⋆ Korean Title: The Tattoo on My Ring Finger
⋆ Hueningkai and Yeonjun subunit
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Contemporary R&B
⋆ Producing Credits: Aobeats, Jason Hahs, EL CAPITXN
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Jason Hahs, Andrew Okamura,YEONJUN, EL CAPITXN, HUENINGKAI
ABOUT/MEANING: 'Lonely Boy' embodies the fourth stage of grief: depression, reflecting the profound emptiness and heartache following the boys' breakup. The song explores the stark reality of loss, with the emotional scars from the relationship symbolized by a matching tattoo on the boy’s ring finger, a permanent reminder of the couple's once-shared bond. The track conveys a sense of isolation and the struggle to move forward when the heart feels irreparably broken, capturing the deep, enduring sorrow of being unable to escape the weight of grief as the boy comes to terms with the emotional toll left by the relationship. [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
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
A breakup full of lingering regrets
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
She ain't my one and only
Reference to TXT's '0x1=LOVESONG' ("In this world of zero / I know you’re my 1 & only") and 'Dear Sputnik' ("You’re my orbit / You’re my one and only") - this highlights a rejection of the previous notion of the person.
I needless fidget with it
I'm the only one left alone here
You're not here, you're gone
Even the leftover traces are lonely
The impression left by a sharp needle
Not only on my finger but also on my heart
Piercing me deeply
Your cruel words penetrate through my skin
Now there's a mark that has replaced the ring
There's a tattoo called 'you' on my ring finger
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
The story that will never change
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
A breakup full of lingering regrets
I hate it now, I don't need it
Your traces will never heal
Standing here alone
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
She ain't my one and only, one and only
Stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely
Lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely
We became one when we held hands,
Leaving the other half of the star all alone
Tell me about the meaning, it isn't there
It's just become a scribble with a lost meaning
Yeah I was stupid
Why was I like that back then?
I can’t even remember it as a memory now
I’m left with no choice but to let it be
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
All the memories remain by your side
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
All that's left is our farewell
I hate it now, I don't need it
Your traces will never heal
Standing here alone
Lonely boy stayin' lonely
She ain't my one and only, one and only
Stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely
Lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely
Stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely, stayin' lonely
Stayin' lonely
Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child' explores the emotional turbulence of adolescence, focusing on heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery. The love that once felt like salvation in 'The Chaos Chapters' ultimately proves unsustainable, leaving the boy* - who had relied on it for healing and guidance - feeling lost after his first breakup. Framed through Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance - the album portrays his emotional journey, illustrating his transition from pain to growth. As the boy comes to terms with the end of the love that once defined him, he takes his first steps toward moving forward; no longer clinging to the past, he is finally ready to embrace what lies ahead. Acting as a bridge between 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'The Name Chapters,' the album sets the stage for his evolving understanding of himself and his place in the world. [*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): 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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