With advice and messages of gratitude: discover five tracks that BTS dedicated to their fans over the last decade
Debuting more than ten years ago in the Korean music industry, BTS made their debut in 2013 with the mini-album “2 Cool 4 Skool” and the title song “No More Dream”, requiring a lot of effort from V, RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, J-HopeIt is Suga so that the group could go beyond the borders of its country of origin and take its music to the four corners of the world.
Still, the hours dedicated to producing new tracks, exhaustive rehearsals, recordings, live performances, shows and extensive travel were rewarded, and one of the greatest gifts the members were able to receive was a large legion of fans, who go by the name of ARMY, as they show unconditional support for their members, whether through messages on social media, purchasing their releases, attending events or spending hours and hours in line to see them live at shows.
In recognition of the importance that the ARMY represents, BTS has already presented the fandom with some songs, where the members express gratitude for the affection they receive daily. With this in mind, RECREIO has put together 5 of these tracks below with all the details you need to know while listening to them; check out!
5. HOME
In the group’s sixth mini-album, “Map Of The Soul: Persona”, released on April 12, 2019, BTS reveals that the refuge for the difficulties they face, as well as the moments of loneliness they experience, are their fans, since any place with ARMY becomes a home for them.
“Maybe this place is my home
With you, I feel rich
This place, my home
Before I come back, turn on your light (light)
Yes
Even without saying anything, it will be comfortable
If you’re with me, everywhere can be my home
You know I want this home
You know you are my home”
4. Answer: Love Myself
Responsible for ending the ‘Love Yourself’ era, where the central message is “loving yourself is true love”, the album ‘Love Youself: Answer’, released on August 24, 2018, brought the track ‘Answer: Love Myself ‘, where the members reveal how fans were responsible for helping each of them find self-love, as well as reinforcing that BTS is committed to doing the same for ARMY. Remember!
“You showed me that I have reasons
I should love myself (oh)
My breath, all the path I walked, answer for me
The me of yesterday, the me of today, the me of tomorrow
(I’m learning to love myself)
All of them, without exception, remain me.”
3. Magic Shop
On May 18, 2018, BTS released the album “Love Yourself: Tear” which contains as one of the tracks “Magic Shop”, a song created to give hope to ARMYs during difficult times. This is because the track encourages fans to find support and comfort in the group, when the days are complicated.
“Days when you hate yourself
Days when you just want to disappear
Let’s create a door in your heart
If you open this door and enter
This place will be there, waiting for you
It’s okay to believe, this magical store will comfort you”
2. Pied Piper
From the album “Love Yourself: Her”, released on September 18, 2017, “Pied Piper” was released as advice for the ARMY, since, by bringing references to the German legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, in which the musician attracts the people with their melody, the members ask that fans not stop living their own lives in support of the group.
“Now stop watching us and go study for your exams
Your parents and bosses hate me
The videos you watched, the various photos, Twitter
V-app, Bon Voyage
I know, what can you do about it?
Stop, review the MV later
Besides, you already have a lot of photos of me in your room.
What is an hour? Before you know it, a year or two will fly by
This song is my reward to you.”
1. 2! 3!
The first years of BTS’ career were intense and extremely challenging, and that’s what the members say in the track “2! 3!” from the album “Wings”. Released on October 10, 2016, the song recalls the post-debut period and the criticism they received over the years, highlighting ARMY as the force that motivated them to continue and overcome the adversities that arose.
“It’s okay, count to three and forget it
Erase all the bad memories, hold my hand and smile
It’s okay, count to three and forget it
Erase all bad memories
Let’s hold each other’s hands and smile.”
Source: Recreio
