⋆ Title Track
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Hip Hop/Rock
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Supreme Boi, Sunshine (Cazzi Opeia & Ellen Berg), Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, "hitman" bang, YEONJUN, BLVSH, Chris James
ABOUT/MEANING: 'Good Boy Gone Bad' represents the 'anger' stage in Kübler-Ross' model of grief, focusing on the boys' transformation after a painful breakup. The track conveys their intense frustration and emotional turmoil, which drive them to adopt a rebellious, defiant persona as they seek to shield themselves from further hurt. The lyrics reflect their struggle with the loss of their previous, more innocent selves, embracing a tougher exterior as a means of survival. Through this emotional shift, they attempt to reclaim power and control, but it comes at the cost of further internal conflict. The song marks a critical point in their journey, where they confront their emotions and begin to navigate personal growth amidst the anger and pain. [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 ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
There are explanations of certain lyrics and references in the written lyrics below that aren't covered in the lyric video. Feel free to check them out if you're interested.
Woah-woah, Woah-woah, oh
Woah-woah, Woah-woah, oh
Put that nail in the coffin over the word 'forever'
You completely changed me when I was fragile
I spent hours in front of the mirror wanting to become you
Scratching my face
Swallowing my heart
You kept abandoning me
My tail wagged at you that's my past
Reference to Cat & Dog
I just killed me with all that stress
But I just don't care anymore
This broken feeling isn't so bad
(Woah-woah, woah-woah, oh)
Better than those pathetic days
Watch, watch, gotta watch, watch me, yeah
(I kill that me, kill me)
Just throw it all away, good boys gone bad
Just throw it away, good boys gone bad
The good boys who loved you, gone bad
Now (break me more, just break mе)
A scar on my chest gone bad
Slash my heart, thеn gone dead
The good boys that you knew, gone bad
Now (I kill that me, kill me)
Good boy gone bad
(Good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad)
Good boy, gone bad
(Good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad)
Good boy, gone bad
Erase that boy inside of you (Yeah)
Then fill it with the wreck I've become
I'm like a zombie dead alive
Born atop the tomb of love
I honestly like it better now
This completely altered face of mine
I just killed me with all that pain
I just don't care about anything anymore
Somehow, this shut-eyed night of despair feels strangely sweet to me
(Woah-woah, woah-woah, oh)
I feel free now
Watch, watch, gotta watch, watch me, yeah
(I kill that me, kill me)
Just throw it all away, good boys gone bad
Just throw it away, good boys gone bad
The good boys who loved you, gone bad
Now (break me more, just break mе)
A scar on my chest gone bad
Slash my heart, thеn gone dead
The good boys that you knew, gone bad
Now (I kill that me, kill me)
Good boy gone bad
Gouge you out from my heart
Bleeding out the traces of you
Love is a lie, I loved that lie
Burn it, just burn it out
I give up on love, throw 'forever’ away to the dogs
In Korean, the word 개 (gae) means “dog.” When 개 (gae) is combined with other words, it often takes on a derogatory or dismissive tone. This usage can imply that something is of poor quality, undesirable, or unworthy. In the lyrics "집어치워 love 개나 줘 forever," the use of 개 (gae) in 개나 줘 (gaena jwо), which translates to “give it to a dog,” conveys strong disdain. It suggests that the speaker views love as so insignificant or worthless that it should be given to a dog, emphasizing their rejection and contempt for the concept.
I bleed monochrome diamonds instead of blood
Killed it, I killed it myself,
Plunging headfirst with broken wings
Even if I fall it doesn't hurt anymore
(Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
I like being bad
Just throw it all away, good boys gone bad
Just throw it away, good boys gone bad
The good boys who loved you, gone bad
Now (break me more, just break mе)
A scar on my chest gone bad
Slash my heart, thеn gone dead
The good boys that you knew, gone bad
Now (I kill that me, kill me)
Good boy gone bad
Good boy gone bad
(Good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad)
Good boy, gone bad
(Good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad, good boy gone bad)
Good boy, gone bad
Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child' explores the emotional turbulence of adolescence, focusing on heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery. The love that once felt like salvation in 'The Chaos Chapters' ultimately proves unsustainable, leaving the boy* - who had relied on it for healing and guidance - feeling lost after his first breakup. Framed through Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance - the album portrays his emotional journey, illustrating his transition from pain to growth. As the boy comes to terms with the end of the love that once defined him, he takes his first steps toward moving forward; no longer clinging to the past, he is finally ready to embrace what lies ahead. Acting as a bridge between 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'The Name Chapters,' the album sets the stage for his evolving understanding of himself and his place in the world. [*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): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes serve as transitional bridges, between chapters, guiding the listener from one era to the next while introducing new themes and emotional turning points.
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