⋆ Korean Title: I'll Be Waiting At Tomorrow
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: House
⋆ Producing Credits: Shift K3Y
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Lewis Jankel, Uzoechi Emenike, YEONJUN, Kim Min Hyung, Ellie Suh (153/Joombas), Maiz, Yi Yi Jin, "hitman" bang, HUENINGKAI, TAEHYUN, Jeon Jieun, danke, Stella Jang
ABOUT/MEANING: 'I'll See You There Tomorrow' transforms the simple phrase "I'll see you tomorrow" into a powerful declaration of hope, resilience, and unwavering determination. The boys reflect on a promise made in the past, emphasizing their commitment to reunite with someone significant despite the challenges they face in the present. The song focuses on the journey of waiting for a brighter tomorrow, where a joyful reunion and a new chapter await. Through their belief in this promise, they highlight the strength of perseverance, the warmth of anticipation, and the healing and hopeful power that the promise of tomorrow brings. [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
❗Certain lyrics in this song make specific references to the story of The Little Prince. If you'd like these references explained, check out the written lyrics below.
Someone like you, there's only one in this world
We tamed each other, you and I
Reference to the book The Little Prince (which Minisode 3: TOMORROW draws inspiration from) where the fox asks to be tamed by the Prince: "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you, I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world . . ." / "But if you tame me, it will be as if the sun came to shine on my life"
To me who wanted to run away
There was a child who said, 'Let's meet again tomorrow.'
I was dazzled by the sparkle
Your hands slipped out of mine
After wandering for so long
I realized the meaning of your words from long ago
I believe we are meant to be
It's okay if you're late, I'll always be here
I'll be waiting in tomorrow
There'll be no more sorrow, I'll see you there tomorrow
There'll be no more sorrow, I'll see you thеre tomorrow
There'll bе no more sorrow, I'll see you there tomorrow
There'll be no more sorrow, I'll see you there tomorrow
There'll be no more sorrow, I'll see you there tomorrow
Because of your golden hair
It's like loving a shining wheat field
The two lines above are a reference to the book The Little Prince: “You see the wheat fields over there? […] Wheat fields say nothing to me. Which is sad. But you have hair the color of gold. So it will be wonderful, once you’ve tamed me! The wheat, which is golden, will remind me of you. And I’ll love the sound of the wind in the wheat”
Just hearing the sound of your footsteps
Will be enough to make me happy
In that simple promise
There were only ordinary words
But the excitement that I feel in every moment
Feels like a miracle brought to me because of you
I believe we are meant to be
It's okay if you're late, I'll always be here
I'll be waiting in tomorrow
There'll be no more sorrow, I'll see you there tomorrow
Recall the promise between you and me
I will definitely recognize you
In the dedication to The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry writes, "All grown-ups were once children... but only few of them remember it." This sentiment is woven throughout the story and is reflected in TXT's concept trailer for Minisode 3, where the boys, now adults, no longer recognize the fox. The lyrics here suggest that even as they grow up, the boys vow to remember the fox, ensuring they can meet again tomorrow.
The "us" who will meet tomorrow
We'll be together beyond that
I'll see you there tomorrow
Together beyond that, I'll see you there tomorrow
Together beyond that, I'll see you there tomorrow
Together beyond that, I'll see you there tomorrow
Together beyond that, I'll see you there tomorrow
Helpful Context (Album Summary): "Close your eyes, Wendy. Leave tomorrow behind. Take my hand, and let’s go to a place where we will never grow old, with no worries." These words from 'The Name Chapter' concept trailer once embodied the allure of eternal youth - a fantasy of escaping time. But 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' marks a turning point in the boys’* journey, shifting from running away from the inevitable to embracing what lies ahead. Bridging 'The Name Chapters' and 'The Star Chapters,' the album explores their emotional and personal growth after resisting the temptation of Neverland (TEMPTATION) and taking a leap into the unknown (FREEFALL). Now, standing at the threshold of 'tomorrow,' they no longer seek to evade it but instead welcome it. The album tells the story of a boy who, remembering a past promise, embarks on a journey to find 'you'*: the one with whom he made that promise. Believing that 'tomorrow' holds hope and salvation, he faces the challenges of today with confidence that the future can bring something better. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 'The Little Prince,' the album explores the emotional landscape of waiting for a brighter tomorrow while navigating the struggles of the present. It serves as a testament to youth’s unwavering optimism and the belief that, despite uncertainty, tomorrow is worth facing. [*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): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes serve as transitional bridges, between chapters, guiding the listener from one era to the next while introducing new themes and emotional turning points.
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