⋆ Genre: Ballad, Indie pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Brian Philips Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Cate Downey, Slow Rabbit, danke, Brian Philips, Taehyun, Yeonjun
About: 'Trust Fund Baby' embodies the third stage of grief: bargaining, offering a critique of wealth and privilege. The song contrasts the superficial allure of a privileged life with the boys' longing for authentic connections and meaningful experiences. Through the metaphor of a ‘shining spoon,’ the lyrics underscore the gap between the boys' reality and an idealized existence, revealing the poignant truth that material wealth cannot provide true happiness nor solve their emotional struggles. [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)
To me, the shining silver spoon is just somebody else's story
The phrase "silver spoon" typically refers to someone born into wealth and privilege. It originates from the expression "born with a silver spoon in their mouth," meaning that the person has advantages or opportunities due to their wealthy or well-connected family.
It's somebody else's dream
In the lives of those who already have everything, there's no "game over"
If they want to, they can keep anything they wish
They're different from me
Whether it's just a room, their dream or love, oh
I can't be a lover,
The charge of this world is a bit too much
I might lose again, this game
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
Why can't that life ever be mine?
My heart, emptier than my wallet, is named
"Lover with no dollar sign"
Reference to their song 'LO$ER=LOVER': "Lover with a dollar sign is a loser'
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
I wish everything's a lie
The stolen hunnit bands, only make me more miserable
Reference to their song 'LO$ER=LOVER': "In my two hands, hunnit bands"
I can never become the owner
There's no such thing as paradise for a loser,
There's definitely no salvation
Yeah, I know I know I'm not like them
Even if I add or multiply the numbers, it doesn't work out
To me, every number is still zero
Reference to their song '0x1=LOVESONG'
I'm nothing; you can't buy it
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
Why can't that life ever be mine?
My heart, emptier than my wallet, is named
"Lover with no dollar sign"
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
I wish everything's a lie
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
I wish everything's a lie
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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