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Yoongi - A Playlist

Welcome to part 2 in our BTS members series of playlists where we choose the songs that remind us of that particular member. 

This week it is Min Yoongi’s turn, our very own Suga, aka Agust D. Once you have read about our song choices, click on the playlist link and see which other songs made it.

Which songs make you think of Yoongi? Let us know on twitter @BTSRadioUK


Tomorrow chosen by ARMY

Onomey - Despite this song being a reasonably slow song, Suga shines as he starts the song strongly with a  rap verse. Although he doesn’t have any other lyrics throughout the rest of the song, this verse sticks with me because the meaning of the lyrics resonates with me personally because it can be a hard time being in your twenties and not knowing what tomorrow holds for you and whether or not you will reach the potential you set out for yourself because each day seems to hold you back as each day begins to merge into one. 

Keep feeling like the “control” beat, keep downloading it
Every single day is a repetition of Ctrl+C Ctrl+V’.

Cheryl - Thank you all for voting in our Suga poll and choosing the song Tomorrow.

Suga sets the scene for the song - Twentysomethings out of work and feeling like their days are on repeat “same day, same moon 24/7 every moment repeats” and therefore they are scared for tomorrow. I particularly like the “control c and control v” lyric, maybe because I spend a large portion of my working day using these functions.

The other members have the replies of don’t give up and don’t move backwards
and follow your dreams. This isn’t a stop, but just a pause in your life for a break.

I find the song to be very uplifting and positive both lyrically and visually.

Eve - One of BTS’ incredible youth empowerment songs from Skool Luv Affair, these subjects are one of the reasons BTS’ fans identified with their message and became the loyal fans they are and why as BTS and their fans continue to grow together they continue to speak to each other through their music.

Suga provides the opening verse to this song which while having the signature hip hop style it includes some interesting distortion over V's sections and some emotion building electronic guitar riffs.

Same day, same moon
24/7 every moment repeats
My life is in between
Jobless twenty-somethings are afraid of tomorrow
It’s funny, you think anything is possible when you’re a kid
When you feel how hard it is to get through a day
Keep feeling like the “Control” beat, keep downloading it
Every single day is a repetition of Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V

Suga’s verse is created to fit with the strong repeating beat, you can hear the control that is used to keep the regular pattern, but coming through is Suga's emotions, along with his heightened breathing the small but effective inflection in his rapping emphasising words are what make Suga the incredible artist we all know and admire.

Charlie - Tomorrow is one of the songs that proves to me that BTS write lyrics that we can all relate to, as it is about worrying about the future. Yoongi was one of the writers and producers, so I respect him an awful lot for writing a song with such comforting lyrics that I relate to so much. Little touches like the way Taehyung’s voice is muffled just as how he sings about not being able to scream in frustration, make me admire the genius that is Min Yoongi. He managed to make the song beautiful, comforting and uplifting, and this song is one of the reasons why Skool Luv Affair is one of my favourite albums by BTS. 

Michayla - Skool Luv Affair is an album full of great songs and Tomorrow is certainly one of them. It has a great beat and if you have watched it performed on one of the live stage performances, you will also know how great the choreography is, for what is essentially quite a slow song. Not only did Yoongi have a hand in writing and producing this song, his voice is the first we hear and in typical ‘Suga’ style he raps with so much passion, which is then followed by the softness of Jungkook's voice. 

It is because of Yoongi’s involvement in the lyrics that I feel this was a great poll winner for this week’s theme. Tomorrow is about striving to get to your ‘tomorrow’ and never giving up hope, follow your dreams even if that means standing alone. As always, profound lyrics by great artists.


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So Far Away - Marsha

Not only is this song an emotional roller-coaster but it's one that speaks to me on a very personal level.

There is no chance of your dreams becoming a reality as you are told that is not the reality that is destined for you. A dream is just a dream...

"It’s really a bitch to not have something you want to do
I know that it seems pathetic
To not have a dream like everyone
“Everything’s going to be alright if you go to university
And do as we tell you”
I’m the asshole for believing those words
I'm living because I can’t die"

There are 2 sides of the story in this song, the first is giving up before you have even started to dream, not even able to move forward and stuck in a downward spiral of pressure to just live.

"Just pass me the drink
Because I want to get drunk today
So please don’t try to stop me
I don’t mind the brand, it might be a luxury
For a person with no job to have a drink
Everyone is running but why am I the only one still here?
Everyone is running but why am I the only one still here?
Everyone is running but why am I the only one still here?"

The other side, a call and response from Suran is that you must not give up hope. Your dreams may just be a dream right now but if you persevere and give yourselves some space to create, you will get there in the end. But you have to want and work for it.

"Dream, I will be there for your creation
Until the end of your life
Dream, wherever you might be
It will be lenient
Dream, you will fully bloom
After all the hardships
Dream, your beginnings will seem humble
So prosperous will your future be"

This is how I interpret this song, for others it may be a different meaning. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. I'm grateful to Min Yoongi for having an outlet and ability to write and release such deep and brutally honest music that speaks to a wide generation and will do for many more years to come.


Tear - Onomey

With this weeks theme being about songs that showcase Suga and his amazing talents, there’s one song that comes to mind when thinking about it. Tear is another great performance by the BTS rap line and is a powerful song that makes you want to jump up and down to the track regardless of what mood you’re in. 

The reason why Suga in particular, stands out to me when listening and watching performances of Tear is that you can feel the energy he brings to performances through his love for rap and hip-hop. I enjoy watching Suga almost transform into the pure rapper than is ‘Agust D’ mid-performance as he gets more and more into the song and delivering his hard-hitting rap lyrics.

Suga shows several different rapping flows within this song, and by doing so, shows that he is versatile in his rapping abilities which is a great thing as some rappers struggle to change up their flow pattern which can result in every song sounding the same because their flow patterns are near identical to other songs. 

His first introduction in the song is in the second verse with J-Hope where their rapping flow would almost be classed as singing which is switched up to a trap flow in his individual verse which is about wanting the other person to completely destroy his heart so there is no hesitation on whether or not either party will change their mind and reunite which is why the verses with Suga and J-Hope and Suga and RM are repeated before and after Suga's solo verse.

‘We walk towards the same place
But this place becomes our last
Although we used to talk about forever 
Now we break each other without mercy
Although we thought that we dreamed the same dream
That dream has finally become a dream
My heart is torn, please burn it instead
So that pain and regret, non of that would be left’.

It was a perfect song to end the album Love Yourself: Tear on and successfully summarised the album well as well as being a great song to see live as there’s nothing better than shouting along with the chorus and letting all your frustrations out in the process.


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Just one day – Eve

Suga has this amazing ability to rap to any, style or genre of music. Just one day took me by surprise, included in the middle of their Skool Luv Affair album it's still noticeably influenced by the hip hop style, the song gives the listeners a look at BTS’ softer side, delving into the theme of young love 

It has an r&b feel about it with it’s softer beat and melodic hook running throughout the song.

Suga opens the song with an introduction rap, resting his signature style tongue technology speed rap to bring out his melodic words perfectly matching the flow of the love song.

‘If only I had just one day
I want to peacefully fall asleep intoxicated with your sweet scent
If there’s a chance in my busy schedule
I want to put my body in your warm and deep eyes
I like that, your long, straight hair
Your breathtaking neck when you
Put it up and the strands that fall out
Wherever we go
My handbag is your waist
Yo ma honey
Whenever I see you I run out of breath like the streets of Myungdong
Our BGM is the sound of breathing
Your voice when you say my name
I wanna be locked in you and swim in you
I want to know you more, an explorer venturing through your deep forest of mystery
I appreciate the masterpiece that is you because your existence alone is art
I imagine this all night every day
Because it’s a meaningless dream anyway’

The song about a loving someone and dreaming about what life could be like if they acknowledged and reciprocated the feelings, has become one of my favourite BTS songs, because it shows from the beginning they were never afraid to be honest about the content of their songs, and they were ready to prove their versatility.


Source: 1theK 


Give It To Me - Cheryl

Firstly, I have to confess that I haven’t listened to many Agust D songs, but I’m going to be searching and listening to them all now!

Suga sounds riled up and angry.  He says “I was born from a tiger so can’t live like a dog”.  This makes me wonder if his parents are strong and fierce?  I have read that they were not very pleased with his musical interests whilst he was in school.  But he continued to follow his dreams.

To explain his success he says “I slept less than you and moved more and grew more” and that he may not know the secret to success but he knows the secret of failure.

“Playing like you do and fluttering around”.  This for me shows that he was focused and dedicated to reach his dreams and follow his heart, unlike others who are not focused and play around, wasting their time.

“I won’t beg for it at your hands” I think he’s talking about the feeling of honour and how he won’t ask for it from others who do not respect what he does, or his success.

“I just do what I do, the law of the jungle” back to the tiger reference, but I feel this also goes back to his childhood and how he had to fight for what he believed and wanted to achieve.

The politics of the word ‘success’ and how you fight amongst yourselves. These words are so powerful and truthful. The word success and what it means will have an individual meaning to everyone. Everyone’s level of achievement will be different and most people do fight amongst themselves to be successful - whether to be the best at school or at work. 

He says he has no interest of living as a waste of space or weakling so those that do can just carry on and are not to bother him. I believe Suga is a very talented, driven and dedicated musician, who does not want to lose his focus and passion for music, whether writing, performing or producing.

“Money, honour, whatever is good bring it on - Give it to me”. This chorus is very passionate - it is repeated throughout the song and I think Suga deserves to be given everything good.

Watch the video for a snarling angry Suga, smirking and laughing at those who judged him.  He has achieved so much and looks and sounds so proud - quite rightly so!


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Cypher pt.2 - Charlie

Skool Luv Affair is an album home to many incredible songs, including ARMY’s pick this week, ‘Tomorrow’, as well as the song I have chosen to write about today: Cypher pt.2. 

As with the other Cypher songs, Cypher pt.2 is a track by the rap line which focuses on bragging about BTS’ talents whilst dissing anyone who attempts to undermine them. 

The song starts with Hoseok’s catchy hook, which reoccurs between verses. It’s easy to rap along to and has a consistent rhythm, so it gives listeners a chance to bop along until rap the line hit you with their respective verses. 

“Because of who? Because of J-Hope
Because of who? Because of Rap Mon
Again, because of who? Because of Suga
All of the style and flow is because of Bangtan”

Hoseok and Namjoon have the first 2 verses. Hoseok's verse describes how BTS will beat anyone else “in the ring” to be the leaders of the Hallyu wave and their monster raps will keep them moving forward. Namjoon's verse is longer and more aggressive as he completely goes in on the haters, comparing his own rap to a nightmare, riot, serial murder and theft, while rival rappers are “like a Kakaotalk with no friends, no reason to look”. I love how relentlessly harsh and cutting he is with his words in this verse. 

“You old caterpillars, I'll give you this beat, give it a try
Hey, start talking when you can start rapping
There should be a law restricting you from rapping”

However, the first time I heard this song, before I had even read the lyrics, Yoongi’s verse slapped me in the face. This is one of his fastest raps to date, and to this day I am still in awe at how he fires through his rap at such speed. To top it all off, at the end of it he has the audacity to laugh and yell out, “Ya!” in a true mic-drop moment to say, “Yes, I just did that.” Every time I finish the song, I rewind to that bit to truly appreciate how glorious it sounds. 

Onto the actual lyrics; Brilliant writer that he is, Yoongi finishes the song with even harsher words, immediately letting everyone know that it is his time to break down any haters. 

“Hey you brats, your crappy rap is a burden to others
Take a break and wait, just go to Hawaii, go home
See how far I go, all the rotten roots will be replaced
Everyone, let's play a game, without efforts, you'll just be grieving
You think you can do music? Just go look for a part-time job
Although your short and thin career will get you nowhere
I hope you survive, keep rotting away, that's your label
Your life is like a mudfish, your rap is recycled”

Yoongi knows exactly how to write the cruelest, most merciless lyrics and it shows. He does not hold back when he has something to say about someone, and Cyphers like this are the reason why whenever anyone disrespects him, ARMY looks forward to Yoongi writing them a diss track. 


Fire - Michayla

When choosing which song to write about this week, I wanted to choose one that when I thought of the song, I instantly connected it to Yoongi and this meant ‘Fire’.

The album ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life’ is home to ‘Fire’ and it is the 10th track, surrounded by a host of amazing songs. As well as being a great ‘stand alone’ song, it also has a captivating MV and iconic choreography that I’m sure the majority of ARMYs know very well.

Fire, for me, is about Yoongi because of one phrase ‘Bultaoreune’ which, again, I am sure ARMY are very well acquainted with. This word translates to ‘burning up’ and is the very first thing we hear once the song starts and is repeated several times throughout.

‘When I wake up in my room, I have nothing
After the sun sets, I sway as I walk
I’m completely drunk, drunk
I’m swearing on the streets
I’ve lost it, I’m like a crazy guy
Everything’s a mess, livin’ like beep

Live however you want, it’s your life anyway
Stop trying, it’s okay to lose
Errbody say La la la la la (La la la la la)
Say La la la la la (La la la la la)
Throw your hands up, scream, burn it up
Burning up’

Fire is an uplifting song, telling the story of how you should let loose, scream and go crazy when things aren’t exactly going your way. Further confirmation from BTS that losing or failing is okay but that doesn’t mean you should give up. 

‘Hey, burn it up
Like you’re gonna set everything on fire
Hey, turn it up
Until the dawn is gone
It's ok to just live because we're still young
Who do you think you are to say otherwise
Stop comparing, I'm only human
(So what~)’

The MV is bright, bold and starts with the BTS members hanging out listening to ‘Dope’. Yoongi then jumps the fence, looking at a person dressed head to toe in black with their hood up. We can’t see the persons face as they reach their hand out to hold Yoongi’s and he presses a cassette recorder which starts the song and sets the person on fire.

If there’s a chance you haven’t see the MV, please click the video below as you will not be disappointed. Fire is a fantastic song with extremely catchy lyrics and a dance routine you will be itching to imitate! 

As well as having the iconic opening line, Yoongi also closes the song with a similarly iconic phrase ‘Yongseohaejulge’ which translates to ‘I will forgive you’. Fire was destined for a Yoongi playlist and now we have one.


Source: 1theK 


You can enjoy the full Yoongi playlist on Spotify at the following link: Yoongi - A Playlist



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