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This song is from their very first comeback album. The music video is a monumental career moment that shifted BTS into being seen as an artist like no other. Displaying bright instrumentals, a catchy chant-along hook, nostalgia for Eighties funk hip-hop and a charming dance performance, the tune is bound to get you grooving. This neo-soul track is co-composed by Pdogg and RM and sung by the vocal line of BTS. A gem from the. From the moment it begins, you know “Black Swan” is different from anything BTS have done before. It’s a song that reflects the tragic end of a sweet relationship. Impactful lyrics such as, “Although we thought that we dreamed the same dream/ That dream has finally become a dream,” said with ferocity brings chills down the listener’s spine. In perhaps the most scathing cypher of all time, the rap line manifests the ‘dark and wild’ theme of their 2014 LP, brutally setting fire to all those who dare sneer at them. Throw your hands up, scream, burn it up It is the perfect show of how BTS isn’t just a group of ‘idols’ but is actually made up of people just as human as any other, on a search for fulfilment like the rest of us. ‘Satoori’ is a Korean word that means ‘regional dialect.’ This song portrays a fight between the Jeolla and Kyeongsang provinces which are known to be rivals, so the lyrics and choreography revolve around the two ‘teams.’ Kyeongsang are SUGA, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, and Jeolla comprises Jin, j-hope, RM. While the rap line engages in a truculent recital of their passions, the vocal line makes an appearance in the chorus, with honeyed articulations which give this devotion a romantic touch. The song became the highest selling solo song in the U.S. within 24 hours of release. It encompasses themes of jealousy, love, obsession and anger, set to funky R&B music that instantly makes you groove. Set everything on fire, bow wow wow Light cannot exist without darkness. This metaphorical wonder of a song stands testimony to that statement. Written and performed by j-hope, it’s a thank you letter to his mother for supporting his dreams of being a dancer. Through this song, RM says that if you want to indulge in expensive items; you should buy them yourself. BTS gently chide their ARMY for devoting too much of their time and energy on them instead of contributing to society. Last year BTS, which has a vast and fervent fan base, was … It’s a conclusion to the three-part Jungian map of the soul concept, after “Intro: Persona” by RM and “Interlude: Shadow” by SUGA. The guitar-driven beat wastes no time in latching on to the sweet lyrics as the members ponder over the bliss of courtship, nervousness and impatience. This track is a careful tableau of the sacrifices it takes to become an artist and what parts of yourself you lose in the process. Written by RM, with lyrical wordplay, “illegal (illegal) oh yes,/ So I call you illegirl,” we are serenaded by Jin, Jimin, V and Jung Kook over a melodic rhythm that is flirtatiously captivating. “Airplane Pt.2” is considered an extension of “Airplane” from j-hope’s 2018 mixtape, Hope World. The song was born from a sincere wish to send out a healing message amidst the dark struggles of the Covid-19 pandemic. This track finds its roots in gospel music. There’s a vulnerability and pain added by the string section that settles into the listener’s bones. The chorus that declares, “Forever we are young,” shows hesitance around wanting to grow up or shift away from a happy moment. He is eventually swallowed by the flashes of cameras. The song alludes to the struggle of showing one’s true feelings to the one they love. It had the largest known concurrent live viewers, which made it the fifth biggest music debut in YouTube history at the time. Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, calling themselves the Chicago Transit Authority in 1968 before shortening the name in 1969. The rappers laud multiple hip-hop legends like Nas, Eminem,Kanye, Epik- High, Jay- Z, to a powered beat. A hip-hop track which is composed by the leader of the septet, RM, the lyrics depict the hardship and struggle the group faced during their debut, competing with groups from larger agencies. Teenagers are labelled as ‘spine breakers’ because their low-income parents have to break their spine (toil very hard) to earn the money for the expensive, trendy items which children demand. Which is why you should slip on some ear buds, turn up the volume, and listen to a screamo band punish your eardrums for the next hour or so. Penned in part by Ed Sheeran and performed in collaboration with Lauv, this falsetto-laced R&B track paired with light instrumentals encapsulates emotional intimacy at its rawest. “Jump” is a song which reminds you to embrace your ambition and to fly high towards your goals. With lyrics like “I’m Daegu’s pride, a new generation, a new wind/ Daegu’s past, present, and future,” the song also signifies how the success of one individual is the success of the whole town. Breaking away from the hip-hop personas of earlier albums, BTS struck a chord with listeners and bagged their first win since debut with this powerful track. “Outro: Wings” personifies those motivating thoughts brilliantly. Burning up j-hope’s lines, “Your hands become my wings/ I want to forget the dark and lonely things/ together with you,” right before his powerful verse, confirms just that. The track’s Korean title translates to “A Poem For The Small Things” and is apt as the boys sing about the intricate joys of the smallest things in a mature, long-term relationship. The music video is heavy with symbolism and is inspired by Herman Hesse’s bildungsroman Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair’s Youth. Upon hearing the words ‘first love,’ we usually think of a person or the relationship shared between two people. The instrumentals on this track are absolutely superb, a unique experimentation with Sixties-flavored neo-jazz. As the sole writer of the song, RM was teased during promotions for describing his ideal girl through the lyrics. “Who the hell am I?” he aggressively questions, describing the ‘me’ (Kim Namjoon) in his own eyes versus the ‘me’ (RM, leader of BTS) who is in the public eye. The first, a haunting orchestral version with BTS’ a capella vocals, and the second being the studio version with piano and a rolling trap beat which appears on the LP. There are callbacks to the group’s own, album from 2016, as well as motifs that build on BTS’ exploration of the human psyche via psychologist Carl Jung’s works (, Visions Seminar, Memories, Dreams, Reflections. “Love is so painful/ Goodbyes are even more painful,” BTS sing, expressing the hurt through their vocals. The phrase ‘El Mariachi’ is a Mexican term referring to a band of members who travel from town to town singing songs. j-hope’s dynamic last verse is the killing point, raw and tear-jerking in the way he delivers his lines with a combination of anger, sadness and heartbreak: “You’re my beginning and my end/ That is all/ My meeting and my farewell/ You were everything, step forward fear/ It will be repeated, caused by you/ Tear.” “Outro: Tear” is monumental as it is hands-down the biggest glimpse the band have ever given us of their inner turmoils as a group. There’s a vulnerability and pain added by the string section that settles into the listener’s bones. RM uses nearly six different meanings of the word to deliver a scorching, calculated diss to haters. Hey, burn it up A high-spirited, punk-laced track that displays the lively, youthful side of BTS; they’re waging a war of hormones in a playful yet vulnerable way. The love he has received from others has shaped him into a warm, affectionate person. With the dark and gloomy sound of rain in the background along with those whispery vocals, it truly encapsulates the urge to bury yourself deeper and cling to a relationship, even if it may be on dangerous ground. The group compare every human to a star, denoting great significance through, “Stars that shine brighter on darker nights.” Humanity are the stars that they look up to in search of hope. This track tells a tale of how you may just start out with one feather, but will eventually grow till you have full-fledged wings supporting you. In one common fan interpretation, for example, j-hope is said to be Archangel Micheal shooting down V, who is said to portray Lucifer. Based on its subject matter, symbolism and impact on global pop culture, “Spring Day” is not only deeply personal, but resonates on levels that an entire nation found comfort in. His verse, “Have eyes but don’t see/ Have ears but don’t listen,” depicts the lax attitude of society. This being the first collaboration for the band with an American artist on an album track also makes it an integral career point for both BTS and The Chainsmokers. But this song breaks that stereotype and is actually about the rapper’s emotional journey with his very first love: a piano. While every single member brought something significant to the table — from V’s newfound deep voice, Jung Kook and Jimin’s high-pitched harmonies to the rap line’s naughty rhymes — fans agree that Jin stole the show with the bridge. The single made history by debuting at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making BTS the first all-South Korean group to top the Billboard charts. The candor on this track takes us behind the veil of BTS’ idol careers. A reverse play on “Boy in Love,” this comeback trailer track for the LP. “BTS blends live instruments and technology, just like they bring people together. [Chorus: Jungkook & Jimin & Suga] is a hybrid of moombahton, trap and tropical house. Lyrically, “Black Swan” is a gut-wrenching examination of how the passage of time affects an artist, expressing fear of not being able to create music that resonates with the world and losing the ability to express oneself. Penned in part by Ed Sheeran and performed in collaboration with Lauv, this falsetto-laced R&B track paired with light instrumentals encapsulates emotional intimacy at its rawest. “Let’s write about moving, because we’re moving,” SUGA stated in a Vlive about this track. , which portrayed BTS’ confidence in the fact that they would grow and rise up, together. Upon hearing the words ‘first love,’ we usually think of a person or the relationship shared between two people. (Fire) Lift up your fists, all night long The chorus that declares, “Forever we are young,” shows hesitance around wanting to grow up or shift away from a happy moment. (Fire) Jump and go crazy Throw your hands up, scream, burn it up Set everything on fire, bow wow wow The emotions are organic and the inherent personalities of BTS come through beautifully on this, especially in the conversation in the first few seconds. It sends a message of gratitude for fans who have been with them through thick and thin. Say La la la la la (La la la la la) Are you falling behind on the trend/ You whined so hard to have it given to you/ Did I hit a nerve? Written and performed by j-hope, it’s a thank you letter to his mother for supporting his dreams of being a dancer. The lyrics, co-written by RM, SUGA and j-hope, are a stroke of genius with lines such as, “Without a name, I’m still lingering around you,” “My cold heart was -248 degrees” and “you erased me, you forgot me.” The words revolve around both scenarios perfectly while playing with personification and hyperbole. “No matter where you are right now, it’s just a short break/ Don’t give up, understand?”, A monumental track, “Dynamite” stayed true to its name and blew up the global music industry. (Fire) All you with a lot of fear, come here One of BTS’ earliest title tracks displaying their school era, “Boy in Luv” is the typical story of a high school boy who has developed a crush on a girl. The aim for them, as a band, is to move forward and to not look back. “No More Dream” uses sarcasm and wordplay to critique society, which would become a defining characteristic of BTS’ artistry. The animated music video portrays a male figure running recklessly to break free of a haze of color, as he chases a butterfly that represents his dreams and goals. , “ON” introduces the album’s in-depth study of Jungian philosophy. “Dynamite” held fort on top for three weeks and also hit Number One in the music charts of over 100 countries for considerable durations. While SUGA, RM and j-hope show off their prodigious wordplay, the vocal line does an equally impressive job, with Jimin concluding on a very comically endearing, memorable note. Set in the vastness of the Sepulveda Dam, the music video used drones to capture BTS performing the dizzyingly complex moves created by award-winning dancer and choreographer Sienna Lalau. Lyrically, “Black Swan” is a gut-wrenching examination of how the passage of time affects an artist, expressing fear of not being able to create music that resonates with the world and losing the ability to express oneself. The upbeat boy-band pop axial instrumentals are addictive and complement the lyrics. The phrase ‘El Mariachi’ is a Mexican term referring to a band of members who travel from town to town singing songs. On “Interlude: Shadow,” SUGA ponders this journey to the top, the dreams and wishes he had when he was younger, which eventually led him to becoming a global star. BTS teamed up with The Chainsmokers on this 2017 song, a lightly bubbling piece of EDM-pop in which they’re taken by surprise by love and swear to give their partner only “the best of me”. This tropical house-meets-pop track is a call for help for when one is in a state of despair—especially right before the ‘fall’ or the point of losing oneself. An overview of the ‘BTS and ARMY’ life, this track not only bears a message of hope but relishes the pain and struggles the group went through to get this far. It’s hella trophies and it’s hella thick,” brought the band a number of new ‘trophies’ on global charts. For example, the song starts with, ‘ilpal, ilsam, sampal,’ (numbers 18, 13, 38) which is the strongest combination in Korean card games, implying that the hand BTS currently holds is unbeatable. The live performance of this track, unveiled at the online concert ‘Map of the Soul ON:E’ in October, is sexy, elegant and confident, intended to showcase Jung Kook’s lost childhood. It portrays teenage rebellion and the dreams and hopes of youth, switching between fast and slow-paced sonic scapes, giving the track an almost dreamlike quality. They’re battling for supremacy, and it all unfolds in regional dialect (three dialects to be exact.) Co-written by RM, the lyrics are a breakdown of the hierarchical workplace systems in South Korea and make satirical use of Korean traditional proverbs to diss the idea of, “effort will get you where you deserve.” The song is also titled “Silver Spoon” in English, brazenly calling out the unethical ways of the system designed to reward the rich while the poor remain at the bottom. “We had no idea “Dynamite” would become such a success,” V told, about the bright number. “We just wanted to share a burst of energy and deliver a message of hope in these difficult times.”. On “Interlude: Shadow,” SUGA ponders this journey to the top, the dreams and wishes he had when he was younger, which eventually led him to becoming a global star. Until the dawn is gone “The first date was sweet like Caramel Macchiato/ breaking up was like a bitter Americano.” This playful song follows the boys as they explore the aftermath of a momentous, blooming relationship by comparing it with different flavors of coffee (a beverage synonymous with a date in Korea.) This anthemic track draws its musical appeal not only from the South African musical genre Kwaito, but also from the inclusion of traditional Korean instrumentation. This iconic song uses the story of Pluto losing its title as a planet as a metaphor for a relationship that has lost its spark and is now over. Unlike most K-pop music videos, “I Need U” stepped away from romance and choreography to portray themes of friendship, loss, addiction, depression, violence, abuse and other issues faced by youth around the world. There is a fear of the future and the unknown, the loss and pain it might hold; “Trying to comfort myself/ I tell myself the world can’t be perfect/ I start to let myself go/ The thundering applause, I can’t own it forever/ I tell myself, so shameless/ Raise your voice higher/ Even if the attention isn’t forever, I’ll keep singing/ As today’s me, I want eternity/ Forever, I want to be young.”. This EDM track is all about shedding worries and following your heart. There are callbacks to the group’s own Wings album from 2016, as well as motifs that build on BTS’ exploration of the human psyche via psychologist Carl Jung’s works (The Red Book, Visions Seminar, Memories, Dreams, Reflections) and references to the 2010 film Black Swan. The music video currently holds three Guinness World Records for the most viewed video in 24 hours, most viewed music video in 24 hours and most viewed music video by a K-pop group in 24 hours, on YouTube. The choreography for “Fire” is still considered to be one of the most complex in K-pop but also one of BTS’ personal favorites. “We had no idea “Dynamite” would become such a success,” V told Rolling Stone India about the bright number. , has two versions. The track’s Billboard accomplishment was also commended by the South Korean President on Twitter. It is essentially the opposite of ‘déjà vu.’ The three-member unit comprising Jin, Jung Kook and j-hope sing about wishing their lives were a game. The harmonies from the vocal line are soaring and hazy and Jung Kook, Jin, V and Jimin shine with their effortless high notes and falsettos. This soft ballad expresses the fear of losing someone dear to you. Defined as ‘jungle-exotic’ lyrics by music critics, the boys describe their tireless work as their biggest weapon. “Spine Breaker” is a song which criticizes both youth and the media. Just like the whale who continues to call out, BTS express their will to sing until they are heard by everyone. And so I thought because I don’t know either, wouldn’t it be good to search for it together?”. It was the lead single of BTS’ album Love Yourself: Tear and is undeniably one of the group’s hardest songs to perform because of its wide vocal range and powerful choreography. The neo-soul, urban R&B track— written by RM and Charlie J. Perry— is accompanied by a stunning, symbolic video featuring V which matches the tone of the song and is packed with references to history, literature and BTS’ past works. The live version is equally dreamy as Jimin transports the audience into a magical world. Their first all-English track saw the septet going out of their own comfort zone in a bid to provide comfort for millions. Titled after the Japanese children’s superhero who has a face made of red bean bread, this song intends to give strength to underdogs.
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