Farewell Neverland

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: 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

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Farewell Neverland' serves as an emotional farewell, marking the boys’* difficult decision to leave the comfort and escapism of Neverland and step into adulthood. The track symbolizes the end of their youth and the poignant beginning of their journey into the real world. It captures the bittersweet transition from innocence to maturity, as the boys confront the tension between the safety of fantasy and the unavoidable necessity of personal growth. With a melancholic yet hopeful tone, 'Farewell Neverland' conveys the emotional weight of letting go of a world filled with comfort and dreams, while embracing the challenges and complexities of adulthood with courage and resilience.

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

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

Neverland my love I bid you farewell and I’m free falling

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Neverland, a fictional place from J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, is a magical, fantastical island where children never grow up. It is a world of adventure and imagination, where time is irrelevant and typical constraints of reality - such as aging and responsibility - do not apply.

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

SELF REFERENCE: Our Summer presents a world where every day feels like summer, but the reality of life makes this impossible. In contrast, Neverland offers an eternal summer, but rather than through connection and friendship, this endless warmth is maintained by ignoring responsibilities - an escape into a timeless season where the illusion of eternal youth and adventure prevails.

The boy who never grows up

The kiss of the sleepless sun

No one is looking at the stars

SELF REFERENCE: Within the Dream Chapters, the star symbolizes the boys' dreams and aspirations. However, in Neverland, they have lost sight of these stars/dreams, engaging in activities and behaviors that don't contribute to pursuing them.

A paradise is full of lies

I wanted to turn a blind eye, woah-oh

My final hiding place,

I hoped for endless flying

SELF REFERENCE: Maze in the Mirror: "I want to fly now / Like Peter Pan flying for eternity (fly fly fly)"

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

SELF REFERENCE: This line evokes imagery from Nap of a Star, where the boys first reflected on their distant dreams. After a long time, they are once again acknowledging these dreams, intending to return to them later. For now, however, they must let them rest in order to face and adapt to the reality of life.

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

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ draws inspiration from Peter Pan, delving into the allure of Neverland - a fantastical place of eternal youth. After the chaos of previous chapters, the boys* stand at the threshold of adulthood, torn between the temptation to remain in Neverland, with its promise of endless freedom, and the inevitable pull toward growing up. Experienced in sequence, the album’s tracks portray their internal struggle against external pressures, distractions, and fears of change, illustrating the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression on the path to self-discovery. Their decision to move forward despite these temptations mirrors the journey of today’s generation, capturing the tension between holding on to youth and embracing the future. This pivotal moment sets the stage for their evolution in the next installment of this chapter. [*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 Name Chapters’ delve into identity and self-definition, focusing on the journey of discovering and embracing one’s true self amidst societal pressures. Building on the conflicts explored in 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'Minisode 2,' this new chapter showcases how the boys* allow these past experiences to shape their growth, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their name as they transition into adulthood. The overarching narrative centers on self-acceptance, authenticity, and the transformative journey of embracing one’s unique path and true calling. [*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.]