A Year of Isolation and Longing: TXT's Anthem for 2020
TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) captures the collective sentiment of a tumultuous year in their song 'F2020.' The lyrics reflect the disillusionment and frustration experienced during 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The song opens with a nostalgic reference to New Year's Eve, a time typically filled with hope and resolutions. However, the promises and plans made at the beginning of the year quickly unravel, as the pandemic forces cancellations and separations, symbolized by the missed album release and the arrival of yet another season without change.
The chorus, with its repeated refrain 'Lowkey fuck 2020,' encapsulates the pervasive sense of loneliness and stagnation. The empty concert seats and the absence of familiar voices highlight the isolation felt by many. The phrase 'tiny tiny world' poignantly describes the limited social interactions and the confined spaces that became the new normal. The song's raw language and candid expression of frustration resonate deeply, as it mirrors the global experience of a year that felt both endless and empty.
As the song progresses, it delves into the emotional toll of the pandemic. The lyrics speak to the longing for connection and the desire to break free from the 'never-ending pandemic.' The imagery of masks and hidden smiles underscores the loss of genuine human interaction. Despite the bleakness, there is a glimmer of hope as the song bids farewell to 2020, expressing a yearning for a return to normalcy and the simple joys of life. TXT's 'F2020' is not just a song; it's a cathartic release and a shared anthem for a year that tested the resilience of people worldwide.
