The Killa (I Belong To You)

⋆ Yeonjun & Soobin Sub-unit

⋆ Genre: Afrobeat

⋆ 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

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ABOUT/MEANING: 'The Killa (I Belong To You)' 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 in earlier chapters, this mature portrayal reflects their emotional evolution as they navigate more complex relationships. Drawing inspiration from The Little Prince, the song echoes the fox’s request to be tamed, symbolizing how trust and understanding forge meaningful relationships. To be “tamed” means to allow oneself to be known and changed by another - a process that brings both joy and risk. As the boys open themselves to love’s consuming nature, they confront its power to both wound and heal. The Killa ultimately portrays love as transformative: surrendering to it reshapes the self and deepens emotional awareness, guiding them toward a future defined by connection, trust, and growth.

*For further context on the song check out the 'Minisode 3: TOMORROW' album summary

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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

SELF REFERENCE: The concept of 'taming' was introduced in 'I'll See You There Tomorrow' (the opening track to Minisode 3: TOMORROW) with the lyrics: "Someone like you, there's one and only in this world / We tamed each other, you and I." This idea directly references The Little Prince, where the fox asks the prince: “If you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world.” Taming, in this context, means forming a deep emotional bond that creates meaning. In 'The Killa', the request to “tame me” transforms into an act of willing surrender - a recognition that love’s power lies in vulnerability and mutual change.

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

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: The concept of being "tamed" runs throughout this song and references 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." Taming, in this context, symbolizes forming a deep bond that creates meaning and emotional connection, transforming the ordinary into something irreplaceable.

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

I'm going crazy, giving myself up for you

It's such a common phrase "te quiero"

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: “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

CONTEXT/EXPLANATION: Here, love becomes transcendent and eternal - a symbolic “death” that brings rebirth. In The Little Prince, the prince allows the snake to bite him, trusting it will return him to his beloved rose. TXT’s lyric echoes that same faith in love’s endurance beyond pain or separation: surrendering to love becomes an act of eternity.

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"

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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 captured the fantasy of eternal youth: the desire to escape time. But 'Minisode 3: Tomorrow' marks a shift. Now, the boys* no longer run from the future. Strengthened by clarity, confidence, and sincerity, they face tomorrow head-on. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 'The Little Prince', the album explores unseen but enduring bonds: love, memory, and hope. Like the Prince, the boys navigate the present with quiet resilience, believing that what matters most is felt with the heart. The album tells the story of a boy who, holding on to a past promise, embarks on a journey to find 'you'* - the one he vowed to meet again. Believing “tomorrow” holds that long-awaited reunion, he faces the challenges of today with hope. 'Minisode 3: Tomorrow' stands as a testament to youth’s enduring optimism - the belief that even amid uncertainty, tomorrow is still worth reaching for.

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.

*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.