RM feat. Youjeen - Wild Flower - First Time Reaction by a Rock Radio DJ
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Here is some extra info on RM for you.... RM (Kim Namjoon) was born 12 Sept 1994... Predebut RM, known under the names Runch Randa, Largo, Stealo, and the Nexist in the underground hiphop community was already a prodigy in rap despite being 13years old (he started in the underground scene at 11 years old) impressing other rappers. RunchRanda which basically meant 'I am Runcha', he has said it was inspired by a game character he had at the time.
He was known to be so good that even older underground rappers in their 20s and 30s didn't wanna battle against him. Also, because of his low-midtone voice, philosophical lyrics and flashy rap skills he gained quite the popularity among hiphop fans. (Jungkook of BTS joined the same agency as he had been so impressed the first time he saw RM perform...)
Throughout 2008-2010 , RM (Runch Randa or Randa ) was mentioned multiple times by other rappers in their songs mostly complimenting RM or wishing they had skills or fame as him. An example for that is when Zico made a diss song to Philophon (35yo) who is also a rapper saying "you got your ass handed to you by a 13 yr old Runch" referencing that Philophon already lost to teen Namjoon.
RM joined BigHit in 2010 at 15 years old. His audition.was watched by the CEO of Big Hit and RM was offered a contract on the spot.... He was 18 when BTS debuted.
Maybe you can do a song from his youth also... Cause you love rock try
RM Throw away... live (no subs) czcams.com/video/4vC3FN6ROcQ/video.html
Throw away.... lyric video czcams.com/video/WtDDhUzRSFw/video.html
As a metal head myself, I love this song.... but make sure you watch the live version cause he slayed it on stage... his energy on fire.... this was at 2015 All Force One....
Otherwise his most famous hard hitting raps are Joke and Do You... both songs are fire...
Helpful hint for when you do RMs solo songs Joke and Do You (and BTS Debut song No More Dream) - the official MV on BTS channel does not have eng subs - here are the links with subs Joke (Official MV eith eng subs) czcams.com/video/OxMrBNBWksM/video.html Do You (Official MV with eng subs) czcams.com/video/rN0_2jyOgzg/video.html Also - BTS No More Dream (2013 Debut song MV with eng subs) czcams.com/video/btIzXwxDWOY/video.html
I appreciate all this info! If you know me, you know THIS just earned a pin! 💜😎🔥
Oh my, you gave some information I didn’t know about. Thank you!
Thank you, Army for typing this out. Borahae 💜
thank you Army for this info I didn't know! really appreciate this!
He also has a high IQ! He self taught himself English by binge watching Friends w his mom.j
A lot of people who don't listen to Rap doesn't realize that there is SO many different types of rap. It's not all "edgy" or "aggressive." The essence of Rap and Hip Hop is rhythm and poetry. And as RM said in the lyrics his beginning was Poetry.
I don’t listen to much rap at all. Mostly none. I know there are different styles just as there are with rock, jazz, etc. I just find most of today’s rap to be mumbles designed to rhyme. The beat has become more important than the words.
Nice to see poetry is still alive and well in modern lyrics!
True that my daughter says never in a million years did I think my mom would listen to rap and in a different language😅😊
Well as a 57-year old Army, I know what you mean about having five channels on the TV😂 RM is a true poet, he can go hard with his rap and he can also touch your heart.💜
We joke that back then I was the remote control! Haha.
This was a softer song than I had anticipated (although maybe the name gave me a hint). I'm definitely going to have to check out some heavier stuff though!
I'm a 51 year old army fan I really like suga's rap but RM I different I respect him a lot , they are all great all 7 have a lot of talent!
YOUJEEN is the lead singer to Cherry Filter. Like ERYKAH BADU also on Indigo she is an older gen artist known to not agree to collabs with young artists. It is a measure of the respect in which RM is held in the industry, that all these different artists and.producers agreed to collaborate with him. Each track on Indigo is a different genre. It is an album where the sum of its parts is greater than its individual componants. In RMs case he has used collaborations to create that something elusive something new.
That’s mad respect right there! I’ll be checking out more for sure. 💜😎🔥
RM is a poet. The sincerity that passes through poetry is incredible. I see a lot of artists who make songs about things and people. In BTS, most of the time, they talk about their own experiences. This brings us much closer to them, as we identify with real feelings.
I love that! I definitely got a poet vibe from this for sure!!!
This is my favourite song from RM. He goes deep into his feelings. From humble beginnings to global stardom and yet he wants to stay humble and grounded. 💜
I loved it! I thought I got most of his symbolism only to realize I missed so much! 🤪
Imagine planning for a short overseas round trip that may extend to a few weeks at most if things go well, then realizing you somehow led your team into the Space Shuttle and are already past the atmosphere looking down at the entire planet. How DO you get back down to ground safely? How long do you have to enjoy the view? It has to be both exhilarating and terrifying.
@@7Flowers1Dream well said.
I believe RM talked about the meaning of the word "flowerwork" (flower+firework) on the Zach Sang Show. (Please ARMY correct me if I'm wrong). Basically a firework rises high lights up and burns out/come down quickly and a flower, its petals, can also rise high with the wind but they come back down slowly and gracefully. I think RM has accepted his fame the happiness, fulfillment but also the burden that comes with it. Like a flowerwork, he burns bright and flies high cuz of fame but at the end of that fame, one day, he wants to come back down and return to the ground, his roots, slowly and gracelly like the petals of a flower.
Sheer Poetry!!! I love that concept. I didn't quite catch the meaning of the firework during the song as I was perhaps too focused on the flowers. Amazing!
Indigo album is a masterpiece! Namjoon's work are just timeless ART 💜
I just bought the CD! Can't wait to check it out!
@@ReactionsThatRock thank you!
Awesome 💜@@ReactionsThatRock
@@ReactionsThatRockawesome 💜
I love it so much. Thanks for buying it!@@ReactionsThatRock
I think you analyzed RM's song quite well! Thank you for that. As RM says in this song, he's a poet and he truly is. His album is a lyrical masterpiece. Wildflower is one of my favorites from it - both the song and the visuals in the MV. He also did a Tiny Desk concert - solo - that's worth checking out.
Thanks so much! I didn’t know he did a Tiny Desk!!! Sounds like something to add to my to do list!
@ReactionsThatRock RM and V have both done solo tiny desk concerts
BTS also did one as a group.
As a 50-something year old woman who mostly listened to classical music and the 80s hits of my youth, I also never expected to find ‘relatable’ in the music or other content of a group of young men from South Korea, or to find music sounds I loved from their very modern discography when I had basically given up on ‘new’ music! Their ability to connect us through their music and lyrics and their relatable messages is something I value very deeply!💜
I’m right there with you! I’d given up on most modern music and become just a grumpy “our music was better” kinda guy. That’s what actually sparked this channel, a desire to see if there was any good music out there! I’ve found so much more than I thought it would! 💜😎🔥
Please don't feel pressured, this is your channel...... ignore naysayers, run your channel how you like...
Like you.....I think music reactions are better when you don't know what to expect, I too prefer to go into a song blind... I think that brings the most authentic reaction to a song... if you want more info afterwards we can recommend the best explanation video for each song...
BUT... Please know that there are no wrong interpretations for BTSs songs and MVs... RM himself has often said it is how it speaks to you individually that matters.
😂5 channels and 2 of them were snow.... memories😂😂😂
I hope you are having a magnificent day... thank you for sharing your BTS journey with us... it's like reliving my own journey.
💜💜💜👋 sending greetings from Australia.
Helpful info... Enjoy BTS More CZcams channel has BTS live performances with correct English subs
Bookish Theories and DKDKTV CZcams channels have the best BTS explanation videos
Dial6137 CZcams channel has the best translated BTS lyric videos
Doolset Bangtan website has the best BTS lyric translations with cultural explanations
Thanks so much! I make it a point to read and reply to every comment if I can. I had a LOT of comments about me being “unprepared” for the songs so I kinda figured I’d throw out a blanket statement for those that didn’t know how I do this. 🤪
I appreciate the guidance! I’ve got soooo much work to do!
In the words of Jimin, "You nice, keep going!"
Thank you! I definitely will! 💜😎🔥
Yeah. I don't think its necessary to do explanation video unless you're curious yourself. A blind reaction is what i like
afterwards is always helpful as it then give the person a deeper understanding as often there are reference's in BTS songs that people won't get/understand. You get a first impression then if you watch an explanation you gain greater understanding which can enhance the experience.
I'll likely watch a few on my own time afterwards or if I have a heads up from Army about a song like Spring Day I may do the video and the explanation together (unless the explanation vid is 50 minutes long!!!). Also, in there interest of time, there's a lot I'll just have to discover on my own as there's no way I can cover ALL of this here and not turn this in to "Seth Loves BTS" on CZcams.
You're doing great! Everyone has their own journey to BTS. Not everyone was Army from day one. I found BTS in 2020 and am learning something new with each song I hear. I am OT7, but respect each member for their solo work as well. I'm 57yr old Army from New Zealand.
Building off of what another ARMY mentioned, fireworks are beautiful and loud and bright but can only launch once and then they fizzle out. Whereas a wildflower is unnamed, part of nature but also returns year after year. The spreading of wildflower petals or seeds, like a flowerwork, creates roots and makes the new spaces they land even more beautiful, whereas firework sparks can lead to wildfires and devastation
That makes a whole lot of sense!!! I was to focused on the flowers and let the fireworks go. 💜😎🔥
9:16 "I didn't expect to find relatable stuff". Same, yet here I am at age 48 and I can honestly say that I have never found an artist (or rather seven of them) who touched me this deep! 😅 I grew up in the 70s/80s, a time with some of the most iconic artists like Queen, MJ, Bon Jovi, Kylie and Whitney to name a few, but it was one of BTS's songs, Epiphany, that *literally* saved and changed my life.
As I dug deeper into their discography and personalities I learned just how incredibly talented and truly amazing human beings they all are. Their topics, lyricism, musical constructions, voices, dancing, personalities, friendship, background,....all of it is top tier.
They have an extremely diverse fandom of all ages, genders, nationalities, faiths, social and musical backgrounds,.... You can only build a fan base like that with substance and quality and they have it in spades. Heck, I've even become a card carrying fan club member for the first time in my life! 😂
So yeah, give them a legit chance and they will definitely surprise you over and over again. 😄👍
- a danish ARMY, age 48 💜
I'm right there with ya. I've mostly all but given up on new music. That's why I started doing this channel... to see if there was any hope outside my 1980s-2008 rock and roll world. I guess there is!!!
As a 70 yr old ARMY, I like that your approach to new music based on listening to it on the radio.That’s how I do music, too. Sometimes I’m wrong when I dislike a song-third listen might suddenly gives enlightenment & I realize I was too fast to come to judgment. So, if you don’t like a BTS song, please consider giving it a second chance.
BTS is an ocean that deserves deep dives & frolicking in the waves.
I wonder who listens to Radio now a days. I'm in the UK and the last time I listen to the Radio even here was months ago in the car while on the Motor way and I was waiting for the Traffic update due to the dreadful weather conditions that evening. Once I got that the radio went off again.
I know our radio stations play far bigger variety of music while most of the music on American Radio is 'paid for' by the artist company. While here in the UK if a artist song is play on our Radio the artist gets paid. We have very strict protections laws when it come's to artist copyright laws so a radio station cann't profit off an artist or their artist company.
I often listed to these songs again outside of my CZcams bubble. It's funny, because with tonight's video (Kasey Chambers Eminem cover song) I'm getting SO much hate in the comments because I thought it was so slow and drawn out when I listened to it in my studio.
I listened to it again this morning in my car and didn't feel that way at all! Sometimes a second listen changes a whole perspective!
That's also my experience with music. Although I have yet to listen to a song from BTS that I don't like. Some I like more than others, but not a single one I would skip on a CD 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
One interpretation that i loved about this song and MV is that He's saying that he doesn't want to be a celebrity like fireworks : blowing up beautiful and grand but, as fireworks do, die as fast as one. He wants to be like wild flowers: grounded, and every time they die, a seed will be carried by the wind and a flower will grow again maybe on the same place or maybe in a different place... But this proces would be somehow forever. One shape of his art will die only for a new one to sprout.
I love that! Seems like he’s doing ok planting seeds for the future of his music! 🎶 💜
RM is a special person!!!! He is our leader and I mean that! He is someone I am willing to follow and listen to! He is a good human, he is smart, he has a heart and soul, he is such a humble person, sometimes too hard on himself. You said that with fame there comes a responsibility (even burden I´d say) for good people and that´s RM!
I love hearing that! Seems like a very down to earth guy! 💜😎🔥
I really appreciate your interpretation of the flower metaphor. In Korean the word for firework is 'flower of fire' so the metaphor is even deeper. RM is saying he has experienced the rocket to fame and success but like a firework that can fizzle out, rather he wants to stay grounded like a wild flower. I love his lyricism. 💜
Didn't know that about the Korean word for firework; thanks for sharing! Honestly, this song is a masterpiece.
I learned so much in such a short time! Love that metaphor!!!
RM loves nature, art, reading. He is the reason I got into BTS. A trip worth doing. RM loves nature actually grows flowers, loves hiking ,biking,historical site, he is a lover and collector of art, he loves reading and reads all kinds of books, more army’s have learn to love these things too. He is a poet with an IQ of 148 put that together and you get amazing song, he is the second most credited song writer in SK, Suga is the fifth most credit song writer RM , Suga and Jhope writes most of BTS songs in that order. But all the members now write songs. BTS are a multitalented group 💜
That’s amazing! Seems like he’s really down to earth! Kinda refreshing to see in the music industry!!! 💜😎🔥
I find it weird to call RM a "Popstar" - that is JK among them. RM is more of an Indie Hiphop artist. He was an underground rapper between ca. 13 - 16 when he beat older rappers simply by his intellect/wordplay.
That he succeeded like that is his connection to the other 6. They create incredible synergy with each other that catapulted them to superstar fame.
I don't think RM ever wanted to be "famous" - he wanted people to hear what he has to say. He is a poet that fell for Hiphop/Rap at about 12 or so.
His greatest insiration is Nas.
"Indigo" is an archieve of his 20s - as he was born in 1994.
I'm born in 1978.
I would never said I like Hiphop or "boybands" - but their sincerety and thoughtfullness holds me in thrall, I learn quiet a bit and changed how I look at the world.
(Youjeen is the lead singer of the Punkrock-band Cherry Filter and a legend in her own right - RM asked her for a feature as he likes her voice)
The connection is between "firework" and "flowerwork" that is in Korean spelling even closer.
Popstars are like firework: brilliant and fleeting - which is why RM is so strongly into art and admires it's longlivety. He wants something to stay - his art be longlived.
RM has songcredits for over 200 songs and even produced - even if not that much.
Our genius is known to visit museums all over the world and get their visitor numbers up - among other things - and has his own art collection that is quiet interesting. The artist he likes the most is Yun and he made a song titled after him.
He has also given a lot to charity - for preservation of cultural inheritance and Korean Arts books he gave to libariers among other things.
Radio seems a bit corrupt these days. Your chances of hearing them on the radio is also low - except maybe their English songs and well... let's leave it at that for now.
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This is a great explanation! Thank you!
Radio is mostly a dying form of media. It’s so bad now that half the DJs you hear are in other states and record their talk breaks remotely. We have a station near us that has one employee. He programs the music in to the computers and that’s about it… and that’s a major FM station! 🤪💜
"This is home" is the first thing every ARMY thinks the moment they realize they belong wirh BTS and their music's message.
Awe. I love that!!!
I like that you want to hear the song without knowing and just go by how each song makes you feel. I remember taping songs off the radio to make an actual mixtape, with the day’s weather at the end of a song lol. 💜💜💜💜
Oh I remember those days! I think I still have a tape with a Metallica song on it and the local traffic alert is over the intro. 🤪💜🔥
I cried a lot when this song first came out. Namjoon is one of my favorite people in the world, and I've never met him. It's amazing how more and more people are discovering the people who saved me.
This warms my heart! Thank you for sharing! 💜
I’m a 62 yo ARMY. I grew up with the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Who, Kiss, Fleetwood Mac..etc.. I love these guys, they’re the real deal.
Seems that way! They also seem to have an old school approach to life and music where they try to be good people first. I dig it!
63-yo Silver Army. Same -we grew up on the Greats. And then I found BTS - ahhh!
RM has both hard rap and soft, same as Suga. If you watch Agust D Snooze, it's softer but great. You can check out Joke or Monster by RM for harder.
I really like hearing that! It’s a real testament to diversity and range! I’ll have to hear more!!!
Their story is just as amazing as their music as well. I used to think they're industries plants but it was actually quite the opposite, the industry tried so hard to sabotage them, they're rebels and wasn't an overnight sensation, their continuous release of good music was unstoppable. The industry really hates them because they can't profit out of them because BTS succeeded without the industry's support so BTS doesn't owe them anything.
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i love this song…one of favorites….theyre lovely lovely people (army since 2019) i’m classic rock (57 year old from philly growing up on led zeppelin etc) my friends think i’m weird …i saw Suga last year in newark it was fantastical …as jhope says we hope liking bts will be your best decision ever
Friends thinking you’re weird mean you’re doing something right! 💜😎🔥
The intro was fair. I am about to turn 50 😜 and you are absolutely right. We had radio. If there is a song we liked, but never heard the artist or band name announced you were in limbo until you heard it again. I swear that there are song I have come across that I heard 35 years ago that I am only just now finding out who sang it. Thank you Shazam!! The connected generation doesn’t get that we are ok not knowing everything. Looking forward to the reaction!
Right? Remember throwing that blank tape in with your finger on the record button EVERY time a song ended just so you could get a copy when the song you wanted started up? The struggle was real!!!
Damn that record button when it would malfunction 🤣🤣🤣or when the tape deck would eat your cassette🤣🤣🤣or when you'd scratch your favourite LP....
My 52yo heart is strolling down memory lane right now😂😂😂
@@beccal.5369 I have all my old LP's but I was savry I only played them once and burnt them onto tapes and later CD's. So I have all my music often in 3 formats. The original says safe as I learnt quickly that I scratch and break things far far far too easily. Oh no 4 format's now as I have it all saved onto a hard disk on a laptop as well.
RM has a lot of heart and he internalises and analyses everything really well. I think you will enjoy the whole album Indigo. He started as Rap Monster, all angry and edgy and with a big chip on his shoulder but that was 10 years ago. His music evolved and continues to evolve. Indigo is chef's kiss. Every song is different and all of them make you think. 💜💜💜 As to "flowerwork" word, he explained himself that fireworks are fast burning and exciting, but he wants to be instead a flower in the field with petals drifting down with the wind, enduring and organic and steady. That's what all of them strive to do, make music and make sure their band of brothers will continue together for years, maybe not as big but more importantly doing what they love.
Awesome info! I actually just bought the CD!!! 💜😎🔥
I like your reactions a lot!
BTW don't research the music meanings before you watch sth, just do it afterwards! Just post another video of the explaination when people say in the comments that you should watch one. For some songs, like Spring Day, it's a must 💜💜
Solid thinking!!! And thank you for the kind words!
It’s a VERY new musical world for me and I really do appreciate everyone’s passion. I’ll be checking out some explanation videos, guides and documentaries but I like to immerse myself first. I’ll get there. 💜😎🔥
@@ReactionsThatRock yeah dw, just do it at your own pace! I'm enjoying the journey you're on! And it's just some songs it's really needed for to dive into the explaination videos bc otherwise you will either miss a ton of very deep meaning that will make the song more special or you won't understand anything about the song lmao.
But yeah, your journey, just do it at your own pace. If you want to start somewhere with background about them after you've reacted to some more music, start with Taylor's guide that's been mentioned before in the comments. It's the best starting place for anyone new to BTS.
@@ReactionsThatRock also, there are 2 good explanation videos for spring day (1st: by bulletproof vibes; 2nd: by italian army [goes more in depth of what spring day references])
If you wish to know even more after those explanation videos, there is a video by Stephanie Soo/Rotten Mangos on the „event“ referenced.
But stephanie‘s video is about an hour long fyi
@@Severin_Cant_Communicate yess I usually watch Italianarmy one
RM really looks at rap as poetry. He focuses alot on the arts in his life, and uses strong metaphors and word play in his music. I really enjoy your reactions. Thank you.
Id really love to see a reaction to Magic Shop
I'll check it out! I've got so much to get to so it may be a while, but I'll get it done!
💜🇧🇷💜RM is real. He puts his heart and soul in everything he does. He was already making name in the underground rapping for his lyrics and the powerful delivery of his songs. He can go har but also be soft and always touches our hearts with his messages. He started at BTS at 16 years old and Rap Monster was his stage name. He has a mix tape and feel songs you can see why he was called Rap Monster ( Monster, Joke , Do You and also has a lot other rappers collab in his songs). Main songwriter, composer, producer,! Rm is just the most beautiful soul and a amazing talented artist and unfortunately so underrated and the member that still after so many years people still trying to bring him down, twisting everything he says and receives so much hate. A person that works so har and has that much talent and seeing jealous of his success does everything to see you not succeed. Love his song, his style and the person that he is. 💜💜thanks for the reaction 💜💜💜
Thanks for the info! I know I definitely need to hear more!!! 💜😎🔥
65, BTSARMY since 2015, welcome to the BTS Zone, enjoy 10yrs of BTS musical and artistry journey! 🙋🏽♀️🤗👏🏽🕺🎶🎤👑🥇🏆🌎 Youjeen voice gives me such "Alanis Morrisett" Jagged Little Pill album vibes! 😍💜✌️🙏 #IndigoByRM #ArmyLove
OMG! I listened to it again and REALLY picked up the Alanis vibe. Nailed it!💜😎🔥
I love your reactions so much. For me as an ARMY I always see so much hate towards BTS and most of it is from a place of ignorance. I don't blame these people because they just don't know but it truly makes me so happy to see people who never expected to like BTS start to appreciate this amazing band. I don't have any recommendations since I know a lot of other people have given some so I won't add a bunch more to that list haha. Just saying thank you! 💜
Thank you so much! Honestly, prior to checking them out, I didn't hate them, but I was sick of hearing about them because I had a few friends who were CONSTANTLY telling me that I had to check them out and that this song or that song were amazing and so on. I think sometimes people's passions can accidentally push people in the opposite direction. The "spite factor" is real! Regardless, I'm happy I jumped down this rabbit hole! SO much better than I thought it would be!
@@ReactionsThatRock That is true! Hearing about something a million times will make anyone annoyed. I'm glad you found them to be better than you expected :)
Please never shut up! That’s what I’m here for, for your interpretation and opinion on what you’re watching.
Aww! Thank you so much!
Honestly, I’m not sure I even know how to shut up. 🤪💜
Our diverse Kings! All BTS members have duality to them and that's why we love them so. You have a lot to explore and enjoy… 💜
Yes I do! 💜😎🔥
RM truly puts his other band members and ARMY as well we love him for that
That’s awesome to hear!!!
Same with you i have preconceived notions about KPOP, those notions were true though but BTS were just the exception. My pride would never let me stan a boyband with dancing handsome dudes but i admitted defeat midway because their artistry & their discography were self evident that they are the REAL DEAL.
What really sold me is that they never sold themselves as idols perfect human beings, they do vlogs & behind the scenes and Livestream with fans, i know celebrities could put up facades but you could definitely feel that they're genuine because they been doing those when they were young or even before they got famous.
I love hearing that. So many celebs are completely different people than they appear to be. I’ve interviewed over 200 and maybe a handful were actually themselves. The rest were playing characters. I can’t wait to get in to the behind the scenes and candid vids with these guys. The seem really level headed and I’m willing to bet at least 2 of them are funny as hell (my guess is Jimin and Suga).
It goes along with a saying I've heard, "Be careful what you wish fir, you just might get it". And you will get there, RM can straight spit FIYAH!!! He is a poet at heart and his lyrics touch the soul, the heart and.the brain. As the leader of BTS and the only one fluent in English, he's had a lot of weight on his shoulders navigating this ride to fame. He helped Jungkook with one that I love called, "Begin" - song JK wanted that paid tribute to his "brothers" in BTS that he says raised him and he is a combination of all of them. He is the youngest and was only 14 when they debuted, but had been training well before that. So moving.
"Instead I got heart." Always. They are truly humble and beautiful men. Thank you for your openness 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Yes they are! Wise beyond their years too!!! 💜
So happy you enjoyed this one, RM started with poetry, unfortunately a lot of it gets lost in translation but the message it’s there. I think you would really like Snooze by Agust D, there is a live band performance here on CZcams, please check it out.
Im happy you are enjoying the community, if don’t like something or a song don’t be afraid of saying as long as you are respectful. I’m a die hard fan, and I have some songs I don’t like 😂
This one was easy to pull the poetry out of as the song, video and theme of it all really had a solid ambient flow. So far, I’m 5/5 with the songs I picked out. All different vibes but all vibes I could get on board with. I’m sure I’ll find some that don’t suit me as I keep going but even then, I think I can find the positives too.
You said it right there -- BTS has "heart". That's why they've become THE phenomenon, THE super group... with THE hugest, most protective and devoted fan base ranging in age from 8 to 88. Yes, other groups have lots of fans and many great qualities -- but BTS really does have that extra something special, on so many levels, IMHO.
You aren’t wrong about that fan base!!!
I get it. So many bands or groups are only trying to write radio hits and these guys are out here making art!!!
Our Joonie has said - he changed Rap Monster to RM - because he realized he’s not a monster, he is human… although it’s up to the individual to interpret as they like… At that time, RM stood for Real Me ~ as he continues to walk his metamorphosing path.
Thank you for listening, watching our #BTS💜👍🏼
I love that! Makes sense! As a young man I was a Taco King (seriously, it was my AOL email address!)… I eventually realized I was neither.
Yes!!! They are the funniest, humble young men. RM has 2 amazing mixtapes , so different from each other, then this solo album: INDIGO is spectacular: he has Erika Badu and Anderson Paak in it!!!!
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I'm 41 years old and RM's album Indigo was the most relatable piece of art I've experienced in years. I think it's because he, in his late 20s, is going through something similar to the mid-life crisis that people my age experience-achieving my ambitions (more modest than BTS) and questioning whether this is really the life I wanted, or even whether ambition is a good thing. And after decades of wanting to "make a name" for myself, now thinking maybe that's an empty dream and it's better to be nameless. Also, RM features other artists on almost every song of the album and most of them are artists over 40, which seems intentional.
Yeah that does seem like he's using his position to give a voice to other artists too. Very humbling to see! I just ordered the CD but I won't be able to even open it until I've listened to a bit more as I don't want to spoil it for myself.
One of my favorite music videos of all time honestly, I can watch it over and over again and I still get goosebumps, it has made me cry. I’m grateful for RM sharing with us some feelings he has had in such a beautiful way, there is so much that is relatable in its way for many of us and it’s just amazing when we can make that connection as humans, even with someone who may seem to have a life so different from our own
And I’m 41, I’ve never been a fan of any other boy groups (except the Beatles!), maybe it’s hard to explain but BTS has made my life more fun and I gave up caring if people think it’s weird for someone like me to be ARMY, I know my friends and family are like, what??? because it seems so uncharacteristic for me as someone who has never been a “fan” personality for anything and because it seems like such a random interest for someone who has never been into pop music - I don’t care! I love them! ❤😂
Wildflower is actually my fav chapter 2 song!! And I'm not even really a fan of rap like that 😅 ( except for the bts songs)
I get it! It was really beautifully done and they video really balanced well with the song!
You are right about Namjoon being relatable and and you will see it again.
Most bts songs are so personal to them that it automatically becomes relatable.
Specially namjoon writes in a way that his experiences in life are tranlated into something universal. I sayw this is both his albums Mono and Indigo.
I always say this to people. There is nothing better than an album that explains an artist.
When you listen to an album you are listening to the artist speak.
So true! I just bought Indigo and can't wait to crack it open!
Dude, you're going just to fall into the rabbit hole. There's a saying that you find Bts when you need them most, or you'll discover that song that is relatable to you ,that you just want to discover more.
I can see that. I honestly had no desire to become a fan, but the entire point of this channel is to listen to music I wouldn't normally listen to. So far, pretty much all BTS has been relatable in one way or another! I did NOT see that coming!
@ReactionsThatRock That happens a lot. Wait till you get into the documentaries, while Tayler's is good, I recommend the one by Asian theory first, then Taylor. Plus, don't watch Dynamite, Butter, or Permission to Dance first. They're all in English. These songs were all done during the pandemic . You should start with Mic Drop. Good luck on your journey, and stay safe in your cabin.
If you like, you can watch some eye-opening informative video essays about BTS discography on the YT channel Boracity on your own time. Shes an ARMY w a rock, metal fan background.
Awesome! I've definitely got some viewing to do!
RM is the most talented and hardworking member of BTS ,no one match his rapping, songwriting and composing skills 🔥🔥🔥 the Ceo of hype saw how talented he is and decided to form a band around to make aure he depute
That’s awesome! This wasn’t the sound I expected but I loved the song so much I bought the album!
I’d love to see you watch So!yoON!’s smoke sprite feat. RM , such a great song
I may have to check that out! Thanks!!!
RM's Do You and Joke for something a little harder. Sexy Nukim by RM and Balming Tiger for something fun.
Awesome!!! Thank you! 💜😎🔥
RM definitely HAS the harder more aggressive rap, but he very multi-faceted.
I liked this but I’ll have to check out the others too!
You're not an old man...lol. ARMYs are diverse in so many backgrounds and the range in ages is absolutely amazing.
I appreciate it! I tell you what though… I feel old!!! 🤪💜🔥
Soo. To be 50 I come from a previous time saying Rick/hard rock was my favorite genre to being utterly enchanted into these 7. They truly gave me a whole new experience with music. RM is the leader and as such suffered the difficulties they faced from the front. This song is his 20s. YouJeen didn’t even want to do this song being from a rock/punk band she felt her voice is too loud harsh. But he knew the song needed that strong pop like a firework exploding in the chorus. He got the most amazing collaborations for this mostly older women who would be overlooked for such a big younger artist to collab with. I deeply respect the artistic way he created his album. Every track is a different genre yet they all work as a cohesive project. Indigo is my jam.
Yougeen was PERFECT for this song! I'm happy she decided to do it! I liked this song so much that I actually just bought the CD tonight. I've got to wait a bit before I open it (so I can check out more stuff here) but I'm really excited to give it a spin!
AGUST D’s energy is also his heart. Since our rappers write their music all songs are personal to them, to their lives and their own personal thoughts. They are super incredible humans. But all deliver differently
That’s one thing I was really looking forward to. With each guy so involved in putting their music together I knew it would all have a different feel. This is why I jumped in to the solo stuff first. 💜😎🔥
@@ReactionsThatRock but wait to you see our rappers, rapping together. Fire
the boys are often talking and wondering about what it means to be famous they actually have a trilogy of songs about finding/understanding/accepting your "self": persona (rm), shadow (suga) ego (jhope) and it's heavily influenciated from psychologist Carl Jung. (a lot of their work is based on books, art and movies)
OMG! I love that. I had no clue! Thanks! 💜😎🔥
Hi there, thanks for checking out RM's newer work. RM can be a beast when he raps but he also appreciates a lot of different music genres & doesn't limit himself to just rap bec he is also a songwriter & composer in fact he is recently credited with 217 song copyrights to his name as a full pledged member of the Korea Music Copyrights Association. RM, Suga/Agust-D and JHope, the rap line of BTS have some really good rap songs if you really are interested in their unit's works 😊💜.
That’s awesome to hear! I love when artists look out for copyrights and trademarks (even when it makes my job doing these MUCH harder). 💜😎🔥
Hi 👋🏻 😊 I’m a 51 y/o army from Chattanooga (since 2017). So much of their music is relatable on so many levels. Thank you for giving them a chance. 💜 🫰🏼
A fellow Tennessean!!!
Honestly, I was surprised how relatable a lot of this music is. My mind is literally blown! 💜😎🔥
@@ReactionsThatRockTheir album series Love Yourself (3 albums), Map of the Soul (2 albums) and BE (created during the pandemic) in particular are full of extremely relatable songs for people of most ages/backgrounds.
RM 🫰💜💜💜💜🇦🇷 Argentina
Hola!!! 👋 💜
Oh RM can go hard lol
So I've heard!
The moment I heard your voice, I subscribed. I'm in my mid-40's and you remind me so much of the rock DJ's I listened to in my teen years (I'm already fond!). Welcome to the Purple Side. I come from a rock and metal background and I can't describe the grip that BTS has on me. Even the bubblegum pop tracks are endearing. Good luck on your journey, it will be emotional at times, but the soundtrack is great! Borahae!💜
Awe, I love hearing that! I started in radio in 1999 and may be a bit of a product of those DJs I grew up listening to!
I’m really shocked that I like these guys as much as I do. I thought maybe I’d find one or two songs I could tolerate but I’ve not found a stinker yet!!!
The bubblegum pop will be a bit harder to process fairly but I’ll try to be fair once I get there. 🤪💜
@@ReactionsThatRock They do have A LOT of anti establishment songs that are packaged in various styles. Many ARMY will try to direct you to their rock influenced music, but if I could choose any 3 to recommend to you, they would be No More Dream”, “N.O”, “Not Today”. “Spring Day”, and “Am I Wrong” also fall under the anti establishment and corruption categories but Spring Day addresses it visually through their music video (everything in the music video correlates to the Sewol Ferry incident in 2014 where more than 200 children lost their lives) and Am I Wrong doesn't have a MV, but boy is it an Anarchy Punk Rock anthem if I've ever seen one, complete with dance moves that refer to several areas of corruption in the government and the blind eyes people turn towards it.
@@brandyhoward9894Bapsae/Silver Spoon is also critical of the socioeconomic “pecking order”. Bapsaes are birds with short legs and the long-legged “storks” are people (who had advantages no longer readily available to younger generations) who look down on them as “lazy” for not “catching up” to them. Sadly there’s no MV. Explanation video HIGHLY recommended bc cultural context is essential to understanding the song.
@@7Flowers1Dream I totally forgot to add Baepsae, and that is in my top 10! Great explanation!
React to "joke" by rm, he's extremely versatile
It's on my list! I've just got so much to get to!
Yep they are never really what you think they are. The boy’s truly do not hold back, which makes them so relatable. They aren’t afraid to show that they have struggles too, and that helps us connect with them. They can trash talk with the best of them ( cypers,) then sing a song that will comfort you when you really need to feel that someone, anyone, is there for you (Magic Shop) And I know that ARMY will always help out and leave comments to help direct you, as well as want some prep on the songs. I think it comes from how much we love the boys and really want new people love, understand, and appreciate them as much as we do. We want others to love who we love right? They went through a lot so ARMY can be overprotective… But this is your channel, and you run it how it works best for you. ARMY will never be short on giving out information, because it can really help. BTS is a huge rabbit hole, so that is why they recommend some background. And yep you may run into some who don’t like things, but again you run what works best for how you want to listen to the music. Respectful and honest is all that we ask. And don’t worry about length, ARMY will sit for as long as the video is lol. I am going to recommend one thing for you, even though it’s a bit long. Check out 2019 MMA performance it’s one of the best live performances out there ( my opinion). MMA is an awards show. It makes any Grammy performance look dull and incomplete. They sing 5 songs and the stage, choreography, and vocals are insane. It’s everything you wish you could see and then some. I know it’s a long, but if you can keep it on your radar I would love to see your reaction to their live performance at this award show. I grew up same as you and heaven forbid you tuned into an amazing new song but didn’t catch the title or artist😂. It could take weeks before you heard that song again, all the while asking your friends if they know that song that they played, but you don’t know who it’s by and only remember one or two lines of lyrics….
Agreed! I was SOOOO off base with what I thought I was getting in to here!
@@ReactionsThatRock that’s the genius of BTS. You think you will get cookie cutter boy band songs, only to be surprised how in depth and relatable their music is. They were encouraged by their company to write their lyrics, to be the voice of young people, be themselves, which is a far cry from of the factory sounding boy band music that most assume is BTS. So they write from who they are, their perspective, and it’s honest. The Last by Agust D is a perfect example of honest lyrics. He touches on his struggles in such a way that you truly feel and connect with how he felt.
I love totally blind reactions, so don’t worry about that at all💜. I learned music through my parents and radio as well, so I totally get going into a band with no background or anything, and that’s how I approached my journey into BTS as well! And then, as I liked more of their music, I started looking more into the band and lyricism, which eventually turned me into a full-blown ARMY😁. If that’s how you wanna do it, then go for it, don’t let anyone tell you the “proper” way to explore BTS and kpop. Thank you for reaction! 💜
Thanks! I’m starting to dig in a bit deeper but I really do love going in fully unprepared! 💜
Dear, I don't think anybody wants you to watch a explanation video BEFORE listening to a song, we all go blind to new songs, and it's a big part of the pleasure ! But for some songs with particular deep layers of meanings, korean wordplays, korean cultural references and a lot of symbolism in the MV, if Armys suggest you to watch the explanation video AFTER your reaction to a song, please consider to follow their advice, even if it's just for yourself, it's worth it and you will be amazed. BTS are so different to any other music group I have ever listen to (and I'm 60 yo now ! ) Anyway, I enjoy all your reactions, keep going.
Thanks for the kind words! You’d be surprised though, some people have told me I should print out the lyrics and read them ahead of time or that I should watch the video once first to “get my talking points”. Meh. Hard to honestly react to something I’ve already heard! 💜🤪🔥
Indigo is a very beautiful album. I love it so much!
I just ordered the CD! 💜😎🔥
Loveeee this song 🫶🏾 his writing is amazing. Such a poet
Agreed 💯 💜
I'm sure others have already said it, but this is why RM chose to drop the Rap Monster name and goes by just RM now. He grew up, and realised that the name Rap Monster was weighing him down as he is so much more. He absolutely can hold that name, but as you see from this song he is so much more than that now. Instead of rapping haters under the table, he wants to be a sturdy/resilient wildflower that can withstand hardship, instead of a firework that makes a big bang then burns out in to nothing in a flash. Check his song Joke or Do You, to see the old Rap Monster.
That makes sense. It’s kinda funny. I was honestly expecting some serious rap here and instead I got this insanely beautiful song! I gotta say I’m not disappointed but I think I really do need to check out some older rap too!!!
Hi! Just a little info- in his past, he take himself as Rap Monster, but now he consider RM as “Real me”🫰🏼 he is our president, we love him for his honesty and wise words💜 he is complete comfort to us, he know us very well. Also, if u are checking members, i see that V and Jin are 2 left so i recommend:
V- Slow dancing, singularity, stigma
Jin- Astronaut, Epiphany, Abyss
Great recommendations! Thanks so much!!! 💜😎🔥
Oh! I hope you didn't think when I expressed how much my experience was enriched by Explained By a Korean videos that I thought you should change your format, and watch those videos BEFORE you watched the music video itself, because I didn't. I really did just think that hearing the explanation of cultural references, etc. would give you even more appreciation for the genius of the lyrics. You can do both. Have a first listen, and then delve deeper.
Oh no no no. You’re ok!
There were a small handful of people telling me I was too ignorant or that if I’d educate myself I’d pick different songs or whatnot. I’ve deleted some nasty comments too.
I realize I’d not explained my process in a while and with the channel growing as it is I’d just felt it was time to just restate it.
I love that you got it right away. When this was released, my heart ached hearing about his feelings relating to their stardom. I appreciate and adore all of the members so much, both individually and as our beloved seven. Thank you for your reactions, and keep doing/watching whatever makes you happy 💜
Thank you so much!!! 💜😎🔥
he's a poet. i love that he can be agressive or emotional because both ways he touches your heart 💜
He sure is! 💜😎🔥
Ahh the good old days- when the top 10 at 10 was the most important part of the day! And we all had our tape recorders ready to tape that great new song!
We had “The Top Nine Tonight”. Not sure where that 10th song went. 🤪
If you want an example of why he can own his Rap Mon moniker, check oout Joke (Leeha Park has a good vid with eng subs), Do You, or the Cyphers 1-4. I highly recommend Joke.
I’m definitely going to have to check out Joke. I’ve heard great things but had already promised to fire up this song. Cyphers are on my list too!
This was another great reaction! Personally I agree with your way of going in 'blind' I always do the same myself. It's really important for me to go into new music with as few preconceptions as possible and just experience it in the moment. I also find with a lot of BTS songs it takes time for me to fully digest the lyrics, and I notice new things and find a new perspective each time I come back. I'm sure your comments are a bit overwhelming at the moment (we're a passionate bunch with a lot to say) but my best advice is to just take things at your own pace and don't worry!
Anyway it's fun to see you start to discover their range, and just how relatable their lyrics can be. Each of the members has a distinct style, but they all have range as well. RM can be aggressive when he wants to be, and Suga is known for making some of the most introspective tracks. That variety is part of the fun! Although they make a lot of music that's catchy or impressive, at the end of the day what makes me a fan are the songs which have a deeper more thoughtful message, and this magical kind of sincerity they manage to put across in the delivery that somehow makes you actually believe that *they* believe in what they're saying, and they're genuinely trying to communicate with their audience. There was a time when I felt like it wasn't even worth looking for sincerity in popular music, but BTS snuck up on me and got through the cracks in my cynicism. When I found them back in the day I was just casually listening to kpop for the kitsch, shallow fun and a bit of escapism, I never expected to find one of my favourite artists!
Nowadays they have all this success and this polished image, but back when I first found them they were really these scrappy kids living in a tiny apartment, filming themselves on a camcorder in their small studio, or sitting backstage with a notebook writing lyrics for the next album. I got to watch them grow, somehow, into the most popular band in the world, and see the ups and downs of how they've fought to maintain their identity throughout that process, while so many outsiders continued to assume they must be some kind of manufactured, soulless puppets based on labels like 'kpop', 'boyband' etc. They've written quite a lot about those judgements over the years, but I feel like 'Wildflower' is RM being at a point where he's beyond even caring about that, he's just focusing on who he is, who he wants to be, and trusting that the fans will get it.
Thank so much! I'm really shocked at how I've found some level of connection with each member or song I've done so far. I really never thought I would. In fact, the ONLY reason I ever started on the BTS trip was to shut a friend up by finally listening to a song! haha.
I guess she has the last laugh now!
RM is wise beyond his years. He can spit on hard beats if he wants to. Your moment of fame and recognition was a great share. Relatable and relevant to what RM is sharing. Keep going :)
Thanks so much! I'm honestly blown away by how relatable all these guys have been. I have 15+ years on all of them and lived half a world away for most of my life and yet every one of them has connected with me in some way. It's crazy!
Actually he used to call himself RAP MONSTER... His earliest mixtapes was very hard, edgy, dark and full of rage like a guy who have a lot to prove. But as their career progressed, his music changed as well. He doesn't want RM to be Rap Monster anymore but Real Me.
BTS used to be hard hip-hop sounding but later changed that into various genre because they've realized their potential and real hip-hop doesn't have to have the hip-hop aesthetic and sound.
Still spits bars ... Melodic rap in BTS music but hip-hop sounding in their mixtapes.
They're realized real rap is not about rapping fast, of course they've already proveb themselves that even if it was they would still win but real rap is about the pen game. RAP as in Rhythm & Poetry
Ahhhh. That makes a lot of sense!
RM really blows my mind every time he releases something
so diverse that you will never predict what’s his songs going to be like
Specially in this chapter ..
I’m impressed by him the most
that i can’t limit him to only a rapper anymore
he’s really a true artist that can can do it all 🤍
and thank you for this reaction I love it
thank you for appreciating his art 🤍
you should do the whole album too
” indigo” and behind the scenes for indigo album so you can understand more what he meant by the “flowerWork”👏🏾🤍
This is the first I’ve heard but I cannot wait to check out more… including guides and behind the scenes stuff!
@@ReactionsThatRock and we’ll be waiting for you 💜
17:05 OMG that is so clearly stated. I think you hit it exactly. Thanks for putting it in those words with your own experience.
And BTS is amazing because no matter how big they get, they are still relatable to those with smaller, quieter lives.
Thanks! I’m honestly happy to hear something I said was clearly stated. I have a tendency to tangent and interrupt myself. 🤪
My wife was listening to this song and she said it feels like a song for introverts and extroverts at the same time. I think that kinda summed up the listening experience I’ve had with BTS so far… even for being such a large phenomenon, you could feel at home listening to them in a coffee shop or a stadium.
Yes RM debuted in BTS as rap monster RM but as he ages, he decided to drop the monster persona and become real me RM.
If you want to see the rap monster solos. You'll have to check out songs a lot further back like joke, do you.
Ahh. That makes sense! I’ve been told I need to hear Joke. I’ll add it to my growing BTS list! 💜😎🔥
I am loving your reaction to our RM’s art
Thank you so much!
Of course, all music is open to your own interpretation, but this is not about longing for anonymity or a return to his life before fame. It is about longing to know himself better and to have a lasting career rooted in rugged beauty like a wild flower, not a firework that burns bright and burns out fast. He wants his feet on the ground while he makes his art. He is surrounded by purple flowers in the end, representing ARMY. He wants to make it clear he doesn't want away from us, he wants to define himself by his art which will have longevity and be rooted in his humanity. It's basically the theme of his album Indigo.
Makes sense to me. If we’re just being honest though, my takeaway and yours (or his, I dunno) run rather parallel conceptually. Wanting to stay grounded and surrounded by loved ones runs through both our interpretations. Of course, I literally heard the song once and with no desk notes so I just offer an opinion on what I picked up. I’d like to think I’m decent at that task but trust me, sometimes I am WAY off the mark. 🤪💜
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Yeah, they do run parallel. And music is, of course open to interpretation, as BTS will tell you themselves. They layer deep meanings but they also want you to be able to connect with the music how you connect with it and take away what has meaning to you. I was offering clarity on his intentions, but your interpretation is totally valid and meaningful to you.
Sometimes or all the time you can just enjoy music for what it is. You don't have to know the meaning of every song. I'm 60 and my husband and I were listening to older music. There's a song my husband loves and when it played I said to him "you know that song is about cheating". He had no clue and he's been enjoying the song since the 70's. lol Keep doing you and don't let people pressure you into changing.
I agree with you 100%!
There’s a song that came out 15 or so years ago by a band named Hinder called Lips of an Angel. All these girls were like “Woo! That’s my song!” But it’s about a guy cheating on his new girlfriend with his old girlfriend. 😂
I try to figure out e ouch so I, at a minimum, don’t look that clueless on the internet. 🤪💜
@@ReactionsThatRockOn the bright side, it wasn’t finding out two songs you thought were “romantic” as a teenager and played all the time (English isn’t my first language so I was just judging by the melody) are actually about stalking and about an unhinged guy explaining to his 💀 gf he unalived her so she wouldn’t leave him. 😬 You bet I pay close attention to lyrics now! 😂
'Alone' in a field of PURPLE flowers! 💜 One of us, so to say.
Indeed! 💜😎🔥
his early rap is much more hard-edged and youth-angry. and AMAZING. this recent work, post-covid has a totally different and just as delicious flavor.
he really would like to be "just" an art loving writer of poetry, who sleeps in the heart of Nature. too.
OMG! I love that! I’m not so artsy but I moved to the mountains in the middle of nowhere just to be in nature.
@ReactionsThatRock ❤️ other ARMY have probably already told you that Namjoon's (RM) IQ is off the charts. his wordplay and poetry is wicked smart. check out Joke (the mv) and Do You . incredible.
it's so interesting to see you go down the BTS rabbithole starting with these latest solo projects. you are in for a very fascinating ride.
oh. also don't miss Suga's song about conquering debilitating trauma Amygdala 😀 well, you should watch his whole D-Day concert...
I didn't realize you were a radio personality. We have had unfortunate experiences with some radio. It would have been nice if we met you earlier but it's still great that you're checking out our guys now. I hope you have fun here with us, it's always great to get into BTS 💜
Truthfully I’d not have been able to do anything. Radio DJs have mostly NO control over the music they play. It’s all preselected by the higher ups (who usually don’t even listen to the type of music the station plays!). 🤪💜
@@ReactionsThatRock Army have played a huge part in promoting and pushing BTS into the greater western media, and 1 huge struggle was DJs who would gaslight Army, which made us highly aware of radio practices, including payola. Even during request shows, Army were ignored and trash talked by DJs. Boracity Mag, who's an OG Army who does video essays has an essay about this. You'll find, the more you get to know this fandom, that we have moved differently then others. BTS, because they started with a tiny, almost bankrupt label, have from the start worked outside of the industry/media apparatus and have had to find different and creative ways to connect with fans, and in turn bc they are so honest and human with us, we also found ways of getting them the recognition they deserved. Rather than being part of the Kpop and western music industry, they really have been industry disruptors both domestically and internationally.
I think everyone has their own way of appreciating music. When I first came across BTS I was listening and watching a different group. Then I just happened to run into them on accident that was years ago. I was rock and roll, I’ve learned to respect all types of music through BTS 🎶 believe it or not. I am an Army for many years I’m living along with Seven Young Boys From South Korea humble loving beautiful people that have so much respect for everyone
It’s funny… I started this channel to expand my musical horizons an and find music I normally wouldn’t have even given a chance to.
I really thought I’d hate this music but it’s the exact opposite! It’s soooo good!
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Thank you 🙏🏼 BTS is a multigenerational group and music without, I think them knowing it in the beginning. So many cultures, races, generations and just every walk of life people. They are so humble funny and talented each one brings a different flavor to the group and they have grown so much learning from each and life experiences also other musicians and groups. I can talk to forever about BTS so I’ll stop here thanks again
Hi, you won’t ever hear most BTS songs on the radio. The days where the local DJ had some say in what is being played are long gone. Now some programme director decides for rafts of radio stations. Most of the world is not listening to radio for new songs any more but relying on Spotify or CZcams.
I had VERY little say as far back as the late 90s / early 2000s. The program directors don’t even have as much say as they used to.
I blame the consultants. Seriously… old dudes in suits ruining radio. 🥲
RM is my bias 💜
I haven’t narrowed down on mine yet… but RM is in the running!!! 💜
This is my first time coming across your channel. I loved how you immediately understood the significance of the lyrics, and the depth of the song. You have a new subscriber. Looking forward to more BTS reactions!
Welcome to the party!🎉
Lyrics are easy for me when the topic is relatable and the message easily conveyed. Not everyone can do that and still write deep songs. Kiddos to RM!
If you want to hear RM going hard...
You can check out his ,,Joke"
On my list! Thank you!!!
You should really listen to INDIGO from start to finish. Thats how its intended to be heard and its a future cult classic.
Someday soon, I will! 💜😎🔥
You are right but, they have their own story. Heartwarming, heartbreaking and lovingly. Welcome!
Thank you!
The beauty and glory of success, of fireworks, the journey in search of greater meaning and the true "I", until reaching peace, balance in a field of purple flowers....
I love that!!!
This is my favorite off his Indigo album. Everything he puts out is quality, but this is just my pick. Her vocals are killer and give me Alanis Morrisette mixed with Amy Lee. Powerful with an edge, along with RM's steady smooth diction makes for a great collab.
When I first heard her sing I was afraid she’d overpower him but he stayed right in there with her! 💜😎🔥
Thanks for this reaction. :)
Actually, 들꽃놀이(flowerwork) is the official title of this song in Korean.
In Korean, firework and flowerwork have same pronunciation except only one syllable. It's kind of word play. Perhaps you can imagine a scene where petals are flying in the sky like fireworks.
Oh FYI, the scene of fireworks flying in the sky at 2:50 in the music video is called Nakhwa Nori(a falling fire play), a traditional Korean fireworks that have been around since the 15th century. This is a firework that hangs a bag of charcoal powder from a long rope suspended in the air, lights it up, and flies it on the water like petals.
If you enjoyed Wild Flower, I highly recommend another title, Still Life. :)
INDIGO consists of 10 songs, and each song has a collaboration with a different great artist. (including Erykah Badu, Anderson Paak) I recommend you to listen to 10 songs in order. :)
There're detailed interviews about how RM made INDIGO. You can see how much he put himself into this album.
RM Breaks Down His Debut Album 'Indigo by Zach Sang Show
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RM 'Indigo' Album Magazine Film
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BTW, my favorite songs on INDIGO are Lonely and Wild flower. :)
And I highly recommend RM's mixtape, Mono, too. :)
Awesome info!!! Thank you so much! 💜😎🔥
I'm one of the people who suggested you mention at the top that you're deliberately going for a completely blind reaction & I thought you explained well! You can probably do a shorter version occasionally.
Most of us genuinely love long videos full of thoughts 😁
The Wildflower video is a gorgeous work of art, which is good because the song is too. Namjoon at his best.
It was such a great video! Really well done!
I agree, I’ll pop a few short reminders out there but no more long explanations. Great feedback and it seems to have helped end all the “you need to read the lyrics first” type comments. 🤪💜🔥
For me, the first time Youjeen's voice came in I stopped breathing. I love RM, and this cry of pain and yearning broke my heart.
He wants to create the quiet, everyday beauty of a field of wildflowers, less spectacular and longer lasting than the explosion of fireworks.
Yeah, it's about fame and distance from his everyday self, but it's also such a pure cry from the soul.
I want that life for him very badly. I want him to find a way to do what he loves - to make art that he loves - that lets him feel like he's lighting flowerworks.
I have a personal story that connects with your local fame story as well... I used to live in an area where I became known as a local activist and public speaker. After an event one day, a young person came up to me and told me that I was their hero. Their eyes were shining so brightly.
My first thought was "oh no, kid, get a better hero," but I managed not to say it. I smiled and asked them about themselves, what they're doing, said encouraging words. Had to honor the spark in their eyes. I think they went away feeling seen and respected.
But I walked away feeling the strangest, most uncomfortable mix of emotions. It's nice to be recognized, it's great to know people were inspired by what I said, but who the hell am I to be influencing young people? I'm nothing special, and having that admiration just felt weird. Like a pedestal I never asked for, in no way deserved, and was suddenly afraid to fall from.
It's hard to talk about without sounding like I'm bragging, or complaining about my success. I bet I could tell RM this story though, and he'd nod along.
Check out his mix tapes from the beginning to his current solo album: Indigo and you'll understand his growth as an Artist. There's so much more to him altogether...so many layers. 💜
Oh yeah. I know I’ve got a LOT of catching up to do!!!💜😎🔥
@ReactionsThatRock lol...don't worry! I've been ARMY since February 2014 and I STILL have lots of contents to catch up on! It works out perfectly as ARMYs around the globe (myself included) wait patiently until they reconvene in 2025 after their mandatory military service. 💜