⋆ 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
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. *See 'The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION album summary for context/explanation.
[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
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): ‘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.]
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