⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Jesery Club
⋆ Producing Credits: dwilly, Orion Meshorer, MAX
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: MAX, David Wilson, Brandon Colbein, Orion Meshorer, TAEHYUN, "hitman" bang, Jeon Jieun, Song Jae Kyung, Yi Yi Jin, danke, Hwang Yoo Bin, YEONJUN
About: Happily Ever After' presents a grounded and realistic view of happiness, offering a stark contrast to the idealized fairy-tale endings of traditional stories. The song reflects the boys' realization that true fulfillment comes not from magical solutions, as explored in the 'Dream Chapters', but from hard work, resilience, and growth. It highlights their understanding that life is unpredictable, and the pursuit of happiness is a continuous journey shaped by personal effort and choices. By embracing the unpredictability of life, the boys encourage listeners to create their own narratives and define their own versions of happiness by finding the value in the open-ended, authentic nature of one’s own story. [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
LYRICS (translations by @translatingTXT)
Oh my God
Ooh
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha
Listen
Oh, my God
The ending is unpredictable
Life is not a fairy tale
So what if I don't know?
I actually like it this way
La la la la la la
Love all my days
La la la
La la la
La la la
La la la la la
I thought I was the main character
In a wonderful fairytale
After a brief hardship victory would eventually come
And it'd be happily ever after, after that
But I was stupid for thinking that way
In reality, there is no right answer
These countless choices are mine to make
What's happening to me? Where's the 'happy ending'?
Wow, even after I close the fairy tale book
Life keeps going on
Realized there's no 'happily ever after' forever
Oh, my God
The ending is unpredictable
Life is not a fairy tale
So what if I don't know?
I actually like it this way
La la la la la la
Love all my days
La la la
La la la
La la la
La la la la la La la la
La la la
La la la la la la
Every morning, to the new sun
"Good morning"
Is the pleasant phrase that comes to mind
On top of the empty space
I'm going to write my own story
I will create it all
Wow, this unknown ending
That's why my life is even more beautiful
I'll embrace even my failures
I keep going yeah
Oh, my God
The ending is unpredictable
Life is not a fairy tale
So what if I don't know?
I actually like it this way
La la la la la la
Love all my days
All my life
This endless tale
Three-six-five, every day (Every day, oh)
The open ending that I’m writing
La la la la la la, love all my days
La la la la la la
Love all my days
La la la
La la la
La la la
La la la la laLa la la
La la la
La la la la la la
Love all my days
Helpful Context (Album Summary): The Name Chapter: FREEFALL continues the narrative from The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION, following the boys'* decision to leave the comfort of their Neverland-like world and face the uncertainties of adulthood. Themes of risk, courage, and self-discovery permeate the album, highlighting their leap of faith into the unknown. Through a series of bold and introspective tracks, the boys embrace the challenges of growing up, symbolizing the exhilaration and fear of freefall. This experience represents their acceptance of unpredictability and determination to pursue their dreams despite the risks. Ultimately, FREEFALL captures the transformative power of confronting one’s fears, celebrating the growth that comes from navigating the complexities of reality and marking the culmination of the "Name Chapters" with a powerful affirmation of courage and self-realization [*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 Chapter’ albums 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 of the Chaos Chapters and Minisode 2, these albums explore how the boys allow these experiences to shape them, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their identities (their "name") 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. [*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.]
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