Heaven

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Smooth Pop

⋆ Producing Credits: Johnny Goldstein, Slow Rabbit

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Johnny Goldstein, JBACH, Sean Douglas, Slow Rabbit, YEONJUN, Four Seasons (153/Joombas), Ellie Suh (153/Joombas), TAEHYUN, Lee Yi Jin, Cho Yun Kyoung, SOOBIN, danke, Lee Seu Ran, Jung Jin Woo

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ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Heaven’ conveys the transformative power of love, portraying it as a source of warmth, magic, and emotional sanctuary. For the boys*, heaven is no longer a distant or unattainable dream but something they create in the present moment, particularly through the joy of reunion. As they arrive at tomorrow, fulfilling their long-awaited promise, the starlight that once seemed lost reignites, bringing with it a renewed sense of wonder and belonging. Drawing inspiration from 'The Snow Queen,' the song mirrors the fairytale’s theme of love’s ability to heal and restore purity, offering the boys a refuge where their hearts can mend. The awakening stars symbolize the rekindling of hope, as love transforms past struggles into a journey of connection and newfound light.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)

Heaven

The starlight that fell asleep awakens

SELF REFERENCE: Nap of a Star

Heaven is not a faraway place, it’s now

SELF REFERENCE:  This line (and the core theme of the song) represents a transformation in the boys’ understanding of love and connection. In 0X1=LOVESONG, lyrics like “I don’t belong there / There’s no place for me in heaven” convey feelings of inadequacy, while “An angel who one day appeared before me / Take me to your hometown” expresses a longing to escape to an idealized heaven. However, in this line, the boys come to realize that heaven is not a distant, unattainable place; instead, it exists in the present moment through love. This shift marks their growth, as they move from seeking external salvation to finding a sense of belonging and emotional refuge within their connections, embodying self-worth in the here and now.

The moment we kiss

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Wrapped in the starlight that’s awakened, baby

I kiss you in the middle of it all, crazy

Finding the magic we promised at the start

SELF REFERENCE: The Dream Chapter: MAGIC

Look what you did, look what you did to me like

Oh my god, there was no heaven, only a sad song

Since meeting you, even my heart feels warmth

SELF REFERENCE: 0X1=LOVESONG: "I found a warmth called 'you'"

Come closer, and when you hold me close

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven

The starlight that fell asleep awakens

Heaven is not a faraway place, it’s now

The moment we kiss

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven

From 1 to 10 you’re like an 11

As long as you’re there, every place is heaven

My angel every night

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven always felt so far away to me

Now it feels like I’m walking on white clouds

The magic only you can cast on me, maybe

Look what you did, look what you did to me like

Oh my god, this never-ending love song

Since meeting you, I feel the warmth of the world

Hug me tight, like we promised on the first day

SELF REFERENCE: 'Deja Vu:' "I'll hug you tight, as promised on the first day"

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven

It doesn’t matter where that place is

Heaven is not a faraway place, it's now

The moment we touch

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven

From 1 to 10 you’re like an 11

As long as you’re there, every place is heaven

My angel every night

You make it, you make it, you make it feel like

Heaven

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): ​​‘The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY’ marks a pivotal moment in the boys’* journey as they finally reach the tomorrow envisioned in 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW,' fulfilling a long-awaited promise of hope and reunion. This mini-album celebrates their reconnection with a cherished 'you'*, reaffirming vows made under starlit skies. Unlike the love that once served as a desperate salvation in 'The Chaos Chapter,' love in this new era has matured—no longer a one-sided refuge, but a balanced partnership built on mutual giving and receiving. With inspiration from Hans Christian Anderson's 'The Snow Queen,' the album explores love’s redemptive power to heal and restore innocence. The boys rediscover a place where love transforms from a fleeting dream into a sanctuary - one of courage, healing, and the purity that once defined them. Transitioning from the turbulence of 'The Name Chapter', this era shifts toward reflection and hope. What began as youthful fantasies has evolved into grounded expressions of love, offering strength and solace. Anchored in truth and reality, the boys reclaim the sincerity and wonder of their childhood selves, creating a sanctuary where they can truly thrive. [*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 Series Summary): 'The Star Chapters' continue TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s discography-spanning storyline, reconnecting with themes first introduced in their debut EP, 'The Dream Chapter: STAR'. In their debut, TXT embarked on a journey united by a shared dream, finding solace and strength in each other as they imagined a brighter tomorrow. This narrative laid the foundation for their exploration of youth, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. The Star Chapters revisit this unity but shift the focus toward a more mature understanding of relationships, echoing the promises of reunion made in 'Nap of a Star.' This new chapter emphasizes how youthful dreams evolve into deeper emotional bonds, portraying how the boys’* shared journey transforms as they face adulthood and arrive at 'tomorrow.' Through themes of reunion, love, and resilience, 'The Star Chapters' underscore the enduring strength of togetherness. This series reflects TXT’s growth as storytellers, blending personal introspection with universal themes of hope and belonging. [*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.]