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“You'll like BTS music if you listen without prejudice” -Suga (2017)

I don’t like BTS because they are the next boy group. I like BTS because they’re not afraid to address social issues that exist in the world today. 방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan) means protecting people, mostly the youth, from prejudice and oppression. Here are my top socially-charged BTS songs:

N.O.

criticizes the school structure, mostly of Korea, making the youth only value themselves through grades and trapping them by promising false hope. It encourages the youth to rebel against the broken system as it does not guarantee people success and happiness in their lives.

“Who is the one who made us into studying machines? They classify us to either Being number one or dropping out They trap us in borders, the adults There’s no choice but to consent Even if we think simply, It’s the survival of the fittest Who do you think is the one who makes us step On even our close friends to climb up? What?

The grown-ups confess That we have it so easy They say that we are happier than our portion Then how do you explain my unhappiness? There’s no conversation topics beside studying Outside, there are so many kids like me, Living the life of a puppet Who will take responsibility?”

No More Dream

criticizes young people for not having the willpower to fulfill their own dreams and the older generation for judging the youth for not knowing what they want to do with their lives, thinking that forcing them into a dream will solve the problem.

“Sick of the same day, the repeating days Grown-ups and my parents keep instilling confined dreams to me Number one future career is a government worker? It’s not a forced dream, a ninth inning relief pitcher Throw a fast ball at the waste of time that is night study sessions Rebel against the hellish society, dreams are a special pardon Ask yourself about your dream profile Become the main subject of your life that has always been suppressed”

Bapsae

criticizes the older generation for comparing the new generation to their time, but ignoring their problems and the context of their struggles that the older generation didn’t have. It also depicts the unjustified growing gap between the upper class and the lower class.

“At my part time job, it’s “all for experience”. At school, there’s the teachers. My superiors use violence. In the media they go on about “the generation that’s given up.”

I’ve got a crow-tit’s legs, and you have a stork’s legs. They all say their legs are worth a million bucks. My legs are shorter, so how do you expect me to keep up? They say it shouldn’t matter since we’re coming from the same place. Never, never, never.”

*A crow-tit is a type of bird with very short legs and is being compared to the strides made by a stork, which has very long legs*

Can You Turn Off Your Cellphone?

criticizes people obsessing over their phones and investing their self-worth on social media instead of spending time on their actual relationships. 

“Could you turn off your cell phone? Or put it in your pocket? Everyone says it’s smart And the times have gotten better but we’re rushing twice as much Sometimes, I miss the times when people talked face to face Communication increased but between us is a noisy silence”

21st Century Girls

empowers girls and women to believe they are beautiful and enough, and that their opinions and decisions in life are valid and important.

“You worth it you perfect Deserve it just work it You look elegant, elegant also you’re pretty, pretty You shine, shine. You’re the truth and the reason

Don’t ever be scared Whatever people say, you’re okay (Alright) You are strong You say yes or no yes or no”

Go Go

criticizes consumerism culture, where people would blow off money for a good time and use phrases such as ‘YOLO’ to rationalize their irresponsible behavior.

“Worked hard to get my pay Gonna spend it all on my stomach Pinching pennies to spend it all on wasting it Leave me be, even if I overspend Even if I break apart my savings tomorrow Like a crazy guy

Woo there’s no tomorrow There’s already a mortgage on my future Woo spending my money even more Friends, wassup Do you want some?”

Spine Breaker

criticizes youth who financially abuse their parents, demanding things that they want but not need, and ignoring or dismissing their parents’ hard work and health.

“What’s going on? Are you falling behind on the trend? You whined and complained to get it, did I strike a nerve? In the padded jacket, your greed fills it up Even after seeing your parents’ curved spines, you’re so coldhearted You complain that all your friends have it and that they should buy it for you (Ayo baby) stop being so immature You won’t freeze just because you don’t have that jacket Fill your head with good sense before it’s too late”

Am I Wrong

criticizes people who are apathetic to the current social problems that exist in the world today and who are uninterested to try to change the world the better, only selfishly thinking about their own lives.

“The world’s goin’ crazy How about you how bout ya You think it is okay I don’t think it’s that okay Have ears but don’t listen Have eyes but don’t see Fish live in all our hearts Its name is selfish selfish

If what you see on the news is nothing to you If that comment is nothing to you If that hatred is nothing to you You’re not normal, you’re abnormal”

Not Today

empowers underdogs to pursue what they want to do and encourages them to ignore the people who put them down because of their lack of privilege.

“All the underdogs in the world A day may come when we lose But it is not today Today we fight!

Throw it up! Throw it up! Throw away the fear in your eyes Break it up! Break it up! Break the glass ceiling that traps you Turn it up! (turn it up!) Burn it up! (burn it up!) Till the day of victory (fight!) Don’t kneel, don’t break down That’s (do) not today!”

*The term ‘glass ceiling’ is an acknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities*

Pied Piper 

criticizes obsessive “stan culture” and BTS fans in a good way, telling them that devoting too much time over them, or any idol, is unhealthy and should prioritize their personal lives. Calling themselves as the ‘Pied Pipers’ is an expression that following BTS, or any other group, is a double-edged sword.

“Stop Now stop watching and study for your test Your parents and director hate me Video clips, pictures, tweets V app, Bon Voyage I know, you can’t help what you like But stop, interpret the music video later You have so many pictures of me in your room anyway It’s not just one hour, it’s a whole year that’ll disappear So this song is an award I’m giving to you Good

Follow the sound of the pipe, follow this song It’s a bit dangerous but I’m so sweet I’m here to save you, I’m here to ruin you You called me, see? I’m so sweet Follow the sound of the pipe”

Here it is! My FemBTS Selfie Series.

I did Vmin just cos and then I though you know what lets commit!

WELL DONE TO THOSE GUYS I am so proud, I’ve been a fan since just before Fire and even though I discovered Big Bang and 2NE1 when I found BTS my life was ruined. They are everything I want in a group, so well done and thank you!