This song joke was an answer to people who used to criticize rm saying he can't rap fast and rm proved that rap should have good bars and speed is not only the thing which matters that's why some of the bars dont make sense which you caught perfectly because it showed that with speed you should have meaning in your raps as well and this song has very little meaning bars thats why it's name is joke.
EXACTLY. here's what RM said in a 2015 interview about Joke; -‘Joke’ is a song whose lyrics were written with a stream of consciousness. That’s why the title is called ‘Joke’ as well. There’s nothing hidden behind the lyrics. It’s 500% for the auditory pleasure of rap songs. Since the other songs have messages or emotions placed into them, I felt that it was necessary to add in a refreshing song without any thoughts. I put in a lot of what I believe are rap ‘skills’.
Totally agree while thier reaction is great, they are over analysing the lyrics and to much comparison between RM & Suga, all 3 of the rappers have extremely different approaches and styles of rap. You cant compare them.
@@Taeskookie1 Being in army full stop for me is about learning of positive experiences, i always learn how to optimistic through army. Outside of it i see so much doubt and negativity.. Not sure what you never knew thou as you werent specific but still glad your army.....lol
K_got bandz same I'm 2016 ARMY & while I knew something like that was going on with Joke, I didn't know the extent of it all. I'm so grateful when ARMY spread their knowledge! Thank you albatross sn & blu_cc.
RM and Suga are so totally different in their approach to writing. RM uses that genius brain and comes up with deep metaphors and wordplays, and Suga writes with his gut and feelings. And both are two of the best rappers I've ever heard.
Yes, thank you! I love them both for different reasons. They are apples & oranges. I get anxiety when people start comparing which is better. I just want to tell them "Don't fight! Love them both!" I LOVE our rapline & their 3 individual styles. We're so lucky to have such talent, skills, & styles combined in this one group.
sharron roe yeaah same haha theyre so different yet great in their own unique style which makes it soo amazing basically RM uses awesome wits SUGA pours his heart out and then JHOPE spreads his joy and personality 💕💕
Joke is basically a comeback to all of those who said he wasn't a good rapper because he couldn't rap fast, in this video he obviously proves them wrong but while he is making a lot of disses there really is no meaning behind all of them and he did that on purpose because he wanted to prove that rapping fast doesn't even mean anything if you don't have a good flow. people would try to shade his rap skills, saying that he had no flow and no speed. So he made this track as a "joke" to show off his flow and speed, and in it he also shades back at that criticism by pointing out that you can rap as fast as you want but if you're just saying nonsense, what's the point? Hence some verses like 'bibbidy bobbedy', he was mocking the rappers. RM's flow is not only nice, it's intelligent and in ways I don't even fully understand because you'd kind of have to get Korean culture and sayings to fully grasp the wordplay. Personally I think he's in the hospital in the MV because he is a "Rap Monster" so they have to contain him, if that even makes any sense.
I love how the "Bibidi Babidi" line is so full of sarcasm. 😂 We all know BTS's rap line doesn't rely on random sounds and words to make rhymes, so the fact that he said this right after "you can't rap more than 3 characters" pretty much means he is imitating and mocking other "rappers".
not to mention he got the college exam testing scores that was in the top 1% in the nation, which means that he could attend any university in Korea, unlike when people had to be accepted by the universities.
RM has always had mad flow. I discovered him rapping at 15 in Hongdae and can honestly say he's my favorite rapper of all time. There's just something captivating about him when he gets the mic. My favorite lines here are when he says he's "A Son of a Stitch" and when he rhymes "bibididi bopbipdi"
RM is a lyrical GENIUS. Some of the words or phrases may not seem to make sense but the references do in Korean...we do suffer a little from the indirect translation. And some of the phrases are not meant to make sense because he is referring to the fried rappers who rhyme words just to rhyme them.. without true meaning. His flow, changes in voice volumne and ability to connect different tempos is ridiculous all while keeping speed and diction. He truly is on a whole other level. He doesn't get to showcase this aggressive nature very often but when he does.....just sit back and enjoy the ride!!!
For me, I really like the fact that you are more focused on the lyrics and music rather than the videos. I mean, don't get me wrong. I really love the visuals and all because BTS' videos are really cool, aesthetic, amazing, well done, and also because their mvs have stories. But their lyrics and music are really the one who made me an ARMY. I don't speak korean that's why knowing what their music meant or what they want to deliver through their songs is important to me for me to understand and connect to them. That's why big YEEHAW to both of you for appreciating and truly understanding them 🤠🤘 And ARMY let's get this vid to 2000likes so they'll also react to JOKE mv! 💜
@UCheByrSRKaiballTVjyda7A yeah, of course. I also very much prefer streaming and watching BTS official MVs. But in RM's Joke MV, it doesn't have english subtitles on it that's why they watched the lyrics vid first :)
A lot of people said RM couldn’t really rap or had sold out as a rapper or didn’t have any flow once BTS start to pick up, so he wrote this rap which is mostly automatic thoughts as a Joke on all the hater. It is to show off his flow, speed, lyrical cleverness, and how BOMB of a rapper he is! Suga is fast but RM is the word master who can play with his flow in two different languages and STILL make them sound like rhymes. There is a reason PD-nim built BTS around him. There is a reason he was called Rap Monster. Now, after the cyphers, he has proven his he is one of the best. Now he is RM or “Real Me”, who he wants and strives to be. He won’t be held back by the haters. I mean... he can make his automatic thoughts rhyme while going hard and speaking two languages at the same time. KIM NAMJOON IS THE BEST
RM is known for his amazing wordplay. This man is a genius and writes the most genius lyrics. This was his response to the haters telling them that he's a rapper even though he's an idol. KIM NAMJOON IS A FUCKIN GENIUS
Namjoon said that " ‘Joke’ is a song whose lyrics were written with a stream of consciousness. That’s why the title is called ‘Joke’ as well. There’s nothing hidden behind the lyrics. It’s 500% for the auditory pleasure of rap songs. Since the other songs have messages or emotions placed into them, I felt that it was necessary to add in a refreshing song without any thoughts. I put in a lot of what I believe are rap ‘skills". so this song is meant purely for the auditory pleasure of rapping rather than having it be 100% lyrically cohesive
Suga's rap is so direct he would diss you infront of your mom, while RM's would indirectly distroy your social life and reputation without even look you in the face.
RM is famously known for his ability to do crazy word play and his insane lyrical abilities. That’s what makes him so good as a rapper he has the flow and the ability but what really sends is his lyrical ability and the word play he uses in songs, that why he mentions wordplay in the rap.
The point if the rap wasn’t to make sense but to show off his skills as a lyricist and firing back at people who said he couldn’t rap fast. The title is Joke.
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "the lyrics doesn't make sense".
@@Tomodachi91ve your comment should be first cuz you're right. Wish they understood what this rap was about and why he did it that way, smh they missed it but nice they tried to get into the lyrics tho. Hope they realize it one day🤞
Sweet._.peach You said “random words”... it ain’t true. It doesn’t make sense in the English language but I don’t know where I read the meaning but look for it cause ITS MINDBLOWING!! That’s where I resolved my thought of him being a LYRICAL GENIUS
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "random words". -.-
So heres a little bit more information on RAP MONSTER and how he evolved to RM thanks to this mixtape. So this mixtape got a LOT of hate when it came out. I know cuz I was there supporting him and shit while other armys could not be found. TT Depressing times. And it was mostly because of his usage of bitch and other swear words in the songs. So that was RM. Very angry, always trying to prove that he is someone special. And doing that by using those words and tearing up everything. Which, I personally, loved. Cuz it was very relatable and shit. And that is also why I was scared for his playlist release. I thought that because he changed his name, this playlist was gonna be happy and shit. Well no. He is still the same lyrical genius, has the same relatable tone (if not more) but completely evolved. You see, he learned from that backlash, and although he may have changed to fit peoples standards, and he learned in order to be socially correct, it was all so that he came to find himself. Real Me. is RM now. And I am just soooo thankful for this man.
Y'all are the best. Other Reactors should take note!! I love y'all 😭👌💗💗 every vid is always different yet u guys break down and analyze things closely. U enjoy lyrics when reading them and visuals when seeing them. U never judge BTS' style and seem comfortable in learning from fans when we give u extra info on idols and what we know on Korean society standards,games, references, style, mindsets, norms and such. (fans who are internationals tend to look up info of Korea when first getting into Korean music or shows so that its easier to understand references and actions) u guys take ur time with EVERY fandom even tho we can be a pain. U GUYS ARE JUST GREAT 👌👌🙌💗
(First, I'm sorry for my bad English.) I love the reactions people just enjoying music or flow but also I love the way they pay attention to lyrics deeply. This reaction was good for me and I agree with you. 👍
@@IMFLYINGLIFE ur English is good. And yessss I love ppl who listen to the flow and actually take in the lyrics. And since they already know bts tend to have hidden messages or deeper messages than what the mv or lyrics depict so they use their brain to think a lot.
@@mariannek6735 awe thank u 😭😭😭😭😭😭 at first I had Rapmon's Fanatica (fan) but I got bored of it. And when I was editting my profile I saw joons dimples and was like yea, that's adorable that's gonna be my new name 😭
i love how Lou loves RM because although he's a sweetheart and the leader, ppl dont give him the recognition he deserves so thank yall for showing mad love to him. He ate tf outta this song
Joon can do THAT but also is a soft baby that likes reading poetry, little sea animals and is the sweetest ❤️🤧 Loved this reaction soooo muuuch!! Literally made my day because I love when namjoon gets the attention and recognition he deserves 💖
IF THE CAMERA KEEPS ON ZOOMING IN TO LOU’S FACE IMMA DIE DATS IT.... I DIE WHEN IT DOES THAT.... HE BE HAVING THE FUNNIEST REACTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@TrulyTaekook tbh that's so true. I'm not saying he wasn't woke when he dropped this song, I'm just saying that or was before the time his music changed again. He always manages to get me in the feels😩✊🏽✊🏽
In one of bts interviews which only RM, Suga and Jhope attended, the interviewers straight up told them that their rap is not rap. That they're not rappers because they're idol and that they wear make-up on stage, that real rappers don't wear make-up and other shits. Other rappers also called them nonrappers. It was a big controversy at the time and made bts rappers upset. Bts cypher and especially RM's Joke were directed toward those rappers who saw thought of them as nonrappers. Love ur reactions😊
Also have u guys noticed that everytime he's done rhyming and playing with words and shiii he changes his whole flow. Like everytime he's done with a ryhme the flow changes.
Actually the reason that the title is Joke is because the song is actually a big joke if you know what I mean. If you can see, some words and phrases doesn't make sense. RM is showing that even if you can rap fast but what you're rapping about doesn't make sense it doesn't matter. He is also showing the fact that he can rap fast but he doesn't have the need to do it.
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "the song is a big joke".
@@Tomodachi91ve Exactly! Can you please comment this on every comment that says that Joke is "meaningless", "nonesense" and "is a joke"... I'm tired at all the misinformation...
That is why KIM NAMJOON IS A STUDENT OF RAP!!! So many flow switches in one fucking song!! I'm still shook by it even though I've played this song maybe a 100 times!!!
To me, RM doesn't have a signature flow. He pretty much can rap HOWEVER he wants. I usually like to compare musical talents and skills of my favs, I find it fun. But I literally cannot compare RM to ANY other rapper I know, foreign or domestic. I just can't. RM stands alone for me.
LOL your reactions are everything! 😆 It's entertaining yet relatable. Joke is 1 of my favorite solo song from RM. And lemme tell you it's easy to listen to it and seem easy tp sing along with it. But by the time you actually sing to it (even.with lyrics dawgh) shit is no joke. It'll mess your tongue up. (Heppened to me) and RM actually go syraight at this and used 3-4 different flows. In 1 song! The artistry and intellect of this man is endless .
I love you guys lol 💜🤣 RM is the one that has a crazy stupid IQ so when he writes lyrics it’s like beyond what people even in his own country can understand sometimes. Like I’ve heard so many people argue about the translations because it’s so deep in meaning. Explaining the lyrics in English doesn’t do this man any justice. This is high key one of his best work in my opinion. You probably already read people’s comments about the meaning and how it was pretty much a diss to people in the rap industry spitting random shit in the beginning talking about women, money, and cussing every line it’s showing like yeah I can talk about all this meaningless shit but it doesn’t make any sense. Mentioning 2pac cause he actually wrote his raps and was beyond smart. Like I’ve listened to this so many times trying to break it down and it’s wild. Thanks for doing this justice and not just watching the Mv without knowing the meaning 💜💜💜 always the best reactions
i'm actually soooo glad u went ahead and watched the lyric video when there were no subs because namjoon (rm) was literally taken in by bighit because of his lyrical power and intelligence with rap and wordplay. this shows you guys really want to grasp and appreciate the craft and i hella admire you for that, smashed that like button real quick! keep it up!
I really love your approach on the lyrics. BTS are very lyrical. And RM never takes words as a "joke." Just noticed... the term "unnie" is what a younger girl calls an older girl in korea. So basically that line meant girls don't see these lousy rappers as real men so they call them "unnie". Hahaha i'm thinking with you. Joke is not a joke for real. To me, it's a parody of useless rappers who think speed is everything even when the words and rhyme mean nothing. And, mocked him for the accusation that RM lacked it. So he blows off on this one, "rapping nonstop." But you'd see lots of comments saying that the lyrics are basically gibberish. However, it isn't true. This song is filled with bars and word play. And i'm so HAPPY you noticed right away. Intellectuals right here, y'all! THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT REACTION! ✊🏼
RM has an IQ of 148 which is practically a genius. He is famous for his rhymes and his wordplays within even different languages and he proved that in this song... i mean he does that on a daily basis but made it extra clear to those blind haters through this song.
RM is the only person in BTS that is able to rap in any complicated rhythm or beat. His IQ is hella high not even joking. Edit: RM’s IQ is actually 148 which is actually higher than Albert Einstein’s IQ to give u a little hint 😉
when you said, "we need lyrics because lyrics matter" i almost cried😭 you really value their message and creativity😭 im a bts fan for years but your reactions are few of the most genuine ones. thank you for appreciating them even though there's a language barrier. you two are amazing people! hope you keep on enjoying bts' music and passion. may their song inspire your life! 💞
The thing that i love about our rap line is that each one of them has their own unique style. I fell in love with bts after listening to the rapper’s mixtapes and that says a lot. And joke is such a masterpiece.
your a new level of reactors.. i swear i super appreciate that you guys focus on lyrics then the visuals. you did it well. and from cyphers i was overjoyed totally. every bars, every beat you dissect it i loved it. keep it up! maybe its too late but hey i saw u on mama!nice!
unnie is actually like a respectful way to address an older girl by a girl. so when you are talking to someone older than you and you are a guy you will either say hyung if it's to a guy or noona to a girl and for girls you will say oppa to a guy and noona to a girl. it doesn't mean one lmao, but anyways you guys are the best! hope this makes sense lol
Namjoon/RM is also known for his unique and strong rhyme scheme. He makes very witty and charismatic lyrics and still has the ability to have them rhyme, which is very hard. He has an IQ oF 148, which makes sense because of how unique and intelligent his lyrics are. His flow is also very different from Yoongi’s and Hobi’s. He has multiple styles in his flow, but his flow switches from time to time in different songs, sometimes he just sticks to one. This man is very talented.
I see so many people saying that they lyrics don't make sense. That's not quite true. Does the song have a deeper purpose, other than to show off his rap skills and be a diss to his haters? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean the lyrics don't make any sense at all. I know he said that the lyrics weren't meaningful, and that he was trying to show off his flow and speed to the haters who say he can't rap quickly, but I think some people took that statement way too literally. He does jump from one diss topic to another, but it's not a whole song of nonsense words. Many of the bars of have puns and wordplay that are quite clever. Someone did do a version with translations that even has explanations for many of the puns and references in the song. You should react to that version of the MV!
RM’s forte is flow, Suga’s is speed, J-Hope’s is his unique style. It’s best to never compare them to be honest.
Thank u
Finally someone who understands
But JHope's flow is also no joke.
Rm's specific fortes are both lyricism /wordplay and flow
you know you can't tell their exact rapping skills because it's so hard to explain and so exemptional
Yoongi flow and uniqueness too
This song joke was an answer to people who used to criticize rm saying he can't rap fast and rm proved that rap should have good bars and speed is not only the thing which matters that's why some of the bars dont make sense which you caught perfectly because it showed that with speed you should have meaning in your raps as well and this song has very little meaning bars thats why it's name is joke.
EXACTLY. here's what RM said in a 2015 interview about Joke;
-‘Joke’ is a song whose lyrics were written with a stream of consciousness. That’s why the title is called ‘Joke’ as well. There’s nothing hidden behind the lyrics. It’s 500% for the auditory pleasure of rap songs. Since the other songs have messages or emotions placed into them, I felt that it was necessary to add in a refreshing song without any thoughts. I put in a lot of what I believe are rap ‘skills’.
Totally agree while thier reaction is great, they are over analysing the lyrics and to much comparison between RM & Suga, all 3 of the rappers have extremely different approaches and styles of rap. You cant compare them.
*I’ve been an army for 3 years and I never knew that...you learn something new everyday in the life of an army*
@@Taeskookie1 Being in army full stop for me is about learning of positive experiences, i always learn how to optimistic through army. Outside of it i see so much doubt and negativity.. Not sure what you never knew thou as you werent specific but still glad your army.....lol
K_got bandz same I'm 2016 ARMY & while I knew something like that was going on with Joke, I didn't know the extent of it all. I'm so grateful when ARMY spread their knowledge! Thank you albatross sn & blu_cc.
RM and Suga are so totally different in their approach to writing. RM uses that genius brain and comes up with deep metaphors and wordplays, and Suga writes with his gut and feelings. And both are two of the best rappers I've ever heard.
Yes, thank you! I love them both for different reasons. They are apples & oranges. I get anxiety when people start comparing which is better. I just want to tell them "Don't fight! Love them both!" I LOVE our rapline & their 3 individual styles. We're so lucky to have such talent, skills, & styles combined in this one group.
sharron roe yeaah same haha theyre so different yet great in their own unique style which makes it soo amazing basically RM uses awesome wits SUGA pours his heart out and then JHOPE spreads his joy and personality 💕💕
@@ryanittodraws 😂😂
Wordd
THIS
Joke is basically a comeback to all of those who said he wasn't a good rapper because he couldn't rap fast, in this video he obviously proves them wrong but while he is making a lot of disses there really is no meaning behind all of them and he did that on purpose because he wanted to prove that rapping fast doesn't even mean anything if you don't have a good flow. people would try to shade his rap skills, saying that he had no flow and no speed. So he made this track as a "joke" to show off his flow and speed, and in it he also shades back at that criticism by pointing out that you can rap as fast as you want but if you're just saying nonsense, what's the point? Hence some verses like 'bibbidy bobbedy', he was mocking the rappers. RM's flow is not only nice, it's intelligent and in ways I don't even fully understand because you'd kind of have to get Korean culture and sayings to fully grasp the wordplay. Personally I think he's in the hospital in the MV because he is a "Rap Monster" so they have to contain him, if that even makes any sense.
Meaning he's crazy lit.💜4♾
Michelle Tetzke YESSSSSSS 😂🥰💜
Cool🎶
Hey there girl
kimichi OMG HIIII GURL😅💜 so cool we’re like seeing each other in 3 channels !! AMAZING!! 😍
I love how the "Bibidi Babidi" line is so full of sarcasm. 😂 We all know BTS's rap line doesn't rely on random sounds and words to make rhymes, so the fact that he said this right after "you can't rap more than 3 characters" pretty much means he is imitating and mocking other "rappers".
Onii 8 I so wanted him to perform this at the MAMA's where RM and Zico had thier "rap battle". Joke v. Tough Cookie
Yes, that is Exactly what he means by all the "jibberish" he was saying, that their rap is nothing but that! Haha lyrical genius!🎶💥
@@chimoshishifu407 That would have been awesome 😮 Also still have my fingers crossed we get to listen to Ddaeng again 👌
Honestly but then everytime I hear it I think Disney Cinderella Fairy Godmother " Bibidi boppity boo" I think that how you spell it Lmaooo
Everytime I see that I just think about Teddy's Lyrics Lol "Badabing Badaboom" No hate to Blackpink but hate to teddy and Ygshit
who else just sat back and watched the reaction and was like "YEAh that's our president kim namjoon"
*raises hand*
That's me
Rap Monster with his 148 IQ.....👑😎💜
Dady
Mam 152
TELL IT THEM. ITS THAT POWERFUL IQ!
not to mention he got the college exam testing scores that was in the top 1% in the nation, which means that he could attend any university in Korea, unlike when people had to be accepted by the universities.
They better recognize.
An unnie is what younger korean girls call older Korean girls unnie means like older sister or big sister in Korean 💜💜
yeah i was thinking that he was calling some dude a bitch basically
@@eblo_tupoye so oppa is what younger girls call older boys. Am I right?
@@eblo_tupoye okay thank you 😊
Yes it was a sarcasm rm said " girls look at you and call you unnie " lol he is so savage 😂😂😂💜
😂 ok like "wassup sissy"
His skill as a lyricist rly pops off....DAS OUR PRESIDENT !!!!
I thought I commented this 😂
@@mikrokosmos-pluto Hehe
RM has always had mad flow. I discovered him rapping at 15 in Hongdae and can honestly say he's my favorite rapper of all time. There's just something captivating about him when he gets the mic. My favorite lines here are when he says he's "A Son of a Stitch" and when he rhymes "bibididi bopbipdi"
Yeah he's one of the best korean rappers imo. I do think he is way too underrated as a rapper.
RM is no joke. A whole new level of respect towards our leader!
RM is a lyrical GENIUS. Some of the words or phrases may not seem to make sense but the references do in Korean...we do suffer a little from the indirect translation. And some of the phrases are not meant to make sense because he is referring to the fried rappers who rhyme words just to rhyme them.. without true meaning. His flow, changes in voice volumne and ability to connect different tempos is ridiculous all while keeping speed and diction. He truly is on a whole other level. He doesn't get to showcase this aggressive nature very often but when he does.....just sit back and enjoy the ride!!!
For me, I really like the fact that you are more focused on the lyrics and music rather than the videos. I mean, don't get me wrong. I really love the visuals and all because BTS' videos are really cool, aesthetic, amazing, well done, and also because their mvs have stories. But their lyrics and music are really the one who made me an ARMY. I don't speak korean that's why knowing what their music meant or what they want to deliver through their songs is important to me for me to understand and connect to them. That's why big YEEHAW to both of you for appreciating and truly understanding them 🤠🤘 And ARMY let's get this vid to 2000likes so they'll also react to JOKE mv! 💜
@UCheByrSRKaiballTVjyda7A yeah, of course. I also very much prefer streaming and watching BTS official MVs. But in RM's Joke MV, it doesn't have english subtitles on it that's why they watched the lyrics vid first :)
I actually appreciate them a lot for paying attention to the lyrics and music and not only focusing on how good the visuals are
Same. I always go for the lyrics. 💜💜
Same I became an army after knowing the meaning of BST
A lot of people said RM couldn’t really rap or had sold out as a rapper or didn’t have any flow once BTS start to pick up, so he wrote this rap which is mostly automatic thoughts as a Joke on all the hater. It is to show off his flow, speed, lyrical cleverness, and how BOMB of a rapper he is! Suga is fast but RM is the word master who can play with his flow in two different languages and STILL make them sound like rhymes.
There is a reason PD-nim built BTS around him. There is a reason he was called Rap Monster. Now, after the cyphers, he has proven his he is one of the best. Now he is RM or “Real Me”, who he wants and strives to be. He won’t be held back by the haters.
I mean... he can make his automatic thoughts rhyme while going hard and speaking two languages at the same time.
KIM NAMJOON IS THE BEST
RM is known for his amazing wordplay. This man is a genius and writes the most genius lyrics. This was his response to the haters telling them that he's a rapper even though he's an idol. KIM NAMJOON IS A FUCKIN GENIUS
unnie is like “older sister” in korean
If you're also a girl. That's the key in this case.
You call somebody unnie when she is your age or younger than you.
@@WhiteDove7 Isn't when she is older than you that you call a girl unnie if you're a girl?
@@mimitchana9824 yeah....bc a boy call a woman noona if she is older than the male
oKaY, honorifics are strictly gender based, especially dongsaeng/elder honorifics.
Boy-older boy: Hyung
Boy-older girl: Noona
Girl-older boy: Oppa
Girl-older girl: Unnie
Namjoon said that " ‘Joke’ is a song whose lyrics were written with a stream of consciousness. That’s why the title is called ‘Joke’ as well. There’s nothing hidden behind the lyrics. It’s 500% for the auditory pleasure of rap songs. Since the other songs have messages or emotions placed into them, I felt that it was necessary to add in a refreshing song without any thoughts. I put in a lot of what I believe are rap ‘skills".
so this song is meant purely for the auditory pleasure of rapping rather than having it be 100% lyrically cohesive
You should react to explanation of ddeang by a korean by dkdktv because ddeang has a lot of cultural references which are lost in the subs.
Yeah they should RM doesn't simply do some wordplay the meaning behind it is really deep.
Suga's rap is so direct he would diss you infront of your mom, while RM's would indirectly distroy your social life and reputation without even look you in the face.
Had to Laugh cuz he definitely won't sugar coat shit.
RM is famously known for his ability to do crazy word play and his insane lyrical abilities. That’s what makes him so good as a rapper he has the flow and the ability but what really sends is his lyrical ability and the word play he uses in songs, that why he mentions wordplay in the rap.
The point if the rap wasn’t to make sense but to show off his skills as a lyricist and firing back at people who said he couldn’t rap fast. The title is Joke.
It made sense to me. Its just his lyrics here is a direct diss type rap unlike his usual deep thought provoking lyrical raps.
It sure does make sense!!!
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "the lyrics doesn't make sense".
@@Tomodachi91ve your comment should be first cuz you're right. Wish they understood what this rap was about and why he did it that way, smh they missed it but nice they tried to get into the lyrics tho. Hope they realize it one day🤞
Actually this song is representing people who say he can’t rap fast so the parts that are random words are to just show his skills with rhythm. ❤️
Sweet._.peach
You said “random words”... it ain’t true. It doesn’t make sense in the English language but I don’t know where I read the meaning but look for it cause ITS MINDBLOWING!! That’s where I resolved my thought of him being a LYRICAL GENIUS
Didn't he also do it to make fun of rappers who do the same (but unironically) ? Or did i mishear that somewhere
Amira Hajoui Fcken right.
Amira Hajoui yup!!! It sure does make sense!
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "random words". -.-
RM has the sickest flow switches
So heres a little bit more information on RAP MONSTER and how he evolved to RM thanks to this mixtape. So this mixtape got a LOT of hate when it came out. I know cuz I was there supporting him and shit while other armys could not be found. TT Depressing times. And it was mostly because of his usage of bitch and other swear words in the songs. So that was RM. Very angry, always trying to prove that he is someone special. And doing that by using those words and tearing up everything. Which, I personally, loved. Cuz it was very relatable and shit.
And that is also why I was scared for his playlist release. I thought that because he changed his name, this playlist was gonna be happy and shit. Well no. He is still the same lyrical genius, has the same relatable tone (if not more) but completely evolved.
You see, he learned from that backlash, and although he may have changed to fit peoples standards, and he learned in order to be socially correct, it was all so that he came to find himself. Real Me. is RM now. And I am just soooo thankful for this man.
Thisssssss
He and the rest of BTS have literally saved my life. 💜
When you change your bias with every song, ...
... you are an Army.😃🤗
Y'all are the best. Other Reactors should take note!! I love y'all 😭👌💗💗 every vid is always different yet u guys break down and analyze things closely. U enjoy lyrics when reading them and visuals when seeing them. U never judge BTS' style and seem comfortable in learning from fans when we give u extra info on idols and what we know on Korean society standards,games, references, style, mindsets, norms and such. (fans who are internationals tend to look up info of Korea when first getting into Korean music or shows so that its easier to understand references and actions) u guys take ur time with EVERY fandom even tho we can be a pain. U GUYS ARE JUST GREAT 👌👌🙌💗
Way too many pauses so nah
(First, I'm sorry for my bad English.)
I love the reactions people just enjoying music or flow but also I love the way they pay attention to lyrics deeply.
This reaction was good for me and I agree with you. 👍
I soo agree with you Namjoons dimples bish lol love your name as well, just gotta say
@@IMFLYINGLIFE ur English is good. And yessss I love ppl who listen to the flow and actually take in the lyrics. And since they already know bts tend to have hidden messages or deeper messages than what the mv or lyrics depict so they use their brain to think a lot.
@@mariannek6735 awe thank u 😭😭😭😭😭😭 at first I had Rapmon's Fanatica (fan) but I got bored of it. And when I was editting my profile I saw joons dimples and was like yea, that's adorable that's gonna be my new name 😭
RM is King of Word play. He goes more intellectually. You have read the lyrics multiple times to fully understand. He's a damn Genius
i love how Lou loves RM because although he's a sweetheart and the leader, ppl dont give him the recognition he deserves so thank yall for showing mad love to him. He ate tf outta this song
I love RM, the fact that he can do such amazing wordplay in a language that's not even his own native tongue just shows how smart and talented he is
I fell in love with RM'S rap style listening to his solo music it's like real rap but guys now you have to react to 1verse
This is why my bias is Namjoon
If anyone talk crap about his rap
This song can prove anyone wrong
I just notice that my sentence ryhme lol 😂😅
Joon can do THAT but also is a soft baby that likes reading poetry, little sea animals and is the sweetest ❤️🤧
Loved this reaction soooo muuuch!! Literally made my day because I love when namjoon gets the attention and recognition he deserves 💖
RM is such a genius. He does poems so all those rhymes are easy for him.
IF THE CAMERA KEEPS ON ZOOMING IN TO LOU’S FACE IMMA DIE DATS IT.... I DIE WHEN IT DOES THAT.... HE BE HAVING THE FUNNIEST REACTIONS AND EXPRESSIONS😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Now you understand why RM the main rapper his play on words are ridiculous & rhymes.
Omg I have never heard RM swear so much but he's KILLIN IT I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
9:56 y’all I’ve been laughing for the past five minutes
Ahh, the age before RM got woke. Still love this song 💜💜💜
huh?
@@niayo8911 yeah, this was the age before RM's music slightly changed because he got 'woke'. Meaning he evolved and so did his music
@TrulyTaekook tbh that's so true. I'm not saying he wasn't woke when he dropped this song, I'm just saying that or was before the time his music changed again.
He always manages to get me in the feels😩✊🏽✊🏽
RM is hot af and that’s that, the wordplay and lyricism and pure aggression in this song is just 👌🏼
I STOPPED EVERYTHING TO WATCH THIS
Same
Same.baby same.
In one of bts interviews which only RM, Suga and Jhope attended, the interviewers straight up told them that their rap is not rap. That they're not rappers because they're idol and that they wear make-up on stage, that real rappers don't wear make-up and other shits. Other rappers also called them nonrappers. It was a big controversy at the time and made bts rappers upset. Bts cypher and especially RM's Joke were directed toward those rappers who saw thought of them as nonrappers.
Love ur reactions😊
Are you talking about that radio Interview? Bfree his wanne be rapper?
Yeah, it was horrible
React to "Do you" - RM. I love that song so much 💜
*Yap, Namjoon is a king of rhythm and lyrics and skill !!!!!!!!!! That is one of reason that he is my favorite!*
And I love your reaction.
Y’all faces mid video omg 😂😂😂 I love it. Y’all could’ve just watched the video for it right after the lyrics lol
Also have u guys noticed that everytime he's done rhyming and playing with words and shiii he changes his whole flow. Like everytime he's done with a ryhme the flow changes.
I’m so glad you decided to read the lyrics. I respect that! Namjoon is my favorite rapper of all time because of his mind. Lol he’s a genius.
I was literally watching another one of your videos and got this notification and clicked *with lightning speed *
Actually the reason that the title is Joke is because the song is actually a big joke if you know what I mean. If you can see, some words and phrases doesn't make sense. RM is showing that even if you can rap fast but what you're rapping about doesn't make sense it doesn't matter. He is also showing the fact that he can rap fast but he doesn't have the need to do it.
I was just about to explain the same thing, and then saw you had already done it better.
If you don't know korean you cant say this. This Lyrics are FULL of sarcams, witty word play both in english and korean, and full of inside meaning to korean culture and places. So STOP wth this nonsense of "the song is a big joke".
@@Tomodachi91ve Exactly! Can you please comment this on every comment that says that Joke is "meaningless", "nonesense" and "is a joke"... I'm tired at all the misinformation...
@@cristinamaypoblador3244 Believe me girl, I try to write about it in every coment like that I see.
@@Tomodachi91ve you're an MVP👍
Happy Kim Namjoon stan right here
😍😍😍
Yasss over 2k likes, I'm ready for the MV reaction 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
That is why KIM NAMJOON IS A STUDENT OF RAP!!! So many flow switches in one fucking song!! I'm still shook by it even though I've played this song maybe a 100 times!!!
Rm is my bias..i like his being smart .but i like all army members tnx for reacting rm song..
To me, RM doesn't have a signature flow. He pretty much can rap HOWEVER he wants. I usually like to compare musical talents and skills of my favs, I find it fun. But I literally cannot compare RM to ANY other rapper I know, foreign or domestic. I just can't. RM stands alone for me.
Word🔥
LOL your reactions are everything! 😆 It's entertaining yet relatable. Joke is 1 of my favorite solo song from RM. And lemme tell you it's easy to listen to it and seem easy tp sing along with it. But by the time you actually sing to it (even.with lyrics dawgh) shit is no joke. It'll mess your tongue up. (Heppened to me) and RM actually go syraight at this and used 3-4 different flows. In 1 song! The artistry and intellect of this man is endless .
I NEVER CLICKED A NOTIFICATION THAT FAST IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!
Same 😛
Same
Same.💜4♾
That's my man RM...He is too PERFECT..I love you RM❤
I love you guys lol 💜🤣 RM is the one that has a crazy stupid IQ so when he writes lyrics it’s like beyond what people even in his own country can understand sometimes. Like I’ve heard so many people argue about the translations because it’s so deep in meaning. Explaining the lyrics in English doesn’t do this man any justice. This is high key one of his best work in my opinion. You probably already read people’s comments about the meaning and how it was pretty much a diss to people in the rap industry spitting random shit in the beginning talking about women, money, and cussing every line it’s showing like yeah I can talk about all this meaningless shit but it doesn’t make any sense. Mentioning 2pac cause he actually wrote his raps and was beyond smart. Like I’ve listened to this so many times trying to break it down and it’s wild. Thanks for doing this justice and not just watching the Mv without knowing the meaning 💜💜💜 always the best reactions
I haven't seen much reactions of Rm's "Monster" it's so lit and he just straight up burns everyone. The chorus is so catchy too....
Leaves you speechless right? He's got an arsenal of words
YAS IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
Just Imagine Namjoon becoming american and then americas president and lowkey saving the world
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS YAAAAY!!!
He told y’all he’s a monster that’s why RapMonster (his name at the time) is rapping none stop
FINALLY! THANK YOU!
I'm crazy about RM's aggressive & powerful rapping~🌋💙✨
He is a genius~🔥
i'm actually soooo glad u went ahead and watched the lyric video when there were no subs because namjoon (rm) was literally taken in by bighit because of his lyrical power and intelligence with rap and wordplay. this shows you guys really want to grasp and appreciate the craft and i hella admire you for that, smashed that like button real quick! keep it up!
RM a full on poet, using enjambments in his rap verses
I really love your approach on the lyrics. BTS are very lyrical. And RM never takes words as a "joke." Just noticed... the term "unnie" is what a younger girl calls an older girl in korea. So basically that line meant girls don't see these lousy rappers as real men so they call them "unnie". Hahaha i'm thinking with you.
Joke is not a joke for real. To me, it's a parody of useless rappers who think speed is everything even when the words and rhyme mean nothing. And, mocked him for the accusation that RM lacked it. So he blows off on this one, "rapping nonstop." But you'd see lots of comments saying that the lyrics are basically gibberish. However, it isn't true. This song is filled with bars and word play. And i'm so HAPPY you noticed right away. Intellectuals right here, y'all!
THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT REACTION! ✊🏼
And this is why Namjoon is my bias
Hah their reaction is the same as my first reaction to Joke!!: *speechless* 😱😱
RM is a flow Jesus. And a rhyme genius. And fast asf. *Period*
RM has an IQ of 148 which is practically a genius. He is famous for his rhymes and his wordplays within even different languages and he proved that in this song... i mean he does that on a daily basis but made it extra clear to those blind haters through this song.
I like that you guys put so much attention to the lyricsss👌🏻
RM is the only person in BTS that is able to rap in any complicated rhythm or beat. His IQ is hella high not even joking.
Edit: RM’s IQ is actually 148 which is actually higher than Albert Einstein’s IQ to give u a little hint 😉
i don't mean to be rude, but albert einstein's iq is near 160 :)
No.... Albert's IQ is 160!
I disagree for the first part (personally) 💜
Edit: idk how you think that when a whole J-hope and Suga is in BTS too-
I love RM but we know suga has also got skills
@@sunnyseok5983 I mean Suga and Jhope are good rappers but RM his rap technically is on another level. There is a reason BTS was created around him.
That was dope
when you said, "we need lyrics because lyrics matter" i almost cried😭 you really value their message and creativity😭 im a bts fan for years but your reactions are few of the most genuine ones. thank you for appreciating them even though there's a language barrier. you two are amazing people! hope you keep on enjoying bts' music and passion. may their song inspire your life! 💞
LET’S GET IT 🔥🔥🔥
(hope u react to jhope’s 1verse and give him some lovin’ 👀)
This is the best reaction i've watch for RM's joke! I wish i could like the video like 100x! You two are awesome! Love it!
just imagine how he was recording this in the studio....omfg
I love this man, he IS A KING
He is a GENIUS! !!
5:31 homeboy just wanted to hear the song 😭😭
RM is the master
“yeahhh he’s on another level bro” y’all are so stunned 😂
Thank u finally
Lmao " i would be sad bro"
Honestly same, if namjoon ever wrote a diss track on me id cry too
Fun fact RM IQ is high
The thing that i love about our rap line is that each one of them has their own unique style. I fell in love with bts after listening to the rapper’s mixtapes and that says a lot. And joke is such a masterpiece.
I literally screamed when I saw the title of this video 🔥🔥🔥
YEEEES. THANK YOU. WAS WAITING FOR THAT. KNEW THAT MY BABY JOONIE WAS GOING TO BLOW YOUR MIND.
Love your reactions as always 💜💜💜
your a new level of reactors.. i swear i super appreciate that you guys focus on lyrics then the visuals. you did it well. and from cyphers i was overjoyed totally. every bars, every beat you dissect it i loved it. keep it up! maybe its too late but hey i saw u on mama!nice!
unnie is actually like a respectful way to address an older girl by a girl. so when you are talking to someone older than you and you are a guy you will either say hyung if it's to a guy or noona to a girl and for girls you will say oppa to a guy and noona to a girl. it doesn't mean one lmao, but anyways you guys are the best! hope this makes sense lol
So is he implying that he is a girl, and using it like an insult?
What I have noticed with RM is that not only can he switch the beat with so much ease is that he is all about flow.
Your thumbnail caption is a whole fact!
11:30 they like held there breath at that rhyme when he finished they like let go of there breath😭
Yes! Watch MV please!
I'm glad you reacted to it with the translations
You guys should react to monster by RM as well ☺️.thanks for the reaction
Namjoon/RM is also known for his unique and strong rhyme scheme. He makes very witty and charismatic lyrics and still has the ability to have them rhyme, which is very hard. He has an IQ oF 148, which makes sense because of how unique and intelligent his lyrics are. His flow is also very different from Yoongi’s and Hobi’s. He has multiple styles in his flow, but his flow switches from time to time in different songs, sometimes he just sticks to one. This man is very talented.
He’s also able to switch from 2 different languages in his songs.
I see so many people saying that they lyrics don't make sense. That's not quite true. Does the song have a deeper purpose, other than to show off his rap skills and be a diss to his haters? Maybe not, but that doesn't mean the lyrics don't make any sense at all. I know he said that the lyrics weren't meaningful, and that he was trying to show off his flow and speed to the haters who say he can't rap quickly, but I think some people took that statement way too literally. He does jump from one diss topic to another, but it's not a whole song of nonsense words. Many of the bars of have puns and wordplay that are quite clever. Someone did do a version with translations that even has explanations for many of the puns and references in the song. You should react to that version of the MV!