⋆ Genre: Pop rock
⋆ Producing Credits: Carson Thatcher
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Carson Thatcher, "hitman" bang, Joseph Kurbanov, Revin, James Sullivan, Jake Torrey, Peter Thomas, EL CAPITXN, Yeonjun, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker & Ellen Berg (Sunshine), Jung Jin Woo, Stella Jang, danke, Nikkis Thomas
About: Serving as an emotional closing track, 'Farewell Neverland' marks the boys' difficult decision to leave Neverland* and embrace adulthood. It symbolizes the end of youthful escapism and the beginning of their real-world journey. The track reflects the bittersweet transition from innocence to maturity, capturing the tension between the comfort of fantasy and the inevitability of personal growth and change. [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 ♡]
*Neverland is a magical island in 'Peter Pan' where time stands still, allowing its inhabitants, particularly children, to remain forever young and free from the responsibilities of adulthood. It’s a fantastical place filled with adventure, where imagination reigns, and the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur.
LYRIC VIDEO: (Be sure to check out the written lyrics below for additional explanations of any lyrics or references not covered in the lyric video)
LYRICS (translations by @translatingTXT)
Neverland my love I bid you farewell and I’m free falling
Stars, sleep well till I be calling
No matter where I go, this is no home
Even though I'm afraid, I’m going down
Farewell Neverland, my love
The warm, same season every day
The boy who never grows up
The kiss of the sleepless sun
No one is looking at the stars
A paradise is full of lies
I wanted to turn a blind eye, woah-oh
My final hiding place,
I hoped for endless flying
It’s the end, it’s true
Neverland my love, I bid you farewell and I’m free falling
Stars, sleep well till I be calling
No matter where I go this is no home
Even though I'm afraid, I’m going down
Farewell Neverland, my love
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Farewell Neverland, my love
Everything that was beautiful
I know now wasn't the truth
I’m going to spit out that cruel lie
In the irresponsible paradise of dreams
I’ll say my final goodbye
My Peter Pan
Running through the air
Full speed toward the ground
Time to fall, it's time
Neverland my love, I bid you farewell and I’m free falling
Stars, sleep well till I be calling
No matter where I go this is no home
Even though I'm afraid, I’m going down
Farewell Neverland, my love
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (falling, falling)
Farewell Neverland, my love
Helpful Context (Album Summary): Inspired by the story of Peter Pan, ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ explores the allure of Neverland—a fantastical place where one never has to grow up. Following the chaos and conflicts of the previous chapters, the boys, now on the brink of adulthood, face the temptation of remaining in a perpetual state of youthful freedom as they grapple with the internal conflict between postponing their growth by staying in Neverland and embracing adulthood. The album's tracks, when listened to in order, portray their struggle to navigate personal growth amidst external pressures, distractions, and temptations, highlighting the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression in the journey of self-discovery. Their decision to journey forward despite this desire is a representation of today’s generation as they continue to grow through the challenges of the world.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): ‘The Name Chapter’ albums delve into identity and self-definition, focusing on the journey of discovering and embracing one's true self amid societal pressures. Following the conflicts of the Chaos Chapters and Minisode 2, these albums explore how the boys let these experiences shape them, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their identities as they transition into adulthood. The overarching narrative emphasizes self-acceptance, authenticity, and the transformative power of embracing one’s unique path and true calling.
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