Happily Ever After
- beomiebear
- Jul 31, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 28
⋆ Genre: 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/MEANING: ‘Happily Ever After’ presents a grounded, realistic view of happiness, standing in stark contrast to the idealized fairy-tale endings of traditional stories. The song reflects the boys’* realization that true fulfillment doesn’t come from magical solutions - as explored in the Dream Chapter trilogy - but from hard work, resilience, and personal growth. It acknowledges life’s unpredictability, emphasizing that the pursuit of happiness is an ongoing journey shaped by our choices and efforts. By embracing life’s uncertainties, the boys encourage listeners to create their own narratives and define happiness on their own terms - finding meaning in the open-ended, authentic nature of their stories.
*For further context on the song check out 'The Name Chapter: FREEFALL' album summary
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (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
SELF REFEFERENCE: Similar to how in Drama the boy thinks he's the main character in a drama, only to realize that he's just an extra in someone else's story.
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' follows the boys* as they leave behind the safety of Neverland and confront the raw uncertainties of adulthood. Themes of risk, courage, and transformation shape the album as they take a fearless leap into the unknown. No longer held back by fantasy or fear, they begin to define themselves on their own terms, embracing vulnerability as the path to authenticity. FREEFALL stands as a bold affirmation of identity, resilience, and the power of choosing growth - no matter the risk.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Name Chapters explore the journey of discovering and defining one’s true self amid internal doubt and societal pressure. Building on the emotional aftermath of The Chaos Chapters and Thursday’s Child, these albums follow the boys as they transform pain into personal growth. Focused on self-acceptance and authenticity, the series marks a pivotal step in the transition from adolescence to adulthood: the search for who they are, and who they aspire to become.
*In the context of TXT’s discography, the term ‘boy’/‘boys’ are used to represent both the members themselves as well as serve as generalized protagonists embodying the universal experiences of youth.
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