BTS | Love Yourself 'Tear' | Album Reaction

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

ARMY is the BEST ❤❤❤

[@zara3736]

💜

[@flyushkifly]

You know you're ARMY, right? Just checking. 💜

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

@@flyushkifly proud to be a new, welcomed member 💜💜

[@flyushkifly]

@@MichaelBeveraggi excellent 😊

[@lifewithnikkifin]

134340 is a also about Pluto and how they took the status of a planet from it. So now it's name is star 134340

[@forg_tful.]

134340 is the reference number for pluto. the whole song revolves around the fact pluto was considered a planet until 2006, when scientists found a larger celestial body in space than pluto, which was a dwarf planet (eris, mentioned in the beginning verse by rm) and because of it, reconsidered the definition of a planet, deeming pluto too small to still be considered one (it lost that status). bts make a metaphor out of that for a human relationship, the feeling of being rejected, alienized and marginalized by someone, erased from their life (just how pluto was rejected and erased from the planetary system).

[@angie-sk4mx]

this explanation right here 🧘

[@ashleyder9164]

Great explanation!

[@KIMLYSTEAR]

Right, and i believe the 248 below zero is the temperature on Pluto. (In Celsius btw, since that's what everyone else uses outside of the US ;) )

[@lauradiaz9221]

@@KIMLYSTEAR I was SO waiting for someone to comment on this.

[@jessicaelle0988]

Love the way you explained it 👌

[@PaulaSpain]

As some ARMYs may know, the song “Magic Shop” was originally based on a book called Into the Magic Shop by American neurosurgeon James Doty, the Magic Shop is also part of a commonly used psychotherapeutic technique called psychodrama. Psychodrama involves role playing to help patients overcome their trauma.This track was co-written and co-composed by Jung Kook. It describes Magic Shop as a place of refuge for the heartbroken, a place of healing for the disturbed, and a place of love for those who are lonely

[@lauradiaz9221]

Also, is a song for ARMY. I think that's why in the "I'll show you" you can hear more voices, so that ARMY can sing this part.

[@ismotjahan6583]

Thanks

[@poonamnegi4364]

Produced by jungkook too

[@Sarah-em8ru]

It's one of my favourite BTS songs

[@MarianaQuesada]

Hey I recently bought the book because I'm planning on reading the books that inspired some of their songs. Also bought Map of the soul persona and Demian. If anyone has more book recommendations that inspired some of their songs/albums/concepts they're all welcomed here 💜

[@carolineb.9596]

In an interview, Jimin said “Anpanman is the weakest hero in the world. He doesn’t have any supernatural power, but he’s a hero who tears off himself to give food to someone who’s hungry. We put our hearts in the song that we want to give our fans hope and energy, solely with our music and performances.” -from doolset

[@flyushkifly]

Aww, I never realized the significance of it being on Tear until the phrase "tears off himself"!

[@forg_tful.]

@@flyushkifly wait.... i never even thought about that. thank you.

[@flyushkifly]

@@forg_tful. I know, right?? Thanks to @Caroline B. for wording it that way! It was another of those tiny moments of my mind being blown by the attention to detail in BTS albums. I just thought of it as being the hero by giving of himself, but the flip side is if he gives so much away there is nothing left.

[@bethzymaciasramirez5325]

Omg this is sooo sad. I hope he reads this comment.

[@justgladiolus248]

Ah yes, when I first read and heard Anpanman especially the part "I'm a new superhero, Anpanman" I legit cried. Cause they know they were saving lives, just by doing the things they love such as music.. and also how it tells that even superheroes have vulnerabilities but still push on.

[@jhopeur7219]

Michael, hearing Fake Love: "How can a song that's this hard be this f*cking sad?" Me, knowing Outro: Tear is on this album: ...

[@mono-mq2ph]

i literally was like .... uhh he hasn't heard tear yet 😅🤣

[@letyciakaroline3954]

me knowing Save Me 😗✌

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

OUCH

[@etol]

when he took the coffee before Outro: Tear, I was like yes fortify yourself because the next track will blow your mind to pieces 😂

[@Rkive71]

I was just thinking about the outro when I started the video and I literally started crying, like it’s been years I shouldn’t be this emotional just thinking about a song 😭😭😭

[@forg_tful.]

11:51 ah, you've encountered bts' power move: the "sad but make it slap" genre

[@leonorneves1865]

pls I can't- That's too accurate pls

[@spectre7769]

I've never seen someone put it that way but its so fking accurate omg like the truth untold, louder than bombs, black swan are sad af but they hit the hardest??? and they're my all time favs?? and omg outro tear takes "sad but make it slap" to a whole new level

[@Funtan_Sonyeondan]

like you wanna vibe but you also wanna cry..

[@CheshireCat478]

Twerking in tears

[@jenjin9492]

Lyrics cut deep but the music is a bop...

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

Trying to fix the ad that showed up during truth untold now! It’s 60 seconds of overlap! And during my favorite song off the album too 😢😖 (Edit) **FIXED!* (had to remove that minute of the song)

[@Nora915]

I couldn't stop laughing at the emotional song playing as it showed the desk moving up and down! haha

[@Mari_L92]

It's OK, I know how frustrated you must be 😂

[@melovesawyer]

I did think that was a weird place to sneak an ad in lol.

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

@@Nora915 Im glad you could have a sense of humor about it! 😅

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

@@Mari_L92 lmao incredibly frustrated! and confused! 😂

[@jhopeur7219]

Sea was a hidden track because they felt like only ARMY would understand why the biggest band in the world would still be afraid that their success was fragile or fake. It was so vulnerable so they put it on the physical album only so that it was something just for ARMY.

[@michellecolin47]

not so fun fact: yoongi (suga) said a few years later that his verse in "outro: tear" was written back in late 2017/early 2018, right when bts was thinking of disbanding due to the pressure and fear they felt. he said that all the members cried when listening to the final product. up until this day, i cannot help but tear up a little everytime i listen to it. i've been watching your reactions since BE and i adore seeing you fall in love more and more with bts' artistry. the fact that you went in open minded and take time to read and disect the translations is deeply appreciated! much love and happy holidays! 💜

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

Those are very worthwhile and valid tears Michelle! Such profound meaning And thank you so much for your kindness 💜💜 happy holidays & love to you! ❤️

[@silviamunoz6863]

I was thinking the same thing! And I began with Be reaction too. I love the way he goes deep in the lyrics!

[@jjk4754]

He reads that at the end if u wanna c him ‘react’ to it ig

[@Sabrina.l_]

Tear is definitely God Tier not just amongst BTS' discography but in pop in general imo. Can't wait till you get to You Never Walk Alone (the repackage of their Wings album). I know you will ADORE Spring Day and the meaning behind the song. And their earlier more hip hop and rnb stuff too. You still have so many more sides of BTS to discover and it's really cool to be on this journey with you ! Take care.

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

I definitely agree with you! And I look forward to the rest of our journey, happy holidays ❤️

[@Tanishqa700]

Agreed to the album being God tier in general but I wouldn't consider it pop. All their albums are a fusion of genres. For me bts have always been at the top of their game when it comes to r&b, rap and edm and this album is one of the top examples of that

[@Sabrina.l_]

@@Tanishqa700 True. The album is mostly rnb influenced. However BTS is considered a "pop group" (even though they're super versatile when it comes to genres) so the album is put in the pop category. Pop in general is super eclectic anyway and we tend to put everyone and everything that doesn't perfectly fit in other categories in it.

[@benjok]

When I first heard outro tear....I had goosebumps, literally.ive never felt like that before when listening to a song...

[@Sabrina.l_]

@@benjok I still do. Especially the live version. I witnessed it and it was insane. The emotions are so raw. Probably my favourite JHope verse on a BTS song.

[@jana_296]

“'Magic Shop' is a psychodramatic technique that exchanges fear for a positive attitude.” Thats the opening text from the teaser for the “Fake Love” music video

[@mscellaneous7789]

Magic shop is a beautiful book I highly recommend reading it. Jungkook read it and write this song for ARMY to help them heal.

[@JamaicaDiamond24]

Dont be fooled by Anpanman. its a bop but it plays into this album well. BTS are tearing off pieces of themselves to make us (Army) stronger. Asking for nothing in return (which isn't healthy or sustainable), just like Anpanman tears off pieces of his bean bun head to feed people, making himself weaker. Remember the lyrics saying " Keep secretly secretly getting covered in bruises, but ballin ballin still BANGTAN" fyi Bangtan is BTS.

[@nathalykim1263]

hope he sees this comment, I love anpanman and unfortunately most reactors don't get it completely cuz you need to know both anpanman and bts's history to understand it fully

[@Funtan_Sonyeondan]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@rianne-1719]

@@Funtan_Sonyeondan I see you in the comment section of almost every bts reaction video i watch like you control my recommendations 😆 (just sharing, not complaining) Unless youtube actually doesn't have a function to prevent same name profiles

[@Funtan_Sonyeondan]

@@rianne-1719 lol I'm everywhere and i just love BTS

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

They are singing 130340 from pluto's point of view. Since 2006 pluto isn't a planet anymore. so they basically talk about how they are ignored and that they just orbit around now since they have no name. Like pluto. Pluto's number is 134340. MAAAAAN magic shop is deep into to the story line i couldn't really tell you either but what i know is that in the story line each member goes to the magic shop and gives it a bad thing to get something good in return. "So What" is going CRAZY at concerts. You're literally just jumping to this song. When I think Suga showed the members "Outro: Tear" for the first time, they all cried together. With "Outro: Tear" they are talking about them as a group cause around the time this came out they were having a hard time and even thought about disbanding. J-hopes verse in Outro Tear IS INSANELY GOOD. THE EMOTIONS! Excuse me for mistakes English is not my first language :)

[@jimintrash552]

Just wanted to point out that Paradise' lyric video wasn't very accurate here and there. At 32:30, they actually say "It's alright to not have a dream. All the breaths you breathe are already in paradise" Meaning that you can make paradise as you are by focusing on your happiness and continuing to make the best of it. You don't need to chase after something being tired each day, competing with others. The song is called paradise and that quote explains it, I really wish some of these creators who make the lyric videos got the correct lyrics before making them.

[@Mari_L92]

Also, the Paradise lyric video was incorrect about who was singing what part.

[@armyarmyyeahOT7]

@@Mari_L92 OMG please, these people who do those lyrics videos have no clue whatsoever as to who is singing which part, making mistakes like almost every song! You'd think that after all this time they'd be able to differentiate their voices BUT NO, NOT THEM APPARENTLY!

[@lauradiaz9221]

@@Mari_L92 Yeah, I also wanted to point that out.

[@deanncoates8456]

I have learned 2 things from these lyric channels. 1. They are in such a hurry to be the first channel to put out a new song, that they do not pay close attention and like you said, do not care enough to fix their errors after all this time. 2. Quite a few of these channels have their biases and if there is no clear distinction of who it actually is singing, they highlight their bias pic as the one who is singing. So disrespectful either way to not go back and fix it. Even the translations being wrong is proof they only care about quick views and not the actual substance. Not ALL of them, but yes many do. Just sad in my opinion and for that purpose I don't give them my views I get the lyrics from more caring and trusted sources.

[@soniacruz8407]

@@deanncoates8456 I didn't know it was about biases. I usually just look for a different lyric video. But now that you say that it makes sense. It is disappointing when you are sure you recognize the voice but is highlighting a different member. Jin and V already get less lines anyway so why take them away. Also when you know there are two voices but only one is highlighted, it is disappointing. If there is a live performance with lyrics I would suggest that, but again lurics can be wrong

[@rebeccagumpel3586]

Lol Truth Untold came up and I said "He's not ready!" and then boom your comment about it being your favorite. It's my favorite too. So powerful. You can feel the emotion without even knowing the translation.

[@micaeladiez4497]

"How can a song that goes this hard be this sad?" Lol bts in a nutshell Also, hearing you mention BTS and Taylor when it comes to songwriting made my day, they are my two favourite artists

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

You picked two GREAT ones, Micaela

[@cstrouts]

Anpanman is known as the weakest superhero. His only power is that he can tear off a piece of his head and feed it to a starving person. So his strength is his willingness to sacrifice for people that need the help. In the choreo for this song, there's actually a part where Jimin sinks to the ground weakly, and RM goes over and hands him something that gives him the strength to get back up.

[@forg_tful.]

i believe that bts have said that the reason sea is a bonus track on ly:her instead of part of the regular version is that it carries a lot of the story of bts that armys in particular will be able to understand and be familiar with, and they wanted to keep the song as a gift for all of us armys who will buy the album, discover the song on it and be able to emotionally connect to it even more. it's like a special piece of them that they wanted to keep a bit exclusive, i guess.

[@bethzymaciasramirez5325]

YESSS. hope he reads this

[@Sungirl801]

Here's to me who buys the albums religiously but doesn't even own a CD player...

[@sihamb7714]

I swear to god when you said "is that my favourite bts song, fake love?" my exact thought was "wait till you hear the truth untold"

[@bluesideace]

Omg same!!

[@kashalia]

FYI - this album was BTS' first attempt at getting a Grammy nomination. However, it only got nominated for best album package design - which they didn't even win. RM also mentioned in an interview that among all of their albums, the one that deserved a Grammy nomination was LY: Tear. I could not agree with him more. It is truly a masterpiece, and the amount of passion, soul and love they poured into this album is incredible.

[@daniya7164]

what do you mean their first attempt at getting a grammy 🤨

[@kashalia]

@@daniya7164 to be nominated for a Grammy, you have to apply for it. It isn't just given. They've been applying to the Grammy's committee since 2018 starting with the LY:Tear album.

[@xalxvx]

do u remember which interview namjoon said LY: Tear was the one that deserved a nomination? or could u perhaps link me to it? /gen

[@chickennoodlesoup3301]

I think the stupidest thing is that this album should've gotten a Grammy. Compared to the other albums in quality, BTS surpassed a lot. Then again the Grammys is known to scam people out of wins.

[@valentineajik5130]

@@daniya7164 k

[@Kyseia]

If you think about it...the album makes you actually mimic how you would feel losing love. In the beginning (of the album) you feel relentless sadness and questioning, then you start to pick yourself back up, only to fall back into sadness at the end. The sadness is still there because you havent found (or listened) to the Answer yet. Its brilliant.

[@destiny747]

singularity 02:31 fake love 07:29 the truth untold 13:33 134340 23:32 paradise 29:56 love maze 34:01 magic shop 39:13 airplane pt.2 44:46 anpanman 49:00 so what 54:47 outro:tear 1:00:39

[@jey.ar.emmmmm]

💙 thanks queen

[@skeletonib3269]

Thank u so much

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

thanks queen

[@wooyoungsgf4673]

@@MichaelBeveraggi HAHA love this

[@shinryouzen]

Idk but I think the video was reedited probably due to some concerns/fixes so the timestamps are not accurate anymore, the corrections start here: 134340 22:10 Paradise 28:32 Love Maze 32:39 Magic Shop 37:53 Airplane pt2 43:22 Anpanman 47:38 So what 53:25 Outro: Tear 59:15

[@veronicakim618]

14:06 I'm Korean and to me it sounds more like "I tied/chained myself to this sand castle" meaning I made myself trapped in this castle. meaning of 매다(present tense of 매었어) is closer to to tie. If they wanted to say "hang" then they would've used word 매달다. I saw many reactors react to that lyrics video and it was so sad that they misunderstood that part. Since you said this song is your favorite, I wanted to point it out. I strongly recommend you to check translation of Doolset. Thanks for bearing my bad English. And I love your reaction! Hope you keep going!

[@anciaivin1374]

I don't know why translators use wrong translations. Language is a powerful tool to reach other people but I get it translators are humans too and can make mistakes

[@saradeer8620]

Don't worry about your English. It's perfect! 💜

[@Funtan_Sonyeondan]

im glad i can read Hangul though i can't speak Korean... thank you for the information... gosh, those content creators are starting get into my nerves with their wrong translation and highlights of members

[@rianne-1719]

To be fair tho... The translation video used the word "hung". When referring to a person or people. Hung means spending time in a place and Hanged is used when the killing stuff is meant. So the translation was not technically incorrect but it is a commonly misinterpreted word. English is complicated and sometimes native speakers confuse themselves even. Oh I am not a native speaker but our school (perhaps the country) held a high standard for the English language which is why I particularly remembered studying this one along with other commonly misused words. (TMI on this part ✌)

[@RiRi-ku6xz]

@@anciaivin1374 they translate it so fast to release it first to get the most views Ig

[@raquellt_]

i felt sorry when you said you were suffering on fake love but you still had to go through the truth untold xd

[@ashdalgais4774]

Singularity's lyrics can be read as dialogue between Echo and Narcissus, the characters from Roman mythology and Ovid's "Metamorphoses". Honestly I am not sure if this was intentional but Namjoon(RM) wrote this and given his habit of weaving literary references into his work, I cannot imagine that it is purely coincidence... Also, just wanted to highlight that the Paradise lyrics are actually mistranslated in that video. It is honestly always a good idea to check against Doolset when things seem sketchy!

[@ashleyder9164]

2018 was a really difficult year for them. It was when they really gained intense international fame and they were unprepared for the intensity of the spot light. The fame and success scared them in some ways and that is why they discussed whether or not they wanted to continue forward as a group. And yeah, knowing where they were at when Suga wrote this song kind of destroys you.

[@mitra4752]

"RM didn't come to play on this album" He really didn't, cause he has writing credits on every single song on this album!! He's AMAZING!

[@-amel-9896]

this is probably one of the best album in pop music of all time, the best kpop album ever as well. Still haven't seen such a perfect album right now, it has it all on every single song, lyricism, production, versatility, emotion, performance, vocals, delivery, flow, meanings, cohesiveness.... so perfect

[@abcd-mo5mo]

In Paradise, some of the parts that JK “sang” was actually Jin lol. Like 32:00, was Jin. Also, 32:49 was j-hope not Suga.

[@yourlovelyduck_1306]

Yeah i hate it when that happens

[@lafranco.123]

And the lyrics was on a random mode lol

[@marirezende8478]

The lyrics were terrible too

[@iro4566]

yeah that's why i don't like lyric videos, people upload the songs like 3 minutes after they come out and its full of mistakes in both translation and and singer.

[@wongyinleng586]

and also 30:45 and 31:40 is Tae singing,not Kookie🐒 this lyric video is a mess´_>`

[@erume5776]

tear also means 4 steps of mourning and grief T-o Accept the Reality of the Loss E-xperience the Pain of Grief A-djust to a World Without the Deceased R-einvest yourself into the world

[@selenagonzalez1266]

As an army I didn't know this wtf.

[@marcusMakoT]

I`m an Army and didn't know, thanks

[@bethzymaciasramirez5325]

Wow thx I didn't know this i swear I have to make a list of all the things bts talks about like wtf

[@user-qd5gr8ql2w]

I love how you write this everywhere and ppl in the replies are like "wtf I didn't know that" 😂

[@laviniasilva3130]

An important point about OUTRO: TEAR, this song was made for the group, Suga made it and showed it to the boys and everyone cries together because it was a very difficult time for them. Then RM and JHOPE also helped with the music 💜

[@katherinecordero472]

he literally said that ☠️😭

[@Shaw2184]

another layer to the song and imo, why JHOPE goes so hard, is in the beginning he got so much hate for his looks he would wear masks in videos same with RM and his shades. It was so bad that he did leave. One of the members convinced him to come back and RM fought BigHit telling there's no BTS without Hope.

[@ajmonge101]

So many songs on this album NEED to be heard live. They are absolutely breathtaking and give you an even more sense of appreciation for their lyricism, wordplay and vocals. They are so incredible and this album will always hold a special place in my heart!!

[@juneseghni]

I don't know if Suga meant it, but T.E.A.R .is an acronym for grief tools To Accept the reality, Experience the pain, Adjust, and Reinvest (J. William Worden's Four Tasks of Mourning)

[@micakayepring]

🤯🤯🤯 wow

[@sariel8406]

Definitely.

[@silviamunoz6863]

Oh! that fits perfectly with Suga's profile

[@justgladiolus248]

Oh wow I only discovered this now. That's so coo.l I also thought in a way he was tearing of the letters one by one by putting periods over every letter.

[@juneseghni]

@@vvlovesbts375 no idea, just seem to remember reading this somewhere, might even be just someone's theory

[@cstrouts]

Magic Shop is a reference to a real psychological tool used in therapy. In the Magic Shop, the therapist is the proprietor, and the patient can buy or sell whatever they need to, such as exchanging fear for courage. It's a way of imagining yourself into being a stronger person.

[@kunilsen2519]

*13430* is a minor name designation for the used-to-be called "Pluto." Minor name designation is a number-name given to a minor planet such as asteroids, centaur, trans-Neptunian objects, and dwarf planets. So, Pluto now is not 'Pluto' the planet anymore, but a dwarf planet numbered '134340' after Pluto was reclassified back in 2006.

[@mono-mq2ph]

RM impressed me so much with his writing on this album. he's such a lyrical genius

[@laviniasilva3130]

In PARADISE, the division of who is singing in this lyric video is very wrong In LOVE MAZE there is also a wrong part. What's wrong is the video that doesn't show right who's actually singing at that moment And in the first SO SHOW ME by MAGIC SHOP it's not just the jungkook who speaks every time, it's split between the entire vocal line.

[@chrislian4826]

Right lmao it also makes it so he will have a harder time differentiating other members voices when the color coded says jk is signing it when he’s not

[@laviniasilva3130]

@@chrislian4826 exactly

[@ashyoyrus3441]

Magic shop is a song composed by jungkook for the fans to listen to when they are having a rough time and not feeling their best , it's a very heartfelt song that army cherishes so much. And the members and army sing "show me i'll show you" part back to eachother in concert and it's just so comforting

[@JamaicaDiamond24]

BTS really went through alot. they were torn apart at ever corner. the malicious actions from people is beyond awful and infuriating. knowing what they went through helps in understanding their music, like their song UGH!. The hatred and jealousy towards them is vicious, they experience alot of self loathing and self doubt because of it. they were strongly thinking about disbanding. i wouldn't be surprise if this whole series was written around this song Tear. it breaks my heart knowing that this song was about the members. Not everyone wanted to leave the group so theres this sense of betrayal. you hear it all through this song.

[@janicepattinama4870]

Here are some things about the songs on the album that could help you understand them more (It's a lot, so I'm sorry...it's just to understand the songs a bit better, don't feel forced to read it all): Sea: the reason the song is a hidden song (can only be heard if you buy the physical album) is because you have to be a real fan of BTS to understand them. Mainly because you would know all of the pain and hardships they have experienced during their years as a band, especially in the beginning, RM explained in an interview. You'll notice that they often reference a sea and a desert when mentioning their hardships and trials. Fake love: It's directly connected to the BU (Bangtan Universe). The flower they mentioned is called the Smeraldo flower. The flower is based on a story: "The legend of Smeraldo" which is also directly connected to the meaning of the truth untold. The truth untold: As I said earlier the story "The legend of Smeraldo" is the inspiration behind this song. It's basically a story about a man who lived in a castle excluded from everybody else because he looked ugly. He grew flowers in his garden,. One day a woman climbs over the fence and steals the flowers, which made the man angry at first since she repeatedly stole them. He decided to follow her one day, only to find out that the woman was so poor that she was selling the flowers for a living. He wanted to help the woman, he wanted to teach her how to grow the flowers, however, he thought she would be too scared of him due to his appearance. So instead he decided to grow flowers out of this world, flowers one of a kind. The Smeraldo flower. Just so the woman could sell the flower for an expensive price. He planted them all across his garden, however, the woman never showed up. He waited yet she never came again. He later went back to where he followed her into the village only to find out she had passed away. 134340: As you later found out the song was based on PLUTO, the name for the planet is actually the number 134340. Pluto was considered a planet at first, meaning it was the 9th planet from the sun. But it was later on designated as a dwarf planet, meaning it wasn't the 9th planet anymore. "Eris" which was mentioned in the song, is actually another dwarf planet, bigger than pluto. After the discovery of Eris, the classification of Pluto was brought into question. And yes the temperature -248 degrees is a reference to the temperature at pluto. Paradise: The idea for this song started when SUGA actually said the following during his BTS 2018 new year's message: "It’s okay even if you don’t have a dream as long as you’re happy." The numbers mentioned in the song 42.195, are a reference to the distance you have to run in a marathon, 42.195 km. The song basically says that you shouldn't run without a meaning, a reason. and that it's okay not to have a dream, as long as you're happy with where you are. That it's okay to not have a dream because every breath you exhale is already paradise anyways. (A lyric of the song the lyric video didn't translate that well) Magic shop: I have a lot to say about this song. So even though it could be seen as a love song, it's actually a song directly meant for armys. It's declared the second official fan song, the first one being 2!3!. The song is inspired by the book called: "Into the magic shop" by James R. Doty. This basically explains a psychodramatic technique that exchanges fear for a positive attitude. The song has a positive help to it (much like zero o'clock) this can be seen in the first opening lines: "I won’t say obvious things like ‘cheer up,’ but I’ll rather share with you my story". People with depression and anxiety are often told to "just be happy" or "look on the bright side". Which they're saying they won't do, so it resonated a lot. There are a lot of references in this song, not only to the previous songs but to the fandom and bts in general. For example 'I told you that we would win' is a reference to a tweet RM made in 2015, he tweeted the following: “You and I, we will win in the end. We will win so naturally, no one will see us coming.” 'I do believe your galaxy' is yet another reference to a tweet RM made, this being in 2016. During their 3rd Muster, RM said the following too about the army bombs in the crowd, “Even if this universe and this galaxy expand and grow larger, please don’t think that the distance between our hearts grows farther. Your eyes shine brighter than ARMY BOMBs. We are truly one in this galaxy.” This idea was brought into another official fan song called 'mikrokosmos'. At the end of the song they also sing "You gave me the best of me, so you'll give you the best of you. you'll find the galaxy inside. of you. so show me, ill show you." During concerts, the fans would sing the "I'll show you". Which is just heartwarming to see. Airplane pt. 2: This song was actually started due to JHOPE's verse on his own solo song on his mixtape hopeworld, called "Airplane" Anpanman: as you already know the song is about the Japanese comic Anpanman, Jimin said the following in an interview: "Anpanman is the weakest hero in the world. He doesn’t have any supernatural power, but he’s a hero who tears off himself to give food to someone who’s hungry. We put our hearts in the song that we want to give our fans hope and energy, solely with our music and performances" tear: this song actually has a deeper meaning (as if it couldn't get any deeper) it's actually them rapping about them thinking about quitting the band. The years they had were so incredibly hard and overwhelming they were deeply contemplating whether or not they should. SUGA told us that when he first played them the song they all cried together. The lyrics of the song also go like the chorus says RM-tear (crying) SUGA-tear (parting) JHOPE- fear. All of their verses match up to the part they sing in the chorus which is just beautiful. You really should check this song out live, because the live version is on another scale. That's all I can really say for the basic things, however, I do think what could make you really understand the songs much better is to do some research of them as a group, XCeleste's videos on them are really good! Especially if you go into their older discography, you can also know a bit better why they were talking about such topics if you would know a bit better where they stood and still stand for! Also, the series "Rise of bangtan" can help you out a lot to understand them on a deeper level, however, that documentary series is really long so I understand if you don't want to react or watch it right now!

[@rianne-1719]

I appreciate you writing this. Thank you 💜

[@54Aakriti]

Great job explaining all the tracks ☺️☺️

[@pratikshasarmah4842]

Thanks for taking you time to explain it...

[@lifeasapotato2049]

Thank you for taking the time to explain these little things. i also usually ignore the reaction videos on BTS because some of them are for the clout and some for the "otherness" and the underdog storyline. I have no issues with either of these because at the end of it we know if you give your time for bts, they will somehow make you stay. BUT i really enjoy this channel and look forward to it. i feel like the way he connected to BTS lyrics and takes time to get to know their artistry without any judgment is such a rarity. Also he genuinely seems like a pure soul who really appreciate good music and art.

[@janicepattinama4870]

@@lifeasapotato2049 of course!! I have the same thing with reaction videos, I always know if they’re using bts for clout by the first two reaction videos I watch from them. And I usually just stop watching them altogether cause it always irks me so much. I’ve been subscribed to Michael for years now, so I just knew his reaction would be good. He always appreciates the music and the lyrics and always has incredible good points. When it comes with bts though I always get a little bit more on my toes, because a few of my favorite creators have shown that they do it for clout. But seeing michael’s first introduction to bts and the way he has been respectful and tried his best to understand, I know he is being genuine! I can’t wait until he dives into HYYH and the older albums, it’s going to be a journey!

[@user-tg5sx9tn8t]

I remember when the whole fandom are depressed after this album dropped. The lyrcism of these boys are out of this world.

[@Maria2006001]

This no-skip album deserved a Grammy to be sure

[@carolineb.9596]

"134340 Pluto" is like Pluto's official planet name! Pluto used to be the ninth planet in the solar system, but was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006 and is no longer considered an actual planet like the other 8! It was a bit controversial at the time, and marked a lot of people. That's what the metaphors were about throughout the song of being thrown out, abandonned and lonely. They're comparing that to the end of a relationship (romantic or otherwise)...

[@kelseymattison4987]

Ah I'm sad you didnt read up on Anpanmans 'powers' He feeds people who are sick and hungry! He literally tears apart of himself off for them too eat - weakening himself His only super power is kindness, he gives himself to others! He can't physically defend you, but he's there when your down and need help :)

[@karolinahajduk6892]

"this album was getting better..!" insert "TEAR" - add to it the information it was written in the time BTS were seriously considering disbandment and ARMY are in real tears.

[@Tanishqa700]

If you're a r&b fan im sure you'll fall in love with dark&wild. I'll go as far as to say its one of the best albums ever made in music. Can't wait for u to explore more of their music

[@bethzymaciasramirez5325]

Yess Dark and wild by fav album

[@sihamb7714]

Outro tear hits differently when you realise it's suga telling the members that they are burning his heart and setting even its ashes ablaze

[@breea3426]

with so many comments, i don't know if you will read this one, but on the next album, when you get to Trivia: Love...please PLEASE PLEASE doolset the lyrics. The true beauty of this song is hidden in the vast amount of wordplay RM packed into every single line. It's a beautiful song at first glance, but that's only the tip of the iceberg, the way RM plays with language, not only within his own native tongue but tying English into it, double entendres, rhyme schemes, it's just...beautiful.

[@salmonnoa5461]

Up

[@ktsleeve]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE! 🙏🏽

[@blondie5240]

As someone who got to see “So What” live….it goes SO HARD!

[@kunilsen2519]

*Tear* is a masterpiece(this whole album was), and it's heartbreaking to listen to. It must have been so hard for the members... They seem to be doing much better now, but they had a hard period back in 2017-2018. They opened up a bit about it when they won a big prize at MAMA, and some of them literally broke down. It was a hard hit as well as a reality check for many ARMYs I'm sure.

[@cherylwalker4242]

Tear was my first full comeback album. This solidify my love for BTS.

[@user.....l8193]

THE "TEAR" THE TITLE ITSELF. YES THE SONG ITSELF, the fact it's about them disbanding speaks so well.✨✨ AND THE LYRICS A TOP TIER OUTRO

[@anushkamaharaj9941]

Can I just say that I've been an ARMY now for about 5 years. So reactions to their songs don't do much for me anymore since most of it is fake. YOUR album reviews are SUCH breaths of fresh air. I genuinely look forward to your BTS album listens. You've never judged them or their music; you focus a lot on their lyrics, and appreciate their lyricism which is such a vital aspect of BTS' music that so many who don't speak Korean overlook. So thank you...genuinely, for these amazing and insightful reviews of their albums. PS. Can't wait for you to get to Wings! And I know it's probably not your thing but there were short solo concept clips that went along with that album concept. I think it would be really artistically stimulating for you to check those out too when you get to Wings.

[@carolineb.9596]

I'm so glad you looked up the meaning of outro:tear, that song is a masterpiece and completely heartwrenching. If you think the delivery is emotional on the studio track, wait till the live performance... They really put all their hurt and anger in that one, and i think it helped them move on

[@evas3276]

I saw BTS in concert in November and experiencing So What live was the best experience of my life. The energy in the stadium and the guys were just amazing there’s no way to explain it

[@AzaliFinrandi]

One of my fav BTS songs so when it came on during the concert I lost it. My soul left my body...

[@evas3276]

@@AzaliFinrandi Same like I would always listen to it in my room imagining it in concert and when it happened it was an out of body experience💀

[@tiab12]

THANK YOU! “I grew a flower that can’t be bloomed in a dream that can’t come true.” That is definitely my favorite lyric from a BTS song too! So effin poetic and sounds just as good in English as it does in Korean.

[@noxnai]

magic shop is a reference to James Doty 'Into the magic shop' autobiography. In the book Doty talks about a woman who ran a magic shop that helped ease his suffering and traumas as a little boy. Magic shop is also part of commonly used psychotherapeutic technique called psychodrama in which physiatrists play as the owner of the magic shop where patients can 'buy' positive traits by selling their fears and worries. you can see this in bts 5th muster vcr film where jungkook goes to the 'magic shop' to get rid of his worries and find happiness. in other translations the chorus goes 'Let's make a door in your heart/Open the door and this place will await/t's okay to believe, the Magic Shop will comfort you' which essentially just means that magic shop is a place where you have to open your heart and you will find happiness

[@lunapm5273]

Finally, Tear is so superior, because you can feel the pain. This is the album that made me an army and since then I’ve never looked back. Hope you enjoyed it as much as army.

[@ohibo7676]

32:07 in this part they basically gave lines from all the other vocalists to jungkook 33:07 here too, those were v and Jimin’s lines 33:41 you can hear that there’s also jin in there, but I assume that all the members are singing 34:05 that’s jungkook 35:33 that’s jin 45:27 all those ‘we still’ are jin’s lines 57:14 that’s jimin

[@mariabaillet]

so by the time they were making this album it was one of their most mentally and physically hard years of their career, they even considered disbanding as said in their speech at MAMA 2018 when they won Artist Of The Year.

[@nevaladder]

Joke's on you, Anpanman is pretty deep, too. 😂 BTS relates to Anpanman bc as they say in the song, how they help people is by giving a piece of themselves to others by taking their masks off. Every song, every performance, the loneliness and the bruises they get along the way to offer that to the public are the pieces of themselves they give up. ALSO, just as Anpanman can't carry anyone to safety but instead gives people motivation to save themselves (a lyrics says "I will be your strength"), BTS can't directly rescue you from your problems in life. The best they can do is to give you that piece of themselves and hope that you gain the strength to rise above your situation. Really loved every minute of your album review, especially since you get into the lyrics. More power to you, Michael! 💜

[@TinyWolfxx]

“Every Suga verse is a treat” you missed that that verse was half Suga, half j-hope. It was the iconic, ever present Sope transition. It happens in many many BTS songs

[@chantekwok8814]

I think outro: tear really is such a masterpiece and I really recommend you to watch outro: tear live and the emotions they emit through the song and how they present it because I feel it really shows off the song and the emotions so well. and I think you can find some that have subtitles as well

[@deemalee09]

You aren't ready for outro: tear live. No matter which performance it is, the emotions on their face and in their delivery breaks me every time. Especially jhope at the end. Also can't wait for you to watch magic shop live. The interaction with army, the call and response, and as corny as it sounds the bond between bts and army that just resonates is **chefs kiss**

[@totally_a_spy]

I've always felt Tear would have gotten a grammy were they an American group. Its a perfect body of work and basically every song gave me comfort during a very difficult time in my life

[@i_think_i_am_lost]

Anpanman encourages people to be everyday heros. That even though we don't have superpowers, just trying can make the difference. Edit: 'So What' goes HARD in concert. It's such hype energy.

[@moonchildfairy4766]

one thing i absolutely adore about bts' lyricism is how they're able to make songs that are incredibly comforting and validating, and also very motivational, empowering and hopeful while still all being very realistic, it genuinely blows my mind how they're able to do all that. they're such amazing artists for real

[@minpd]

I swear tear has broken everyone that has listened to it, and the fact that we didn't find out that yoongi was thinking about the members while writing his verse until like, 2 whole years later... it broke us even more

[@soyothedanny]

Magic Shop is a psychological term. When your mind is exhausted, you picture having a room inside you where you can be at peace and be safe. Basically BTS is telling BTS Army to make a magic shop inside their hearts and BTS will be their healing. Rest, laugh, feel safe with BTS

[@Moonkanin]

I found BTS just after they released the final 3rd album of the Love Yourself trilogy. I had just left a 9 year relationship and was left alone, scared and hating myself. Finding BTS was like having seven hands reaching out to save me when I was drowning. Watching you review these albums has been helping remember how each one of these songs healed my heart. Thank you!

[@ashleyder9164]

Honestly, at some point you're going to need to watch the music videos and live performances for some of these songs...they are SO good. Once for Anpanman they put a whole ass bouncy castle on stage and sang while playing on it.

[@srirachael]

Pluto isn't a planet anymore so it's like a metaphor that Pluto is still there going round the sun as it did before but now it's forgotten and not recognised in the same way anymore

[@callmesamsam]

I can’t even tell you how excited I am for this! Let’s go ❤️

[@callmesamsam]

The sponsor during The truth untold was a bit mean 🥲💔

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

@@callmesamsam omg totally not where it was supposed to go 😭. But hey it’s a little emotional break

[@callmesamsam]

@@MichaelBeveraggi I couldn’t believe my eyes/ears you’d do that during your fav song and mine! 😂

[@sunbear_413]

I hadn't listened to BTS before this aside from a few singles like Butter which I liked but never did a deep dive. Recently watched your review video that goes over your favorite albums you reviewed last year where you put this right at your top so figured I'd give a listen to the album. I gotta admit, it was not what I was expecting, in the best way possible. I just kinda assumed it would be mostly dance pop hits (which I do enjoy) but there's a lot of really interesting musicality and variety going on here, right from the first track. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@amandasoto4938]

Absolutely my favorite BTS album ever! the complexity of emotion, lyricism, and musicality all packed into these songs is gorgeous yet heartbreaking. Specifically Outro: Tear is my favorite song off this album as well as my favorite rapline song because of the way they use lyrics and music to portray the pain of parting from a meaningful relationship. Each rapper wrote their own interpretation of what that pain is, through the use of the tear (crying), tear (ripping), and fear metaphors and you can tell they poured so much emotion into it because they were pondering on the end of BTS at the time. Then the way they beautifully composed, arranged, and produced this song using two genres that have such different musical characteristics (classical and rap) to create this giant punch of pain/fear/heartbreak is insane! Thank you for reacting to this album and genuinely studying and dissecting BTS' lyrics because they put so much effort into that craft and its often overlooked by people who can't see past the language barrier.

[@SemilieJ95]

I’m glad you checked out doolset for Outro: Tear, so that you truly understood the meaning of that song 💔 btw, army didn’t know the song was about their possible disbandment until a few years later.. the quote from Suga on doolset is from the Break the Silence documentary, which came out in may 2020. If you wanna get a little more understanding of the boys mentality in 2018, when LY: Tear came out, I recommend the speech when the won Artist of the Year at MAMA 2018. Beware though, it’s a heartbreaking watch 😭💔

[@emilyvaughn4771]

you should totally check out their live performances! i love magic shop live and so what live. So What is like the concert opener or right in the middle but Magic Shop is so meaningful and not sad but slower and it makes me really happy.

[@chimelle6]

I'm sure people have said this to you already, but I can't freaking wait for you to watch the mvs and performances to these songs. The fact that you will know the meaning before watching them will give so much more meaning ... and pain ... but also joy.

[@erume5776]

sometimes i wonder how the people behind some lyric videos are even army if they can't recognize member's voices. like do your job properly or don't do it at all please it confuses so many baby armys 32:13 that's jimin 32:48 that's j-hope 34:05 that's jk 35:32 that's jin (i wasn't following the lyric video closely, just what i saw checking the screen from time to time so there can be more mistakes)

[@Sabrina.l_]

I have to comment again just for Anpanman. To me it has a deeper meaning. Anpanman is a japaneese cartoon. If I remember correctly, Anpanman is made of bread. He basically has no super powers but he can tear a bit of his head to feed people who are hungry. He doesn't mind being bruised or hurt as long as he can help others. (Here's a theme song with english translation if it helps => kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnbVoaiDfciYgpY . Now if you look at the lyrics, BTS basically say the same thing : they don't mind sacrificing themselves to help others. And the only thing they have to help others is their music. "Even if it takes up all my strength I will be sure that I stay by your side Although I’ll fall again, I’ll make a mistake again. And I’ll be covered in mud. I believe in myself because I’m a hero" A lot of BTS fans talk about the way BTS's music make their lives better or literally saved their lives. This can be an incredibly heavy burden for such young people to carry. The song is a way for BTS to tell the fans they'll carry that burden as long as needed. "I'll fly to you right away if you need me, just call me." Plus, I find the production of the song super cool. Sorry for the super long comment. I just had to share why this is one of my favourite songs by them 😅

[@chimelle6]

Not sure if anyone told you, but at their most recent concerts, the flower bloomed. 🥺😭

[@malux322]

I think it’s acknowledged (fortunately) by everyone how good all four vocalists are and different in their own ways. But you know how there’s always someone that touches your heart differently? That’s definitely JK to me. I don’t think anybody has any idea what Jungkook’s vocals do to my soul. man.. his vocals are just so effortlessly beautiful to me every time he comes up there’s different type of paradise to my ears. All in all tho, these men are gonna be the death of me one day. Too Good. Especially when music means the world to a person. I’m just happy we get to have musicians as precious as them in the world, making it a better place. Thank you for your reaction. Always looking forward to sharing same emotions and thoughts with you and hearing what you have to say about the songs and how close you are to the meanings. Most importantly thank you for being open minded and not THAT person who goes “i’m not gonna listen to music, it’s a different language” like what does language have to do with enjoying the music 😩💜

[@rebecarosa8855]

can't wait for you to get to the live performances, they're incredible, they have so much energy, it's amazing... so what is definitely great live

[@Bonusdoc]

BTS contemplated disbanding back in 2018 when the pressure was too much for them. Tear album came out probably at the lowest point for the band emotionally. Outro: Tear is my all time favourite BTS track for the incredible production and the rawness of the lyrics.

[@crystalsnow1138]

Love Yourself: Tear is probably my favorite BTS album. I love the different genres on this album and it has a bit of a darker tone to it. There is not 1 skip on this album for me.

[@nmbat5036]

I’m fairly confident that every single ARMY has the same reaction to Outro: Tear. When the true meaning of it is discovered the lyrics go from hard to heartbreaking so fast. It’s even more meaningful to me coming from the rap line. The powerful relationships between the members are special. The hyungs taking care of the maknaes, the dance line taking care of Jin, the extroverts looking out for the introverts, everyone taking care of JK, the seven of them looking out for ARMY and RM taking care of everyone. This doesn’t even touch the one on one relationships. My favorite though is the rap line taking care of the vocal line. This song feels like the three of them took on everything the group was going through amongst themselves and fought the war. They tore their world down with them and rebuilt the victory with their tears. It’s a favorite and evokes the same massive emotions every time I hear it.

[@reenalouise40]

When u know what 134340 means, the song takes on a whole different level. Saying how everyone went on with their lives as if nothing happened while you just lost everything and are forgotten.

[@iddafatinathirahalbar641]

I love the part where u said "the more we listen, the more we are opening up" it just blows my mind how you dissect the album so beautifully. been an army since 2015, theyve been helping w my mental health alot. not getting any better tho, just making me braver to embrace the fights within myself and knowing it's not my fault and I should take one step at a time to overcome it. Thank you for this reaction.

[@shadowswan9761]

while watching this reaction, i realized that even the upbeat bops like Anpanman, Paradise, Love Maze in the middle of the album, are still tied to the theme of wearing a mask and not being your true self. Feeling lost because like in the beginning tracks, you lost yourself during this fake love. if you think about it, those middle songs are upbeat and dancey but they speak of being lost, a juxtaposition, which makes sense if you feel confusion because you don’t know who you are anymore after wearing the mask and pretending for so long. When we get to Anpanman, you start to accept that you will never be that superhero you wanted to be, but you are perfect the way you are so let go of those worries and live your life as you unapologetically (So What) and Outro: Tear they see the situation for what it really is, they know its the end and they can’t keep maintaining this pretense. This is when they accept the reality and in the next album move forward toward loving their authentic selves, not their masked personas. This is why i love BTS’s music, even after listening for a couple years, you can still find new things and discover things you didn’t hear or see before. They put in that much effort and detail into their work. TEAR is a true masterpiece, no skip album. So much depth. Thank you for your reaction, it really gave me a different perspective and put things together for me ❤

[@bluewolfdancer]

You said you wanted to watch live versions in the future - yay! they are amazing live! - and based on your reaction I'd highly recommend OUTRO: TEAR live in Wembley. It's such an iconic song that just hearing the first note gives me shivers.

[@deegloss]

This is so late but I just caught how BTS reference their hidden song Sea in Magic Shop, a song dedicated for their fans, because only their fans will catch that reference cause again, only armys would buy the physical version or know to look for the hidden track on SoundCloud.

[@litttlemochi]

28:50 aren’t we all Michael XD And “so what” is one of my all time favourites too hahah, such a bop with a good message :)

[@ohibo7676]

I’ve been waiting for this omg!!! Your album reactions are awesome thank you for the video

[@MichaelBeveraggi]

❤️❤️❤️

[@faithmo5347]

The fact that Outro Tear was based on their tough time in the past with the fear of disbandment...The passionate delivery and the emotional rapping made the song hurt but cathartic to listen to every single time.

[@turo151]

I saw your name being dropped in a random tweet and thought to check your youtube reactions. I could not have been more happier! The way you interpret each song is just amazing and it lets me appreciate each one a lot more. It reminds me why i love BTS and watching your reactions make me love them even more. You are awesome! Thank you!

[@vilsenvardag1878]

You're getting it right? The healing power of their music... they allow us in to share and be a part of it all, to reflect our own emotions, to show us our own beauty, to lead by example and to enjoy our victories together. And all of it to melodies that also play and create emotions, healing, love... I love them beyond words for what they bring to the world!! And your reactions are precious. Seeing you being mesmerized like that. Good luck with your Journey!❤💜

[@dariajustdaria2292]

You teared up learning about the meaning of Outro Tear, you're army now 💜

[@veessi.1117]

This album got me through some though times, when i feel like my world is crashing, Paradise is there to remind me i can still find happiness in the midst of crashing down. When i end up reaching the lowest and darkest point, Magic shop is there to remind me i can open an imaginary door where i can rest and regain strength. So what and Anpanman tell me that, not only I'm doing great in my own way, but that i should not care what the worlds thinks about my ways.. every piece of this album touches upon one of my scars and gently embellishes it so i come to like the ugly and the dark. Soon 4 years later and I'm still lost in that Maze.. but damn it is amaze.

[@TinyWolfxx]

“You don’t get a break or a second to breathe” yes. Which is why the Love Yourself series is amazing and why ‘Tear’ is sooo good

[@ashyoyrus3441]

They were having a really hard time in 2018 while they were working on this album , they were emotionally exhausted with no real rest and it took a toll on them as a group (i'm sure you'll know more about their hardships once you get to know them more) they later said that disbanding or splitting was never really an option because they wouldn't have been able to continue without eachother , they're eachother's biggest source of support and they're very open about it. So pls don't be sad no worries :(

[@tototaros]

oh fun fact! not sure if anyone has shared it here, (if I'm not mistaken) There was a report that said The Truth Untold was listened to the most at 3AM by middle age Korean men at one point after this album was released. Perfect heartbreak, unrequited love song to listen to when you're alone in the middle of the night huh.