⋆ Genre [Source: Naver/BigHit]: 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/MEANING: ‘Way Home’ captures the solitude and reflection that arise as the boys walk home during dusk, offering a deep exploration of their inner journey as they navigate familiar but increasingly unfamiliar surroundings. The lyrics speak to the fear and uncertainty that accompany the transition from adolescence, symbolized by the boy's journey home and the unfamiliarity of what was once a comfortable path. The reflection on solitude is enhanced by the context of isolation brought on by COVID-19, as the boys feel the absence of companionship and the shifting dynamics of their world. Yet, the song also highlights a sense of resilience as they press forward, drawing strength from the memories of these connections, which help light their journey home. As a reflective moment in the journey of the boys, it encapsulates their exploration of identity and growth, bringing their story 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.
LYRICS (translations by @translatingTXT)
This song contains several references to other TXT songs that are not highlighted in the lyric video - if you're interested in exploring these, feel free to check out the written lyrics below.
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
Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 1: Blue Hour’ captures a reflective moment in the boys’* journey, bridging 'The Dream Chapters' and 'The Chaos Chapters.' Centered around the “blue hour” - the transition between day and night - the album delves into feelings of uncertainty, disillusionment, and nostalgia. The blue hour serves as a metaphor for the bittersweet and confusing experiences of adolescence, marked by a desire to hold onto the fading light of day before the darkness of night fully sets in. As friendships wane and the world grows unfamiliar, the boys grapple with isolation and the fear of an uncertain future, desperately clinging to past memories. Influenced by the pandemic, the album also mirrors the collective emotional struggles brought on by isolation and confusion. Yet, amidst this uncertainty, they begin to find moments of clarity and growth, embracing the fleeting beauty of youth and the inevitable changes it brings.
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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