⋆ Title Track
⋆ Genre: Alternative dance
⋆ Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Sofia Key, Supreme Boi, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, "hitman" bang, Salem Ilese, Krysta Youngs, Myah Marie Langston, OLLIPOP
About: Reflecting the euphoric highs of Neverland, 'Sugar Rush Ride' likens the intoxicating allure to a sugar rush that offers temporary happiness. The song captures the thrill of giving in to temptations, as the boys indulge in the fleeting pleasures of youth while grappling with the reluctance to embrace adulthood. The lyrics also address the emptiness that follows such temporary pleasures, emphasizing the internal conflict between knowing something is harmful and still being drawn to it. [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 ♡]
LYRIC VIDEO: (Be sure to check out the written lyrics below for additional explanations of any lyrics or references not covered in the lyric video)
LYRICS
Yeah, ah-ah-ah-ah
(Ayy) let's go
The thoughts soon stopped breathing, when you get back
My determination instantly unravels before you
"Come a little closer", you whisper
"Swallow the sugar rush"
A feast in the night sky, sweet desire
Taking me into a dream, the liar on the bedside
I can feel it, I can't resist it
That sweet devilish smile
You skillfully opened my locked door
What do I do? I see that star
The devil said
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Come here (more)
Let's play together (more)
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush-uh
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush-uh
Come here (more)
Let me give you a piggyback ride (more)
This line is sampled from the Korean pansori ‘Chunhyangga,’ a traditional genre of musical storytelling performed by a singer and a drummer. ‘Chunhyangga’ tells the story of Chunhyang, a woman who faces trials and societal barriers due to her social status in her pursuit of love. The themes of passion and resistance against social injustice in Chunhyang’s story resonate with ‘Sugar Rush Ride,’ which explores the surrender to temptation and the complexities of desire. Both narratives touch on inner conflict, whether it’s resisting social limitations or navigating the pull of forbidden attraction.
You're so addictive, my veins full of sweets
The forbidden lines slowly blur and disappear
This anemia-like daze, strangely, I like it
Under my skin, every cell becomes more sensitive
"Come a little closer", you whisper
"Swallow the sugar rush"
A feast in the night sky, sweet desire
Taking me into a dream, the liar on the bedside
The "liar on the bedside" represents the Peter Pan-like figure in Devil by the Window, who, like Peter Pan tempting the Darling children, appears by the window at night, luring the boys into a seductive fantasy world. Both figures symbolize the allure of Neverland, where the promise of eternal youth and freedom masks the dangers of escaping reality.
I can feel it, I can't resist it
That sweet devilish smile
You skillfully opened my locked door
What do I do? I see that star
The devil said
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
Come here (more)
Let's play together (more)
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush
Sugar rush-ush-uh
Come here (more)
Let me give you a piggyback ride (more)
You're bad, you liar
What have you done to me, sugar?
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
It's me who's bad
I know this bad desire sugar
Gimme gimme more
Gimme gimme more
You're bad, you liar
What have you done to me, sugar?
Helpful Context (Album Summary): Inspired by the story of Peter Pan, ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ explores the allure of Neverland—a fantastical place where one never has to grow up. Following the chaos and conflicts of the previous chapters, the boys, now on the brink of adulthood, face the temptation of remaining in a perpetual state of youthful freedom as they grapple with the internal conflict between postponing their growth by staying in Neverland and embracing adulthood. The album's tracks, when listened to in order, portray their struggle to navigate personal growth amidst external pressures, distractions, and temptations, highlighting the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression in the journey of self-discovery. Their decision to journey forward despite this desire is a representation of today’s generation as they continue to grow through the challenges of the world.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): ‘The Name Chapter’ albums delve into identity and self-definition, focusing on the journey of discovering and embracing one's true self amid societal pressures. Following the conflicts of the Chaos Chapters and Minisode 2, these albums explore how the boys let these experiences shape them, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their identities as they transition into adulthood. The overarching narrative emphasizes self-acceptance, authenticity, and the transformative power of embracing one’s unique path and true calling.
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