⋆ Genre: R&B
⋆ Producing Credits: Dem Jointz for U Made Us What We Are LLC
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Dwanye Abernathy Jr., David "Lucky Daye" Brown, Carmen Reece, danke, Ellie Suh (153/Joombas), Jordin Sparks, Hwang Yoo Bin, Lee Seu Ran, Kim Bo Eun, Four Seasons (153/Joombas), Jeon Jieun, Na Jung Ah (153/Joombas), Lee Yi Jin, Kim In Hyung
About: ‘Forty One Winks’ draws inspiration from the phrase "forty winks," which refers to a short nap, and reimagines it through the image of a star giving a "41st wink" upon waking. Building on the imagery from 'Nap of a Star', the song represents the reunion of "you" and "me" as stars awakening from slumber, continuing their emotional journey. Just as "forty winks" offers rest, the "41st wink" signifies emotional renewal, bringing them back to each other stronger than before. This simple yet powerful gesture symbolizes a quiet moment of reconnection, reflecting the deep, unspoken bond they share—where even the smallest gestures, like a wink, carry more meaning than words and represent the safe, comforting space they've created together. As the album explores the redemptive power of love to heal and restore, Forty One Winks captures the emotional renewal and deepened bond between the two, reinforcing the strength and connection they now share. [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 ♡]
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)
The orange-tinted sunset turns blue
A sudden chill seeps into the cracks of my heart
Your eyes blink as if to reassure me
You greet me like a star, “I’m with you"
Your forty-first wink
Twinkling so only I can see
Rather than a thousand words
It reassures me
Sending a signal, forty-one winks
It’s like morse code
Morse code has been a recurring motif throughout TXT's career, appearing in various ways since their debut. Each member’s introduction film ended with a word spelled out in Morse code, reinforcing themes of personal identity and connection: “Dreaming” for the group as a whole, “Tomorrow” for Soobin, “Secret” for Hueningkai, “Hope” for Beomgyu, “Promise” for Yeonjun, and “Clue” for Taehyun. In addition, the intro of their debut song “Crown” features Morse code spelling out the word “Crown.” On their Minisode 3: TOMORROW album, there’s also a 7-second track that spells out “Tomorrow” in Morse code, further embedding this symbolic language into their music and storytelling.
The moment you blink your eyes,
We are together
Can you whisper the language of stars
The story only the two of us know
Across the vast universe
To me, you deliver warmth
(The language of stars)
Send me forty-one winks
(The language of stars)
In the moment your eyes blink
We are together
The noise of the city with no place to lean on
Sometimes we may lose our way again
Suddenly I remember your warmth
You bring me to a safe place once more
On my sleepless cheek
A kiss like the wings of a butterfly
A meaning that’s stronger than words
That’s all I need
Our own forty-one winks
It’s something beyond language
The moment you blink your eyes
We are together
A language only we know
Like how the stars are twinkling
Across the vast universe
To me, you deliver warmth
(The language of stars)
Our very own language
We don’t even have to say it
(The language of stars)
Even if we can’t see, always
We’re together, you and I
Helpful Context (Album Summary): In The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY, the boys arrive at the "tomorrow" envisioned in Minisode 3: TOMORROW, fulfilling the long-held promise of hope and reunion that has guided their journey. This mini-album celebrates the magic of rediscovery, as the boys reconnect with a cherished “you” and the vows made under starlit skies. By exploring love in its many forms, the album draws inspiration from The Snow Queen, echoing its themes of love’s redemptive power to restore innocence and heal. Like the fairytale’s journey to reclaim a pure and untainted connection, the boys rediscover a “heaven” where love becomes a sanctuary—a source of courage, healing, and a return to the childlike purity that once defined them. This chapter marks a pivotal evolution in TXT’s story, transitioning from the turbulence of The Name Chapters into a more reflective and hopeful phase. Where youthful fantasies once served as escapism, the boys now embrace reality, finding strength and solace in grounded, mature expressions of love and connection. These mature emotions, though firmly rooted in reality, allow them to reclaim the wonder and sincerity of their childhood selves, creating a sanctuary where they can truly thrive. It’s a story of fulfilling promises, embracing reality, and finding hope in togetherness, making this album a heartfelt, transformative chapter in their ongoing journey.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Star Chapters continue TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s discography-spanning storyline, reconnecting with themes introduced in their debut EP, The Dream Chapter: STAR. In their debut, TXT began their journey united under a shared dream, finding solace and strength in each other as they imagined a brighter tomorrow. This narrative laid the foundation for their exploration of youth, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. The Star Chapters revisit this unity but shift the focus toward a more mature understanding of relationships, echoing the promises of reunion made in 'Nap of a Star.' This new chapter emphasizes how youthful dreams evolve into deeper emotional bonds, portraying how the boys’ shared journey transforms as they face adulthood as they arrive at ‘tomorrow’. Through themes of reunion, love, and resilience, The Star Chapters highlight the enduring power of togetherness. This series reflects TXT’s growth as storytellers, blending personal introspection with universal themes of hope and belonging.
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