inside this pitch-black darkness

Right before I break you off, I realize

SELF REFERENCE: Nap of a Star Music Video

Without you, there's no me

Telling me, what is the answer?

Telling me, have you found it?

Was the difference me?

So deep down, I need you more

Now I see what I can see

It’s a crown, that makes me shine

SELF REFERENCE: Crown: "There’s a horn growing out of my head / But I love it / You become my crown"

This difference is what I need

So deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

Deep down, I need you more

After a period of long wandering

I've finally realized the truth

The answer was so close by, yeah

A big crown on me

No longer hideous horns

You’re my silver lining

I tried to run away and ignore it

But this thing called 'fate' is too mischievous

The radiant light that led me

Was you who always made me shine

I realize it clearly now

Telling me, my difference

Telling me, it makes me who I am

Telling me, one and only

So deep down, I need you more

It's not a flaw or a stain

But something given only to me

A special one and only

So deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

More, more, more, more

Deep down, I need you more

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

More, more, more, more (Telling me)

Deep down, I need you more

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'The Name Chapter: Freefall' follows the boys* as they leave behind the safety of Neverland and confront the raw uncertainties of adulthood. Themes of risk, courage, and transformation shape the album as they take a fearless leap into the unknown. No longer held back by fantasy or fear, they begin to define themselves on their own terms, embracing vulnerability as the path to authenticity. FREEFALL stands as a bold affirmation of identity, resilience, and the power of choosing growth - no matter the risk.

Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Name Chapters explore the journey of discovering and defining one’s true self amid internal doubt and societal pressure. Building on the emotional aftermath of The Chaos Chapters and Thursday’s Child, these albums follow the boys as they transform pain into personal growth. Focused on self-acceptance and authenticity, the series marks a pivotal step in the transition from adolescence to adulthood: the search for who they are, and who they aspire to become.

*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.