Magic

⋆ Full English track

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Disco Pop

⋆ Producing Credits: The Six, Aaron Hibell

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Olly Murs, Sarah Blanchard, Richard Boardman, Pablo Bowman, Anders Froen, Aaron Hibell

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ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Magic’ explores the transformative impact of love and connection in a world filled with emotional isolation and uncertainty. The boys*, weighed down by confusion and inner turmoil, find solace in the appearance of a deep and meaningful bond, which offers them warmth and clarity. By likening this connection to “magic,” the song emphasizes how love can act as a temporary escape from the emotional numbness that dominates their lives. This connection brings a sense of relief, providing both hope and strength, and offering a brief respite from the emotional coldness they feel.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Choas Chapter: FREEZE' album summary

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LYRICS

Remember how I used to be so

Stuck in one place, so cold?

Feeling like my heart just froze

Nowhere to go with no one, nobody

Suddenly, you came through

Making me make a move

Nobody got it like you

I can't look away, I can't

'Cause baby, you're a real one, real one

Teaching me to feel something so strong

We could reach out and grab it

Oh, it's just like magic

SELF REFERENCE: In TXT's earlier songs like CROWN and Run Away, magical phrases such as "abracadabra" and "bibbity-boppity" symbolize the boys' youthful hope, where they believed they could escape their struggles through their own "magic." These words represented a time when they felt empowered to control their fate, using fantasy as an idealized escape from emotional turmoil. However, in Magic, there's a noticeable shift in their perspective. As their journey unfolds, the magical thinking begins to fade. The boys, now grappling with numbness and emotional freeze, realize that they can’t simply magic away their pain or confusion. In this song, "magic" transforms from something whimsical and self-driven into a deeper, real connection with others. This connection becomes the only thing capable of relieving their emotional numbness, highlighting their shift from relying on fantasy to seeking true support in others to heal their emotional wounds.

Feeling your touch, oh, it's a rush

No one else has it

It's just like magic

Oh, it's just like magic

Holding me tight, giving me life

Oh-oh, it's magic

Oh-oh, it's magic

Oh-oh, it's magic, oh-oh, it's magic

(Just like magic) Oh-oh, it's magic

Magic

Used to be so afraid

Afraid of all the games we played

Waited around all day

Nowhere to go with no one, nobody

Hoping someone would save me

'Til you called out my name

SELF REFERENCE: Run Away: "Be my eternity / Please call my name"

Something in me just changed

Got me awake, got me

Baby, you're a real one, real one

Teaching me to feel something so strong

We could reach out and grab it

Oh, it's just like magic

Feeling your touch, oh, it's a rush

No one else has it

It's just like magic

Oh, it's just like magic

Holding me tight, giving me life

Oh-oh, it's magic

Oh-oh, it's magic

Everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance

I say everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance

Everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance

I say everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance

I say everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance

I say everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance, say

Oh, it's just like magic

Feeling your touch, oh, it's a rush

No one else has it

It's just like magic

Oh, it's just like magic

Holding me tight, giving me life

Oh-oh, it's magic

Oh-oh, it's magic

Everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance, say

I say everybody, clap your hands

If you've got a broken heart, just take a chance, say

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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.]