Devil By The Window

⋆ Full English Track

⋆ Korean Title: The Devil’s Voice That I Met By The Window At Midnight Was Sweet

⋆ Genre: Dark Pop

⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, BLVSH, Chris James

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Devil By The Window' introduces the seductive pull of Neverland, embodied by a devil-like figure that tempts the boys* with promises of eternal youth and freedom from responsibilities, much like how Peter Pan lured the Darling children to Neverland through their window. The song explores the tension between escapism and the need to face reality, with the devil-like figure blurring the lines between fantasy and truth. As the devil’s whispers grow stronger, the boys' resistance weakens, reflecting the dangerous allure of distractions that hinder personal growth.

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

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LYRICS

Lie lie lie lie down

Go rest your eyes

Just fall asleep

Sweet dreams

You can't get off the ride

A wolf in sheep clothes

His disguise

In the na na na night

You'll be hiding inside

Uh, whatcha doing?

"You got some time today?"

Uh, what a nuisance

"Come, come, come out to play"

High, so high, the crimson sky

It's way too sweet to turn down

I scream and shout but no one's 'round

There's no way to escape it

I met the devil by the window

Traded my life

Temptation touched my tongue

Spread the wings of desire

He's whispering

"Give up, don't you put up a fight"

Said the devil by the window

"Dream on, dream on, good night!"

Said the devil by the window

"Dream on, dream on, good night!"

Waste, waste away

In the gutter with me

No, I can't tell what is fake in my reality

I see the waves, see the waves

Wash over me

Oh stay, you can stay

When you're tempted to leave

Uh, whatcha doing?

You got some time today?

Uh, what a nuisance

Come, come, come out to play

High, so high, the crimson sky

It's way too sweet to turn down

I scream and shout but no one's 'round

There's no way to escape it

I met the devil by the window

Traded my life

Temptation touched my tongue

Spread the wings of desire

He's whispering

"Give up, don't you put up a fight"

Said the devil by the window

"Dream on, dream on, good night!"

Said the devil by the window

"Dream on, dream on, good night!"

Devil, de-devil, devil

Devil, de-devil (Oh I met the)

Devil, de-devil, devil

Come here, come here, good night

High

I feel my body drifting into the sky

I won't come down, come down, come down

I'll fly

Weightless without a worry into the night

He said, "Dream on, dream on, dream on"

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'The Name Chapter: Temptation' draws inspiration from Peter Pan, exploring the seductive allure of Neverland: a dreamlike realm of eternal youth and carefree freedom. After the chaos and heartbreak of earlier chapters, the boys* stand at a crossroads, torn between the fantasy of staying in this idealized world and the call to grow up. The pull of Neverland is strong, but temptation cannot last forever; even the sweetest dream fades when reality calls. The album’s songs trace their internal conflict, reflecting the universal fear of change and the comfort of avoidance. Ultimately, they realize that to discover who they truly are, they must leave Neverland behind. Trading illusion for growth and fantasy for the future, the boys take their first steps toward self-defined identity and the challenges that come with it.

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.