Jimin - 'Lie' Lyric Breakdown & LIVE | Metalhead Reaction

[@rjbirmingham]

Lie is a masterpiece both in the song itself and the performance. There are many lies presented to the listener and viewer. The music starts with strings in a low thick base, that is calming but menacing. However, they are in a minor cord, this will be a lie as the song will jump to a major cord. Cord changes like this do not often happen in music, as such the listener is expecting a minor song, but was lied to when the cords change to major. The beat is also a lie. BTS is pop music, generally present in 4/4 time. This is what a listener anticipates, but Lie is a 6/8. This is a hasty rhythm that is used to convey conflict, distress in orchestral compositions. The tempo and strings (which remain throughout the song) start the listener down a path of being on edge. What is to come? The strings may represent the inner struggle, the disarray within. Yet the main melody is pop, and is on top of the strings. The main instrumentals are light hearted, as pop tends to be, however, the dark strings remain. The pop is the lie, the orchestral is the truth. Then, of course, are the vocals. He starts with a darker timber, with lyrics that are describing inner thoughts, minor key. The jump to the major key is almost a scream, the music swells as well. Here the tenor is lighter, high pitched. One questions, which is the truth of the song - major or minor - which is the lie? In the lyrics when he questions if he is still the same as before, that the lies are trying to swallow him. The instrumental is barely presented, this emphasizes the lyrics at this point. The tempo is quick, like a heartbeat. Choreography is also a lie in a manner of speaking. This is not wholly a contemporary dance (which is expected) but a combo of locking and popping with the contemporary element of storytelling. Again confusion, is presented. He is already in character as he takes his first step on stage, he is caught in a lie of who he is when he is the red light. Dancers box him in from the beginning, he does not come freely. More dancers trap him as the dance continues, until the lie swallows him. At times it can even look like invisible strings are pulling at him from above, forcing him to move in one direction or another. In the red light, the lie, his movements are more robotic or snake like (the lie). He is even blindfolded by the lie; he cannot find his true self anymore. In the white light, we see his inner struggles to get free, his movements are smoother. At the end the viewer/listener may expect that a resolution will be presented, a fade. However, the abrupt, unexpected ending, states he is still trapped, in the red, in the lie. The song ending says this is not over, the listener is not given that he has resolved the issues. He is still trapped in his self-doubt.

[@ChgoRose56]

Thank you, you broke this down so beautifully every point covered 💜

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

I have to pin this comment to the top! 💜

[@rjbirmingham]

@@DestructiveMediaYT wow - thank you

[@BTSArmy.613]

Wow 😍😍 I've never known about this interpretation ❤ Thankyou so much

[@adrianamartinez4268]

What a unique way to describe this song that I consider unique too. The way in which you have been qualifying and classifying the lie and the truth, both in the lyrics and in the music, in the interpretation and the dance, to reach a forceful conclusion about the closing of the song. This was definitely a perfect description for Lie. Congratulations and thank you very much!

[@Zae-N]

Lie is a true Masterpiece! It will forever be my favourite Jimin solo in BTS

[@jm95mj58]

Our king#jimin

[@jm95mj58]

He is amazing

[@CTKApoBangpo]

I love all solo songs from Jimin, but Lie is my absolute favorite. It's a masterpiece.

[@Smarterrrs9598]

I listen to this every day, and it still amazes me. The key change, the lyrics, the choreo, his incredible voice. He’s just amazing 💜

[@뽀삐언니]

러블리지민❤

[@susanlogsdon3315]

I love this song.

[@linathe7876]

" Lie " is legendary. Jimin put everything into the song, his voice so pure and his dancing just perfect. Luv the intro and the melodramatic. 😢 💜 Thank you Bryan for this reaction. ❤

[@tymmeg]

Lie is a Gem, the Queen 👑

[@suebee0619]

The music is simply brilliant. The minor key until switching to major on the lie, the dark tension in the music, the almost circular feel to the strings that provides no escape... brilliant. And then add those lyrics and Jimin? My god. I highly recommend the short film "special" because the dancing he does is him at his finest. It shows more of the choreo than the short film and it's more intense than the live because he didn't have to worry about singing.

[@kailara3342]

Yes the behind the scene of his dance for the short film is just breathtaking !

[@aa-l1f]

jimin💜

[@jilll1287]

Great reaction!

[@CelesteChew-cq7eu]

Thank you for reacting to this . Lie is a masterpiece! Jimin's beautiful vocals, the powerful 6/8 Bass beats, with the haunting Italian Opera( Libre Diablo) backing that is layered over the instrumentation is just so artistic. Jimin's dance is just exquisite! This is a piece of work that should not be missed and taken at face value, it is deep and thoughtful like all his other work.

[@andreaebeling6320]

That self doubt he went through is so heartbreaking. I’m glad he has finally realized just how worthy he is to be where he is.💜

[@D_DKV]

Jimin is always Jimin 😊 Awesome, never disappointing and so good singing

[@BTSeomma1977]

This is my absolute favorite Jimin song 💜

[@nahidamammadova4294]

He is definition of perfection ❤🔥

[@abbiem7773]

❣️ Jimin wrote the lyrics not only by himself, but was the only one to send his very first draft to the producers, and it was approved, so no need for a rewrite! The lie is the lie he keeps telling himself. Always in the past aiming for perfection and by doing so always questioning and second guessing himself! Although deep inside he knows better! The other lie is telling himself, as well as everyone else that everything is alright when it's not!! Jimin has grown and changed, along with the other members since then. All learning to love themselves for who & what they are flaws and all! Jimin is now able to, as his song "Promise" says, shine the light on himself, as well, speaking up more when things bother him and allowing himself to laugh off whenever he makes any kind of mistake, knowing now he can always perfect or improve on what ever needs to be corrected next time!!

[@madhavirathi1306]

Jimin is just awesome

[@essielovesjin22]

This is probably my favorite Jimin song. I just have to sing along to the chorus when I hear it. I love it!

[@marciamuller9598]

Perfection have a name, Park Jimin 💜

[@adrianamartinez4268]

Brian, thank you for reacting to this! Lie is one of my favorite songs among those performed by Jimin, whom I love dearly. In my opinion, Lie has it all: lyrics, music, chorus and acting, and Jimin is the catalyst that makes the magic happen.

[@only7withU]

My jimin ✨️💜

[@tanc136]

Lie was written by Jimin about his past self. He blamed himself for his shortcomings & felt he wasn’t good enough. While writing he was deep in the lies from his past, blaming himself regardless of the truth. He pondered on his flaws and mistakes even if others didn’t. Jimin’s solos are unique & memorable. Lie is a masterpiece I feel. Classical musicians reacting to this song didn’t expect an orchestra and Spanish-guitar in the opening. When he sings ‘caught in a lie’ , the impact from minor to major creates anxiety and is almost a ‘lie in itself’. Jimin’s performances are always captivating. Docskim (Wild Flower w RM) produced this. THANK YOU 💜 for reacting to one of my favorite Jimin songs/ performances.

[@vikzytoria]

This. Many people miss the lie that is the major chords hitting.

[@serdipity]

The king Park JIMIN👑❤️‍🔥💕❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💕❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Pepite-21-]

Un danseur exceptionnel ❤❤❤ Un charisme sur scène comme on n’en faut plus❤❤❤❤ Une voix sublime ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Jimin à tout d’une légende ❤❤❤❤❤

[@suga_rush]

My favourite Jimin song.

[@tailsfeliz477]

Me encantan las canciones de jimin tiene una voz preciosa

[@최숙영-x4m]

지민이는 천사고 최고야 👍 😍 💗 ❤️ 💕 😭 👍 😍 💗 ❤️ 💕 😭 👍 😍 💗 ❤️ 💕

[@angies6pack]

My favourite Jimin song! The minor to major being the lie is so great.

[@elbarosacoronel3411]

Jimin espectacular como siempre JIMIN.💛💜😘😘❤️🐰👍👍🌟🥰🥰🐣

[@dahliafortes958]

One of my faves by Jimin...just beautiful. Thanks for your great reaction 💜🙏💜

[@aliceaparecidadeandrade8659]

Jimin nasceu para brilhar ele é espetacular dançando cantando 🥰💜

[@juliaesterfernandez5868]

Jimin ❤️

[@lunasterisk]

Thanks for the reaction ,bro ❤️‍🩹🫂

[@evantesseract737]

This is one of those songs that I'm not surprised a metal fan would like. It's got an edge and strong story. I love watching people react to the abrupt key change of the chorus... Especially musicians. It's fun to see if they get it. You jumped the first time, it was great. You took it to a place where it would be a lot like Fake Love... My interpretation is different. The abrupt, jarring shift to a major key on the chorus is telling us the story. The song is suddenly bright and cheerful sounding just as he says he's been caught in a lie. The major key - representing happiness - is the lie. He's been pretending to be happy when he's not, and he's trapped in the lie. I think this song and On are the precursors to Set Me Free pt 2. A Jimin progression 😅

[@kelycamara6031]

Gratidão por nós mostrar mais um pouquinho do gentil, amoroso e espetacular Jimin ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Parabéns pelo seu ótimo trabalho!!!!😊

[@mariacamilleri7556]

This song is great and his voice is special

[@uacck10207]

Jimin❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@bt6248]

I still think this is Jimin's best song. Docskim is genius.

[@dinafathi9480]

We finally saw you reacting to lie 😂 Next is "introduction to jimin 2023" you'll find out alot about him and his background as well ❤ Thank you😊

[@뽀삐-o4e]

지민의 불후의 레전드 무대❤🎉❤🎉

[@Lamur-g9w]

I like this song very much. It belongs to the wings series, if I'm not mistaken. There are 7 short videos with each member. And each video has an original song. 1. Begin - Jungkook. 2. Jimin - lie. 3.V - Stigma.4 Suga - first love.5 RM - reflection.6 Jhope - Mama.7Jin - awake.I love all these songs 😊Thanks for your reaction ♥️

[@conniegheer576]

Yes! That is exactly why this song got my attention! That key change...it takes your breathe away. It was like a cry of pain to me...without even knowing the English lyrics, I could FEEL his voice in my soul, and I have been hooked ever since. 'sighs' 💜💜💜💜💜

[@Hermione87]

"raising your emotional intelligence" is a brilliant way to express BTS's work indeed👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💜💜💜 Thank you fo your reactions, always a pleasure to watch💜💜💜

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thank you for watching!

[@sybelj8116]

Thank you, Bryan. I can't remember when I witnessed someone hearing this song for the first time. Thank you for reminding me. There's been much discussion how the song goes from a minor key to a major one when he hits "lie" and how different it makes it sound. Perhaps the positive sounding note for lie is also a part of the lie? One can really dig deep here. There are times when this is on repeat for me! And the choreography is...well, you know. I really do think this my favorite Jimin song. Thanks again.

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thank you for watching!

[@lorenamolins4916]

Podria decir que esta canción es mi preferida de Jimin, me encanta 💜 No se si has comprado el libro que salió recientemente Beyond the Story , lo terminé hace poco y ahora todo tiene más sentido, las canciones han cobrado más vida y si ya los quería y admiraba, ahora lo hago más, son increíbles de verdad, se merecen todo lo bueno de la vida 💜 Apobangpo

[@ksmk8]

When Wings came out I listened to this song over and over again. It’s still top 10 for me

[@rafaelsmith5737]

7:12 For me: Lie, Filter, Promise, Like Crazy just seem like about love& romance, but I don't think so. I think it's more about human psychology or inner struggle he has for himself? In lie, there's no girl, he seems to be talking to his shadow which is his persona In filter, it's his persona who's in control In Promise, he's talking to his inner self In Like Crazy, he's facing is anima in which he doesn't recognize

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

I like this interpretation, thank you for watching!

[@Zae-N]

in most of the performances he didn't actually sing "caught in a LIEEEEEEEE" part, he needs to breathe sometimes too haha but damn, DO I AGREE with the "zoom out during high note" part, it is SO frustrating! well, not here since he is not belting that part and choreo is the focus but during other performances where he has AMAZING high notes like "2, 3", "Mikrokosmos", "Boy in Luv" and many others, bighit just LOVES showing wide shots, audience, other members - ANYTHING but Jimin actually singing his soul out :\

[@prevodiEtranslations]

Years ago classical and jazz musitians were excited and analysed Lie ... it is interesting to hear their expert analysis ... if you are interested you can watch on YT

[@ivaneverette9903]

lie is so～ good

[@dollykelley8098]

A BTS show is life changing! I have never been the same since. PTD LA 2021. Suga 2023. Thanks Brian. 💜

[@Soumya-vm7iq]

❤

[@floh4220]

Hello Brian from France. Thank you four yours videos. Jimin is my bias and i love yours comments... Sorry for my bad english. Love from France❤

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@madlachimolala3505]

Jimin spoke about writing this. It wasn't about a relationship per se but about him not being his authentic self and losing his way as they became more popular. Trying to be what everyone wanted. All of Jimin's live performances of Lie are amazing. But then again which Jimin performance is not amazing. 💜 Thanks for your reaction.

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thank you for that information and for watching!

[@paulagrave9516]

This sing is on my play lust from the begning of my BTS journey. This one, Boy meets Evil and Fly to my Room are hidden gems to me.

[@7Flowers1Dream]

The awards show performance of Boy Meets Evil that includes Jimin dancing blindfolded is one of my favorites ever.

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thank you for watching! 💜

[@paulagrave9516]

@@7Flowers1Dream Yes indeed. Iconic performance.

[@mplahke]

Play lust is a totally apt description.

[@rjbirmingham]

FYI - due to dance movement, live vocal might need to be because cut because of noise the movement makes into the microphone (spinning causes wind noise). It can also be that the person requires an intake of breath for the next movement, which is opposite of singing when one blows out. You might also notices the when singers are hitting a note on their upper register, they will bend over to compress the air out, which they can't do when dancing.

[@AB-gg7ci]

I was waiting for your reaction to the key change 😂

[@Zae-N]

12:25 mmm no? "rap" part was right before the lift, this is just an extended instrumental for the live performance :)

[@gretchend6823]

💜

[@fi0rella]

manifesting you'll be able to go to a Bangtan concert when they come back! you would've loved Yoongi's solo concert too.

[@leydarachadey465]

Pliss reacciona a TAEMIN GUILTY ARTE......Killyng voces 🙏 Idolo de ídolo. Amigo de JIMIN los mejores de la industria

[@ГаляУтюшева]

Jimin told how he doubted himself for a long time, felt insecure, believed that he was deceiving himself and others were lying to him, assuring him that everything was okay with him. He was so confused by this self-deception that he went to RM for advice. And this song was born.

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@BTSArmy.613]

I've been listening to Lie for a long time now, and I didn't even know those details about the song that I read from the pinned comment (thankyou for pinning that). But thankfully, I still knew it wasn't about relationship, not a single song is "exclusively" about relationships in their discography. I always thought Jimin was going through inner struggles, self conflict, and that was true to some extent what I got from watching his behind the scenes videos. Btw this song has a small MV kind of thing from Wings Album. There are 7 short videos on their solo songs... Those are also the part of Bangtan Universe. Also, do you know about Face Production Diary? Has it made way to your twitter timeline... It has a really beautiful and insightful journey of Jimin producing the album. Namjoon Yoongi & Jungkook are also there for some part. Thankyou for reacting to BTS 💜 and thankyou for reacting to Jimin ❤

[@JIKOOKLEGENDARYLOVE13]

💛💜

[@silviamunoz6863]

Hi dear Bryan! Hope you're doing well.... I think that, like the songs in Face, this songs is about him and his own thoughts, that often make him suffer, thinking he's not good enough (both he and Jin suffer of Impostor Syndrom)

[@magdalenagabrowska8169]

It is one of my favorite solos, masterpiece, and so heartbreaking bc of how he saw himself ehh... He lies to himself, it is about relationship with himself, he would said "that he isn't good enought" "that he is lacking" "that he is bad" etc, He said then that he lie to himself in was do cautch in it that he put himself in hell ... All this thoughts were polluting Him... Yeah Also also profesional musicans said that this song is lie too like the melody, that you don't use this cords in this scale etc I don't remember but I can refer you if you want to find more but yeah there is like second layer - melody that to profesional ear it dosen't make sens that is why they say it is also "lie", very interesting. Ah At the begining it is guitar, it is actually sample of spanish or latino classic music.

[@calubar9103]

I would like reaction bts jin epiphany live and love myself live

[@DestructiveMediaYT]

I actually reacted to Epiphany! Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p53YmmytoNuqeZY

[@abbiea1237]

I highly recommend you also react to this “legendary” safe to watch Fancam: ❣*THE WINGS TOUR SEOUL JIMIN Solo "LIE”. from the channel army army. (Legendary fancam by midnight_show). Link in reply. 👍❤‍🔥🐥😍🔥

[@abbiea1237]

❣*THE WINGS TOUR SEOUL JIMIN Solo "LIE”. from the channel army army. (Legendary fancam by midnight_show). kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaWZ51plrtkedk

[@mplahke]

I know we keep hearing that Jimin's lie is that he's too self-deprecating, but that doesn't feel fundamental enough to cause this anguish. I think that instead it was his perceived need to perform hard-edged masculinity. Compare him during 2013-2015 with stuff after the Wings album--in particular the 2014 dance-off at MAMAs and the 2015 Perfect Man cover. Since comments with links sometimes get eaten, I'll put them in the reply to this comment. After Lie, you see Jimin looking much more androgynous, wearing softer clothes, and moving with more grace and less power. Think his solo at the 2019 MMAs--the lead-in to Dionysus. He's still dancing powerfully, but he's not slicing you with his hard edges anymore--he's grace and fluidity and softness. In the MV to Serendipity his allure seems to be his vulnerability. Both versions of Jimin were beautiful and sexy, but androgynous Jimin seems to be a lot happier. And once we've absorbed all this, let's all go watch him in Filter. Because OMG. Talk about androgynous sexuality.

[@mplahke]

Links to named performances above: 2014 MMAs kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLWlo1vm9OgnaMsi=t9fcImmPWolxWQA8 Perfect Man 2015 (RM was injured, so there's just 6 of them): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnm6n4yceayDnbssi=NUkXShMBWW11vjz0 and notice where his voice is in this--I don't think he hits falsetto at all--just regular lower register 2019 MMA Jimin solo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqq0aXZ-fLiWiNEsi=f-4oZRzmOjVDCiPD

[@djhoanne0383]

Please watch Chicken noodles soup by JHope MV and Chicken Noodles Soup Sowoozoo Live Performance