⋆ Genre: Pop Rock
⋆ Producing Credits: Maiz, Evan Gartner, Sam Preston
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Evan Gartner, Rachel West, Maiz, Sam Preston, Hwang Yoo Bin, Taehyun, Lee Yi Jin, Cho Yun Kyoung, Na Jung Ah (153/Joombas), danke, Four Seasons (153/Joombas), Na Do Yeon (153/Joombas), Woo Seung Yeon (153/Joombas)
About: 'Higher Than Heaven' builds on the themes of 'Heaven,' but takes the emotional journey to even greater heights, where love becomes a force that transcends earthly limitations. By suggesting, “If your magic took me to heaven, now I want to take you to a place higher than heaven,” the song echoes the album’s theme of love as a guiding, empowering force. As demonstrated throughout 'Sanctuary', the boys have evolved into a more grounded and mature phase of love, so Higher Than Heaven portrays a reciprocal, uplifting bond where two people inspire each other to rise above struggles and dream of a shared tomorrow as expansive and endless as the sky itself. This progression reflects the deeper emotional growth found in The Star Chapter: Sanctuary, where love not only heals but elevates the relationship to new dimensions. [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: (Be sure to check out the written lyrics below for additional explanations of any lyrics or references not covered in the lyric video)
LYRICS (translations by @translatingTXT)
The starlight that warmly welcomes me
Heaven is beneath my two feet
I want to dance with you all night to this rhythm
Your gaze shines as you look at me
Under it, I will no longer wander
With the magical strength you gave me
I'll take you
Higher
Higher than heaven
Beyond heaven
To a higher place
Fly with me
High, high, high
We can fly anywhere, you and me
High, high, high
We can fly anywhere, you and me
Every day I wandered to the edge of the earth
I met you and created countless tomorrows
Keep looking at me like you do now
And smile brightly like that
Using starlight as a compass
Using your hands as support
We'll protect our eternity, our name
Together we'll dream of the tomorrows that will continue
Ecstatic feelings fill my heart
Now, I think I finally understand the meaning of "eternity"
With the magical strength you gave me
I'll take you
Higher
Higher than heaven
Beyond heaven
To a higher place
Fly with me
This is our start line
The starlight that protects us
Reference to 'Magic Island': "This place is our start line / Our star line / The starlight we saw together"
To places farther than paradise
Higher and higher and high
Higher
Higher than heaven
You and I dream of a dream
That will be held in eternity
Fly with me
High, high, high
We can fly anywhere, you and me
High, high, high
We can fly anywhere, you and me
Helpful Context (Album Summary): In The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY, the boys arrive at the "tomorrow" envisioned in Minisode 3: TOMORROW, fulfilling the long-held promise of hope and reunion that has guided their journey. This mini-album celebrates the magic of rediscovery, as the boys reconnect with a cherished “you” and the vows made under starlit skies. By exploring love in its many forms, the album draws inspiration from The Snow Queen, echoing its themes of love’s redemptive power to restore innocence and heal. Like the fairytale’s journey to reclaim a pure and untainted connection, the boys rediscover a “heaven” where love becomes a sanctuary—a source of courage, healing, and a return to the childlike purity that once defined them. This chapter marks a pivotal evolution in TXT’s story, transitioning from the turbulence of The Name Chapters into a more reflective and hopeful phase. Where youthful fantasies once served as escapism, the boys now embrace reality, finding strength and solace in grounded, mature expressions of love and connection. These mature emotions, though firmly rooted in reality, allow them to reclaim the wonder and sincerity of their childhood selves, creating a sanctuary where they can truly thrive. It’s a story of fulfilling promises, embracing reality, and finding hope in togetherness, making this album a heartfelt, transformative chapter in their ongoing journey.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): The Star Chapters continue TOMORROW X TOGETHER’s discography-spanning storyline, reconnecting with themes introduced in their debut EP, The Dream Chapter: STAR. In their debut, TXT began their journey united under 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 as they arrive at ‘tomorrow’. Through themes of reunion, love, and resilience, The Star Chapters highlight the enduring power of togetherness. This series reflects TXT’s growth as storytellers, blending personal introspection with universal themes of hope and belonging.
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