⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Trap, Hyperpop
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Ashnikko, Gina Kushka, Jacob Manson, YEONJUN, 조윤경, “hitman” bang, 김보은, danke, 황인찬
ABOUT/MEANING: 'Frost' explores the emotional struggles of growing up, using vivid imagery to depict feelings of numbness, isolation, and confusion. The song conveys a sense of being trapped in an unending winter, where internal turmoil and external pressures seem unrelenting. As the album's closing track, it encapsulates the challenge of navigating personal struggles while searching for meaning in a chaotic world. The lyrics reflect a sense of being lost and disconnected, with unresolved tension throughout. The song emphasizes that growth and understanding are continuous processes, with no neatly wrapped conclusions, setting the stage for the next chapter of the boys' journey. [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 ♡]
NOTE: This song is written as part of TXT’s fictional storyline/universe [The Star Seekers], so it references events/characters within this storyline, however, its themes also run parallel to the story told through TXT's discography.
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
I’m so shocked hahahahaha
Spring’s here but warmth is nowhere to be found
Outside the window, sharp needles grow
White breath like icy
Gone without a trace, the pulsing starlight
Stuck in my heart, a growing hole
That small island shrouded in a veil
Inside a consumed soul
I’m hollowed out once again
The voices calling me
I’m in chaos now
Drawn by the name, I stand in chaos
Really lost my mind
Really, really, really lost it
Faint voices
I don’t know why
What is my fate? What’s the answer, really?
Really lost my mind
Really, really, really lost it
Haha
My lips frozen shut
Words linger on my tongue
Even if I call out that name
I see only cold breath
Fate or something
Hidden in that unfamiliar name
I can't grasp the meanings
They freeze up white
Crossing the frozen lake, following the path
At the end, the sign stops
Only freezing wind greets me
A sad flower in the lightless ice
A shipwrecked fate
Frozen time
Inside it, I'm dying
The voices calling me
I’m in chaos now
Drawn by the name, I stand in chaos
Really lost my mind
Really, really, really lost it
Faint voices
I don’t know why
What is my fate? What’s the answer, really?
Really lost my mind
Really, really, really lost it
Haha
My lips frozen shut
Words linger on my tongue
Even if I call out that name
I see only cold breath
Fate or something
Hidden in that unfamiliar name
I can't grasp the meanings
They freeze up white
On the island of dreams, only chaos exists
Even if I run away, I sink deeper into anxiety
The frozen meaning in front of the name
Am I ready for this?
My lips frozen shut
Words linger on my tongue
Even if I call out that name
I see only cold breath
Fate or something
Hidden in that unfamiliar name
I can't grasp the meanings
They freeze up white
Good-bye
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the complexities and challenges that disrupted the boys’* dreamlike world in 'The Dream Chapters' and 'Minisode 1', 'The Chaos Chapters' depict the unraveling of this idyllic existence as they confront the harsh realities and responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-peaceful lives are thrown into turmoil, leaving them feeling frozen and overwhelmed - until a transformative presence, symbolized as 'you'*, appears before them. This series marks a shift from the nostalgic and hopeful themes of earlier chapters to a deeper, more introspective exploration of both internal and external conflicts. Influenced by real-world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chaos Chapters reflect the broader struggles and chaos of youth. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams is disrupted by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-peaceful world crumbles, the boy* is confronted with alienation and the harsh realities of growing up, leaving him feeling frozen - insignificant, empty, and unable to move forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, the arrival of 'you'*, a special someone, brings warmth and light into his life, awakening a love that becomes his anchor. Believing that you are his true and only world, he finds refuge in this love, making it his sole reason for enduring the emotional coldness of an unforgiving reality. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): ‘The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE’ a repackage of 'FREEZE,' expands on the themes of the previous album, where the boy* faced emotional coldness and isolation after the collapse of his peaceful world. In 'FREEZE,' he found refuge and meaning in 'you,'* who became his sole anchor in the chaos. In 'FIGHT OR ESCAPE', having experienced the transformative power of love, the boy now faces a new internal struggle. With love as his driving force, he must decide whether to fight against the chaos or escape in pursuit of love. The repackage introduces new tracks that explore this tension, capturing the ongoing battle between confronting adversity and seeking solace in connection. [*Within TXT's discography-based narrative, the term 'boys' or 'boy' represents the TXT members while also serving as generalized protagonists to convey the broader experiences of youth. While 'you' is intentionally kept broad, allowing for various interpretations of the relationship whether it be platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or another dynamic.]
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