⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Pop rap
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, YEONJUN, Coi Leray, Akil, "worldwidefresh" King, BEOMGYU, TAEHYUN, Revin, SOOBIN, HUENINGKAI, POP
ABOUT/MEANING: 'Happy Fools' explores the boys' embrace of carefree moments and their desire to remain in a state of blissful ignorance. Reflecting the enchanting freedom of Neverland*, the track conveys the joy of living in the present, where adult responsibilities feel distant and insignificant, while also acknowledging the unsustainable nature of such escapism. It captures the internal conflict between the temptation to stay in this fantasy world and the inevitable need to face adulthood's responsibilities, as the boys struggle to balance the innocence and joy of their past with the growing realization that maturity requires embracing life's complexities. *See 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION album summary for context/explanation.
"The lyrics are about how I want to leave my current worries for the me of tomorrow and just enjoy the moment right now that won’t come back. Me and the members thought about our own experiences and wrote the lyrics to the song. Everyone has a time like that in their life, right? People telling you that the future is important even though you’re working really hard right now. Times when people tell you that you can’t delay things anymore, so you just have to walk the skewed path. It’s a song that we wrote honestly by thinking back to our thoughts in times like this.” - Beomgyu [To read more about Beomgyu's inspiration for this song, see the continuation of his quote in the written lyrics below.]
NOTE: There is also a "TXT version" of this song that features a new rap verse written by Yeonjun, replacing Coi Leray's verse from this original track. This version is not available on music streaming services but can be found on TXT's official channel, along with a special performance clip. While the clip includes lyrics in the captions, feel free to visit the 'lyric' page for this version on our site for an in-depth explanation of the nuances in Yeonjun's verse.
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy happy
I have so much to do
But no plans on doing it
They always say the future's more important than the present
No matter what they say
I don’t care, I give up
I've already hopped on this skewed path,
Just enjoying it
They say I’m a fool
But even if things get delayed, I’m not afraid
Every day is happy
I’m locked in a sweet moment
Leave those worries for the me of tomorrow
This moment right now will never come again, yeah
I don’t want to leave
Here on this path of pleasure, I’m like a butterfly
The honey bee that only works
Has no idea how pretty the sunset sky is
BEOMGYU: "A honeybee or a worker ant doesn’t have a chance to see how pretty the sky is because it only ever works, and they do the same work every day; I felt like that was me when I used to be nervous and impatient at the thought that I must do better. During my trainee days, I used to look at the sky first thing when I got off work - that’s when I used to feel like my day was put together. But one day I was thinking and suddenly realized that I had never seen the daylight sky with the sun out or the sunset. I felt a bit unfair when I realized this, so I thought of that while writing these lyrics."
Don’t wanna do my thing
I have no regrets
I’ll be the laziest Superman
So follow me
This lush taste of laziness
It's so sweet
The dreamlike guilty pleasure right before my eyes
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy happy
Gucci coats & kisses
You should know that I’m expensive
Take a trip from Cali
Now my Rollie on Korean time
Foreign came in lemon lime
I just wanna live my life
Yea I like red roses
But I rather you come spend some time
H-A-P-P-Y
We go up like the moon
TXT and Coi Leray
Get it poppin’ like balloons
We gon’ party every day
Living like some happy fools
Doing what we wanna do
Yea yea yea
I want to savor this moment,
I’m the center of the world,
I’m like a butterfly
The honey bee that only works can't even feel the pleasant breeze
Don’t wanna do my thing
I have no regrets
I’ll be the laziest Superman
So follow me
The lush taste of laziness
It's so sweet
The dreamlike guilty pleasure right before my eyes
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy fools
Happy happy happy happy
Helpful Context (Album Summary): ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ draws inspiration from Peter Pan, delving into the allure of Neverland - a fantastical place of eternal youth. After the chaos of previous chapters, the boys* stand at the threshold of adulthood, torn between the temptation to remain in Neverland, with its promise of endless freedom, and the inevitable pull toward growing up. Experienced in sequence, the album’s tracks portray their internal struggle against external pressures, distractions, and fears of change, illustrating the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression on the path to self-discovery. Their decision to move forward despite these temptations mirrors the journey of today’s generation, capturing the tension between holding on to youth and embracing the future. This pivotal moment sets the stage for their evolution in the next installment of this chapter. [*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 Chapters’ 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 explored in 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'Minisode 2,' this new chapter showcases how the boys* allow these past experiences to shape their growth, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their name as they transition into adulthood. The overarching narrative centers on self-acceptance, authenticity, and the transformative journey 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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