⋆ Korean Title: Small Evil Deeds
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Dance pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Jacob Attwooll
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Jacob Attwooll, Tristan Landymore, Frederick Cox, Conrad Sewell, danke, hitman bang, Lee Seu Ran, Stella Jang, SOOBIN, Jo Yoon Kyung
ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Ice Cream’ contrasts its playful exterior with a deeper, more somber exploration of the fleeting nature of happiness. The metaphor of melting ice cream represents the temporary joy that quickly fades as the boys face the overwhelming pressures of life. This song marks a departure from the warmth and unity of earlier chapters, instead reflecting disillusionment as their once-vibrant dreams begin to crumble. The boys express frustration and isolation, even wishing others to share in their misery, highlighting the emotional exhaustion they face. The track captures the tension between yearning for connection and the harsh reality of their internal struggles, where fleeting joy often gives way to a deeper sense of dissatisfaction. [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. ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
Ow it’s like ice cream
Everybody wants happiness
I dreamt of it too
Cool happiness for everyone
This sympathetic cliché
Yeah I was a fool
It’s making me crazy crazy
It’s all just an illusion
Every day, it goes tick, tick, tick, tick
Rather than fool, fool, fooling around
Alone, the wish I pray for every day, day, day
Let’s all be doomed
Let’s all be doomed together
I scream, you scream
We all scream for ice cream yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
It melts and disappears
Like a dream
Unhappy like ice cream yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Oh, this really can’t be
The sight of me being the only misfortunate one
It’s unfair
Everything should be doomed
It’s a bit evil, my bad wish
I'll try praying for a small evil deed
In my heart secretly, secretly
I wish for misfortune yeah
Every day, it goes tick, tick, tick, tick
Rather than fool, fool, fooling around
Alone, the wish I pray for every day, day, day
Let’s all be doomed
Let’s all be doomed together
I scream, you scream
We all scream for ice cream yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
It melts and disappears
Like a dream
Unhappy like ice cream yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
(I scream, you scream
I scream, you scream
You scream, I scream
You scream, I scream)
(I scream, you scream
I scream, you scream
You scream, I scream
You scream, I scream)
Something feels weird (weird)
Maybe my wish came true (came true)
Everyone is stuck inside their own rooms
I’ve become alone on this night (midnight)
No, it can’t be, please (please)
Can I take back my wish (take it back?)
In the end, I think I’ve become the most unfortunate again
You know what I’m saying, yeah
I scream, you scream
We all scream for ice cream yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
Ee-yeah, ee-yeah
It's bitter and bitter
But I hope life becomes sweeter and sweeter
Like ice cream yeah
(I scream, you scream
I scream, you scream
You scream, I scream
You scream, I scream)
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the complexities and challenges that disrupted the boys’* dreamlike world in 'The Dream Chapters' and 'Minisode 1', 'The Chaos Chapters' depict the unraveling of this idyllic existence as they confront the harsh realities and responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-peaceful lives are thrown into turmoil, leaving them feeling frozen and overwhelmed - until a transformative presence, symbolized as 'you'*, appears before them. This series marks a shift from the nostalgic and hopeful themes of earlier chapters to a deeper, more introspective exploration of both internal and external conflicts. Influenced by real-world events, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chaos Chapters reflect the broader struggles and chaos of youth. [*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 Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : 'The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE’ portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams is disrupted by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-peaceful world crumbles, the boy* is confronted with alienation and the harsh realities of growing up, leaving him feeling frozen - insignificant, empty, and unable to move forward. Yet, amidst the chaos, the arrival of 'you'*, a special someone, brings warmth and light into his life, awakening a love that becomes his anchor. Believing that you are his true and only world, he finds refuge in this love, making it his sole reason for enduring the emotional coldness of an unforgiving reality. [*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 Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): ‘The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE’ a repackage of 'FREEZE,' expands on the themes of the previous album, where the boy* faced emotional coldness and isolation after the collapse of his peaceful world. In 'FREEZE,' he found refuge and meaning in 'you,'* who became his sole anchor in the chaos. In 'FIGHT OR ESCAPE', having experienced the transformative power of love, the boy now faces a new internal struggle. With love as his driving force, he must decide whether to fight against the chaos or escape in pursuit of love. The repackage introduces new tracks that explore this tension, capturing the ongoing battle between confronting adversity and seeking solace in connection. [*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.]
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