⋆ Beomgyu, Soobin, Taehyun Subunit
⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: 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/MEANING: 'Thursday's Child Has Far to Go' embodies the fifth and final stage of grief: acceptance. As the closing track of Minisode 2, the song marks a turning point in the boys' emotional journey, offering a sense of hope and resilience. Drawing inspiration from the 19th-century nursery rhyme 'Monday's Child,' [see below] which suggests that those born on Thursday face a challenging life ahead, the track reflects the boys' acknowledgment of their struggles and their strength in moving forward with renewed determination, as they embrace both the pain of the past and the promise of brighter days ahead. 'Thursday's Child Has Far to Go' signals the boys' readiness to continue their journey, setting the stage for the new challenges and personal growth to come in the Name Chapters. [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."
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (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' explores the emotional turbulence of adolescence, focusing on heartbreak, identity, and self-discovery. The love that once felt like salvation in 'The Chaos Chapters' ultimately proves unsustainable, leaving the boy* - who had relied on it for healing and guidance - feeling lost after his first breakup. Framed through Kübler-Ross’ five stages of grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance - the album portrays his emotional journey, illustrating his transition from pain to growth. As the boy comes to terms with the end of the love that once defined him, he takes his first steps toward moving forward; no longer clinging to the past, he is finally ready to embrace what lies ahead. Acting as a bridge between 'The Chaos Chapters' and 'The Name Chapters,' the album sets the stage for his evolving understanding of himself and his place in the world. [*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): 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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