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A thread on why Kim Namjoon is the unrivalled lyricist of all time:
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The whole concept of using Pluto, an outcast n currently dwarf planet to represent a person thrown out of one's lives, making them feel that their existence of of minimal worth screams genius
The whole concept of using Pluto, an outcast n currently dwarf planet to represent a person thrown out of one's lives, making them feel that their existence of of minimal worth screams genius
Butterfly
Not only Kafka On The Shore, this song has a major reference to Norwegian Wood (by Haruki Murakami). I've attached the explanation (acc to my perspective), link to the related quotes:
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1329404746260570114?s=19
Not only Kafka On The Shore, this song has a major reference to Norwegian Wood (by Haruki Murakami). I've attached the explanation (acc to my perspective), link to the related quotes:
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1329404746260570114?s=19
Paradise
Joon's Hangeul wordplay is top level literally no one is doing it like him
Joon's Hangeul wordplay is top level literally no one is doing it like him
Ddaeng
His verse in ddaeng will always remain superior i said what I said
His verse in ddaeng will always remain superior i said what I said
Voice
RM mixtape is just so powerful and full of raw emotion, and when I say raw emotion, I mean it. Those who haven't heard it yet, it's on SoundCloud and the lyrics are all available in the internet, listen to it.
RM mixtape is just so powerful and full of raw emotion, and when I say raw emotion, I mean it. Those who haven't heard it yet, it's on SoundCloud and the lyrics are all available in the internet, listen to it.
Save Me, I'm Fine
The first eight lines of Joon's verse in I'm Fine directly correspond to his verse in Save Me, if this isnt masterclass lyricism, I honestly don't know what is.
The first eight lines of Joon's verse in I'm Fine directly correspond to his verse in Save Me, if this isnt masterclass lyricism, I honestly don't know what is.
Miss Right
BE unique. BE boldly unique. BE yourself.
BE unique. BE boldly unique. BE yourself.
Spring Day
The fact that he thought of the chorus' melody when he was literally in a park and saw leaves falling down so he thought to himself, "oh the leaves are falling". Literally that's how the creation of the song this sentimental track began to which we cry to this day.
The fact that he thought of the chorus' melody when he was literally in a park and saw leaves falling down so he thought to himself, "oh the leaves are falling". Literally that's how the creation of the song this sentimental track began to which we cry to this day.
Life
This song from Joon's first mixtape still slaps, a major reality check.
This song from Joon's first mixtape still slaps, a major reality check.
Run
Comparing the drying out of human sanity by toxicity of an unhealthy relationship to that drying out of tree when exposed to too much sun rays, a necessity for plants to survive, indirectly stating too much of anything is harmful. Kim Namjoon bestest lyricist me thinks.
Comparing the drying out of human sanity by toxicity of an unhealthy relationship to that drying out of tree when exposed to too much sun rays, a necessity for plants to survive, indirectly stating too much of anything is harmful. Kim Namjoon bestest lyricist me thinks.
Boyz With Fun
I love his sexc brain
I love his sexc brain
Dope
Remember when Joon said that the auditory feel of words is of utmost significance for him since he wanted to be a poet? Yeah I can see it here
Remember when Joon said that the auditory feel of words is of utmost significance for him since he wanted to be a poet? Yeah I can see it here
Trivia: Love
This song is forever superior, literally nothing in existence tops it, nothing ever has nor ever will. This is mayhaps his signature song. Ive done an explanatory thread on Trivia: Love, Im linking it here for easier understanding of the song
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1301149034225131520?s=19
This song is forever superior, literally nothing in existence tops it, nothing ever has nor ever will. This is mayhaps his signature song. Ive done an explanatory thread on Trivia: Love, Im linking it here for easier understanding of the song
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1301149034225131520?s=19
God Rap
This too, is from Joon's first mixtape and it's available on SoundCloud, just needs a bit of searching is all. And if you haven't heard it yet, well then get going.
This too, is from Joon's first mixtape and it's available on SoundCloud, just needs a bit of searching is all. And if you haven't heard it yet, well then get going.
Monster
The whole of joon's first mixtape slaps. I remember hearing the tracks for the first time and my jaw dropped onto the floor I was thoroughly amazed by his wordplay n dissing of the haters and rightfully so.
The whole of joon's first mixtape slaps. I remember hearing the tracks for the first time and my jaw dropped onto the floor I was thoroughly amazed by his wordplay n dissing of the haters and rightfully so.
seoul
seoul, from mono. a tribute to the city which has given n taken away a lot for him, definitely depicts the highs n lows of the city, in the most unbiased way possible. I've done an explanatory thread for seoul which I'm linking here for further refs
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1314229346966605826?s=19
seoul, from mono. a tribute to the city which has given n taken away a lot for him, definitely depicts the highs n lows of the city, in the most unbiased way possible. I've done an explanatory thread for seoul which I'm linking here for further refs
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1314229346966605826?s=19
Cypher pt.3
Literally no one plays it like him.
Literally no one plays it like him.
Intro: Persona
Joon mentioning the 'But Namjoon' phrase which was popular among fandoms for excusing the misdeeds done by their faves. He has educated himself and has never repeated the same mistake twice. I'm linking my thread for further understanding
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1302622163946463232?s=19
Joon mentioning the 'But Namjoon' phrase which was popular among fandoms for excusing the misdeeds done by their faves. He has educated himself and has never repeated the same mistake twice. I'm linking my thread for further understanding
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1302622163946463232?s=19
Cypher pt.1
Need a Cypher pt.5 after the boys win the Grammy's they deserve.
Need a Cypher pt.5 after the boys win the Grammy's they deserve.
Attack on Bangtan/Rise of Bangtan
"But what will happen if Bangtan Sonyeondan rises?"
"But what will happen if Bangtan Sonyeondan rises?"
Cypher pt.2
There were so many I couldn't fit in one tweet
There were so many I couldn't fit in one tweet
Cypher pt.2
Need. A. Cypher. After. Bangtan. Gets. Their. Deserved. Grammys.
Need. A. Cypher. After. Bangtan. Gets. Their. Deserved. Grammys.
Winter Flower
I cannot make a thread on Joon's genius lyricism n not mention Winter Flower. Literally what did mankind do to deserve song? I've done an explanatory thread on Joon's verse from winter flower here, linking it for better understanding
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1301889772181311488?s=19
I cannot make a thread on Joon's genius lyricism n not mention Winter Flower. Literally what did mankind do to deserve song? I've done an explanatory thread on Joon's verse from winter flower here, linking it for better understanding
https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1301889772181311488?s=19
Heartbeat
Universe. Youniverse.
You are the universe.
It's Your Universe.
Universe. Youniverse.
You are the universe.
It's Your Universe.
UGH!
Do I even need to say anything? This is THE track.
Do I even need to say anything? This is THE track.
Blue and Grey
I came across a lot of controversial talks regarding this. I'm one with the statement in here. https://wp.me/p9XwFH-Nv
I came across a lot of controversial talks regarding this. I'm one with the statement in here. https://wp.me/p9XwFH-Nv
Telepathy
Are you obsessed with 'can I be your Bibilly hills like you did the same to me, baby' or are you normal?
https://wp.me/p9XwFH-NP
Are you obsessed with 'can I be your Bibilly hills like you did the same to me, baby' or are you normal?
https://wp.me/p9XwFH-NP
Stay
I wasn't prepared for a Namjinkook subunit
I wasn't prepared for a Namjinkook subunit
Dis-ease
Someone pointed how 일, pronounced 'ill' , meaning work, is also how 'one' is pronounced in Korean. I'm guessing it's means smth like,
I'm work itself = I'm #1 (in my work) = my work got me to #1 (BBHOT100 #1)
Someone pointed how 일, pronounced 'ill' , meaning work, is also how 'one' is pronounced in Korean. I'm guessing it's means smth like,
I'm work itself = I'm #1 (in my work) = my work got me to #1 (BBHOT100 #1)
mono.
Liiterally who can make a whole mixtape (playlist) that not only heals n comforts people but also stand as musical depiction of himself? Only Kim Namjoon I think. I've done a explanatory threads for every song of mono, I'm linking it here: https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1312773247235170305?s=19
Liiterally who can make a whole mixtape (playlist) that not only heals n comforts people but also stand as musical depiction of himself? Only Kim Namjoon I think. I've done a explanatory threads for every song of mono, I'm linking it here: https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1312773247235170305?s=19
A guide for joon's first mixtape, titled 'RM' by @btstwerks https://twitter.com/btstwerks/status/1326502492927094784?s=19
My accnt is mostly dedicated to explanatory threads of Joon's lyrics in particular, (I'll try my hand at others but I'm not sure how those will turn out). Im linking the master thread: all future explanatory threads on Joon's lyrics will be added here https://twitter.com/rkivelovelines/status/1301441905016799232?s=19
Fatima has done on plenty more songs of BTS, im linking the master thread here: https://twitter.com/rkivestudy/status/1297060612686712832?s=19
All lyric translations by @doolsetbangtan
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Honourable mentions!!
- Whalien 52
- Black Swan
- Respect
- Louder Than Bombs
- Strange
- Zero O'clock
- We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal
- Mikrokosmos
- Serendipity
- Singularity
- Dimple
- Tear
- Crystal Snow
- Reflection
- Whalien 52
- Black Swan
- Respect
- Louder Than Bombs
- Strange
- Zero O'clock
- We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal
- Mikrokosmos
- Serendipity
- Singularity
- Dimple
- Tear
- Crystal Snow
- Reflection
