⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: Ballad, Indie pop
⋆ Producing Credits: Brian Philips Slow Rabbit
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Cate Downey, Slow Rabbit, danke, Brian Philips, TAEHYUN, YEONJUN
ABOUT/MEANING: ‘Trust Fund Baby’ embodies the third stage of grief: bargaining, offering a critique of wealth and privilege. The song explores the boys' internal conflict between emotional pain and the fantasy of escaping it through material success, where the superficial allure of a privileged life contrasts with their desire for authentic connections and meaningful experiences. Through the metaphor of a 'shining spoon,' the song highlights the gap between their reality and an idealized existence, suggesting they may attempt to 'bargain' for happiness through external means, only to realize that material wealth cannot offer true fulfillment. In contrast to ‘LO$ER=LOVER’, where the boys reject materialism for love, ‘Trust Fund Baby’ reflects their struggle with the idea that wealth could ease their emotional pain, before ultimately realizing it cannot. It captures the frustration and self-reflection of the bargaining stage, revealing that no external solution—such as wealth—can resolve their deeper emotional challenges. [Please note that this is our interpretation of the song's meaning, based on the ongoing narrative of TXT's discography and insights from the members and official press releases. It's perfectly fine to have a different interpretation—after all, that's the beauty of music ♡]
LYRICS - ENGLISH TRANSLATION (translations by @translatingTXT)
To me, the shining silver spoon is just somebody else's story
The phrase "silver spoon" typically refers to someone born into wealth and privilege. It originates from the expression "born with a silver spoon in their mouth," meaning that the person has advantages or opportunities due to their wealthy or well-connected family.
It's somebody else's dream
In the lives of those who already have everything, there's no "game over"
If they want to, they can keep anything they wish
They're different from me
Whether it's just a room, their dream or love, oh
I can't be a lover,
The charge of this world is a bit too much
I might lose again, this game
I'll never be a trust fund baby, no
Why can't that life ever be mine?
My heart, emptier than my wallet, is named
"Lover with no dollar sign"
Reference to TXT's 'LO$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 TXT's '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' 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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