The tone of the song is almost rebellious, but honest a quality that is a key factor in BTS’ initial work. They’re metaphorically aligning ‘graduation exams’ to award shows, upperclassmen to senior idols and more. In this conversational neo-hip hop track, the group compare their second year as idols with that of being in the second grade. The Jackson-esque choreography, performed on the M-Countdown stage, stole hearts - especially when paired with their innocent visuals. The upbeat boy-band pop axial instrumentals are addictive and complement the lyrics. 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. As the sole writer of the song, RM was teased during promotions for describing his ideal girl through the lyrics. The track could simply be summed up as the band fighting for the affections of one girl. The song was widely promoted in the US on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball and in New York City’s Times Square on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest. 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. This metaphorical wonder of a song stands testimony to that statement. Lauv) – 2019īTS may have reached the summit, but they will never forget the people that propelled them to the top, reiterating, “My hand, trophy and a gold microphone/ All day, everywhere But all of this is about reaching you”. The song is about the listeners as much as it is about BTS. When V sings, “You’re becoming an adult but I wanna rewind/ To the times when the 10-year-old boy sang the theme song to his favorite superhero comic,” he is reflecting on the reality of today’s youth who have forgotten their childhood, as opposed to keeping that time alive in their hearts. The hip-hop arrangement and the catchy rap verses combine to give the listeners an inspiring jolt. “Jump” is a song which reminds you to embrace your ambition and to fly high towards your goals. Right now in 2020, this track definitely hits differently, seeing just how far the group has come. The aim for them, as a band, is to move forward and to not look back. It starts off with the line, “But what will happen if BTS rises?” and with the mostly rap-based verses that follow, they tell the listeners how they boldly strive for popularity. This song is from their very first comeback album O!RUL8,2?, which portrayed BTS’ confidence in the fact that they would grow and rise up, together. The track features cocky lyrics like “Come here baby, we will do good,” followed by self-effacing ones, stating, “I want to get close to you but you are too beautiful.” “War of Hormone” is peppered with teen-centric revelations accompanied by addictive hooks.
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Viewed as controversial by some, the track is a realistic portrayal of teenage boys each attempting to be ‘the cool kid’ and win the girl over with their overconfident and comical swagger. “War of Hormone” – 2014Ī 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. (This list was created before November 2020 and therefore does not feature any tracks from BTS’ latest record BE.) 100. The panel: Ambika Muttoo, Anushka Dutta, Gayatri Vemuri, Ishika Rawat, Madhu Gudi, Manasi Kamthe, Nandini Iyengar, Nikita Gupta, Riddhi Chakraborty, Ru Bhat and Ruchi Sawardekar. This list was compiled by a panel of writers and editors who are also members of the BTS ARMY. Here’s our list of their 100 Greatest Songs, ranked based on lyrics, composition, arrangement and impact on global pop culture. The septet have explored hip-hop, Neo-soul, jazz, rock, R&B and more in their work, refusing to be defined by a single genre and cementing themselves as one of the most artistically adventurous artists in the world. Whether you’re a new fan or a seasoned ARMY, you’ll know BTS has one of the most diverse discographies on the planet.