⋆ Yeonjun & Soobin Sub-unit
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Afropop
⋆ Producing Credits: Dystinkt Beats, uv killin em, Ebby
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Tomislav Ratisec (Dystinkt), Yuval Haim Chain (uv), Ebby, Ari PenSmith, "hitman" bang, Na Jung Ah (153/Joombas), January 8th, Kim Bo Eun, Hwang Yoo Bin, TAEHYUN, YEONJUN, Cho Yun Kyoung, Kim In Hyung, Four Seasons (153/Joombas), danke, Song Jae Kyung
ABOUT/MEANING: 'The Killa' delves into deep emotional attachment and surrender, where the boys experience a passionate connection that embodies vulnerability and intense devotion. Marking a shift from the youthful idealizations of love seen in earlier chapters, this mature portrayal reflects their emotional evolution as they navigate more complex relationships. Drawing inspiration from the story of The Little Prince, the song mirrors the fox’s request to be tamed, symbolizing how trust and understanding are essential in forging meaningful connections. As the boys continue their journey, 'The Killa' highlights love’s transformative power, showing how surrendering to these deep bonds shapes the boys' emotional growth and guides them toward a future where love, trust, and self-discovery define their path forward. [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 (translations by @translatingTXT)
❗This song contains references to the story of The Little Prince. These references are not highlighted in the lyric video. If you'd like to explore them further, feel free to check out the written lyrics below.
Tame me
The concept of 'taming' was introduced in 'I'll See You There Tomorrow' (the opening track to Minisode 3: TOMORROW): "Someone like you, there's one and only in this world / We tamed each other, you and I"
I'm craving more and more
You know I want you bad
Show me mercy (Mercy)
The strong entanglement of fate within coincidence
That moment we sought each other in our eyes
Want you to tame me now
The concept of being tamed is woven throughout this song and is a reference to 'The Little Prince' where the fox asks the Prince to tame him: "To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you, I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world . . ." / "But if you tame me, it will be as if the sun came to shine on my life."
Even as you smile and make me impatient,
But you're worth it
You laugh, asking what I mean
I'll obey only you, I serve you
You kill me
The killa (Oh-oh)
My heart and soul are all yours
You're like a fever that makes me sick
I beg you'll finally get rid of me
Like champagne
Your reign on me is too sweet
These lines use wordplay to compare the luxurious experience of a champagne shower with the intoxicating feeling of being under the enchanting reign of a king or queen, whose rule over you is both sweet and all-consuming.
I'm going crazy, giving myself up for you
It's such a common phrase "te quiero"
“Te quiero” is a Spanish phrase meaning “I love you.” Depending on the context, it can also mean “I want you” in an emotional or affectionate way (non-physical)
Instead, I'll say "I belong to ya"
The killa-a-a-a
Tame me, fill me up with you
I'm melting, I disappear completely
I spread through like a part of you
The killa-a-a-a
I'm getting tamed, I'm happier within you
This is my own "te quiero"
"I wanna belong to ya"
Only you
Everything above my immense weakness
You dominate me
I yield to your authority
You are the only one I want
My soul that you seize in your hands at this moment
The killa, it's yours, forever yours
You, you, you
You don't need to feel guilty
I'll take the blame
You just need to have me
Baby, now, now, now, now
Yes, I belong to you
Death in ecstasy, round 2
I offer you eternity, I serve it
Kill me now
The killa (Oh-oh)
My heart and soul are all yours
You're like a fever that makes me sick
I beg you'll finally get rid of me
Like champagne
Your reign on me is too sweet
I'm going crazy, giving myself up for you
It's such a common phrase "te quiero"
Instead, I'll say "I belong to ya"
The killa-a-a-a
Tame me, fill me up with you
I'm melting, I disappear completely
I spread through like a part of you
The killa-a-a-a
I'm getting tamed, I'm happier within you
This is my own "te quiero"
"I wanna belong to ya"
Helpful Context (Album Summary): "Close your eyes, Wendy. Leave tomorrow behind. Take my hand, and let’s go to a place where we will never grow old, with no worries." These words from 'The Name Chapter' concept trailer once embodied the allure of eternal youth - a fantasy of escaping time. But 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' marks a turning point in the boys’* journey, shifting from running away from the inevitable to embracing what lies ahead. Bridging 'The Name Chapters' and 'The Star Chapters,' the album explores their emotional and personal growth after resisting the temptation of Neverland (TEMPTATION) and taking a leap into the unknown (FREEFALL). Now, standing at the threshold of 'tomorrow,' they no longer seek to evade it but instead welcome it. The album tells the story of a boy who, remembering a past promise, embarks on a journey to find 'you'*: the one with whom he made that promise. Believing that 'tomorrow' holds hope and salvation, he faces the challenges of today with confidence that the future can bring something better. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 'The Little Prince,' the album explores the emotional landscape of waiting for a brighter tomorrow while navigating the struggles of the present. It serves as a testament to youth’s unwavering optimism and the belief that, despite uncertainty, tomorrow is worth facing. [*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 Series Summary): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes serve as transitional bridges, between chapters, guiding the listener from one era to the next while introducing new themes and emotional turning points.
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