This is modern dance, not ballet. Ballet is a bit different. The story being told is one trying to run from their shadows, confronting them, and accepting them. The lyrics are talking about how losing one’s passion for doing what they love is akin to death, and is more painful than literal death, and tells the story of how BTS once feared they they’d lose their passion and maybe to an extent still do, but they realize that music is their everything. The shadow can be both a motivator, and a block. It depends on how you associate with it. If you fight your shadows, they’ll hinder you. If you accept them and integrate them into your conscious life, then they can be used to your advantage. Fear can either hinder you, or it can be your strength.
Julia Crawford WOW 😮 what a nice, concise explanation of this video. It makes a lot of sense and helps tie it back to the Shadow comeback trailer as well as Jung's theories... I'm not smart enough to see those connections myself so I'm thankful for people like you who leave helpful comments!! Now it seems so obvious haha
It reminds me of something I learned years ago that was so helpful when I was performing: your body can't tell the difference between excitement and fear - the chemical response is the same. So instead of focusing on the nerves, focus on the buzz and tell yourself that you're excited instead of nervous - get those butterflies in formation! It all goes to the struggle: fighting against the shadows is instinctual, but learning to harness that energy, to lean into it and make it work *for* you - what an epiphany. I'm so not ready for this album, but I'm *so* ready for this album. 😂
I love your interpretation. I am really taking in everyone's thoughts on this. I believe this is art in its truest form. So many interpretations are valid. I was a dancer for just 10 years... not professionally, but as a personal passion. Dance is not easy. It requires focus, hard work, hours of practice, soreness, bruises... but the thing it takes the most is emotional energy to express your deepest spirit as movement. I thought quitting dance was the "right thing to do" for my life at the time, but as soon as I quit dancing, my health deteriorated. Now, my health is at a point when I can no longer dance. The Martha Graham quote at the beginning of this film set it up for me. As I watched Black Swan, I realized what was happening, "His wings are his dance..." and I began to sob. Art is not just a creative hobby. It is a laborious gestation and birthing. I can only imagine the pain each of our 7 has experienced, realizing that what gave them wings-the beautiful black wings they once longed for as ducklings-would become a burden they wanted to cut off. For me this film expresses the torture of the craft, and their realization that they must learn to fly without their wings. P.S. Ballet is very traditional, conservative, rigid. This is a genre called contemporary dance. It combines a variety of dance influences.
Thank you for this! As a creative person with many friends in artistic fields the first thing I said was “Welp they made a song about burnout.” When what you love becomes a burden and not knowing if you need to give it up, transform it or push through till the passion comes back.
" I have a feeling this album is going to be genre bending." I couldn't agree more!!! We are getting the BTS they been working towards becoming. I'm so ready for this new album. Anyone coming after BTS after this is just plain hate. They are on a different level and the growth is just ridiculous! Greatest Pop Album in history!!! YESSS!!!!
Maybe... but this song was just for the video. The other songs they've put out from the album seem to be the same kind of music they've been doing before, pop/hip hop (unless they include this song on the album). So don't get your hopes up too much, but do I think there will be something special about the album based on the whole art focus and what the members have been teasing about the album.
the easy interpretation of this song would be: - the first half of the song talks about losing passion in something you love; in their case, making music. but; - the second half of the song they talk about trying to not let go of that said passion. made me shiver.. it's beautiful.
Yes, exactly. The quote in the beginning is what the song is about. Losing ones passion and in the end learning that your love for music/dance/art/or what ever you are into is the only thing you have. When that's gone/taken away for whatever reason, you die and it's very painful, so you try to get to not lose it, try to get it back. So in the ending of the MV the black swan was flying again.
"Our creative flow will not be stopped." Say it louder for the "I like their old music better" tantrum throwers. Don't like it? Move on then. BTS isn't here to be restrained by your arbitrary musical standards. (I know I sound bitter. It's because I am.)
@@cieloV0613 What baffles me more is why they're still around to complain. If you don't like your artists changing up their style then BTS hasn't been your "type" for YEARS now. But every comeback here they are. I'm mystified.
@@monimuppet6132 isn't that haters, posing as fans? Idk, but i really agrees with you that they come every comeback to say the same things over and over again.
@@rvermillion8188 A lot of hate comes from a place of liking but feeling ashamed to admit it, for whatever reason. Some people think liking the most popular thing makes them basic. I betting most of them are real fans but they're insecure as hell.
@@monimuppet6132 thats a hella crazy. If you like something, just like it. I you don't, shut up. I saw some hate was disguise as 'criticism' and i really doesnt know how to responds to that. You know, 'hate' will be like 'this is trash', while the others just like 'i dont like how they flexing the dark concept. Fake love/BST is still better, the music, the mv style, and blah blah'..
I been seeing people say that this album isn't just an album, it's a movement. And that statement feels so incredibly true and real. And I personally feel so proud and amazed to not only be witnessing BTS make history, but to be a part of history by being ARMY. It's going to be record breaking. And it's going to be unlike anything they've released so far, experimental and genre-hopping and just pure art. I'm so excited. And I've been seeing a lot of people saying that the level of autotune is too much, that it ruins the song for them. But I think that it fits the piece perfectly, the art film and the dance. It's put to be a really fascinating juxtaposition with the music and the dance. The contrast between the styles and the two different time eras (classical music and modern autotune) is another level of contrast. It makes is slightly uncomfortable to listen to, but somehow not in a bad way. And the strings in the middle, when it sounds like it's kind of falling apart and dissonant, very jarring but absolutely fascinating. It's put there purposefully and as a statement and I love it. It's always so nice to hear your interpretation and ideas and theories about the song and the message behind not only the mv but they lyrics and music too. And once again, you seem to be spot on. I will admit that the first time I listened to the song (and read the lyrics) it made me sad. But then I realised the message of hope in the second verse and was relieved that they can turn their pain and apathy into inspiration and get themselves out of any rut that they feel like they're in. I'm just blown away by this song. And the dance, holy shit. There's something ugly about it, seeing the bones and muscles moving under his skin so clearly, but there's so much beauty in it's strangeness. An amazing contemporary performance. It truly is an Art Film. This is way too long (as usual) so I'll end it here. The album version is different to this, I've already seen other people mention it and you've asked if you should react to it. It would be nice if you did because musically it's similar but very different. I'd like to see what you think about it. You really do make my day with your reactions. I hope you enjoy the comeback! Annyeong~~ 💜💜💜
I think when he broke free and escaped the shadows he noticed that he still couldn't fly - like he tried to do it on top of those stares but nope didnt work and instead he went deeper (into himself? if this whole building represents mind where we can see the inner struggle). The I think he voluntarily started to fight for power with those shadows, facing his inner demons, and finally as you said learned to work with them and thats when he finally got to fly and unlike in the beginning, the shadows were lifting him up and not controlling. And if you put that into the context of that quote in the beginning...well the meaning may change then too. Did they concur the fear of loosing their passion for their art? Or despite that fear do they still decide to fly, knowing someday their first death must come and they will have to give it up, at least the exact thing they have right now.. This song is so deep, touches my own insecurities about art but also is kinda hopeful. And I love how everybody interpret it slightly different ways, ahh art truly is a gift to humankind.
Yes that's exactly right! What you said about the meaning of the quote changing was really interesting. Maybe we will get some more insight when the full album comes out, I'm sure it will be a story from start to finish. Oh man I don't think I'm ready.
I feel BTS has moved beyond Kpop musically and artistically now. I feel like BTS are wondering what happens when they lose their passion for music. It would feel like a death. They struggle and fight to keep their passion for the music, "Do Your Thang." Bravo to BTS and MN Dance Co, Encore!👏👏👏🕺🎤👑💐😍💜✌🙏
BTS are returning to James Cordon’s The Late Late Show to perform BLACK SWAN on January 28th Edit: their creativity... I think that BTS with BigHit has consistently done something different to the rest of Kpop, which they have always got pushback for. I’m talking even the basics, that they write their own material, in the early days they were laughed at by the rest of Kpop “community” for being “too poor” to afford songwriters. What the song is about... I mean yes you can take it to mean the conflict of balancing their creative control and external expectations etc... but this album series is called MAP OF THE SOUL so it’s really goes all the way down to a personal individual level. Not sure if you’ve checked out any explanation videos for Interlude:Shadow? By Bookish Theories or DKDKTV would be good ones, that cover the wider reference to Carl Jung’s Map of the Soul and the key concepts involved in the journey to “individuation” - the resolution of the different aspects (persona, ego, shadow) of ourselves to become oneself
I highly recommend to listen to the spotify version! It's a bit different and clearer (you can hear the voices better). I agree with your interpretation but the song is also mostly about the fear of losing your passion. Losing something you love, what makes your heart beat faster, what makes you you. To be honest i had to listen to the song a couple times because i kept getting distracted by the video😂
I really love the way you pay attention to everything. Really! Some people don’t even try and keep making the most stupid comments about the video, it makes me angry. You always try to get the idea, I always wait for your videos ♥️
"This song makes me proud to be a musician." I think for this comeback, they're really celebrating and shining light on all art forms and showing how important and powerful they can be. It really is inspiring and I've seen a lot of people talking about how it has reinvigorated their passion for music and art, me included. I agree with everything you said at the end - I really think this is going to be a historic album. After their short vacation last fall, their company said they were planning to "present themselves anew as artists." I think they will completely break out of any stereotype/box that they've been placed in with this album. If the western music industry doesn't recognize their artistry after this just because of a superficial 'kpop boyband' label, then they're fools.
@@Starcore600 the late late show with James Corden posted about it in Twitter. You can check it out there. I don't know if they will perform this version or the Spotify version tho.
Also, the “novel” you want to read that this album is based on is “Map of the Soul” by Murray Stein An introduction to Carl Jung’s Theory on the human Psyche.
For me as a veteran army I could distinguish their voices pretty well if I listened hard enough xD The rappers are as simple as any other song for me to hear. But we think that's the point, to make them all sound like one. It also creates that kinda dark vibe or something. I really enjoy your reactions because you seem so genuine and I love your comments and theories because you're so right in most of what you say. Love listening to you talk. 💜👏
Black swan is not just a movie about ballet it’s ballet. The black swan and white swan are always danced by the same dancer and it’s really a cool reference to go with. Also with the jungian psychoanalyst theories of persona, shadow and ego. I was so overwhelmed by this video, seeing him freeing himself at the end was so powerful, I got goosebumps and geared up. And no, it’s not ballet since there are not many positions, maybe elements but it’s contemporary dance. I agree that he is trying to escape and at the end he accepts them either or he frees himself
Ok... I have watched several of your BTS videos but today I followed you.... I feel you get BTS, your not just here for the Army views you really recognize their talent and artistry. BTS has always said they don’t want to be categorized into one genre and like you said they are ground breaking right now they are more then a “ Boy-group” they’re a movement, I wish more people were open minded like you. 💜
At this point I applaud them for going with this direction; it’s full of unexpected, thought-provoking, emotion-stirring materials. It really sparks deeper conversations, and many relatable interpretations. Just can’t wait for the whole album!
Damnit I already cried 3 times over this music video today, did you really have to make me do it a 4th time? Your comentary man, it somehow hit the nail on the head for me. You put into words how I feel.
Reaction...boring? No, no- thank you for being genuine. Watching a reaction video is the desire to see the impact of this on you. I’m thankful for your authenticity. I don’t need to be entertained, although to some degree, I understand that having a YT channel must somewhat move that purpose. Personally, I’m just here to see if we were moved in the same way, saw the same things and hear about your perspective (with rock expertise). Thank you for taking the time to react, cut and post this. 🤜🤛
Army’s have said for a long time that BTS isn’t like other kpop groups(no hate) and with this they really proved that! None of us was expecting this tbh, we were all shooketh to the core!
In an interview, Jimin said that this album is going to be like nothing we've seen before, and I think we're finding that out very quickly. I love that the track is inspiring you to want to create. That is the beauty of art, it not only allows for various interpretations with some over-arcing themes, but it also inspires. How truly lucky we all are to live in the same time/era as BTS.
This makes me so sad that I'm only recently ARMY! The comeback for BE wasn't really promoted the same as MOTS 7. But at least I can live vicariously through you!
This is the official press release explaining Black Swan: “This song sees BTS dive deep into their inner selves as artists and faces the shadows they had once hidden. The song lends voice to their fears that one day music will no longer be able to move or touch them. The very moment they come face to face with the Black Swan within themselves, however, they are stricken with a paradoxical retaliation that music is all they have. It is a confession of an artist who has truly learned what music means to himself.”
I like your reaction because it showed me another interpretation of the lyrics and the dance I didn't even think about. The thing is, this is true art, so I think there is many meanings and interpretations and none of them are really wrong. It's like you said, this may be BTS' masterpiece.
I really like your theory since it's not something I heard before, but BTS isn't known for keeping themselves in a box creatively. It's true that people who don't know BTS do put them in a box. I'd think they have closed that chapter with the song IDOL saying you can call me artist or idol, i don't care. This time the 'shadows' don't represent their fears or bad things, but it represents their passion. It's their passion and love for music, related to at the point in their carreer around beginning of 2018 when they considered disbanding and also what the future holds if the passion and love will stay. But then half-way through the song it's them realizing the passion and love for music will always stay and that music is eternal for them. It's BTS looking maturely at their existence and conflict with being an artist.
This prelude song is a confession that BTS delivers as an artist. The first English subtitle of art film is Martha Graham's saying, 'The dancer dies twice. The first death is when the dancer stops dancing.' "This death is much more painful." "Brack swan" was inspired by Martha Graham's sayings. As the dancer dies in his first death, as a dancer, when he is no longer on stage as an artist, BTS says that the more music I play through the 'brack swan', the more I'm going to die if the music doesn't impress me or tremble, but every time my voice is deep inside Paradoxically, the moment I hear the Black Swan inside me, I only have music. This is about deeply conveying the confession as an artist who has worn out and truly knows what music means to her through mature and autobiographical lyrics.
your sincere words towards BTS works and music makes me more proud of them. I am so happy that slowly people noticing them as an artist and not just an idol. I am super happy that people appreciating their hardworks and love for music.. I AM JUST SO HAPPY. AND HOPEFULL THIS ALBUM WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY
This is my theory... instead of running from his weaknesses he fight, adapt, learn, accept and use it for him to fly... thats what i saw on how they interpreted the dance
It's August 2020, but I had to watch your reaction to this (and some other :3) and I looooooved it! A masterpiece, yes ^_^ powerful and inspiring... and yes... They were, still are, evolving. BTS is much more than music, it's a social &/artistic movement through music.
Your right, this is a masterpiece. BTS being BTS. It's speaks volumes. And I love how you used Master of Puppets as an example. 👍 Accept all that you are, do what fires your passion and makes your heart race. Don't be restricted by the boxes imposed by others. Be yourself, love yourself and your light will continue to shine.
Regarding your comment.... the classic metals, the classic orthestral rock masterpieces (queen-esque type) is exactly what I was thinking as well. BTS are stepping into a new genre mix. This is just the beginning..... these types of masterpieces involving orchestra are always magical despite music genre
My Opinion: He Is Fighting Off The Darkness, That Keeps Following Him, He Is In Fear Of Losing What He Has Known All His Life, Music/Dance....He Realize That It Is Apart Of Him And Accept It...His Shadow
They're evolving... In my opinion, BTS teams really good in interpreting themes.. musically.. For example, for this song, the vocal is like being buried under water (or something.. sorry i dont know the correct term)... sound a little bit distant... Portraying inner feeling struggle.. something like that.. Maybe your should check their other songs like 134340 ( it's about discarded planet name Pluto. I love how they can make me feel like I'm that pluto.. being dismissed/discarded is sad.. sound funny right haha) Whalien 52 ( song about lonely whale ... I think you better google about whale with 52 Herz thing..) Or even Microcosmos. ( For me the instrument really make me feels like I'm in the outer space or cosmos or galaxy or whatever) Pardon my typo n my English
You have to hear the single on Spotify (or ApplePlay/iTunes). It's amazing, and the contrasts are gorgeous. And I am SO IN LOVE with this new dark, deep, art concept. It's brilliant and so very appeals to my inner goth princess. I am living for this comeback. It's everything.
6:26 i’m crying . U just open my eyes. I feel like i’ve been selfish to bts. Yes I’m one of those Army’s who put them in a pedestal before. I miss their old style I admit but I’m not one of those who left them because their messages are changing me for the better. They are so creative and I thought why they need to change those styles they we’re already good. But I realize I’m the one who was not growing. I will let my boys FLY 😭 whatever they do I will support them. There is no limit to their creativity. They are ARTIST. Mahnnnn I’m going to cry in the corner.
I was not a fan of contemporary dance. Until now. That was so good. You could see the swan overcome his struggles. The song is perfect love how they blended the voices to be one. Genius.
'Swan' song is very important to artists and dancers as it signified their last performance or their retirement. This song and performance actually spoke to me a lot. The fear of losing love for your craft. ..or your first dead. As an artist who's losing passion as life goes by and it force you to work on projects that you are not passionate in but need to in order to support yourself. Also living in a country with limited freedom of speech and expression just kill me inside daily. A struggling main dancer that try to fly in a dark and abandoned broken surrounding, plus the suffocating and dying feeling from the lyrics. The black suite dancers that act like obstacles and negativities trying to hold the main dancer back and put him into a box. But in the end the main dancer fight back and eventually use those darkness to help propel him to fly again just like how artists use their life experiences and struggling to inspire their works. This is how I interpret this performance. It does help sooth me and inspire me more after watching and listen to BTS 'Black Swan'. Thank you so much BTS, MN Dance Company, and Big Hit.
BTS has finally arrived. They are now on a different level and not just a Kpop boy band. They are going to be part of music history just like the Beatles but on a higher level.
I felt that in the beginning the ego is in the conscious self (upper level) and struggles to find cohesion with the shadow... then the ego descends into the unconscious self (lower level) and this allows the ego to successfully integrate and exist with his shadow. The uncomfortable point before the decent into the unconscious (via the change in the music and the dancers movements) really captures how emotionally vulnerable and turbulent taking those first steps into individuation are said to be.. so so beautiful and I know the way I perceived it is probably the most shallow interpretation. Edit: gosh I love that you really take the time to understand. Thank you for being so consistent with your journey with us and the guys.
Agreed, and then the lyrics letting us into their deepest thoughts and fears of losing their passion for music? Oof this album is literally going to be about them and I kinda get the feeling they're gonna reveal lots of things to us. I'm freaking proud of them for being so brave 💜
I really appreciate your thoughful comments! They are now literally in the area of ART and they also bring us there, too. I'm so proud of them. The lyric, melody, instruments, vocal and dance. All are so perfect and beautiful!!
There is "something" in the air, I feel it too. Like a shift in music or a reincarnation of the time when the (B)ea(T)le(S) were around. It gives me goosebumps and I feel so lucky to be part of this history.
The parts of your reaction vid where you say nothing or less but you let your expression and emotion do the talking are the parts that have the most impact! Like you I was in awe and became speechless when I first saw this music vid. A rare masterpiece!!
I really really really like your take on Black Swan. A lot. You mentioned that BTS doesn’t want to be grouped into anything, and that is so true. They’ve showed us time and time again just how eclectic their sound is. Most of the breakdowns I’ve watched were saying that BTS is burnt out by the one thing they are the most passionate about. But you’re saying that music is what gives them hope when they are consumed by the shadows because they have the freedom to create something so out of the box, something so memorable, that whatever they have to overcome is so worth it. And there is no sense of pride without tackling your biggest fear, your shadow(s). And the realization that you have to work with it and not against it is just WOW! 🤯
I'm too late to comment but there are tons of things happening to Bangtan that we know of, tons of things we dunno of and tons of things we can figure out due to the members age, not only cause they've grown a LOT but cause of what it represents in Korea and what it means it's gonna happen in the near future, sadly. Definitely lots of changes reflecting it which excites me tremendously and also fills me with sadness from time to time, not sure how to explain it in English without being specific. There's an unwritten rule in ARMY world in which we don't tlk about it, and we won't til the time comes, just not yet, thank goodness! But definitely it's gonna be a year we won't ever forget for many different reasons. Musically I feel they're at their peak and will keep getting better and better regardless of when and how they'll be releasing music. For the moment we'll have this album, which will be amazing, no doubts about it. I'm so proud of Bangtan. I wish I could protect them
Please don't watch the color coded lyrics videos to this song, most of them have many errors because in Black Swan there's a lot of auto tune effect and the members' voices are layered so it's better to wait to 28 January. BTS performs "Black Swan" live at the late night show with James Corden, it's better to see the line distribution during that show.
You made me think if that it a more positive way. The lyrics had me feeling pretty sad at first because it sounded to me like they were losing their touch with music and appreciation of it, but I didn't see the hopeful message hidden inside too.
Dude, watching you go through that emotional journey was like re-living it over again... I'm amazed by how in the comment section of the main video and every reaction I have seen so far, it is essentially just people from all walks of life uniting to say 'THIS is true art, and it has touched my soul in a way nothing else has.' This dance and both versions of the song with those lyrics just embody something that we can all recognize - especially so for creatives. I have seen so many people recounting the stories of their 'first deaths' or how they came back from it, and some people who have been tirelessly searching to find 'their thang'... I fully agree with you, I think this album will be a landmark of the music industry. It is already so powerful, and we have only seen two songs. Thank you for your reaction, I think a lot of people were just in awe for a few minutes - I know I was. Peace
Thank you for your hopeful, excited and thoughtful reaction. I watched it in full before I watched it with you and I felt worried this was their "swan" song.
I loved this comeback. Their work with deeps emotions are amazing. I think the voices it's like this to bring us a stranger feeling, and also bring us the fact 7=1/1=7
This is right on! Because theres a tendency to box BTS! But you're right, they are everything! They can't be boxed into anyone thing, its almost as if at the beginning there's a struggle with that, but they begin to embrace it all, all the shadows and use it to soar and fly!!!
I totally agree.... Its almost like we are in the middle of something that is 50 years time will be known as a moment.... We might not even truly see or realize what's going on right now cause we are in the middle of the storm....
I agree with your interpretation of the song. BTS' message through the song. The message of BTS' song and the message of this particular Art Film is separate I think. In my opinion this particular Art Film implies the death of a Dancers career and how that feels. The first death. No matter how hard you try you can't escape that physical limitation. He is trying to fly but the shadows are holding him down. Notice how the camera pans up when he is flapping his wings but he doesn't ascend any higher. And since it's an Art 'Film' the camera's direction also tells a story.
I love your reaction to this...most people tried to go straight to only accepting the meaning of this piece being fully connected to their theories...but I agree with you for the most part! I loved this song so much!!!!! These dancers are also SO talented. Anyway...I love your channel, and I absolutely adore this reaction! Very intelligently observed.
You musings about the era that BTS is entering and that this will be important musically for the whole world truly resonate with me. I am so happy you feel it too: the excitement and specialty of experiencing it unfolding in the now, together with them and the armies.
your thoughts about the music video is literally what I've thought about the mv. I'm literally having a major headache right now and I'm seriously not ok with what I feel. I've been crying so much with BTS. THIS IS ART AND IT'S GONNA GO DOWN THE HISTORY AND I'M SO PROUD TO WITNESS ALL THESE.
I enjoyed your reaction, even when you were quiet. You put such effort into understanding and it's like watching & sharing something together with a treasured friend. Getting the chance to voice our different ideas and perceptions about the intended meaning, and things that stood out to each of us. Thank you 💜 I agree with your assessment on their lasting impact on music history particularly that they won't be pigeon-holed into any one specific genre.. I've got to rewatch your reaction again because you made several points and the song/video have me so gob-smacked!💜💜
This whole comeback is more like an artistic movement rather than your standard comeback. You are so right about it being a masterpiece! I also agree with your assessment of the shadows, and at the end, once he embraced them, they helped him fly. Just amazing. Just for the record, there is a whole group of people EVERY comeback who "Like old BTS better" or "Don't like the direction they're going in." EVERY time. It's just like antis and haters who pull out the SAME bullshit tricks and insults every comeback. The negativity never changes, while we (BTS and ARMY) are always moving forward. I don't think I've ever been a fan of a group that was so constantly striving to do something different than what they did before. That's part of the reason I hate having them pigeonholed as "Kpop" which most of which sounds more or less the same to my ears. I always look forward to your reactions! See you when Ego drops on February 3! I would love to hear your thoughts on the difference between this version and the radio version!
I'm loving your reaction to this masterpiece so much. You hit the nail on the head so many times, my head is a sieve now lol. But really, tho. Your interpretations made me appreciate this whole product of artistic brilliance that BTS have put out. I couldn't be prouder of the guys, and like you said, I'm also really happy to be able to watch this phenomenon happen right in front of my eyes. Can't wait for the album, and your review of it
I really loved your reaction, you don't have to force yourself to come up with something to talk about, we know when a reactor is genuine and not over reacting. Thank you.
you're my new favorite reactor tbh. I really like you always have your own opinion and interpretations. I like people with opinion rather than no opinion at all and only ooh and ahh-ing here and there. keep doing you!
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Yaaaa I see that there's a radio version too... Thanks for letting me know. Should I record a reaction for the radio version also???
Definitely
The Champ Of Medium yes please 🙏🏼
Yes! Can’t wait for it!
Please🙏
Yes please
This is modern dance, not ballet. Ballet is a bit different. The story being told is one trying to run from their shadows, confronting them, and accepting them. The lyrics are talking about how losing one’s passion for doing what they love is akin to death, and is more painful than literal death, and tells the story of how BTS once feared they they’d lose their passion and maybe to an extent still do, but they realize that music is their everything. The shadow can be both a motivator, and a block. It depends on how you associate with it. If you fight your shadows, they’ll hinder you. If you accept them and integrate them into your conscious life, then they can be used to your advantage.
Fear can either hinder you, or it can be your strength.
Julia Crawford WOW 😮 what a nice, concise explanation of this video. It makes a lot of sense and helps tie it back to the Shadow comeback trailer as well as Jung's theories... I'm not smart enough to see those connections myself so I'm thankful for people like you who leave helpful comments!! Now it seems so obvious haha
Beautifully said. 😭👍💙
It reminds me of something I learned years ago that was so helpful when I was performing: your body can't tell the difference between excitement and fear - the chemical response is the same. So instead of focusing on the nerves, focus on the buzz and tell yourself that you're excited instead of nervous - get those butterflies in formation!
It all goes to the struggle: fighting against the shadows is instinctual, but learning to harness that energy, to lean into it and make it work *for* you - what an epiphany.
I'm so not ready for this album, but I'm *so* ready for this album. 😂
@@vartite Beautiful addition to this comment section! 😁👍💙 Same...I'm ready, but not ready for this album...😭💙...but I'm ready.
Love your explanation.... TY
I love your interpretation. I am really taking in everyone's thoughts on this. I believe this is art in its truest form. So many interpretations are valid.
I was a dancer for just 10 years... not professionally, but as a personal passion.
Dance is not easy. It requires focus, hard work, hours of practice, soreness, bruises...
but the thing it takes the most is emotional energy to express your deepest spirit as movement.
I thought quitting dance was the "right thing to do" for my life at the time, but as soon as I quit dancing, my health deteriorated. Now, my health is at a point when I can no longer dance.
The Martha Graham quote at the beginning of this film set it up for me.
As I watched Black Swan, I realized what was happening, "His wings are his dance..." and I began to sob.
Art is not just a creative hobby. It is a laborious gestation and birthing. I can only imagine the pain each of our 7 has experienced, realizing that what gave them wings-the beautiful black wings they once longed for as ducklings-would become a burden they wanted to cut off.
For me this film expresses the torture of the craft, and their realization that they must learn to fly without their wings.
P.S. Ballet is very traditional, conservative, rigid. This is a genre called contemporary dance. It combines a variety of dance influences.
Such a beautiful comment
Thank you for this! As a creative person with many friends in artistic fields the first thing I said was “Welp they made a song about burnout.” When what you love becomes a burden and not knowing if you need to give it up, transform it or push through till the passion comes back.
amazing comment 💜
" I have a feeling this album is going to be genre bending." I couldn't agree more!!! We are getting the BTS they been working towards becoming. I'm so ready for this new album. Anyone coming after BTS after this is just plain hate. They are on a different level and the growth is just ridiculous! Greatest Pop Album in history!!! YESSS!!!!
Maybe... but this song was just for the video. The other songs they've put out from the album seem to be the same kind of music they've been doing before, pop/hip hop (unless they include this song on the album). So don't get your hopes up too much, but do I think there will be something special about the album based on the whole art focus and what the members have been teasing about the album.
the easy interpretation of this song would be:
- the first half of the song talks about losing passion in something you love; in their case, making music. but;
- the second half of the song they talk about trying to not let go of that said passion.
made me shiver.. it's beautiful.
☝️
Yes, exactly. The quote in the beginning is what the song is about. Losing ones passion and in the end learning that your love for music/dance/art/or what ever you are into is the only thing you have. When that's gone/taken away for whatever reason, you die and it's very painful, so you try to get to not lose it, try to get it back. So in the ending of the MV the black swan was flying again.
"Our creative flow will not be stopped."
Say it louder for the "I like their old music better" tantrum throwers. Don't like it? Move on then. BTS isn't here to be restrained by your arbitrary musical standards.
(I know I sound bitter. It's because I am.)
i agree with you..why would any fan want their artist to be stuck on the same type of music over and over again..
@@cieloV0613 What baffles me more is why they're still around to complain. If you don't like your artists changing up their style then BTS hasn't been your "type" for YEARS now. But every comeback here they are. I'm mystified.
@@monimuppet6132 isn't that haters, posing as fans? Idk, but i really agrees with you that they come every comeback to say the same things over and over again.
@@rvermillion8188 A lot of hate comes from a place of liking but feeling ashamed to admit it, for whatever reason. Some people think liking the most popular thing makes them basic. I betting most of them are real fans but they're insecure as hell.
@@monimuppet6132 thats a hella crazy. If you like something, just like it. I you don't, shut up. I saw some hate was disguise as 'criticism' and i really doesnt know how to responds to that. You know, 'hate' will be like 'this is trash', while the others just like 'i dont like how they flexing the dark concept. Fake love/BST is still better, the music, the mv style, and blah blah'..
I been seeing people say that this album isn't just an album, it's a movement. And that statement feels so incredibly true and real. And I personally feel so proud and amazed to not only be witnessing BTS make history, but to be a part of history by being ARMY. It's going to be record breaking. And it's going to be unlike anything they've released so far, experimental and genre-hopping and just pure art. I'm so excited.
And I've been seeing a lot of people saying that the level of autotune is too much, that it ruins the song for them. But I think that it fits the piece perfectly, the art film and the dance. It's put to be a really fascinating juxtaposition with the music and the dance. The contrast between the styles and the two different time eras (classical music and modern autotune) is another level of contrast. It makes is slightly uncomfortable to listen to, but somehow not in a bad way. And the strings in the middle, when it sounds like it's kind of falling apart and dissonant, very jarring but absolutely fascinating. It's put there purposefully and as a statement and I love it.
It's always so nice to hear your interpretation and ideas and theories about the song and the message behind not only the mv but they lyrics and music too. And once again, you seem to be spot on. I will admit that the first time I listened to the song (and read the lyrics) it made me sad. But then I realised the message of hope in the second verse and was relieved that they can turn their pain and apathy into inspiration and get themselves out of any rut that they feel like they're in. I'm just blown away by this song. And the dance, holy shit. There's something ugly about it, seeing the bones and muscles moving under his skin so clearly, but there's so much beauty in it's strangeness. An amazing contemporary performance. It truly is an Art Film.
This is way too long (as usual) so I'll end it here. The album version is different to this, I've already seen other people mention it and you've asked if you should react to it. It would be nice if you did because musically it's similar but very different. I'd like to see what you think about it. You really do make my day with your reactions. I hope you enjoy the comeback! Annyeong~~ 💜💜💜
I think when he broke free and escaped the shadows he noticed that he still couldn't fly - like he tried to do it on top of those stares but nope didnt work and instead he went deeper (into himself? if this whole building represents mind where we can see the inner struggle). The I think he voluntarily started to fight for power with those shadows, facing his inner demons, and finally as you said learned to work with them and thats when he finally got to fly and unlike in the beginning, the shadows were lifting him up and not controlling.
And if you put that into the context of that quote in the beginning...well the meaning may change then too. Did they concur the fear of loosing their passion for their art? Or despite that fear do they still decide to fly, knowing someday their first death must come and they will have to give it up, at least the exact thing they have right now..
This song is so deep, touches my own insecurities about art but also is kinda hopeful. And I love how everybody interpret it slightly different ways, ahh art truly is a gift to humankind.
Yes that's exactly right! What you said about the meaning of the quote changing was really interesting. Maybe we will get some more insight when the full album comes out, I'm sure it will be a story from start to finish. Oh man I don't think I'm ready.
I agree. Since it's an Art Film the direction of the camera tells the story too.
I feel BTS has moved beyond Kpop musically and artistically now. I feel like BTS are wondering what happens when they lose their passion for music. It would feel like a death. They struggle and fight to keep their passion for the music, "Do Your Thang." Bravo to BTS and MN Dance Co, Encore!👏👏👏🕺🎤👑💐😍💜✌🙏
your series of reaction may be late (compared with others) but surely is becoming my favourite now lol
BTS are returning to James Cordon’s The Late Late Show to perform BLACK SWAN on January 28th
Edit: their creativity... I think that BTS with BigHit has consistently done something different to the rest of Kpop, which they have always got pushback for. I’m talking even the basics, that they write their own material, in the early days they were laughed at by the rest of Kpop “community” for being “too poor” to afford songwriters.
What the song is about... I mean yes you can take it to mean the conflict of balancing their creative control and external expectations etc... but this album series is called MAP OF THE SOUL so it’s really goes all the way down to a personal individual level.
Not sure if you’ve checked out any explanation videos for Interlude:Shadow? By Bookish Theories or DKDKTV would be good ones, that cover the wider reference to Carl Jung’s Map of the Soul and the key concepts involved in the journey to “individuation” - the resolution of the different aspects (persona, ego, shadow) of ourselves to become oneself
I highly recommend to listen to the spotify version! It's a bit different and clearer (you can hear the voices better). I agree with your interpretation but the song is also mostly about the fear of losing your passion. Losing something you love, what makes your heart beat faster, what makes you you. To be honest i had to listen to the song a couple times because i kept getting distracted by the video😂
I really love the way you pay attention to everything. Really! Some people don’t even try and keep making the most stupid comments about the video, it makes me angry.
You always try to get the idea, I always wait for your videos ♥️
Gotta respect them for continuing to evolve and extending their creative boundaries
"They're not one thing. They're everything." THANK YOU
You are gradually becoming my favourite reactor! The way you decipher the video is my favourite 💜 i really love your insights.
"This song makes me proud to be a musician." I think for this comeback, they're really celebrating and shining light on all art forms and showing how important and powerful they can be. It really is inspiring and I've seen a lot of people talking about how it has reinvigorated their passion for music and art, me included. I agree with everything you said at the end - I really think this is going to be a historic album. After their short vacation last fall, their company said they were planning to "present themselves anew as artists." I think they will completely break out of any stereotype/box that they've been placed in with this album. If the western music industry doesn't recognize their artistry after this just because of a superficial 'kpop boyband' label, then they're fools.
Hey, it was also announced earlier that they're gonna perform this at the late night show with James Corden!!!
what? them? as in BTS dancing this? could you give me the source please? O:
@@Starcore600 the late late show with James Corden posted about it in Twitter. You can check it out there. I don't know if they will perform this version or the Spotify version tho.
@@dekugyu6345 I see, thank you!
Also, the “novel” you want to read that this album is based on is “Map of the Soul” by Murray Stein
An introduction to Carl Jung’s Theory on the human Psyche.
Honestly your message at the end about BTS creating a movement 🥺 I couldn’t agree more.
For me as a veteran army I could distinguish their voices pretty well if I listened hard enough xD The rappers are as simple as any other song for me to hear. But we think that's the point, to make them all sound like one. It also creates that kinda dark vibe or something. I really enjoy your reactions because you seem so genuine and I love your comments and theories because you're so right in most of what you say. Love listening to you talk. 💜👏
The spotify version has a much different vibe to it, you should check it out as well
Be sure to check out the other more "radio friendly" version on Spotify 💜 Both versions slap.
RM participated for writing lyrics BLACK SWAN along with other producers.
Black swan is not just a movie about ballet it’s ballet. The black swan and white swan are always danced by the same dancer and it’s really a cool reference to go with. Also with the jungian psychoanalyst theories of persona, shadow and ego.
I was so overwhelmed by this video, seeing him freeing himself at the end was so powerful, I got goosebumps and geared up.
And no, it’s not ballet since there are not many positions, maybe elements but it’s contemporary dance.
I agree that he is trying to escape and at the end he accepts them either or he frees himself
Ok... I have watched several of your BTS videos but today I followed you.... I feel you get BTS, your not just here for the Army views you really recognize their talent and artistry. BTS has always said they don’t want to be categorized into one genre and like you said they are ground breaking right now they are more then a “ Boy-group” they’re a movement, I wish more people were open minded like you. 💜
At this point I applaud them for going with this direction; it’s full of unexpected, thought-provoking, emotion-stirring materials. It really sparks deeper conversations, and many relatable interpretations. Just can’t wait for the whole album!
Damnit I already cried 3 times over this music video today, did you really have to make me do it a 4th time? Your comentary man, it somehow hit the nail on the head for me. You put into words how I feel.
6:32 I think you just described individuation. When you accept your full self then it unlocks your creative potential.
Reaction...boring?
No, no- thank you for being genuine. Watching a reaction video is the desire to see the impact of this on you. I’m thankful for your authenticity. I don’t need to be entertained, although to some degree, I understand that having a YT channel must somewhat move that purpose. Personally, I’m just here to see if we were moved in the same way, saw the same things and hear about your perspective (with rock expertise). Thank you for taking the time to react, cut and post this. 🤜🤛
I agree completely with you - change is in the air and I can't wait to see where our boys are taking us...
Army’s have said for a long time that BTS isn’t like other kpop groups(no hate) and with this they really proved that!
None of us was expecting this tbh, we were all shooketh to the core!
In an interview, Jimin said that this album is going to be like nothing we've seen before, and I think we're finding that out very quickly. I love that the track is inspiring you to want to create. That is the beauty of art, it not only allows for various interpretations with some over-arcing themes, but it also inspires. How truly lucky we all are to live in the same time/era as BTS.
The solo where the swan breaks free is awesome
This makes me so sad that I'm only recently ARMY! The comeback for BE wasn't really promoted the same as MOTS 7. But at least I can live vicariously through you!
This is the official press release explaining Black Swan:
“This song sees BTS dive deep into their inner selves as artists and faces the shadows they had once hidden. The song lends voice to their fears that one day music will no longer be able to move or touch them. The very moment they come face to face with the Black Swan within themselves, however, they are stricken with a paradoxical retaliation that music is all they have. It is a confession of an artist who has truly learned what music means to himself.”
I like your reaction because it showed me another interpretation of the lyrics and the dance I didn't even think about. The thing is, this is true art, so I think there is many meanings and interpretations and none of them are really wrong. It's like you said, this may be BTS' masterpiece.
Kpop é feito de Sangue, Suor e Lágrimas what was your interpretation? I love seeing everyone’s perception on these pieces!
Man this is the most perceptive reaction ive watched of the video
I really like your theory since it's not something I heard before, but BTS isn't known for keeping themselves in a box creatively. It's true that people who don't know BTS do put them in a box. I'd think they have closed that chapter with the song IDOL saying you can call me artist or idol, i don't care.
This time the 'shadows' don't represent their fears or bad things, but it represents their passion. It's their passion and love for music, related to at the point in their carreer around beginning of 2018 when they considered disbanding and also what the future holds if the passion and love will stay. But then half-way through the song it's them realizing the passion and love for music will always stay and that music is eternal for them. It's BTS looking maturely at their existence and conflict with being an artist.
This is the historical moment in the entire art world that we all witness, and I am so proud of it.
They've gotten orchestras slot so more than likely they got one for it I cant wait to see preformance
FINALLY A REACTOR WHO UNDERSTOOD THE DANCE! you are doing amazing.
This prelude song is a confession that BTS delivers as an artist. The first English subtitle of art film is Martha Graham's saying, 'The dancer dies twice. The first death is when the dancer stops dancing.' "This death is much more painful." "Brack swan" was inspired by Martha Graham's sayings. As the dancer dies in his first death, as a dancer, when he is no longer on stage as an artist, BTS says that the more music I play through the 'brack swan', the more I'm going to die if the music doesn't impress me or tremble, but every time my voice is deep inside Paradoxically, the moment I hear the Black Swan inside me, I only have music. This is about deeply conveying the confession as an artist who has worn out and truly knows what music means to her through mature and autobiographical lyrics.
your sincere words towards BTS works and music makes me more proud of them. I am so happy that slowly people noticing them as an artist and not just an idol. I am super happy that people appreciating their hardworks and love for music.. I AM JUST SO HAPPY. AND HOPEFULL THIS ALBUM WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY
This is my theory... instead of running from his weaknesses he fight, adapt, learn, accept and use it for him to fly... thats what i saw on how they interpreted the dance
It's August 2020, but I had to watch your reaction to this (and some other :3) and I looooooved it! A masterpiece, yes ^_^ powerful and inspiring... and yes... They were, still are, evolving. BTS is much more than music, it's a social &/artistic movement through music.
Your right, this is a masterpiece. BTS being BTS. It's speaks volumes. And I love how you used Master of Puppets as an example. 👍
Accept all that you are, do what fires your passion and makes your heart race. Don't be restricted by the boxes imposed by others. Be yourself, love yourself and your light will continue to shine.
Regarding your comment.... the classic metals, the classic orthestral rock masterpieces (queen-esque type) is exactly what I was thinking as well. BTS are stepping into a new genre mix. This is just the beginning..... these types of masterpieces involving orchestra are always magical despite music genre
My Opinion: He Is Fighting Off The Darkness, That Keeps Following Him, He Is In Fear Of Losing What He Has Known All His Life, Music/Dance....He Realize That It Is Apart Of Him And Accept It...His Shadow
you have to accept your shadow to truly fly
They're evolving...
In my opinion, BTS teams really good in interpreting themes.. musically..
For example, for this song, the vocal is like being buried under water (or something.. sorry i dont know the correct term)... sound a little bit distant... Portraying inner feeling struggle.. something like that..
Maybe your should check their other songs like
134340 ( it's about discarded planet name Pluto. I love how they can make me feel like I'm that pluto.. being dismissed/discarded is sad.. sound funny right haha)
Whalien 52 ( song about lonely whale ... I think you better google about whale with 52 Herz thing..)
Or even Microcosmos. ( For me the instrument really make me feels like I'm in the outer space or cosmos or galaxy or whatever)
Pardon my typo n my English
Awesome comment! 😁👍💙 Add *Sea* to the list as well. #ARMYsince2014
You have to hear the single on Spotify (or ApplePlay/iTunes). It's amazing, and the contrasts are gorgeous. And I am SO IN LOVE with this new dark, deep, art concept. It's brilliant and so very appeals to my inner goth princess. I am living for this comeback. It's everything.
The song itself, which you can hear in Spotify or Apple Music, is slightly different. It’s less classical and more trap sounds. It’s amazing still
As usual, what a good reaction! An “analysis” I could actually learn something from.
At the end, he persona accepted the part of shadow as himself and fly together.
Up to now, the best analysis of Black Swan!!!
6:26 i’m crying . U just open my eyes. I feel like i’ve been selfish to bts. Yes I’m one of those Army’s who put them in a pedestal before. I miss their old style I admit but I’m not one of those who left them because their messages are changing me for the better. They are so creative and I thought why they need to change those styles they we’re already good. But I realize I’m the one who was not growing. I will let my boys FLY 😭 whatever they do I will support them. There is no limit to their creativity. They are ARTIST. Mahnnnn I’m going to cry in the corner.
While agree he's now accepting his shadows were they're now together and this makes him a better artist. Good job
I was not a fan of contemporary dance. Until now. That was so good. You could see the swan overcome his struggles. The song is perfect love how they blended the voices to be one. Genius.
'Swan' song is very important to artists and dancers as it signified their last performance or their retirement.
This song and performance actually spoke to me a lot. The fear of losing love for your craft. ..or your first dead. As an artist who's losing passion as life goes by and it force you to work on projects that you are not passionate in but need to in order to support yourself. Also living in a country with limited freedom of speech and expression just kill me inside daily.
A struggling main dancer that try to fly in a dark and abandoned broken surrounding, plus the suffocating and dying feeling from the lyrics. The black suite dancers that act like obstacles and negativities trying to hold the main dancer back and put him into a box. But in the end the main dancer fight back and eventually use those darkness to help propel him to fly again just like how artists use their life experiences and struggling to inspire their works.
This is how I interpret this performance. It does help sooth me and inspire me more after watching and listen to BTS 'Black Swan'. Thank you so much BTS, MN Dance Company, and Big Hit.
I actually love this version more then the radio version. I think this classical version just has more emotion.
BTS has finally arrived. They are now on a different level and not just a Kpop boy band. They are going to be part of music history just like the Beatles but on a higher level.
I felt that in the beginning the ego is in the conscious self (upper level) and struggles to find cohesion with the shadow... then the ego descends into the unconscious self (lower level) and this allows the ego to successfully integrate and exist with his shadow. The uncomfortable point before the decent into the unconscious (via the change in the music and the dancers movements) really captures how emotionally vulnerable and turbulent taking those first steps into individuation are said to be.. so so beautiful and I know the way I perceived it is probably the most shallow interpretation.
Edit: gosh I love that you really take the time to understand. Thank you for being so consistent with your journey with us and the guys.
Agreed, and then the lyrics letting us into their deepest thoughts and fears of losing their passion for music? Oof this album is literally going to be about them and I kinda get the feeling they're gonna reveal lots of things to us. I'm freaking proud of them for being so brave 💜
I really appreciate your thoughful comments! They are now literally in the area of ART and they also bring us there, too. I'm so proud of them. The lyric, melody, instruments, vocal and dance. All are so perfect and beautiful!!
There is "something" in the air, I feel it too. Like a shift in music or a reincarnation of the time when the (B)ea(T)le(S) were around. It gives me goosebumps and I feel so lucky to be part of this history.
The parts of your reaction vid where you say nothing or less but you let your expression and emotion do the talking are the parts that have the most impact! Like you I was in awe and became speechless when I first saw this music vid. A rare masterpiece!!
I really really really like your take on Black Swan. A lot. You mentioned that BTS doesn’t want to be grouped into anything, and that is so true. They’ve showed us time and time again just how eclectic their sound is. Most of the breakdowns I’ve watched were saying that BTS is burnt out by the one thing they are the most passionate about. But you’re saying that music is what gives them hope when they are consumed by the shadows because they have the freedom to create something so out of the box, something so memorable, that whatever they have to overcome is so worth it. And there is no sense of pride without tackling your biggest fear, your shadow(s). And the realization that you have to work with it and not against it is just WOW! 🤯
I'm too late to comment but there are tons of things happening to Bangtan that we know of, tons of things we dunno of and tons of things we can figure out due to the members age, not only cause they've grown a LOT but cause of what it represents in Korea and what it means it's gonna happen in the near future, sadly. Definitely lots of changes reflecting it which excites me tremendously and also fills me with sadness from time to time, not sure how to explain it in English without being specific. There's an unwritten rule in ARMY world in which we don't tlk about it, and we won't til the time comes, just not yet, thank goodness!
But definitely it's gonna be a year we won't ever forget for many different reasons. Musically I feel they're at their peak and will keep getting better and better regardless of when and how they'll be releasing music. For the moment we'll have this album, which will be amazing, no doubts about it. I'm so proud of Bangtan. I wish I could protect them
Please don't watch the color coded lyrics videos to this song, most of them have many errors because in Black Swan there's a lot of auto tune effect and the members' voices are layered so it's better to wait to 28 January. BTS performs "Black Swan" live at the late night show with James Corden, it's better to see the line distribution during that show.
I love your interpretation. Of all the reactors I wanted to see yours. Thank you.
The more I watch the video and lyrics the more meaningful and impactful it becomes. This is deep.
You made me think if that it a more positive way. The lyrics had me feeling pretty sad at first because it sounded to me like they were losing their touch with music and appreciation of it, but I didn't see the hopeful message hidden inside too.
wow first time watching you and love all that you said.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💜💜💜
Dude, watching you go through that emotional journey was like re-living it over again... I'm amazed by how in the comment section of the main video and every reaction I have seen so far, it is essentially just people from all walks of life uniting to say 'THIS is true art, and it has touched my soul in a way nothing else has.' This dance and both versions of the song with those lyrics just embody something that we can all recognize - especially so for creatives. I have seen so many people recounting the stories of their 'first deaths' or how they came back from it, and some people who have been tirelessly searching to find 'their thang'... I fully agree with you, I think this album will be a landmark of the music industry. It is already so powerful, and we have only seen two songs. Thank you for your reaction, I think a lot of people were just in awe for a few minutes - I know I was. Peace
Favorite reaction I've seen so far! You get it.
Thank you for your hopeful, excited and thoughtful reaction. I watched it in full before I watched it with you and I felt worried this was their "swan" song.
I loved this comeback. Their work with deeps emotions are amazing. I think the voices it's like this to bring us a stranger feeling, and also bring us the fact 7=1/1=7
This is right on! Because theres a tendency to box BTS! But you're right, they are everything! They can't be boxed into anyone thing, its almost as if at the beginning there's a struggle with that, but they begin to embrace it all, all the shadows and use it to soar and fly!!!
This is a feast for the senses.All that's missing is smell.but I can smell the success already!🤗💜
Yup good work figuring it out so quick. Others didn't. Nice!!! Ps. They already said there's gonna be at least 15 tracks.
Stream Black Swan!!! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
You did a fantastic job interpreting the lyrics. And of course the dance piece itself reflects the same message
I totally agree.... Its almost like we are in the middle of something that is 50 years time will be known as a moment.... We might not even truly see or realize what's going on right now cause we are in the middle of the storm....
I agree with your interpretation of the song. BTS' message through the song. The message of BTS' song and the message of this particular Art Film is separate I think.
In my opinion this particular Art Film implies the death of a Dancers career and how that feels. The first death. No matter how hard you try you can't escape that physical limitation. He is trying to fly but the shadows are holding him down. Notice how the camera pans up when he is flapping his wings but he doesn't ascend any higher. And since it's an Art 'Film' the camera's direction also tells a story.
Welcome to the ARMY fandom!💜
Is Swan!!! That is how swans move lol
I love all the different perspectives that this song has inspired, also, the reaction was amazing, not boring at all.
I love your reaction to this...most people tried to go straight to only accepting the meaning of this piece being fully connected to their theories...but I agree with you for the most part! I loved this song so much!!!!! These dancers are also SO talented. Anyway...I love your channel, and I absolutely adore this reaction! Very intelligently observed.
You musings about the era that BTS is entering and that this will be important musically for the whole world truly resonate with me. I am so happy you feel it too: the excitement and specialty of experiencing it unfolding in the now, together with them and the armies.
Lovely and considerate reaction to a beautiful and surprising piece. Thank you for your appreciation!
I really appreciate your dedication and longing to understand their messages. This is exactly what they want us to do right? Soo thought provoking.
I loved your reaction. Is was‘t boring. I also loved your intepretation. And I feel with you. I‘m also happy to be a part of this era.
your thoughts about the music video is literally what I've thought about the mv. I'm literally having a major headache right now and I'm seriously not ok with what I feel. I've been crying so much with BTS. THIS IS ART AND IT'S GONNA GO DOWN THE HISTORY AND I'M SO PROUD TO WITNESS ALL THESE.
I've seen hundreds of reaction videos for the past 2 years and this was the best. Thank you.
wow *blush*
I enjoyed your reaction, even when you were quiet. You put such effort into understanding and it's like watching & sharing something together with a treasured friend. Getting the chance to voice our different ideas and perceptions about the intended meaning, and things that stood out to each of us. Thank you 💜 I agree with your assessment on their lasting impact on music history particularly that they won't be pigeon-holed into any one specific genre.. I've got to rewatch your reaction again because you made several points and the song/video have me so gob-smacked!💜💜
I REALLY Luv that Psycho song in the background. Nice addition!
This whole comeback is more like an artistic movement rather than your standard comeback. You are so right about it being a masterpiece! I also agree with your assessment of the shadows, and at the end, once he embraced them, they helped him fly. Just amazing.
Just for the record, there is a whole group of people EVERY comeback who "Like old BTS better" or "Don't like the direction they're going in." EVERY time. It's just like antis and haters who pull out the SAME bullshit tricks and insults every comeback. The negativity never changes, while we (BTS and ARMY) are always moving forward. I don't think I've ever been a fan of a group that was so constantly striving to do something different than what they did before. That's part of the reason I hate having them pigeonholed as "Kpop" which most of which sounds more or less the same to my ears.
I always look forward to your reactions! See you when Ego drops on February 3! I would love to hear your thoughts on the difference between this version and the radio version!
It's simply a masterpiece
I'm loving your reaction to this masterpiece so much. You hit the nail on the head so many times, my head is a sieve now lol.
But really, tho. Your interpretations made me appreciate this whole product of artistic brilliance that BTS have put out. I couldn't be prouder of the guys, and like you said, I'm also really happy to be able to watch this phenomenon happen right in front of my eyes.
Can't wait for the album, and your review of it
I really loved your reaction, you don't have to force yourself to come up with something to talk about, we know when a reactor is genuine and not over reacting.
Thank you.
you're my new favorite reactor tbh. I really like you always have your own opinion and interpretations. I like people with opinion rather than no opinion at all and only ooh and ahh-ing here and there. keep doing you!
Hi from Azerbaijan.I really like your reactions and comments. You are very smart :) Keep going!