⋆ Genre: Future R&B
⋆ Producing Credits: Wonderkid, Shim Kung
⋆ Writing/Composing Credits: Wonderkid, Shim Kung, Sofia Kay, "Hitman" Bang, ADORA, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, Jeong Babi, NU'MAKER, danke, Joni
About: ‘Way Home’ delves into the solitude and introspection that come with dusk, capturing a boy’s journey home as he navigates familiar surroundings that now feel strangely unfamiliar. This sense of disorientation mirrors the uncertainties of adolescence, where once-comforting places seem different, reflecting the inner journey of self-discovery. The song’s lyrics compare walking home alone to finding one’s way in life, blending fear and resilience as the boys’ search for direction and clarity. Set against the backdrop of COVID-19, ‘Way Home’ also resonates with the isolation and uncertainty felt by many, reinforcing the comfort found in companionship and shared experiences as memories and past connections help light the boys' journey home. As the Minisode 1’s reflective close, it encapsulates boys’ exploration of identity and growth, bringing their journey full circle as they step into a new chapter. [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 ♡]
Note: While this is not officially confirmed as part of TXT's fictional storyline/universe 'The Star Seekers,' it contains several references to it, leading many MOA to consider it connected.
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)
I’m scared, it’s so strange
I'm somehow different from daytime
Looking back, an empty school
An unfamiliar scene in the setting sun
(Woah oh oh)
The shadow by my side grows
(Woah oh oh)
I can’t get used to it alone
(Woah oh oh)
The empty crossroads feel like a mirage somehow
Suddenly a cool breeze blows
Our song rings out in my ears
Reference to 'Magic Island': "Remember the song of our star?"
I step on the pedal to the top of the hill
To the evening sun I run, run
This night without a trace of starlight
Reference to 'Magic Island': "The starlight we saw the day / Don't forget that night / Don't forget this place"
The paths we previously walked are all lonely and regretful
Push harder, with all your strength
So that no monster can chase us anymore
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na, run run
At the end of the uphill road
Lies the beginning of the downhill
Looking back, neither a crossroad
Nor anything can be seen
I step on the pedal again
Go down the steep hill
This wind that grew stronger is whooshing by
The scenery is moving by so fast
The unspoken secrets and the worries left behind
The empty space where you were, all swept away by the breeze
Suddenly our names are called
Reference to 'Run Away': "Be my eternity / Please call my name"
Our song rings out in my ears
Instead of closing my eyes
Instead of being scared
I call you, run, run
This night without a trace of starlight
The paths we previously walked are all lonely and regretful
Push harder, use all your strength
So that no monster can chase us anymore
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na, run run
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na na na
Oh ah na, run run
Look up at the night sky thick with darkness
Our path is long without a single star to illuminate it
But when I call your name, the sleeping star will soon awaken
Reference to 'Nap of a Star'
Then, shine even brighter for me
This night without a trace of starlight
The paths we previously walked are all lonely and regretful
Press harder, use all your strength
So that no monster can chase us anymore
I make a wish upon the sky
That we would remember each other forever
Until we call each other’s name
We run together forever
Reference to 'Run Away': "At the end of the world / Forever together / Run away babe"
Helpful Context (Album Summary): ‘Minisode 1: Blue Hour’ by TXT captures a reflective moment in the boys’ journey, focusing on the transitional period between day and night. Serving as a bridge between ‘The Dream Chapter’ and ‘The Chaos Chapter,’ this album delves into feelings of uncertainty and nostalgia during the "blue hour," a metaphor for the confusing and bittersweet experiences of adolescence. The songs explore themes of friendship, change, and the passage of time, conveying a longing for the past while grappling with future uncertainties. Set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, the boys navigate unprecedented challenges, adding depth to the narrative and highlighting the beauty and complexity of these fleeting moments as they face an uncertain future.
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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