Holy shit.. this dude caught the meaning of Black swan in the first go! I’m shook. When he legit said “a love song to Music”, my jaw dropped. Is this really your first time listening to black swan? :’) haha. No but really, I’m impressed. I’m telling you man, keep your smarts going like that & ppl really going to like your channel. Also, you did the lyrics later. We Stan & respect. Thanks for keeping an open mind & thank you for your reaction!!
Happy to have found Toney's channel. He listens with an open mind and heart. So glad that he's falling down the rabbit hole and will continue to be amazed and surprised by BTS! His respectful, heart felt reactions have been spot on thus far. I guess we'll be running with the Wolf Pack in the future!!
The song is about being afraid of losing the passion for their art, passion, dancing singing, creativity . "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing and this first death is the most painful" Quote from a famous dancer with the name Martha Graham. It's said that this song is inspired from that quote.
@@ToneyReactions You absolutely were. Really appreciate that you take the time to read the lyrics. Rewind as many times as you want! And I'd love to see what you would think of BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS bc you're so insightful in this one. 💜
@@ToneyReactions You were right! Btw, Jimin (main dancer here + shadow) excels in contemporary dance, *BUT* was a teen freestyle poppin'/hip-hop dancer who won battles, (like JHope who was RM's shadow), also 2 black belts +high ranks in 4 martial arts, stunts, acrobatics, sports, etc. All kind, deep, so talented, yet very funny + smart *All going 4 their Masters!🔥* . ▶Hilarious vids for a change⤵ *"Namjoon/RM Being Done With BTS' English"* 🔥🔥a few yrs ago *"Being ChaoticcCrackhead At Awards Shows"* 🔥🔥
Yeah. We invaded you but it's because we like you. You catch the meaning very quickly. It is about an artist's fear of losing their passion for their craft and how that would be their first death. I think the reason they're called their own genre is because they've truly been global blockbusters for several years now and the KPop industry pretty much rejected them until that was evident. They filmed this in LA and there's a great video of Jimin's grueling day filming the solo dance. I think this is probably when they filmed ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film, too, as it was filmed in LA. Try it. You will stop it right away saying, "Wait. Is this the same group that did Black Swan?!" For some R&B with rapping try Just One Day live Armypedia version and for some neo-soul try V's Singularity or Stigma. For the rap line start with Outro: Tear live or Ddaeng or UGH!
Your ability to analyse the subtleties and nuances of the whole video (lyrics, choreography,, music and stage setting) so quickly is...damn, on point. I’ve been waiting for more bts reactions from you since dynamite. Outro tear (bts rap line) sucked me in chewed me up and threw me down the rabbit hole. I’m happily sucking my thumb down here with the army. Care to join us?😂
@@ToneyReactions Yep. My comment was to cover all your BTS reactions thus far. BTS has raised the bar very high in terms of performance and musicality that it’s going to take an exceptional artist/s to offer any competition if at all. Trust me I’ve looked. Whatever your next BTS song will be that you react to you will not be disappointed. Their repertoire is extensive and every prize out of the BTS lucky dip bag is a treasure. I have no doubt other army will be loading you up with lots of suggestions regarding next song and what order. Go with your gut man. It’s worked so far 👍🏽
Hey friend! I know it can be overwhelming when the ARMY finds a new reactor to BTS! Especially if that reactor seems super genuine and respectful like you! A couple reminders: you're not obligated to react to everything we throw at you, this is your channel at the end of the day so stay true to what you like and dislike, and last but not least HAVE FUN!! Much love 🥰
This song is pure performance art. They tore that "boyband" label off and threw it in the trash where it belongs. You can't label BTS because they simply say "Hell Nah" and prove you wrong by switching it up. They are constantly evolving and pushing personal boundaries & skillsets and it's why they are so very good. Most bands are scared of trying new things because of fear of losing fans. BTS however have no such qualms, they have the security of knowing ARMY will always be there to support and encourage them as they learn and grow.
Can't say it more accurately... That is why when people watched ONE mv of BTS there's no way they can say oh so they are this or that... Nahh... Gotta watch a handful of BTS before anyone can actually describe what BTS are. Extra but ordinary...
Jimin's high range is definitely incredible but he's also the one doing the solo dance in this mv. He studied contemporary dancing before joining BTS and has the shortest training period among all the members. He barely got any vocal lessons before debut but his improvement over the years is highly commendable. Every vocal coach loves him😂
One of the best parts of BTS is that they don't stick to one genre, so there's a song for everyone. I love that they never pigeonhole themselves into a single sound or just pop or rap, they're always trying new sounds and styles. It goes to show how passionate they are about the music they make.
The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
Considering the number of comments on this video, you may not see this, but I thought that I'd at least try to let you know. BTS was originally supposed to be a hip hop group and the first three members chosen for the group are the three rappers: RM, Suga, and J-Hope. RM and Suga were part of the underground rap scene and J-Hope was a street dancer and damned good at it. Those three have Hip Hop in their blood and it shows. The early BTS discography is heavily influenced by those Hip Hop roots, too. The only genre BTS doesn't really do is American Country music. Even with that, the main vocalist, Jungkook, has done a couple of country covers. If you want a really heavy R&B vibe, you should check out V's solo, Singularity. They have a song, House of Cards, that even has scatting in it. They also have a fictional storyline that runs through many of their videos, starting in 2015 with the song, "I Need U". Oh, and they also have Japanese songs that really show off their incredible vocals. BTS is BTS. There really isn't anyone out there like them. I haven't even touched on the love affair between BTS and ARMY. I'm 50 years old and I have never in my life seen a singer or group that writes so many songs specifically for their fans. Their entire last album was about Covid and dealing with the negativity and depression that came from being in quarantine. You have a LOT to unpack. Have fun!
I'm 70yrs, Black American Grandmother. I was Intrigued after I saw JungKook's Utube singing to Bruno Mars/Silk Sonic; Leave the Door Open! I'm sure ppl can surmise I'm Old school R&B- Blue Magic, Stylistics, Whispers, thro in JZ Beyonce, MJ Etc.. Now, I'm here Everyday Binging 💜 BTS! Because *The"7" Are That Good!* Lmao 🤣..because I find myself Singing in Korean while reading the Eng Subs! Go Figure! Tony, Welcome! 🙏 Stay Safe (Army) & Healthy! *Watching from New⚘Jersey, USA 😎
I didn’t fall down the rabbit hole. I dove in. 😀. After watching them on carpool karaoke for the first time last year, I got curious and started watching more YT videos just to get to know their names. Now I’m full pledge Army 💜
Janiel Gardener I couldn’t believe I’ve never heard of K-pop before BTS. Now I wish I’d known them years ago. They bring so much joy in my life. Now my whole family are Kpop fans. My youngest child (13 y/o) ventured out and now she listens to TXT, Enhypen, Ateez, Stray Kids and BP. 😀 I only have time for BTS coz I’m old 😂
@@AREM94 I have heard of bts in 2018 by my classmate but I wasn't really paying attention to them ...and from that day I forget about them until I saw the carpool and I am so happy because they have helped me through a lot..
WOW....I am so impressed with Toney's commentary and his authentic reaction even got me in my feels. *Is he getting tearful or is it me?* I mean, he absolutely "gets it", I don't know why I'm so amazed how quickly he grasps what is special about BTS. And I really appreciates that he reads comments and lyrics. If I wasn't sub'ed already I would be smashing that button! I am so looking forward to this journey! 💜
Jimin is a trained contemporary dancer. He is the one doing the solo dance. They are all amazing at picking up different dance styles, though. And when you say that there is nothing like BTS over here... Well...honestly...there is nothing like BTS anywhere. It's why they have such a huge fan base. They are just so insanely talented in anything they do. And their music is so thoughtful and deep. You were pretty much right about Black Swan being a love song to music, but also it expresses their fear of losing their passion for music. I hope that never happens for them. That would be a crime.
The meaning of Black Swan is deep. Not about any girl. The first death line is inspired by Martha Graham's quote "a dancer die twice, the first when he stopped dancing, and it is the more painful". The song is about "Shadow", one of four components that make up Carl Jung's "Map of the Soul". Shadow is the side of us that we keep hidden. Here they are sharing their shadow - the fear of losing their passion for music. Jimin was supposed to do all the shadows, but for reasons not mentioned, Jhope ended up doing RM's. Maybe Jimin got busy with his solo shoots. You should do "Airplane pt. 2" next if you wanna see BTS do Latin 😉, and "Fake Love' extended mv which is rock.
Yes, for Tony, the entire Album Map of the Soul 7 is based on these concepts. Each member of the rap line has a solo. RM Intro: Persona, Suga Interlude: Shadow and J-Hope Outro: Ego. They're all bangers. You'll have no problem catching the meanings of each.
@@victoriajenkins4330 no we don’t know why. I didn’t even know Jimin was supposed to do all of them but it makes sense I was wondering why he only did 2
@@Jenna-zl9su ohhh ok i thought there was like a serious reason why he didnt do it- thats what i got from this comment.. made it seem like there was some meaning of why he didnt do it lol but thanks
"NSYNC wasn't doin it like this." You ain' never lied. 50+ year old ARMY here. Can't wait for my first chance to see them in concert. Watch On Spring Day Blue & Grey Dionysus Cipher 1-4 Ddaeng Fire Dope Idol ....
Im pretty skeptical of BTS “reactors” but when I heard you say this is a love song to music & acknowledged the COMPLEXITY an artist feels I CLICKED SUBSCRIBE SO FAST. I understand that you’ve only seen the tip of the tip of the iceberg but if you stay with it your whole life will be so enriched. I’ll stick with you for the ride. 💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜
This was my introduction to BTS. To be honest, I didn't notice the music the first time. I was totally merged in the dancing and couldn't let my eyes of Jimin. Needless to say, it was love at first sight 😄💜 BTS makes life worth while, and they are experts in bringing a huge smile on my face and 😂
Same here. It was Jimin’s swag and charisma that pulled me in. My intro to BTS was “Boy With Luv” and “Mic Drop” on SNL - I hit Google before they even finished the song. My life hasn’t been the same since.
After you deep dive, you will realize they are like 7 genious boys happened to be grouped together, growing up together like brothers amd now everyone shines with own style.
Black Swan was written by RM after being inspired by the quote "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and their first death is the more painful" ...here BTS talks about their fear of losing their passion for their art..and if that day comes then it will be their first death....RM was afraid that what if that moment is already here (hence the lyrics but what if the moment's right now, right now). With Suga's second verse, the song starts getting a little bit positive with them saying that no matter what we will never forget our art, we will rise (with our shadows) even in times like those because music is the driving force for them. They also have another MV for this song "Black Swan art film" (it is the orchestral version of the song) where you'll see MN dance studio representing a swan and its shadow....the swan first tries to break free from its shadow but ends up accepting it and rising up with its help....this also represents the concept BTS went for with their album Map of the Soul: 7 which talks about a persons persona, shadow and ego (Black Swan is a pre-release single from this album)
You are in for one heck of a journey with BTS. And yes BTS is THE genre. Their own genre. They do not have any 2 similar songs and no fillers. Their albums are no skip, exactly because of their versatility as musicians/artists. Their lyrics are poems that can be commented and analyzed for days. They are stupendous dancers and live performers (when you see them live, you will understand how extraordinary they really are, either as a group, as vocalists or as rappers). They are composers, producers, lyricists and they always have a hand in most of their songs. They have music for all tastes and moods. I cant wait to see you react to ON:Kinetic Manifesto.
BTS write, composed, and produce their own music. they sing about mental health, women empowerment, self growth, loving yourself. They have helped so many people from all ages heal themselves from traumas with their meaningful lyrics BTS sells out stadiums all around the world. Not an empty seat EVER! they sound like they eat their own albums for breakfast live! You have to check out some of their live performances. I saw them three times in concert, and I spent over $1000 a ticket. it was beyond worth it! I’m also 43 but age doesn’t matter when it comes to BTS army!
I can’t stop giggling coz i just watched your reactions from Dynamite, Mic Drop and then Black Swan, just now. Every damn time you get shocked of how different their music genre is, im giggling. Thank you! I can see an honest reaction from you and every ARMY is always pleased to see genuine reactions for BTS 🥰💜💜💜
BTS never writes simple love songs tho..if it is about love then they talk about ARMY..but in most cases their lyrics have a way deeper meaning..i am impressed you catched what black swan is about so fast
the one that has solo contemporary parts in the mv is also Jimin. he is part of a dance line. before BTS he was Top Student in Busan Art High School, learned popping and contemporary dance. he also does martial arts (has a black belt in Taekwondo, took 8 years of Kendo) and often incorporates it in his dancing
I absolutely love your reactions. I'd like for your to react to BTS "ON" Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima. Also I can't wait till you start reacting to their live performances.
You are definitely on the right track. The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
Ha!What you need to understand about BTS is that they can do anything they want to do. The shadow...there is a behind the scenes episode showing who made the shadows and another of Jimin's solo dance,clips of which are shown in this vid.
I'm a 59 y/o army and have been since 2017. One to check out is For You dance version, its got a soft r&b feel but the choreo is fire. Definitely check out On- Kinetic Manifesto version, yet another "step" of their dance and musical talent! Definitely check out Ddaeng back to back with Ddaeng explained by a korean if you want the rapline to blow your mind, true lyrical geniuses!! Their old stuff is just as good brah, dont be fooled...they are not anything you've seen before, they are so talented. I definitely advise you to watch the older mvs back to back with their dance practices so you can see the lit choreo that can get lost in the mv and you'll get a whole new respect by their dance skills but also realize they've been bad ass since the jump! Some of the vocal line songs i love are Let me know, Born Singer, House of Cards, The truth untold and then some of their individual work would be RM Joke and Sugas- Agust'd (Agust'd is Suga backwards and DT is cuz he's from Daegu town)and Daechwita, JHope-Boy meets evil mv, Jin-Epiphany live and Awake live, V-Stigma live and Singularity, Jimin-Serendipity live and Filter live, Jungkook-Euphoria live or anything Jungkook sings is amazing ...dude theres so many but this would be a great start. I most definitely would watch xCeleste-This is BTS-Introduction to BTS, This is BTS Army-Introduction to BTS Army and also BTS' Contribution to music. After all this I think you should watch these first two by xCeleste before you go any further cuz it'll give you great insight as to what BTS and Army are truly all about.....not just music and dance but changing the world. You asked for our opinion on what next, I took the time to hook you up so i hope you take my advise and watch these. Peace!
I really love this song, the theme is deep, their fear as artists, of losing passion for their art. It is based on a quote by dancer Martha Graham: "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the most painful". I am always impressed by BTS's lyricism and also their creativity, in this song the underwater feel of the music reflects the lines about being underneath the waves/stuck on the ocean floor, the use of traditional Korean string instruments with the trap beat is amazing. Pure art! Put everything together; the music, the choreography, the lyrics, the visuals; it's the complete package.
Martha Graham is a famous dancer who said "a dancer dies twice-once when they stop dancing, and this first death is more painful." Black Swan's lyrics are deep and so sad, but we can see where they fight for what they love within themselves around the second chorus.
Hi my Dear, welcome to BTS 💜 Hole Rabit, I'm 66 years old , I'm ARMY 💜, Iwas in your situation two years ago when I saw the first BTS video " BLOOD, SWET AND TEARS ", I love them so much, they are so talented , truly artists and they are the genres for sure , be safe, Borahae.
omg i hollered you literally read the song perfectly its about fearing losing their passion for music "the dancer dies twice, the first time is when he stops dancing"
BTS reminds me of Queen. When you try to put them in a genre box, they step out of it & change things up. Queen did everything from thrash metal to opera & BTS seem to be doing it their way. 💜
I'm sure someone has mentioned this before, but I feel this music video really highlights some of their dance strength. Jimin was a top student at a school of contemporary dance before he decided to join the group. The choreography here is really his style and perfectly shows his talents. On the other hand, there's also Jhope who had already gained renown as a street dancer before he joined the group. In other videos we see a hip-hop focused dance highlighted for him to fully show off as well. I think this is an example of why BTS is capable of so many different styles in their music videos and appearance. They know how to use the respective abilities of each of their members.
You are one of the most interesting YTubers doing reaction vids. You catch on quick to the meanings behind BTS music. Always look forward to your comments.
You got me at 4:36... I subbed because we dealing with an intelligent reactor and I am here for it!...Plus the fact that you also peeped that the shadow was moving differently from the person shows how much you're paying attention, and that shows how they're no longer able to resonate with what once made their hearts beat....And now it just seems like the persona,shadow and ego are totally visible but not united...Which was the main theme behind their Album Map Of The Soul
You're right that BTS can do it all. That's why I love them so much. You have only seen the tip of the iceberg. I'm 61 so I had been fan of many famous artists and groups but until I found BTS then I realized I will be into them for life and I have not listened to any other artists' songs since and I'm not regretting one bit.
I'm 59 years old and BTS saved me. I don't regret one minute of finding BTS right when I needed them the most. Mic Drop on Thanksgiving Day 2017 was the beginning of my love for them. Not one regret.
In my humble opinion this is BTS"s masterpiece. Both the song and the mv are high art. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Only BTS could make the fear of losing your muse into something this stunning. I can't imagine what it would be like to as an artist to live and breath for something and then have the passion for it disappear. As Suga says...it would be like a first death. Great reaction. And yes, BTS has proven time and time again that they can master any genre of music. The only label that really works for them is "artists". They live up to BigHit/HYBE's motto of healing and art through music. BTW: Jimin does the shadow dancing in the mv.
My favourite thing about BTS is that the music speaks.. even if you don’t understand all of the Korean the music and tone of voices speaks volumes in setting the tone and the feeling of how the music should hit you. They are amazing 😻
Just want to say about Jimin and his voice range. He is a regular tenor. He is given high parts to sing regularly because he has insane muscle control throughout his body, including his voice. He is a black belt Taekwondo practitioner, and he studied Kendo for 8 years. He also studied street dance and contemporary dance. He came to singing late.
honestly i'm really happy that they are not afraid to try out any genre!! you wanna cry, feel happy, comforted or shake some ass, literally anything, they have a song for you! bts always challenges their audience with their music and i find that so amazing
I could tell the inner struggle you were having around 10:45 trying to explain just how “different” they are than anything you’ve ever seen or anything you’re used to. And let me tell you, I went through the same thing two years ago when I found them. It was hard for me to wrap my head around how special they truly are and sometimes it still is hard because they are like MAGIC. They are DIFFERENT. Their discography has a little something for everybody. I think a lot of what makes them special is that their label allowed them to be authentic and true to themselves since day 1. Writing and making music that makes THEM happy. They perfect their craft and that’s what makes it so fun to watch everything unfold because just when you think you’ve seen it all, they one up themselves time and time again. Thank you for giving them a chance and thank you for letting their music touch you! 💜
suga (one of the rappers) has a really emotional and intense song called First Love where he basically writes a letter to his first piano and talks about the really complicated relationship he’s had with music. i really recommend you check it out :)
thank you so much for reacting to black swan... I used to not be able to listen to black swan at first, cos it would hurt. too close to home y'know? i was in a long depressed hole, couldn't enjoy my art process, things like that, so the first part of this song would just make me cry and i couldn't finish the song. but fortunately, i'm doing better now, and i can listen to this song fully, without crying. some days it would still hurt, but not as much now. BTS really is a part of my own personal evolution, and i'm sure a lot of ARMY has similar experiences like me. Please enjoy BTS's music more, talk with other ARMYs more, experience this time together. There is a lot of content to enjoy. The lyricism alone, man, when I tell you they write and produce their own songs. the integrity they hold dear, the commitment to growth, the love they spread. They are a rare breed. The genre IS BTS. (note: Jimin's name in the english pronounciation is JEE-MEEN but with a short E as in not like the E in cafe, or just google the pronunciations lol)
Thanks for sharing that! I'm glad they helped you get through those times and now you able to be here watching me enjoy the very songs that helped you! 💪🏽🐺💯 "You nice keep going"!! Lol
New subscriber here! I love how deeply you analyze the songs you react to. You will find that BTS are able to make a beat that is banging with lyrics that are extremely deep. It's a very interesting combination that really draws us in. Much of their older music is very heavily hip hop influenced as they were originally going to be a hip hop group, but then it was decided to make them an idol group. That being said, they are not afraid to create music in numerous genres including: trap, house, hip hop, r&b, pop, etc. Their is something for everyone with BTS. Can't wait to watch more of your journey :)
The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
The "...my first death..." line that SUGA sings/raps is a reference to a famous Martha Graham quote: "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." This song is purportedly about an artist looking into the future, and at how they'll feel when they no longer have the stage and the fans to look forward to.
Yes you got the meaning about them being afraid of losing passion for music, a lot of Army can relate to this song because we are all passionate about something, and this song is about being afraid of loosing that passion.
Like some other fans have said, we like your reactions. You might enjoy the making of this video where you can see the shadows being done and the full dance that Jimin does. Pronounced like Jim(boys name) and in. What I love about this video is the incorporation of the ballet Black Swan, which is about the black swan representing your inner turmoil or “dark side”. One of the rappers Suga, has talked about the dark side of celebrity and creativity, and the worry of not being able to create anymore, losing the passion for his art. These boys aren’t afraid to sing and talk about truly deep subjects, which why they have such a diverse and loyal fan base. Plus the singing and dancing is banging 😍 I can’t wait for you to see some of the individual works like RM’s joke, Suga’s Agust D stuff and the vocal line songs. I think having 7 members that all have individual talents and tastes makes them something else, undefinable. I think you would really enjoy BTS ‘ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film : Come Prima it has a marching band feel and some really amazing krumping. Shot by drones. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This was a masterpiece to me. Yes, Black Swan apparently is based on a movie and/or book that had to do with ballerinas and no longer being able to dance. So, first death is about losing the desire or ability to create and dance as they are now. I think. Jimin is trained in contemporary dance as well as street dance, and I think he puts so much passion into his dancing that I absolutely love it. The others do too. BTS wouldn't be BTS without all 7 of them.
wow you got it right on the head! its a love song to music. they fear losing their passion and love for music but they end up fighting for it. i’m so impressed with your analyzing skills, favorite reaction and a new subscriber!
"The ARMY has invaded my channel" most definitely the ONLY Army that you'd/anybody would want to invade them 😆 Well, unless someone decides to not come correct towards the guys(BTS), then it might get a little crazy. 😉 Just discovered your channel and I really enjoy your enthusiasm towards hearing BTS music and learning more about them. And the way you break the lyrics down and understand them is amazing. Definitely subscribing and going down the rabbit hole of your BTS Playlist and your other videos.
I'm a 32 year old man from Darkside (Dartmouth), Nova Scotia and grew up my whole life listening to Rap / Hip Hop. But these guys got me hooked bro my friend showed me them last year and the rabbit hole goes DEEEEEEP. Enjoy the plunge my guy!
Come on now ON!!! get to it!! It's amazing. Actually it's just been a joy watching u. Your love for music is so apparent. I'm lovin seeing someone see BTS as new and appreciating them right on the gate, So dope. Ur seeing these 7 individuals that yes all give me Michael Jackson vibes in their global success. They excel so much together.
There's a introdutory video about BTS by XCelest. It's really worthy to check it out to understand BTS better. They went through so much hardship and face prejudice till this day. It's the perfect example of judging a book by it's cover. They are really talented, good hearted and humble young men. I'm a proud Army. I'm 39 year old and I've a 3 year old daughter who loves BTS as well. I really hope that she keeps loving them for a long time because they're a really good example of good humans (not like most "artists" around)
I love all the comments from ARMY! They are so fulfilling! I love your reactions too Toney… they have to be good to bring this desire out in my fellow fans! I am having a beautiful time watching all your reactions and reading all the comments! Many of them reflect exactly how I feel living in this BTS World! 💜♾☮️
For only watching/ hearing 3 BTS videos you're diving deep and unbelievably very accurate, I can't wait for more reactions and thoughts on BTS getting to know their background and especially the live award performances...... Thank you for respecting them and their art. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
OK. I just watched your past 2 BTS reactions, I had previously discounted you after I saw your reaction to Dynamite thinking you were judgemental and probably not going to educate yourself anymore about the group. You proved me DEAD wrong! I can't believe you actually grasped the concept of Black Swan your first go around!! Especially being new to BTS!! You've officially impressed the hell out of me and earned a new subscriber. Holy cow. I can't wait to see you delve deeper into the rabbit hole and learn more about their VERY unlikely rise to success, how their own country continues to discriminate against them, and about their positive contributions to charities and other philanthropic causes. Do you know that they spoke at the United Nations advocating for UNICEF and putting an end to violence against children? Anyway...I hope to see more insightful reactions and commentary from you. I hope you are having an amazing day, you certainly made mine better☺️. Please consider watching ON Kinetic Manifesto, Spring Day (very deep with a lot of subtext), Blood Sweat and Tears, DNA, Idol, and Daechwita by Suga's alter ego Augst-D (it's a solo track). It's a rap song and his bars are killer, I legit listen to it every day in the shower to get hyped.
The song is called Black Swan based on the movie Black Swan which is based on the ballet Swan Lake, the white then black outfits represent the White Swan and the Black Swan, the video also makes a lot of references to the Black Swan movie, and u are right, the song is about the fear of losing their passion for music, and experiencing a metaphorical first death, as in the death of their passion and their dream....it can actually mean the fear of losing anything you are passionate about and love to do, it’s really the fear of losing your inspiration, and your creativity or talent, what makes you uniquely you suddenly “dying”, hence the “first death” in the lyrics.....that lyric is actually from a famous quote about losing your love and passion for dancing.....😁💜
now you should listen to "dionysus", as in the god of wine-dionysus. they sing about getting drunk in art. sadly, it doesn't have an mv, but its live performances are epic. or the iconic "blood sweat and tears". you'll figure it out why its iconic when you see it for youself.. anyway, thank you for taking time discovering them.. lots of love from philippines..
Fun fact: every BTS album has an overarching theme, mostly dealing with self love and other deeper stuff. They are very intelligent people, especially Jin who usually comes up with the themes. Swan Lake, while I forgot what album its on, is just a glimpse of what they stand for lyrically.
You are quickly becoming my favorite reactor. You're so insightful and quick with your interpretations! Looking forward to the next one! Airplane pt 2 would be another interesting contrast. Or Anpanman... 😄
You did great on the song analysis of losing your passion for something that drives your life. The black and white is the struggle between yourself and your shadow. Your Persona, Shadow, and Ego to find Your Self Love! Welcome to the BTS Zone, Enjoy!🙋😀😍💜💞✌️🙏 #ArmyWithLuv #StayGold
the way i smiled and got goosebumps when you said "a love song to music". not many reactors i watched got it in one go. like, it's your first time listening to it but you really got it. wow!! also, thanks for keeping an open mind for their music. you nice, keep going 😊
For your enjoyment, here are some behind the scenes videos for the Black Swan music video! Who's the shadow? Behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/wkMKOeMlCW4/w-d-xo.html Jimin's solo dance behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/xMfp2jcK52M/w-d-xo.html Black Swan shooting behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/hQH1LqAW5FQ/w-d-xo.html
I just ❤ how you break it down and truly enjoy your insight! I’m late to the game and just discovered BTS Universe by accident and now I can’t just get enough! Dayam! They woke me up! 😮🎉😊❤
They are versatile to put it simply. U get everything with them literally and that's why I stan! Their beats are always insanely good! I bump in my car all the time. My Kings know what they doin! 💜🙆♀️
Holy shit.. this dude caught the meaning of Black swan in the first go! I’m shook. When he legit said “a love song to Music”, my jaw dropped. Is this really your first time listening to black swan? :’) haha. No but really, I’m impressed. I’m telling you man, keep your smarts going like that & ppl really going to like your channel. Also, you did the lyrics later. We Stan & respect. Thanks for keeping an open mind & thank you for your reaction!!
He did great!!
He got smashed in the comment section in his first reaction video for saying 'boy band' and so what? So did I when I first heard them.
He's doing great! I'm so excited we have another quality reactor to share this BTS journey. 💜
i got chills when he got it! Even i struggled to decode everything on the first listen! he’s even figuring out the video’s visual meaning!
Happy to have found Toney's channel. He listens with an open mind and heart. So glad that he's falling down the rabbit hole and will continue to be amazed and surprised by BTS! His respectful, heart felt reactions have been spot on thus far. I guess we'll be running with the Wolf Pack in the future!!
He is a smart
The song is about being afraid of losing the passion for their art, passion, dancing singing, creativity . "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing and this first death is the most painful" Quote from a famous dancer with the name Martha Graham. It's said that this song is inspired from that quote.
Okay so I was on track! Lol
@@ToneyReactions yeah you were
@@ToneyReactions it's nice to watch you get immersed in their music.
@@ToneyReactions You absolutely were. Really appreciate that you take the time to read the lyrics. Rewind as many times as you want! And I'd love to see what you would think of BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS bc you're so insightful in this one. 💜
@@ToneyReactions You were right! Btw, Jimin (main dancer here + shadow) excels in contemporary dance, *BUT* was a teen freestyle poppin'/hip-hop dancer who won battles, (like JHope who was RM's shadow), also 2 black belts +high ranks in 4 martial arts, stunts, acrobatics, sports, etc. All kind, deep, so talented, yet very funny + smart
*All going 4 their Masters!🔥*
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▶Hilarious vids for a change⤵
*"Namjoon/RM Being Done With BTS' English"* 🔥🔥a few yrs ago
*"Being ChaoticcCrackhead At Awards Shows"* 🔥🔥
We def invade when we find a reactor that shows genuine interest, is actually paying attention and sincerely wants to learn more. :)
Right! Just came on channel ready for war lol
True💜
So true! I've not followed many because it seemed about clout. These reactions are authentic and from genuine interest.
@@tajbabydoll let's gooooooo
Heimy -- I wrote almost the same thing above, eight hours after you did. We can be a lot, but we give people a chance! ♥
I recommend "Airplane pt2" if you wanna jump into another genre lol
Or Spring Day
Right!
I second that
Oh yeah!!
totally 💜
I've never seen a group more diverse than bts. They have something for every genre you could possibly think of. They have something for everyone
It's insane lol
Dude, trust her. She’s literally giving you a remedy lol
i luv bts
@@poopoohead4455 well let's hope that we get some in the future 😊
Very well said, and rightly so!!
BTS : "ON" Kinetic Manifesto Next ! 😁
Yes!
Yessssss💜
Yesss!!!!
Yeah. We invaded you but it's because we like you. You catch the meaning very quickly. It is about an artist's fear of losing their passion for their craft and how that would be their first death. I think the reason they're called their own genre is because they've truly been global blockbusters for several years now and the KPop industry pretty much rejected them until that was evident.
They filmed this in LA and there's a great video of Jimin's grueling day filming the solo dance. I think this is probably when they filmed ON: Kinetic Manifesto Film, too, as it was filmed in LA. Try it. You will stop it right away saying, "Wait. Is this the same group that did Black Swan?!" For some R&B with rapping try Just One Day live Armypedia version and for some neo-soul try V's Singularity or Stigma. For the rap line start with Outro: Tear live or Ddaeng or UGH!
*YES...the next reaction should be ON: Kinetic Manifesto.* Another whiplash for Toney! 💜
@@e0n555 It will sure spin a body around after Black Swan. The Grand Central/Jimmy Fallon ON performance too but I would def go with the MV.
@@mochiluvr6753 Jimmy Fallon's ON would be so much more amazing if he added English lyrics to the captions! 💜
@@e0n555 Same with MTV Unplugged.
Nice song choices! 😁💜
Your ability to analyse the subtleties and nuances of the whole video (lyrics, choreography,, music and stage setting) so quickly is...damn, on point. I’ve been waiting for more bts reactions from you since dynamite. Outro tear (bts rap line) sucked me in chewed me up and threw me down the rabbit hole. I’m happily sucking my thumb down here with the army. Care to join us?😂
Lol thank you! Did you catch mic drop!??
@@ToneyReactions Yep. My comment was to cover all your BTS reactions thus far. BTS has raised the bar very high in terms of performance and musicality that it’s going to take an exceptional artist/s to offer any competition if at all. Trust me I’ve looked. Whatever your next BTS song will be that you react to you will not be disappointed. Their repertoire is extensive and every prize out of the BTS lucky dip bag is a treasure. I have no doubt other army will be loading you up with lots of suggestions regarding next song and what order. Go with your gut man. It’s worked so far 👍🏽
Oh yes, he is for sure ready for Outro Tear. th-cam.com/video/UJSDI8iYh6Y/w-d-xo.html
@@charnight181 😂 it’ll blow his mind. We might hafta have a med team on standby...🤣
@@charnight181 omg he’s gotta react to it he will LOVE it
Hey friend! I know it can be overwhelming when the ARMY finds a new reactor to BTS! Especially if that reactor seems super genuine and respectful like you! A couple reminders: you're not obligated to react to everything we throw at you, this is your channel at the end of the day so stay true to what you like and dislike, and last but not least HAVE FUN!! Much love 🥰
Thanks for this! 🐺💯💪🏽
I agree with this
I agree!
i agree
Well said! Thank you for appreciating Toney’s work so much. I agree that he is a particularly gifted reactor. 💞
Blood sweat and tears music video is a must. It’s a staple of all armys
I love watching people discovering BTS, and watching them change, grow, blossom and bloom.
Welcome to Army.
💪🏽💪🏽💯
This song is pure performance art. They tore that "boyband" label off and threw it in the trash where it belongs. You can't label BTS because they simply say "Hell Nah" and prove you wrong by switching it up. They are constantly evolving and pushing personal boundaries & skillsets and it's why they are so very good. Most bands are scared of trying new things because of fear of losing fans. BTS however have no such qualms, they have the security of knowing ARMY will always be there to support and encourage them as they learn and grow.
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Agree , they have our support to do whatever they feel like to do
Can't say it more accurately... That is why when people watched ONE mv of BTS there's no way they can say oh so they are this or that... Nahh... Gotta watch a handful of BTS before anyone can actually describe what BTS are.
Extra but ordinary...
no two BTS songs sound the same
So well said. Thank you for sharing your insight. I could not find the words to express my thoughts, which you have captured so well. ☺️🙏☺️
Jimin's high range is definitely incredible but he's also the one doing the solo dance in this mv. He studied contemporary dancing before joining BTS and has the shortest training period among all the members. He barely got any vocal lessons before debut but his improvement over the years is highly commendable. Every vocal coach loves him😂
Yeah on dynamite I mistook him for a girl lol smh vocal range is CRAZY
@@ToneyReactions Wait till you hear his live high notes. His A5 in 'Let Me Know' and G#5 in 'Lie' are incredibly high but well executed.
@@kamakshakefta4775 omg yes!!! I want to see him react to that, it will FLOOR him
One of the best parts of BTS is that they don't stick to one genre, so there's a song for everyone. I love that they never pigeonhole themselves into a single sound or just pop or rap, they're always trying new sounds and styles. It goes to show how passionate they are about the music they make.
They are the definition of dynamic lol
The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
That adds more substance to the lyrics and song 💯🐺💪🏽
@@ToneyReactionsYes, BTS got an inspiration from Marta Graham's this quote when they created this art. Your interpretation was accurate.
Considering the number of comments on this video, you may not see this, but I thought that I'd at least try to let you know. BTS was originally supposed to be a hip hop group and the first three members chosen for the group are the three rappers: RM, Suga, and J-Hope. RM and Suga were part of the underground rap scene and J-Hope was a street dancer and damned good at it. Those three have Hip Hop in their blood and it shows. The early BTS discography is heavily influenced by those Hip Hop roots, too. The only genre BTS doesn't really do is American Country music. Even with that, the main vocalist, Jungkook, has done a couple of country covers. If you want a really heavy R&B vibe, you should check out V's solo, Singularity. They have a song, House of Cards, that even has scatting in it. They also have a fictional storyline that runs through many of their videos, starting in 2015 with the song, "I Need U". Oh, and they also have Japanese songs that really show off their incredible vocals. BTS is BTS. There really isn't anyone out there like them. I haven't even touched on the love affair between BTS and ARMY. I'm 50 years old and I have never in my life seen a singer or group that writes so many songs specifically for their fans. Their entire last album was about Covid and dealing with the negativity and depression that came from being in quarantine. You have a LOT to unpack. Have fun!
Oh no I see it! Lol Appreciate you and thanks for given even more detail on them.. Imma check out some of these tracks for sure!
I'm 70yrs, Black American Grandmother. I was Intrigued after I saw JungKook's Utube singing to Bruno Mars/Silk Sonic; Leave the Door Open! I'm sure ppl can surmise I'm Old school R&B- Blue Magic, Stylistics, Whispers, thro in JZ Beyonce, MJ Etc.. Now, I'm here Everyday Binging 💜 BTS! Because *The"7" Are That Good!* Lmao 🤣..because I find myself Singing in Korean while reading the Eng Subs! Go Figure! Tony, Welcome! 🙏 Stay Safe (Army) & Healthy! *Watching from New⚘Jersey, USA 😎
I didn’t fall down the rabbit hole. I dove in. 😀. After watching them on carpool karaoke for the first time last year, I got curious and started watching more YT videos just to get to know their names. Now I’m full pledge Army 💜
I dove in too. I 💜 them.
Carpool Karaoke is what got me too! Their personalities really shined. Such humble, genuine and kid guys! Now they are a big part of my life.
That carpool is what bring a lot of people to be a fan....so glad that they did that carpool
I also became an army because of that carpool
Janiel Gardener I couldn’t believe I’ve never heard of K-pop before BTS. Now I wish I’d known them years ago. They bring so much joy in my life. Now my whole family are Kpop fans. My youngest child (13 y/o) ventured out and now she listens to TXT, Enhypen, Ateez, Stray Kids and BP. 😀 I only have time for BTS coz I’m old 😂
@@AREM94 I have heard of bts in 2018 by my classmate but I wasn't really paying attention to them ...and from that day I forget about them until I saw the carpool and I am so happy because they have helped me through a lot..
Black Swan is like nothing else I’ve ever seen before, it instantly got me interested in them
They dope!
FINALLY someone got the meaning of the song
Lol 💪🏽💯🐺
WOW....I am so impressed with Toney's commentary and his authentic reaction even got me in my feels. *Is he getting tearful or is it me?* I mean, he absolutely "gets it", I don't know why I'm so amazed how quickly he grasps what is special about BTS. And I really appreciates that he reads comments and lyrics. If I wasn't sub'ed already I would be smashing that button! I am so looking forward to this journey! 💜
Lol it's both of us.... appreciate the love!
Jimin is a trained contemporary dancer. He is the one doing the solo dance. They are all amazing at picking up different dance styles, though. And when you say that there is nothing like BTS over here...
Well...honestly...there is nothing like BTS anywhere. It's why they have such a huge fan base. They are just so insanely talented in anything they do. And their music is so thoughtful and deep. You were pretty much right about Black Swan being a love song to music, but also it expresses their fear of losing their passion for music. I hope that never happens for them. That would be a crime.
I can't wait till you start their solo stuff. Especially RM and Suga. Welcome down the rabbit hole🐰
The meaning of Black Swan is deep. Not about any girl. The first death line is inspired by Martha Graham's quote "a dancer die twice, the first when he stopped dancing, and it is the more painful". The song is about "Shadow", one of four components that make up Carl Jung's "Map of the Soul". Shadow is the side of us that we keep hidden. Here they are sharing their shadow - the fear of losing their passion for music. Jimin was supposed to do all the shadows, but for reasons not mentioned, Jhope ended up doing RM's. Maybe Jimin got busy with his solo shoots. You should do "Airplane pt. 2" next if you wanna see BTS do Latin 😉, and "Fake Love' extended mv which is rock.
Koreans doing Latin in Japanese. 💜😊💜
Yes, for Tony, the entire Album Map of the Soul 7 is based on these concepts. Each member of the rap line has a solo. RM Intro: Persona, Suga Interlude: Shadow and J-Hope Outro: Ego. They're all bangers. You'll have no problem catching the meanings of each.
wait... for reasons not mentioned? do we not know why Hobi did Joon's shadow instead of Jimin??
@@victoriajenkins4330 no we don’t know why. I didn’t even know Jimin was supposed to do all of them but it makes sense I was wondering why he only did 2
@@Jenna-zl9su ohhh ok i thought there was like a serious reason why he didnt do it- thats what i got from this comment.. made it seem like there was some meaning of why he didnt do it lol but thanks
"NSYNC wasn't doin it like this." You ain' never lied. 50+ year old ARMY here. Can't wait for my first chance to see them in concert. Watch
On
Spring Day
Blue & Grey
Dionysus
Cipher 1-4
Ddaeng
Fire
Dope
Idol
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Im pretty skeptical of BTS “reactors” but when I heard you say this is a love song to music & acknowledged the COMPLEXITY an artist feels I CLICKED SUBSCRIBE SO FAST. I understand that you’ve only seen the tip of the tip of the iceberg but if you stay with it your whole life will be so enriched. I’ll stick with you for the ride. 💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜💐💜
lets goooo! glad you enjoyed you see the other BTS reactions??
This was my introduction to BTS. To be honest, I didn't notice the music the first time. I was totally merged in the dancing and couldn't let my eyes of Jimin.
Needless to say, it was love at first sight 😄💜
BTS makes life worth while, and they are experts in bringing a huge smile on my face and 😂
Same here. It was Jimin’s swag and charisma that pulled me in. My intro to BTS was “Boy With Luv” and “Mic Drop” on SNL - I hit Google before they even finished the song. My life hasn’t been the same since.
@@sandpiper_ot7 they're like magic 🪄😄💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Personally, they had me at, "Welcome, first time with BTS?"
It was.
@@hafsasaleemi7191 sometimes I wished that was my first BTS moment 🤣 it's epic
After you deep dive, you will realize they are like 7 genious boys happened to be grouped together, growing up together like brothers amd now everyone shines with own style.
💪🏽💪🏽🐺💯💯
I can only imagine his reaction when he realizes the universe that runs through their videos and albums.
He ain’t ready
"They have so much in their bag"
Rumor has it it's hella trophies and it's hella thick.
Uhm sometimes there's a dog and sometimes a bag of carrots 😂
Black Swan was written by RM after being inspired by the quote "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and their first death is the more painful" ...here BTS talks about their fear of losing their passion for their art..and if that day comes then it will be their first death....RM was afraid that what if that moment is already here (hence the lyrics but what if the moment's right now, right now). With Suga's second verse, the song starts getting a little bit positive with them saying that no matter what we will never forget our art, we will rise (with our shadows) even in times like those because music is the driving force for them.
They also have another MV for this song "Black Swan art film" (it is the orchestral version of the song) where you'll see MN dance studio representing a swan and its shadow....the swan first tries to break free from its shadow but ends up accepting it and rising up with its help....this also represents the concept BTS went for with their album Map of the Soul: 7 which talks about a persons persona, shadow and ego (Black Swan is a pre-release single from this album)
I loved this track and the visuals and hints to the story line they were providing
You are in for one heck of a journey with BTS. And yes BTS is THE genre. Their own genre. They do not have any 2 similar songs and no fillers. Their albums are no skip, exactly because of their versatility as musicians/artists. Their lyrics are poems that can be commented and analyzed for days. They are stupendous dancers and live performers (when you see them live, you will understand how extraordinary they really are, either as a group, as vocalists or as rappers). They are composers, producers, lyricists and they always have a hand in most of their songs. They have music for all tastes and moods. I cant wait to see you react to ON:Kinetic Manifesto.
BTS write, composed, and produce their own music.
they sing about mental health, women empowerment, self growth, loving yourself.
They have helped so many people from all ages heal themselves from traumas with their meaningful lyrics
BTS sells out stadiums all around the world.
Not an empty seat EVER!
they sound like they eat their own albums for breakfast live!
You have to check out some of their live performances.
I saw them three times in concert, and I spent over $1000 a ticket.
it was beyond worth it!
I’m also 43 but age doesn’t matter when it comes to BTS army!
1000$ 😳
Fire
Fake love
Dope
Singularity
Shadow,persona ,ego
I can’t stop giggling coz i just watched your reactions from Dynamite, Mic Drop and then Black Swan, just now. Every damn time you get shocked of how different their music genre is, im giggling. Thank you! I can see an honest reaction from you and every ARMY is always pleased to see genuine reactions for BTS 🥰💜💜💜
BTS never writes simple love songs tho..if it is about love then they talk about ARMY..but in most cases their lyrics have a way deeper meaning..i am impressed you catched what black swan is about so fast
I love the concept they had with this song
the one that has solo contemporary parts in the mv is also Jimin. he is part of a dance line. before BTS he was Top Student in Busan Art High School, learned popping and contemporary dance. he also does martial arts (has a black belt in Taekwondo, took 8 years of Kendo) and often incorporates it in his dancing
I absolutely love your reactions. I'd like for your to react to BTS "ON" Kinetic Manifesto Film: Come Prima. Also I can't wait till you start reacting to their live performances.
You are definitely on the right track. The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
That is jimin doing the shadow fornsuga and jhope is the shadow for RM 🤗 this song and video is my favorite 🤗💯🙏
Jimin showing his dancing skills. Hes so beautiful.
If you want another side of them, i suggest you check BTS "ON"-Kinetic manifesto film out, it is just amazing
If you watch BTS Crash Course 2020 you'll get a quick overview of their music and different sounds that they produce/create. Plus it's informative :)
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The shadow dancing at the back is JIMINNNNNN. He's also the one doing the ballet-type dancing at certain parts. He's one of BTS's two main dancers!!
“What’s not in the bag?”
Country. Thats pretty much it 😂 they kinda went with all genres afaik
Am I wrong have a country sample in it + it's literally about politics
Yep, lol unless you count Old Town Road
Well, there's also metal 🤣 Dionysus had some rock vibes but that's pretty much it.
@@-amel-9896 Am I Wrong is more "bluesy," as the original is by Keb' Mo who is a Grammy-winning blues and jazz musician.
I am still waiting for them to do the 90’s rock.
Ha!What you need to understand about BTS is that they can do anything they want to do.
The shadow...there is a behind the scenes episode showing who made the shadows and another of Jimin's solo dance,clips of which are shown in this vid.
This is the great thing about BTS...they are so diverse in their music!! It's not one particular genre..BTS IS THE GENRE!!
Facts
So true!!!!
Also amazingly none of their songs gets old. You can literally rewatch them over and over and its never overdone.
I noticed when I watched it twice without intending to lol
I'm a 59 y/o army and have been since 2017. One to check out is For You dance version, its got a soft r&b feel but the choreo is fire. Definitely check out On- Kinetic Manifesto version, yet another "step" of their dance and musical talent! Definitely check out Ddaeng back to back with Ddaeng explained by a korean if you want the rapline to blow your mind, true lyrical geniuses!! Their old stuff is just as good brah, dont be fooled...they are not anything you've seen before, they are so talented. I definitely advise you to watch the older mvs back to back with their dance practices so you can see the lit choreo that can get lost in the mv and you'll get a whole new respect by their dance skills but also realize they've been bad ass since the jump! Some of the vocal line songs i love are Let me know, Born Singer, House of Cards, The truth untold and then some of their individual work would be RM Joke and Sugas- Agust'd (Agust'd is Suga backwards and DT is cuz he's from Daegu town)and Daechwita, JHope-Boy meets evil mv, Jin-Epiphany live and Awake live, V-Stigma live and Singularity, Jimin-Serendipity live and Filter live, Jungkook-Euphoria live or anything Jungkook sings is amazing ...dude theres so many but this would be a great start. I most definitely would watch xCeleste-This is BTS-Introduction to BTS, This is BTS Army-Introduction to BTS Army and also BTS' Contribution to music. After all this I think you should watch these first two by xCeleste before you go any further cuz it'll give you great insight as to what BTS and Army are truly all about.....not just music and dance but changing the world. You asked for our opinion on what next, I took the time to hook you up so i hope you take my advise and watch these. Peace!
I really love this song, the theme is deep, their fear as artists, of losing passion for their art. It is based on a quote by dancer Martha Graham: "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the most painful".
I am always impressed by BTS's lyricism and also their creativity, in this song the underwater feel of the music reflects the lines about being underneath the waves/stuck on the ocean floor, the use of traditional Korean string instruments with the trap beat is amazing.
Pure art! Put everything together; the music, the choreography, the lyrics, the visuals; it's the complete package.
Martha Graham is a famous dancer who said "a dancer dies twice-once when they stop dancing, and this first death is more painful." Black Swan's lyrics are deep and so sad, but we can see where they fight for what they love within themselves around the second chorus.
Hi my Dear, welcome to BTS 💜 Hole Rabit, I'm 66 years old , I'm ARMY 💜, Iwas in your situation two years ago when I saw the first BTS video
" BLOOD, SWET AND TEARS ", I love them so much, they are so talented , truly artists and they are the genres for sure , be safe, Borahae.
omg i hollered you literally read the song perfectly its about fearing losing their passion for music "the dancer dies twice, the first time is when he stops dancing"
Lol! Glad you enjoyed! Looks like you went through them all 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯
BTS reminds me of Queen. When you try to put them in a genre box, they step out of it & change things up. Queen did everything from thrash metal to opera & BTS seem to be doing it their way. 💜
Yeah that's a good comparison!
I'm sure someone has mentioned this before, but I feel this music video really highlights some of their dance strength. Jimin was a top student at a school of contemporary dance before he decided to join the group. The choreography here is really his style and perfectly shows his talents. On the other hand, there's also Jhope who had already gained renown as a street dancer before he joined the group. In other videos we see a hip-hop focused dance highlighted for him to fully show off as well.
I think this is an example of why BTS is capable of so many different styles in their music videos and appearance. They know how to use the respective abilities of each of their members.
I can't wait to see the dance practice to this!
You are one of the most interesting YTubers doing reaction vids. You catch on quick to the meanings behind BTS music. Always look forward to your comments.
You got me at 4:36... I subbed because we dealing with an intelligent reactor and I am here for it!...Plus the fact that you also peeped that the shadow was moving differently from the person shows how much you're paying attention, and that shows how they're no longer able to resonate with what once made their hearts beat....And now it just seems like the persona,shadow and ego are totally visible but not united...Which was the main theme behind their Album Map Of The Soul
You're right that BTS can do it all. That's why I love them so much. You have only seen the tip of the iceberg. I'm 61 so I had been fan of many famous artists and groups but until I found BTS then I realized I will be into them for life and I have not listened to any other artists' songs since and I'm not regretting one bit.
I'm 59 years old and BTS saved me. I don't regret one minute of finding BTS right when I needed them the most. Mic Drop on Thanksgiving Day 2017 was the beginning of my love for them. Not one regret.
In my humble opinion this is BTS"s masterpiece. Both the song and the mv are high art. Beautiful and heartbreaking. Only BTS could make the fear of losing your muse into something this stunning. I can't imagine what it would be like to as an artist to live and breath for something and then have the passion for it disappear. As Suga says...it would be like a first death. Great reaction. And yes, BTS has proven time and time again that they can master any genre of music. The only label that really works for them is "artists". They live up to BigHit/HYBE's motto of healing and art through music. BTW: Jimin does the shadow dancing in the mv.
ARMY does not mind long breakdowns. I love your energy, keep up the good work!
Thank you!
My favourite thing about BTS is that the music speaks.. even if you don’t understand all of the Korean the music and tone of voices speaks volumes in setting the tone and the feeling of how the music should hit you. They are amazing 😻
Just want to say about Jimin and his voice range. He is a regular tenor. He is given high parts to sing regularly because he has insane muscle control throughout his body, including his voice. He is a black belt Taekwondo practitioner, and he studied Kendo for 8 years. He also studied street dance and contemporary dance. He came to singing late.
I'm telling you BTS has a "mary poppins" bag of endless talent, that's why ARMY loves them💜💜💜
Love your videos
For sure! Lol
honestly i'm really happy that they are not afraid to try out any genre!! you wanna cry, feel happy, comforted or shake some ass, literally anything, they have a song for you! bts always challenges their audience with their music and i find that so amazing
I could tell the inner struggle you were having around 10:45 trying to explain just how “different” they are than anything you’ve ever seen or anything you’re used to. And let me tell you, I went through the same thing two years ago when I found them. It was hard for me to wrap my head around how special they truly are and sometimes it still is hard because they are like MAGIC. They are DIFFERENT. Their discography has a little something for everybody. I think a lot of what makes them special is that their label allowed them to be authentic and true to themselves since day 1. Writing and making music that makes THEM happy. They perfect their craft and that’s what makes it so fun to watch everything unfold because just when you think you’ve seen it all, they one up themselves time and time again. Thank you for giving them a chance and thank you for letting their music touch you! 💜
suga (one of the rappers) has a really emotional and intense song called First Love where he basically writes a letter to his first piano and talks about the really complicated relationship he’s had with music. i really recommend you check it out :)
This song seems so 🔥🔥🔥 I need to hear it
@@ToneyReactions i hope you like it!! :))
thank you so much for reacting to black swan... I used to not be able to listen to black swan at first, cos it would hurt. too close to home y'know? i was in a long depressed hole, couldn't enjoy my art process, things like that, so the first part of this song would just make me cry and i couldn't finish the song. but fortunately, i'm doing better now, and i can listen to this song fully, without crying. some days it would still hurt, but not as much now. BTS really is a part of my own personal evolution, and i'm sure a lot of ARMY has similar experiences like me.
Please enjoy BTS's music more, talk with other ARMYs more, experience this time together. There is a lot of content to enjoy. The lyricism alone, man, when I tell you they write and produce their own songs. the integrity they hold dear, the commitment to growth, the love they spread. They are a rare breed. The genre IS BTS.
(note: Jimin's name in the english pronounciation is JEE-MEEN but with a short E as in not like the E in cafe, or just google the pronunciations lol)
Thanks for sharing that! I'm glad they helped you get through those times and now you able to be here watching me enjoy the very songs that helped you! 💪🏽🐺💯 "You nice keep going"!! Lol
New subscriber here! I love how deeply you analyze the songs you react to. You will find that BTS are able to make a beat that is banging with lyrics that are extremely deep. It's a very interesting combination that really draws us in. Much of their older music is very heavily hip hop influenced as they were originally going to be a hip hop group, but then it was decided to make them an idol group. That being said, they are not afraid to create music in numerous genres including: trap, house, hip hop, r&b, pop, etc. Their is something for everyone with BTS. Can't wait to watch more of your journey :)
Appreciate you! Yeah I enjoy learning them and how they can transform into whatever the music requires
“A love ballad to music” Best reactor ever. Thanks.
APPRECIATE YA!!
We don't mind them being called a boy band it's when people say "just another boyband" 🙂
I also recommend the cypers if you haven't already done them
The world-renowned choreographer Martha Graham once said, “a dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful.”
Profound quote...
The "...my first death..." line that SUGA sings/raps is a reference to a famous Martha Graham quote: "A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful." This song is purportedly about an artist looking into the future, and at how they'll feel when they no longer have the stage and the fans to look forward to.
Yes you got the meaning about them being afraid of losing passion for music, a lot of Army can relate to this song because we are all passionate about something, and this song is about being afraid of loosing that passion.
Right! I love it
Like some other fans have said, we like your reactions. You might enjoy the making of this video where you can see the shadows being done and the full dance that Jimin does. Pronounced like Jim(boys name) and in. What I love about this video is the incorporation of the ballet Black Swan, which is about the black swan representing your inner turmoil or “dark side”. One of the rappers Suga, has talked about the dark side of celebrity and creativity, and the worry of not being able to create anymore, losing the passion for his art. These boys aren’t afraid to sing and talk about truly deep subjects, which why they have such a diverse and loyal fan base. Plus the singing and dancing is banging 😍
I can’t wait for you to see some of the individual works like RM’s joke, Suga’s Agust D stuff and the vocal line songs. I think having 7 members that all have individual talents and tastes makes them something else, undefinable.
I think you would really enjoy BTS ‘ON’ Kinetic Manifesto Film : Come Prima it has a marching band feel and some really amazing krumping. Shot by drones. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This was a masterpiece to me. Yes, Black Swan apparently is based on a movie and/or book that had to do with ballerinas and no longer being able to dance. So, first death is about losing the desire or ability to create and dance as they are now. I think. Jimin is trained in contemporary dance as well as street dance, and I think he puts so much passion into his dancing that I absolutely love it. The others do too. BTS wouldn't be BTS without all 7 of them.
wow you got it right on the head! its a love song to music. they fear losing their passion and love for music but they end up fighting for it. i’m so impressed with your analyzing skills, favorite reaction and a new subscriber!
Let's gooooooo! 💯🐺💪🏽
"The ARMY has invaded my channel" most definitely the ONLY Army that you'd/anybody would want to invade them 😆 Well, unless someone decides to not come correct towards the guys(BTS), then it might get a little crazy. 😉 Just discovered your channel and I really enjoy your enthusiasm towards hearing BTS music and learning more about them. And the way you break the lyrics down and understand them is amazing. Definitely subscribing and going down the rabbit hole of your BTS Playlist and your other videos.
Lol! Welcome! You're going to love it here! 🤣
The shadow was danced by Jimin who studied contemporary dance
You're going to LOVE the rap-lines cyphers :) You got my sub!
I'm a 32 year old man from Darkside (Dartmouth), Nova Scotia and grew up my whole life listening to Rap / Hip Hop. But these guys got me hooked bro my friend showed me them last year and the rabbit hole goes DEEEEEEP. Enjoy the plunge my guy!
Come on now ON!!! get to it!! It's amazing. Actually it's just been a joy watching u. Your love for music is so apparent. I'm lovin seeing someone see BTS as new and appreciating them right on the gate, So dope. Ur seeing these 7 individuals that yes all give me Michael Jackson vibes in their global success. They excel so much together.
Okay imma do on next! But fake love is uploading right now! Sorry lol appreciate the love tho!
@@ToneyReactions hell yea Fake Love thats the one that blew them up over here....im excited!!
There's a introdutory video about BTS by XCelest. It's really worthy to check it out to understand BTS better. They went through so much hardship and face prejudice till this day. It's the perfect example of judging a book by it's cover. They are really talented, good hearted and humble young men.
I'm a proud Army. I'm 39 year old and I've a 3 year old daughter who loves BTS as well. I really hope that she keeps loving them for a long time because they're a really good example of good humans (not like most "artists" around)
you're not alone in that rabbit hole of BTS Universe! Armies too!
Haha you’re nice yourself keep going 💜💜
Yeees that’s Our Jimin with the angelic voice 😊
I love all the comments from ARMY! They are so fulfilling! I love your reactions too Toney… they have to be good to bring this desire out in my fellow fans! I am having a beautiful time watching all your reactions and reading all the comments! Many of them reflect exactly how I feel living in this BTS World! 💜♾☮️
just me going thru my checklist for u:
dynamite ✓
mic drop ✓
black swan ✓
blue n grey
singularity
ON
airplane pt 2
I don't know if he cam handle Blue and Grey yet.
For only watching/ hearing 3 BTS videos you're diving deep and unbelievably very accurate, I can't wait for more reactions and thoughts on BTS getting to know their background and especially the live award performances...... Thank you for respecting them and their art. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thank you! I tried!
OK. I just watched your past 2 BTS reactions, I had previously discounted you after I saw your reaction to Dynamite thinking you were judgemental and probably not going to educate yourself anymore about the group. You proved me DEAD wrong! I can't believe you actually grasped the concept of Black Swan your first go around!! Especially being new to BTS!! You've officially impressed the hell out of me and earned a new subscriber. Holy cow. I can't wait to see you delve deeper into the rabbit hole and learn more about their VERY unlikely rise to success, how their own country continues to discriminate against them, and about their positive contributions to charities and other philanthropic causes. Do you know that they spoke at the United Nations advocating for UNICEF and putting an end to violence against children? Anyway...I hope to see more insightful reactions and commentary from you. I hope you are having an amazing day, you certainly made mine better☺️.
Please consider watching ON Kinetic Manifesto, Spring Day (very deep with a lot of subtext), Blood Sweat and Tears, DNA, Idol, and Daechwita by Suga's alter ego Augst-D (it's a solo track). It's a rap song and his bars are killer, I legit listen to it every day in the shower to get hyped.
Yes! I got ya! Lol glad I could change your mind! I'm learning! And yeah imma most definitely check out some of those you got on your list! 💪🏽🐺💯
The song is called Black Swan based on the movie Black Swan which is based on the ballet Swan Lake, the white then black outfits represent the White Swan and the Black Swan, the video also makes a lot of references to the Black Swan movie, and u are right, the song is about the fear of losing their passion for music, and experiencing a metaphorical first death, as in the death of their passion and their dream....it can actually mean the fear of losing anything you are passionate about and love to do, it’s really the fear of losing your inspiration, and your creativity or talent, what makes you uniquely you suddenly “dying”, hence the “first death” in the lyrics.....that lyric is actually from a famous quote about losing your love and passion for dancing.....😁💜
i remember seeing that movie! it wa pretty dope!
Welcome Sir. And Thank You! It is such a joy to share in your discovering BTS. Makes my heart smile, every time.
"a love song for music"... damn, smart guy.. you got it on your first watch... you are totally worth subscribing man...
Let's gooooooo!
now you should listen to "dionysus", as in the god of wine-dionysus. they sing about getting drunk in art. sadly, it doesn't have an mv, but its live performances are epic. or the iconic "blood sweat and tears". you'll figure it out why its iconic when you see it for youself.. anyway, thank you for taking time discovering them.. lots of love from philippines..
Fun fact: every BTS album has an overarching theme, mostly dealing with self love and other deeper stuff. They are very intelligent people, especially Jin who usually comes up with the themes. Swan Lake, while I forgot what album its on, is just a glimpse of what they stand for lyrically.
You are quickly becoming my favorite reactor. You're so insightful and quick with your interpretations! Looking forward to the next one! Airplane pt 2 would be another interesting contrast. Or Anpanman... 😄
You did great on the song analysis of losing your passion for something that drives your life. The black and white is the struggle between yourself and your shadow. Your Persona, Shadow, and Ego to find Your Self Love! Welcome to the BTS Zone, Enjoy!🙋😀😍💜💞✌️🙏 #ArmyWithLuv #StayGold
the way i smiled and got goosebumps when you said "a love song to music". not many reactors i watched got it in one go. like, it's your first time listening to it but you really got it. wow!! also, thanks for keeping an open mind for their music. you nice, keep going 😊
I'm glad I gave you a feeling! That means you'll be back! But yeah i loved trying to figure it out! With the visuals and lyrics!
For your enjoyment, here are some behind the scenes videos for the Black Swan music video!
Who's the shadow? Behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/wkMKOeMlCW4/w-d-xo.html
Jimin's solo dance behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/xMfp2jcK52M/w-d-xo.html
Black Swan shooting behind the scenes: th-cam.com/video/hQH1LqAW5FQ/w-d-xo.html
I just ❤ how you break it down and truly enjoy your insight! I’m late to the game and just discovered BTS Universe by accident and now I can’t just get enough! Dayam! They woke me up! 😮🎉😊❤
@@jusmecdv lmao appreciate it!!
I will be waiting for your Cypher reactions yessssssssssssssss
Thanks for reacting to this! You're completely right. They got a whooooole lot in their bag.
Lol no lies told
Please react to IDOL, FIRE and BLOOD,SWEAT and TEARS
They are versatile to put it simply. U get everything with them literally and that's why I stan! Their beats are always insanely good! I bump in my car all the time. My Kings know what they doin! 💜🙆♀️
Lol yeah they🔥🔥