⋆ Title Track
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Pop punk
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, "Hitman" Bang, Andy Love, Lil 27 Club, Billy Walsh, Louis Bell, Daniel Caesar, Oneye, YEONJUN, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, Alex Karlsson, Ronnie Icon, Hwang In-chan, Jung Jin-woo
ABOUT/MEANING: 'LO$ER=LO♡ER' explores the internal conflict between societal expectations of success and the desire for love. The song presents the dichotomy between being a "loser" and a "lover," with the dollar sign symbolizing the pursuit of material wealth that often overshadows deeper emotional connections. The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion from fighting against a world that values status over affection, yet the boys choose to embrace love as their salvation. Despite being seen as a "loser" in the eyes of society, they find solace in their connection, rejecting the notion that success must come at the cost of genuine human connection. The song reflects the boys' decision to prioritize love over material gain, embracing the vulnerability of falling together rather than struggling alone. [Please note that this is our interpretation of the song's meaning, based on the ongoing narrative of TXT's discography and insights from the members and official press releases. It's perfectly fine to have a different interpretation—after all, that's the beauty of music ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
I'm a LO$ER, I'm a LO$ER
Ayy
Oh, yeah, yeah
Riding in a car colored grey
I’m running away
Beyond this damned world
My hand that holds yours
Only has wounds
It doesn’t matter when I’m with you
The fighting, bleeding, losing, that couldn’t be won
Now I'm sick of it
If I can't have it I fuckin' keep it low
Crying, crying, crying, now shove it away
Love you, love you, love you
No matter what I do
I say "Run"
Laugh out loud like you're crazy
Say goodbye to the tears
Time to say
"Run"
Never look back
In both my hands, hunnit bands
"Hunnit" is a colloquial way of saying "hundred," and "bands" refers to bundles of cash, typically $1,000 in U.S. currency, often held together by a bank band. So, "hunnit bands" means a hundred bundles of cash or a significant amount of money.
I'm a LO$ER
I'm a LO$ER, I'm a LO$ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
I'm a LO♡ER, I'm a LO♡ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
This war-like life
I've always been the loser
You were my savior
(No doubt, no doubt, no doubt)
At the edge of the cliff
Your light guided me
Making me a winner
(So right, so right, so right)
Crawling, fighting, bleeding, from rock bottom
Now I'm sick of it
If you refuse, I fuckin' take it all
Crying, crying, crying, now shove it away
Love you, love you, love you
No matter what I do
I say "Run"
Laugh out loud like you're crazy
Say goodbye to the tears
Time to say
"Run"
Never look back
In both my hands, hunnit bands
I'm a LO$ER
I'm a LO$ER, I'm a LO$ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
I'm a LO♡ER, I'm a LO♡ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
Jump off from this highway
Wings spread and broken
Flying toward forever
But can't help falling
With you even a fall is beautiful
I'll gladly sink down to the other side of the sky
I just hope we can embrace each other
By the end of my clumsy flight
I don't care if everyone laughs
I want to sink into your ocean
I say "Run"
Laugh out loud like you're crazy
Say goodbye to the tears
Time to say
"Run"
Never look back
In both my hands, hunnit bands
I'm a LO$ER
I'm a LO$ER, I'm a LO$ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
I'm a LO♡ER, I'm a LO♡ER
Lover with a dollar sign
Is a LO$ER
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: 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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