⋆ Yeonjun & Soobin Sub-unit
⋆ Genre: 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: 'The Killa' portrays deep emotional attachment and surrender, depicting a passionate connection where one feels wholly devoted to their partner. The song serves as a metaphor for the boys’ journey toward self-acceptance and emotional maturity. Drawing from The Little Prince, the song parallels the fox's request to be tamed, symbolizing the creation of deep bonds and mutual trust. This mature portrayal of relationships highlights the transformative power of such connections, suggesting that they pave the way for a hopeful and fulfilling tomorrow. [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 (translations by @translatingTXT)
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): Minisode 3: TOMORROW captures the boys' journey of emotional and personal growth, bridging the gap between The Name Chapter series and their future projects. Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince, this album delves into the themes of hope, anticipation, and the resilience needed to face an uncertain future. It tells the story of a boy remembering a past promise, seeking to reunite with "you," symbolizing hope and salvation. Through a collection of reflective and uplifting tracks, the boys explore the emotional landscape of waiting for a brighter tomorrow while grappling with the challenges of today. Minisode 3: TOMORROW is a testament to youth's unwavering optimism and the belief in a brighter tomorrow.
Helpful Context (Album Series Summary): In between each series of chapters in TXT's discography, 'minisodes' are released. Minisodes are not directly part of TXT's discography-driven storyline, but they act as interludes /transitions between each set of chapters.
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