Sugar Rush Ride

⋆ Title Track

⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: 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

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'Sugar Rush Ride' reflects the euphoric highs of Neverland, likening the intoxicating allure of this fantasy world to a sugar rush that offers a fleeting, temporary sense of happiness and freedom. The lyrics capture the thrill of surrendering to temptation, where the boys* indulge in the rush of youthful freedom, yet also highlight the emptiness that follows these brief joys. The track reveals the internal conflict between the awareness of the harm such escapism brings and the irresistible pull to remain in this idealized state. In doing so, it mirrors the dangerous allure of avoiding reality, illustrating the tension between momentary pleasure and the inevitable need to confront life's challenges.

*For further context on the song check out 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION' album summary

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LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION

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, let's play (more)

Let me give you a piggyback ride (more)

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: The line “Let me give you a piggyback ride” (이리 와서 더, 업고 놀자 더) is sampled from the traditional Korean pansori Chunhyangga. Pansori is a genre of Korean musical storytelling performed by a vocalist and a drummer, and Chunhyangga is one of the five surviving stories in this tradition.

In the original tale, Chunhyang is a woman of lower social status who falls in love with Mongryong, the son of a nobleman. When they are separated, a corrupt official tries to force Chunhyang into becoming his concubine. Despite imprisonment and torture, she remains loyal to Mongryong, refusing to give in to power or temptation - themes and tensions that are also present in Sugar Rush Ride, though approached from a different emotional and moral angle.

In Chunhyangga, the piggyback ride scene is interpreted as a symbol of emotional closeness between Chunhyang and Mongryong; however, in Sugar Rush Ride, that symbolic act is turned on its head. The piggyback ride is no longer about protection or pure affection; instead, it becomes part of a seductive, almost dangerous invitation. Rather than protecting or upholding values like Mongryong, the devil lures the boys closer, much like how the corrupt official in Chunhyangga tempts Chunhyang toward something morally compromising. Where Chunhyang resists temptation to uphold her values, the boys willingly give in. The shift from virtue to temptation transforms the piggyback ride from a symbol of innocence to one of desire and indulgence.

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

SELF REFERENCE: The "liar on the bedside" represents the Peter Pan-like figure in Devil by the Window, who, much 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, let's play (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?

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): ‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ draws inspiration from Peter Pan, delving into the allure of Neverland - a fantastical place of eternal youth. After the chaos of previous chapters, the boys* stand at the threshold of adulthood, torn between the temptation to remain in Neverland, with its promise of endless freedom, and the inevitable pull toward growing up. Experienced in sequence, the album’s tracks portray their internal struggle against external pressures, distractions, and fears of change, illustrating the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression on the path to self-discovery. Their decision to move forward despite these temptations mirrors the journey of today’s generation, capturing the tension between holding on to youth and embracing the future. This pivotal moment sets the stage for their evolution in the next installment of this chapter. [*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): 'The Name Chapters’ delve into identity and self-definition, focusing on the journey of discovering and embracing one’s true self amidst societal pressures. Building on the conflicts explored in 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'Minisode 2,' this new chapter showcases how the boys* allow these past experiences to shape their growth, highlighting their struggles to assert their individuality and solidify their name as they transition into adulthood. The overarching narrative centers on self-acceptance, authenticity, and the transformative journey of embracing one’s unique path and true calling. [*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.]