Moa Diary (Dubaddu Wari Wari)

⋆ Genre: Dance Pop

⋆ Producing Credits: Arcades

⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Thomson, Graham, Brandes, Alex Karlsson, Taehyun, James F. Reynolds, Beomgyu, Soobin, Yeonjun, Hueningkai

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'MOA Diary' serves as a heartfelt tribute to TXT's fans, MOA, celebrating the unbreakable bond between the two. The song expresses deep gratitude, joy, and love, reflecting on the shared experiences and support that have helped shape TXT's journey. The lyrics capture moments of mutual encouragement and highlight the sense of community that has provided strength through challenging times. It emphasizes the importance of unwavering support and the powerful connection between TXT and MOA, serving as a reminder that, no matter the chaos and struggles of youth, the bond they share will continue to shine brightly.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION

❗This song contains several references and nuances that aren't covered in the lyric video. To gain a deeper understanding of the song, feel free to check them out in the written lyrics below.

Look back, the times of you and I that feel like a dream

Gather forever/Forever MOA

TRANSLATION NOTE: This line has a dual meaning/interpretation:

• If translated directly into English, with the understanding that MOA is TXT’s fandom name, the phrase would mean "forever MOA," symbolizing the strong and lasting bond between TXT and their fans.

• However, in Korean, 모아 (moa) also means "to gather," allowing for an alternate interpretation of this verse: “Look back, the times of you and I that feel like a dream, gather them forever, until we’re shining again.” This second interpretation is especially meaningful given the song’s timing - when TXT and MOA couldn’t meet in person due to the pandemic. It reflects on the fleeting yet cherished moments they shared from TXT’s debut up until the outbreak.

Until we’re shining again

Remember? the day we first met

Only the little mermaid txt

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: ‘Little Mermaid TXT’ refers to the nickname pre-debut MOAs gave TXT before their voices were revealed. Similar to the Little Mermaid who couldn't speak/didn't have a voice, the members communicated with fans solely through written social media posts before their debut.

Your name that I wanted to call out

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Due to issues with the original fandom name, TXT didn’t receive their official fandom name until six months after their debut. Similar to the Little Mermaid, who lost her voice, TXT couldn’t call out the name of their fans - MOA - until that point.

(MOA MOA MOA MOA)

It’s a little embarrassing just with words

To show you my heart like this

So how about that, just the two of us?

(E-oh e-oh e-oh e-oh)

Dubaddu wari wari, dubaddu wari wari

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Dubaddu is another way of saying ‘Tubatu’ which is the Korean nickname for TXT

He-e-ey whisper it

The secret between you and I

They say it's childish,

So what? It fits us

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Preemptively countering such reactions within the song itself, Soobin wrote this line to address his concern that the phrase 'dubaddu wari wari' might be seen as childish by those outside the fandom.

One more time!

Dubaddu wari wari

Memorize this spell

SELF REFERENCE:  In TXT’s earlier songs like CROWN and Run Away, magical spells like 'abracadabra' and 'bibbity-boppity' were used to achieve escapism and stop loneliness. Through this song, TXT creates their own spell, 'dubaddu wari wari,' offering MOA a 'spell' - in the form of them and their music - that provides the same sense of escape, companionship, and comfort. This act of crafting a spell is also referenced in 'Run Away' , with lines like, "Let’s create a spell with your tears / So that you won’t cry again," and "I want to color the classroom with sky-colored magic / So that a summoning spell can connect you and me."

Look back, the times of you and I that feel like a dream

Gather forever/Forever MOA

Until we’re shining again

Kick back

Every moment that we’re together

Take my hand all night so I don’t go anywhere

Even on these ordinary days

Even on the days we lost the summer

SELF REFERENCE: 'We Lost The Summer'

Record it in our diary tonight

It’ll comfort you on our summer night

SELF REFERENCE: 'Our Summer'

Send to me

Walk with me

Don’t worry, just tell you story

Bad feeling? Feel silly?

Just remember our code

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: While 'dubaddu' is a playful way of saying TXT in Korean, 'wari wari' has no particular meaning and was added to create a secret code between MOA and TXT. This code is often used when MOA meet the members in public: they say 'dubaddu' (or perform the accompanying dance move), and TXT responds with 'wari wari' as a special, exclusive way of acknowledging each other. This idea of a secret code mirrors the use of Morse code throughout TXT's discography (such as in the intro to CROWN and their pre-debut introduction videos).

Dubaddu wari wari, dubaddu wari wari

He-e-ey whisper it

The magic between you and I

SELF REFERENCE:  'Magic'

When you say it, you'll gain strength

One more time!

Dubaddu wari wari

Caught in this spell

Look back, the times of you and I that feel like a dream

Gather forever/Forever MOA

Until we’re shining again

Kick back

Every moment that we’re together

Take my hand all night so I don’t go anywhere

I am here for you

Till the end, till the end

Till you call my name

SELF REFERENCE: 'Run Away': "Please be my eternity / Please call my name / Run away, run away with me.“

Here for you

I’ll be there, I’ll be there

Till the sweeter end

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: This line plays on the common phrase "bitter end" to express TXT's unwavering commitment to MOA, emphasizing their dedication to fostering a joyful and supportive relationship. It highlights that their bond will remain fulfilling and positive throughout their shared journey.

Here for you

The words ‘let’s be together tomorrow too’

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: As a reference to their full name 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER' the members often say this phrase, with their hands all together, before significant events or concerts. It symbolizes their bond and commitment to continuing their journey together.

Here for you

Please promise me that here

Dubaddu wari wari, dubaddu wari wari

He-e-ey whisper it to me

The secret between you and I

They say it's childish,

So what? It fits us

One more time!

Dubaddu wari wari

Memorize this spell

Look back

All the moments when you felt alone

Stand by me all night

We’ll be together forever 

Kick back

The times we cried and laughed together

And for tomorrow that will come

It will all shine brightly

I am here for you

Till the end, till the end

Till you call my name

Here for you

I’ll be there, I’ll be there

Till the sweeter end

Here for you

The words ‘let’s be together tomorrow too’

Here for you

Please promise me that here

(Shine shine)

Until your shining,

Shining shining by my side

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Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): Following the collapse of their dreamlike world, The Chaos Chapters trace the unraveling of that once-perfect ideal. The boys confront harsh realities and new responsibilities that threaten their dreams and relationships. Their once-bright lives spiral into disorder, leaving them frozen and uncertain - until a transformative presence, symbolized as ‘you’, begins to thaw the cold. These albums mark a shift from nostalgic hope to introspection, exploring both inner turmoil and outer chaos. Influenced in part by the real-world upheaval of the COVID-19 era, the series reflects the disorientation of youth navigating a fractured, changing world.

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE) : The Chaos Chapter: Freeze portrays a world where the warmth of friendship and youthful dreams has been shattered by isolation and emotional coldness. As his once-stable life crumbles, the boy* feels frozen, insignificant, and numb in a reality that no longer feels familiar. Amid this emotional winter, the arrival of ‘you’*, a special someone, brings unexpected warmth. This love becomes his anchor - the only constant in a collapsing world. Clinging to that connection, he finds a reason to endure the chaos and the cold.

Helpful Context (Album Summary: The Chaos Chapter: FIGHT OR ESCAPE): A repackage of The Chaos Chapter: Freeze, The Chaos Chapter: Fight or Escape expands that emotional landscape, diving deeper into the aftermath of isolation and collapse. If Freeze captured the paralysis of a cold, unfamiliar world, Fight or Escape explores what comes next: will the boys* fight against the chaos, or retreat into the comfort love offers? The album captures youth’s restless tension between resistance and surrender. It channels frustration with societal judgment, the urge to break free from expectations, and the longing for genuine connection. Yet amid the turmoil, moments of light persist - flashes of hope, gratitude, and emotional grounding in relationships that endure. It offers no easy answers, only the raw urgency to survive, love, and move forward through the chaos.

*In the context of TXT’s discography, the term ‘boy’/‘boys’ are used to represent both the members themselves as well as serve as generalized protagonists embodying the universal experiences of youth. Similarly, ‘you’ is intentionally open-ended, allowing multiple interpretations of the relationship - whether platonic, romantic, fan-artist, or otherwise - inviting listeners to connect with the story in their own way.