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THE NAME CHAPTER: TEMPTATION

JANUARY 27 2023 | 5TH MINI ALBUM | TITLE TRACK: SUGAR RUSH RIDE

‘The Name Chapter: Temptation’ draws inspiration from Peter Pan, delving into the allure of Neverland - a fantastical place of eternal youth. After the chaos of previous chapters, the boys* stand at the threshold of adulthood, torn between the temptation to remain in Neverland, with its promise of endless freedom, and the inevitable pull toward growing up. Experienced in sequence, the album’s tracks portray their internal struggle against external pressures, distractions, and fears of change, illustrating the universal challenge of choosing between complacency and progression on the path to self-discovery. Their decision to move forward despite these temptations mirrors the journey of today’s generation, capturing the tension between holding on to youth and embracing the future. This pivotal moment sets the stage for their evolution in the next installment of this chapter.

[*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.]

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For individual song summaries, additional context, and how they fit into this narrative, check out the 'lyrics and meaning' pages below. Here you'll also find lyric videos and translation notes to enhance your understanding of each song. 

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Make sure to also read the summary of the overarching narrative of ‘The Name Chapters' in order to get additional context on the story/themes of the ‘Temptation' album within this wider series.

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1. Devil By The Window

Genre: Pop

Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, BLVSH, Chris James

Korean Title: The Devil’s Voice That I Met By The Window At Midnight Was Sweet

All English track

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2. Sugar Rush Ride

Genre: Alternative dance

Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Sofia Key, Supreme Boi, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker, "hitman" bang, Salem Ilese, Krysta Youngs, Myah Marie Langston, OLLIPOP

Title Track

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3. Happy Fools (feat. Coi Leray)

Genre: Pop rap

Producing Credits: Slow Rabbit

Writing/Composing Credits: Slow Rabbit, Yeonjun, Coi Leray, Akil, "worldwidefresh" King, BeomgyuTaehyun, Revin, SoobinHueningkai

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4. Tinnitus (Wanna Be A Rock)

Genre: Afro pop

Producing Credits: Daniel "JUNE NAWAKII" Celestin, Supreme Boi

Writing/Composing Credits: Ebby, Dystinkt Beats, Smash David, David Cabral, Taehyun, Jeon Jieun, Yeonjun, Lee Seu Ran, Stella Jang, Cho Yoon Kyung, danke, January 8th

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5. Farewell Neverland

Genre: Pop rock

Producing Credits: Carson Thatcher

Writing/Composing Credits: Carson Thatcher, "hitman" bang, Joseph Kurbanov, Revin, James Sullivan, Jake Torrey, Peter Thomas, EL CAPITXN, Yeonjun, Moa "Cazzi Opeia" Carlebecker & Ellen Berg (Sunshine), Jung Jin Woo, Stella Jang, danke, Nikkis Thomas

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