⋆ Beomgyu, Soobin, Taehyun Subunit
⋆ Genre: Synth Pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Beomgyu, Slow Rabbit, Revin
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Beomgyu, MRevin, Gabriel Brandes, Matt Thomson, Max Lynedoch Graham, Taehyun, "hitman" bang, January 18th, Cazzi Opeia, Ninos Hanna, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, Alexander Karlsson, Nermin Harambasic, danke
About: As the closing track of Minisode 2, 'Thursday's Child Has Far To Go' encapsulates the final stage of grief: acceptance, offering a message of hope and resilience. It references the 19th-century nursery rhyme 'Monday’s Child,' [see below] which associates children born on Thursday with a challenging life and a long journey ahead. The lyrics reflect the boys' acceptance of their circumstances, emphasizing strength and the potential for growth despite ongoing difficulties. The narrative shows the process of recovery and readiness to face the future by the next Thursday, highlighting the determination to overcome life's challenges. [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 ♡]
MONDAY'S CHILD (A 19th-century 'fortune-telling' nursery rhyme which is supposed to tell a child's character/future from their day of birth):
"Monday's child is fair of face,
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe,
Thursday's child has far to go.
Friday's child is loving and giving,
Saturday's child works hard for a living.
But the child that is born on Sabbath day,
Is bonny and blithe, good and gay."
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 (translation by @translatingTXT)
Born to be a Thursday's child,
A child who has a long way to go
Gonna match my footsteps with the days that await me
Born to be a Thursday's child
A smile that blossoms from my tears
Gonna meet the gaze of the moments that'll unfold again
A good day to break up
It can't be Monday
The weekend is too far
The seven days would be a mess
It's Thursday
Break up with me on a Thursday
I'll cry my heart out on Friday
Gather strength on Saturday night
Then there's still Sunday
On the other side of this sadness
I’ll fill it only with excitement
My fate of being a Thursday's child,
Makes it possible for me walk this path again, feelin' so good
Born to be a Thursday's child,
A child who has a long way to go
Gonna match my footsteps with the days that await me
Born to be a Thursday's child
A smile that blossoms from my tears
Gonna meet the gaze of the moments that'll unfold again
I'm not going to cry again
I'm not going to cry again
I'm not going to cry again
It's been catching my eye lately
This popular trend
Today's hashtag 'breakup'
Follow it with a ‘glow up’
Leave the tears behind you
Walk ahead, face destiny
The romance of being a Thursday's child,
Makes it possible for me to laugh again, feelin' so good
Born to be a Thursday's child,
A child who has a long way to go
Gonna match my footsteps with the days that await me
Born to be a Thursday's child
A smile that blossoms from my tears
Gonna meet the gaze of the moments that'll unfold again
I'm not going to cry again
I think I'm okay
I think my broken heart has been refreshed
On the Thursday that comes again, it's okay
It may be tougher than the road we've walked before
Our unpredictable life
It may be longer than the road we've walked before
But I'm looking forward to the wonderful days that await
Born to be a Thursday's child
This is just the beginning
Gonna match my footsteps with the days that await me
Born to be a Thursday's child
Somewhere far and distant
Gonna meet the gaze of the moments that'll unfold again
I'm not going to cry again
I'm not going to cry again
I'm not going to cry again
Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 2: Thursday’s Child' captures the emotional turbulence of adolescence, focusing on heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery. This concept album uses Kübler-Ross’ model of the 5 stages of grief—Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance—as a framework to represent the journey of emotional processing the boys undergo following a significant breakup. This introspective journey allows them to confront their mixed emotions and find a path to healing. Acting as a crucial transition, the album links the chaotic experiences of the 'Chaos Chapters' with the personal growth and future aspirations explored in the 'Name Chapters.' By reflecting on their struggles and self-discovery, 'Thursday’s Child' sets the stage for the next chapter in their evolving story, marking a significant step toward their maturation and understanding of their place in the world.
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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