Way Home

⋆ 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

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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.

*For further context on the song check out the 'Minisode 1: Blue Hour' album summary

NOTE: While this has not been officially confirmed as part of TXT's fictional storyline, The Star Seekers, it includes several references that have led many MOA to believe it is connected.

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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

SELF REFERENCE: Blue Hour which refers to the period just after sunset when the sun sits just below the horizon, casting a soft, cool-toned light. Often called the "magic hour," this time is known for its enchanting and ethereal quality, transforming the ordinary into something unfamiliar. It can evoke a mix of emotions - beauty, mystery, nostalgia, or even fear—as it blurs the line between day and night, reality and illusion.

(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

SELF REFERENCE: '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

SELF REFERENCE: '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

SELF REFERENCE:  '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

SELF REFERENCE: '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

SELF REFERENCE: 'Run Away': "At the end of the world / Forever together / Run away babe"

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Helpful Context (Album Summary): 'Minisode 1: Blue Hour' captures a reflective pause between The Dream and The Chaos Chapters. Centered on the “blue hour” - the twilight between day and night - it delves into themes of uncertainty, nostalgia, and emotional distance. This metaphor reflects the bittersweet confusion of adolescence, as the boys* try to hold onto fading moments while the world around them shifts. As friendships wane and the familiar becomes unfamiliar, they confront isolation and the fear of growing up. Partly inspired by the emotional disorientation of the COVID-19 era, the album encapsulates the surreal feeling of holding on amid inevitable change. Though not yet ready to fully embrace it, the boys begin to recognize the bittersweet beauty in letting go.

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.

*In the context of TXT’s discography, the term ‘boy’/‘boys’ are used to represent both the members themselves as well as serve as generalized protagonists embodying the universal experiences of youth.themes and emotional turning points.