FIRST TIME HEARING BTS (방탄소년단) 'Black Swan' Official MV Reaction

BTS (방탄소년단) 'Black Swan' Official MV Reaction
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[@alicesworld1]

71 year old BTS Army here. Wow, you are impressive with your quick understanding of this song. Most reactors struggle to figure it out. This song is based on the quote of famous dancer/choreographer Martha Graham. "A dancer dies twice. Once when they stop dancing, and that first death would be the most painful". It refers to losing passion. You are spot on! Thanks for an excellent reaction. Subscribed!!! 💜

[@whyschild]

From doolset lyrics: "In Sea, a hidden track of LOVE YOURSELF: Her, BTS sings about how the sea it has dreamed of is actually another desert. Sinking to the bottom of the sea with no light, they face their shadow." Also, an inspiration for this song is this quotation of Martha Graham: “A dancer dies twice - once when they stop dancing, and this first death is the more painful."

[@vickipeterson3422]

I LOVE that you talk and rewind and pause and all the things. That is truly reacting. I love that you delve into the meanings and symbolisms. Your impressions here, especially about dying your first death, is spot on. I can’t stand when reactors listen to an entire song without pause and say “that was great, another banger” and call that a reaction. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@suga_rush]

"Ocean with all light silenced" is the deep ocean where natural light is absent. This is in reference to a hidden BTS track called 'Sea' with similar themes. They reached the top from the bottom. They turned the desert into a sea with their blood, sweat and tears. But this success brings new trials and shadows for them and they feel like they're on the ocean floor which is cold and without light ("Struggle but it's all ocean floor"). You were on the right track. I actually appreciate the way you do your reactions and how you give your time and attention to it. You're good at this. You were spot on for the most part of it. The song really is about almost losing your passion and finding it again.

[@chayma5233]

More bts reaction please

[@thanchanok02]

💜💜💜

[@critiquekid200]

How can you easily get the meaning though? That is dope. Some reactors would not pay attention to the lyrics or have a hard time since they are Korean but you got it.

[@lisamathews7250]

Great reaction. You got the meaning of the song really quickly, it's actually so impressive. It shows how much you pay attention to the lyrics, which is why I subbed.

[@nikkin4880]

I think the ocean can be like success the deeper you get the darker it is because the light can only travel so far in the ocean

[@fastpitchehs]

Love your analogy and take on the BTS songs. Your understand for being new to them is great

[@chayma5233]

I love your reaction 💥

[@swabybaby3523]

They almost disbanded in 2018. I think they were feeling like they had worked so hard from 2010 to 2018 and were so very tired. They only got 1 day per month off then. I am so glad they renewed their contract. They grew from that point and became even closrer and found their passion to continue. I cannot wait until 2025 when they all reunite after their required military service!!! Please pray they all stay safe! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@idgaf_keisha2570]

5:31 An ocean without light is like success without happiness when they say “ocean with all light silenced yeah yeah yeah” kinda translating the lyrics with that analogy into “success without happiness yeah yeah yeah” sorry if its confusing i tried to explain it in a weird way

[@rosemeadows6920]

Think of something falling to the bottom of the ocean. Its dark, cold and silent. Looking up the nearer the surface of the ocean you can see light. If you cant write music/dance its like being at the bottom of a deep ocean where things go to die. 💜

[@sandys1890]

the light only penetrates the first bit of the ocean,....There is no light in the deep ocean

[@MarivicBibat]

Ocean is a kind of fans or audience who supports thier success 😊 base on their true story

[@TheTwil1]

Thank you for feeling their music🥹💜

[@TheyCallMeTeknoTom]

First time here. BTS male army 💪🏻 😜 I appreciate this reaction midway so far to tell you this. Seeing other ARMY feel the same about ya. Looking forward to others. I’ll subscribe after you do Mic Drop or Fake Love.😂

[@beya_97]

I'm so late for commenting but bro I'm impressed with your quick understanding every lyrics you say is rigth wow

[@izhuu3534]

Boy you are learning ❤

[@chudawonn]

You understand the concept pretty well!

[@hortbeck]

You're an awesome reactors, analyzing everything

[@normarain9528]

Love your reactions 💜

[@violettoth2951]

I love that you get what Army gets. But dang do you do music because you should. You are wicked smart.

[@abuzer2712]

I think with ' ocean with all light silenced ' they mean the fans also losing the love for their music because in concerts the wave armys ( bts fans name) do with ligtsticks is called ocean so basicly they try to say even if there is ocean (in concerts) it wont mean anything without the sound of armies. IDK I am just making some theorys here

[@sandys1890]

wow you had it just from Sugas first verse

[@bangtan5840]

haha the lyrics in the subtitles don't really do just to what they are saying in korean sometimes.. i recommend switching to doolset translation if you wanna grasp the actual meaning

[@JudithScott-e5y]

great reaction!

[@nailazidane385]

You're Good

[@yryskaunhappy]

I notice you like rap so I recommend to you BTS CYPHERS and 3 rappers songs UGH ,DDaeng ,RM-Joke,Agust D-AGUSTD,J-Hope-ARSON,BTS-OUTRO TEAR! YOU cant dissapoint with this great songs!!!!! THANK youuuuu!!!

[@monica7998]

I thought the 'ocean without light' referred to the fear of the ocean of army bombs no longer lit. But just my interpretation. I enjoyed you trying to understand lyrics when some reactors get irritated reading the lyrics. =)

[@judyburgess3357]

Hi, seeing you struggling with what the lyrics mean. I personally think of the dark ocean as being a deep blackness, like an all consuming depression.

[@JanB-qm2bi]

I'm impressed with your quick understanding. I think it is time for you to watch the Guide to BTS by Taylor Mari. Everything will make so much more sense after that. Army will watch it with you even though it is long. It will probably be your highest number of viewers.

[@debbiewilkins503]

React to American rebel by Ricky rebel please

[@SA01095]

I love how you react to songs. It shows that you are honest and genuine with your reactions. Not like other reactors that just use BTS for clout. I appreciate you! Don’t worry about the long video. ARMYs like that.

[@HAB63]

Excellent reaction, you got the meaning! Plus you are now recognizing the BTS members, soon you'll identify them just by the sounds of their voices. DKDKTV is a good source for explanations of BTS MVs.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@thetalantonx]

Agreed, I cannot recommend DKDKTV highly enough.

[@crushedflora2696]

In Kpop groups have what's called light sticks specific for their group that the fans use represent their presence and support - Army is called an Army Bomb. BTS refers to us as purple ocean (our lights) and in kpop there something called a black ocean where all the lights are off (not saying they're talking about blk ocean). They've talked about hating the day when they look out one day and the light will die down/out.

[@bangtxt4ever]

I like the way you really try to understand the music! Many BTS songs are extremely heart to heart

[@thetalantonx]

3:49 - Every creative hits burnout, but it doesn't have to be a final burnout. That's what this song is about, and RM put his heart and soul into the lyrics and actually broke down letting out his fear and pain and they moved forward together.

[@Tale_MinDeulLe.012]

You're doing great with the names. And I personally don't mind pausing to talk and discuss, that's what you're supposed to do. Also, the ocean part, I could be reaching, it's been a while so Army would have to correct me but they could be referring to Army bombs at concerts as the ocean of light. It could be a double. But I am really enjoying your BTS reactions, you seem very genuine and intuitive with BTS's content, so I hope you continue to react to them. Thank you and 💜Borahae

[@mochiwithjiminjam]

You're right 😉 a black ocean is when there are no cheers or lights (ARMY bombs) 💜 Ocean without light/black ocean = no lights at the concert Silence shut = No cheers

[@thetalantonx]

2:45 - Yeah! You're learning, bro. And you were quick to pick up the meaning without being familiar with the Martha Graham quote. Also this track falls in the Shadow section of Map Of The Soul 7 and reflects the fears that they were experiencing at this time. It's an honest confrontation with the self and acceptance, moving forward as a more integrated whole. The contrast goes from them all in white with some black accents to moving into fully accepting their Shadow content and leaving empowered.

[@tracydowd4013]

I love the Ocean references, and waves taking them over, and being pulled down. Sinking slowly in a trance, but It's all Ocean floor. Very descriptive. It's like they are struggling against an ocean of water, like being taken over. And J-Hope and SUGA talk about fighting against it so it won't take them. Sometimes you have to fight through and struggle to get the passion back. But the real fear of losing their passion for their art by experiencing burn out or having an injury or circumstance that will make it so you can't do your art anymore. Like a dancer having physical injuries that prevent them from dancing anymore. Those things are what they are talking about. And I do love that you understood what they were saying. So many people don't get it. This song it what clinched it for me. I became ARMY after hearing this one. ARMY's love these kinds of reactions. And I think you got most of them. J-Hope maybe you forgot? I don't know, you did pretty good.

[@jessscott2692]

The ocean lyrics..... look up black ocean at Korean concerts/ shows. I can't be sure if the lyrics are specifically referencing this, but it's a huge fear for Korean artists and entertainers.

[@vivianaBTS]

Me gustan tus análisis y videos largos, se aprecia perfectamente el arte de BTS y sus letras 👍🏼

[@andressa1574]

Loved your analysis! It sucks thant some word play and some meaningful stuff get lost in the translation! But you are amazing at understanding the lyrics

[@AlexiaGable]

Thanks for this reaction.:) I recommend ON kinetic manifesto film after Black Swan. Black Swan is a song that expresses their fear of losing their passion for music. And ON is their determination to overcome that fear and move on to the future. :) BTS member Jin said in his acceptance speech at the 2018 MAMA that BTS suddenly became famous worldwide and had a hard time for a year due to great pressure and fear. They even thought about disbanding. However, after a year of talking and contemplating with the members, they decided to stay in the industry only for the fans and members, and move forward. The albums that have been released since then are Map of the Soul series. The albums are filled with songs that reconsider their inner self, the relationship between the seven members, and the relationship between them and fans. Black Swan, ON, Boy with Luv, and We are Bulletproof : the Eternal are one of those songs. Boy with Luv contains a message that they will fly toward fans, not the sun, with wings attached by ARMY. After listening to Black Swan, you can better understand how they feel by reading ON's lyrics. :) And at the concert in Busan in 2022, BTS member SUGA told ARMY to grow old together because they will make music for another 20 or 30 years.😭 The lyrics of BTS' songs are based on their own experiences, and their albums are organic because they contain their growth narrative. It will also be fun to listen to their albums in order and analyze them. :) Oh, there're many good Black Swan live performances. These are my favorite lives. :) BTS: Black Swan | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWKQpHmkYs9oepI This video is one of BTS week's five live performances by Jimmy Fallon Show, which was taken in Korea non-face-to-face during the pandemic. 2020 MMA Black swan & On & Life goes on & Dynamite kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqXEgWeLoL9-r8U Suga couldn't participate in the performance due to rehabilitation after his shoulder surgery, but this is one of the masterpieces. Actually, I recommend this the most, but the official video is blocked now. I think we'll see this again soon. It sometimes happens. :) BTS Black swan The Late Late Show with James Corden kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4XHYnRtYqeUg6c The official video is here. 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYSxlWNooLupbtE

[@eileencritchley4630]

When you feel lost in a dark ocean all you can feel and see hear is blackness there's no light to show you the way out, there's no hope you are adrift in a huge black ocean.. I can also see it as when they are at a concert what if they loose their passion and it show's on stage and the fans turn off their ARMY BOMB light sticks and all the see it an 'Black Ocean' that it something all kpop groups dread being up on stage and not a single person turns on their light stick so the auidence it just a black dark space. The would be soul distorying for a Kpop group.

[@ordinarywonder24]

I can watch you and your fine brain sort through metaphors and myths every day of the week. Well done. Talk away! Puzzle through it. there are lots of resources to help with BTS mythology. Subscribed. BTS has a a whole Universe of music waiting for you to sort through and gain insight into. This is going to be fun! 😀

[@suttinmore6519]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Just for understanding the lyrics off the bat. Subscribed. Now let me continue the reaction 😂😂😂 (granted I haven't finished the reaction, but I sense a SUGA bias? ...).

[@bangtanhideout1577]

Please react to jungkook standing next to you🫶✨

[@tenibitz1853]

I think the devour part is different. Have you ever been so into a project that it devoured you? Your passion was wrapped up in it? They’re saying nothing can devour them now. Nothing is pulling them in and devouring them like it used to when they were passionate about something. I don’t think this song resolves as well as you hope. But you have the idea of it, which shows you have emotional intelligence. Very good breakdown.

[@br3strick]

A black ocean is disrespectful. Not sure if you're familiar with light sticks ( every group in Korea has their own light stick that their fans bring to their concerts) but if you're at an award ceremony and they cut their light sticks off it's called a " black ocean" there's no cheering, no singing. it's one of the most disrespectful things you could do to an artist. BTS has had this done to them multiple times

[@silvy4413]

You really did well in grasping the essence of this one ! 👏👏👏

[@thienasantos9236]

Muito boa reação, continue reagindo ao bts por favor!💜🫰🏼

[@erikoenglish1651]

ありがとう。Happy New Year.💜

[@thetalantonx]

11:46 - Exactly! This is after the Long Dark Night of the Soul, where they have faced their fears and embraced all of themselves. It's not going to kill them, a bit of burnout isn't the end, it's a natural and necessary part of being a creative. The longest night of the year heralds the days starting to grow longer once more.

[@alexyah.garcia2786]

I thought the ‘ocean with all light silenced shut’ was like the fans in the audience with their glow sticks to support BTS. But if they lost their passion for music the light (fans screams of support) would go away and it would be silent.

[@urszulakosiba2272]

Dkdktv is a must if u want to understand some of the more heavy and complicated songs, that are full of sybolism and cultural references. Also yes, Black Swan is about the death of an artist, about burn out, being succesful but finding it meaningless. Thanks for your reaction and enjoy your journey into BTS!

[@mervvvvvvvv]

Jimnim took me out 😂😂😂😂

[@thetalantonx]

13:12 - You got it. And definitely do not apologize for your style, it's what we're here for. I don't know if you're into anime at all, but there's a resonance with the movie Black Swan and the anime Perfect Blue. The struggle of identity and creativity and the perils of success and the balance with one's art.

[@jj4mouse712]

An ocean without light is darkness

[@dragonlily29]

"Ocean without light silenced shut" I interpret as drowning in darkness. Depression/sorrow. Etc.

[@HunBunnie97]

You got the names right!! Only j-hope was missing but he had a relatively smaller verse because he’s one of the rappers so dw💜

[@abuzer2712]

I think with ' ocean with all light silenced ' they mean the fans also losing the love for their music because in concerts the wave armys ( bts fans name) do with ligtsticks is called ocean so basicly they try to say even if there is ocean (in concerts) it wont mean anything without the sound of armies enjoying their music or singing along to their songs. IDK I am just making some theorys here

[@kipiguentner988]

The ocean they refer to is the purple ocean of ARMY bombs that light up the stadium when they perform.

[@maureenpansa1956]

Can you please react to 'ON' Kinetic Manifesto Film: come prima

[@Hetvi-bx8et]

I love your reactions they are amazing u dive deep 😊

[@susieangelo6410]

Great analysis and mind thoughts. Take all the time you need to think, because that will make a difference between a Real Reactor compared to a Fake Reactor. 💜

[@clemonsc1]

Keep talking. Your analysis is excellent.

[@taespitsah]

Ocean with all lights silenced. Maybe in other words no light house to lead you back home ? 🤔

[@VAngel876]

The lyrics are some what incorrect where you are getting caught up. In Doolset's Wordpress BTS about Black Swan they ramble (they have a ramblings page on this song) The correct lyrics are actually "The Sea where all the lights are dead silent" the next line "Again, chains my ankles that have lost their way" this section is possible speaking of baggage that you carry with you making it difficult to reach your full potential. You have to remember this song was written many years into their career. They had written about their struggles, their pain, their journey of breaking the ceiling of going to the US with music that was great but a different language. Now they felt they had done all they could. They had problems that they didn't want to speak about in their music maybe but they were also stretched thin. Working doing concerts, appearances, award shows, and in between writing songs and producing them in hotels while people were actively trying to find them. They were overwhelmed feeling like they had their ankles tied to the bottom of the ocean where they couldn't even hear sound much less the music they loved so much.

[@thetalantonx]

9:55 - Omnia mutantur, nihil interit. Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost.

[@K-Pop12022]

Can you please react to b.i btbt it’s really a good song . please

[@deadtamagotchi5029]

we love long reactions, it's totally fine thank you if you'll listen to this song on your own time - they have an instumental version of it. I like it more, but it's just a matter of personal taste

[@deborapakpahan1819]

Hii I hope u read this Thanks for checking this out And glad you liked it 💜 I just wanna say that BTS has a strong Hip Hop element on their music. This list right here are some of their best songs and tracks. Please react to these 🙏🏻 : 1. *Monster* by RM 2. *Look Here* (a masterpiece) 3. *Hip Hop Phile* (here they pay homage to the legendss. Like Nas, Eminem, Snoop Dog, KRS-ONE, Kendrick, Mac Miller, Rakim, Pete Rock, CL Smooth, J.Cole and a lot more..) 4. *Cypher pt.1-4* by the Rap Line (just CRAZY 🔥) 5. *Joke* by RM 6. *Louder Than Bombs* (another masterpiece. Just the first sec already got my heart the first time i listened to it, like fr 7. *Agust D* by Agust D 8. *Airplane pt. 2* 9. *Daechwita* by Agust D 10. *Persona* by RM 11. *Snooze* by Agust D 12. *Rain* (another another Masterpiece 🤌🏻🤌🏻) 13. *Ddaeng* by the Rap Line 14. *Still With You* by JK (Another Masterpiece 🤌🏻) 15. *Haegeum* by Agust D (Lyrics video) These songs right here serve Vocal, Raps, Lyrics/stories, instruments, just high quality productionss And honestly some of them are pretty underrated and TRUST ME.. just TRUST MEE You will love them 💜😊

[@cheryldalis7071]

"Ocean with all light silenced..."... picture a BTS concert...a packed stadium is often referred to as a sea of light or ocean of light since the fans (Army) carry light sticks called "Army bombs"... so imagine BTS on stage with no audience/ no light from army bombs... its a silent ocean.

[@thetalantonx]

5:42 - Dude, you are too good at this. It's success without happiness. It goes back and references a track of theirs called Sea, where the ocean is success and the desert is failure. But in this Shadow content suddenly it's flipped on its head. It's having the success without the expected happiness and suddenly you're lost and adrift alone. Imagine struggling through the trials of the desert and seeing an oasis ahead, your imagined salvation. But when you get there, it's an all encompassing sea with water that you can't drink that drowns instead of sustaining you. Now not even success is a balm for your struggles, it's just more weight.

[@marilyntalley6235]

Ocean with lights as opposed to a black ocean. Ocean = audience Ocean with lights= audience happy. Performers are happy too Ocean w/out lights is death of a career. Aka as black ocean

[@lucindaprince6247]

Your so in depth with your reactions but could you do more individual Korean rap artists like jay park, Jessi, lee young, etc

[@lucindaprince6247]

@@BTSISMYHAPPYPLACE4VER he is more but did say other individual rappers

[@Ginger_Cat2604]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@nl_fernandes]

amooo

[@posting.random_stuff6527]

React to Agust D by Agust D🔥

[@JanB-qm2bi]

They are song writers and it is common for writers to get writer's block. I think they had worked so hard, used up all the inspiration they had and wondered if it would come back.

[@sleepylisa_6705]

just so you know, most of us really like loong reactions^^ we have no problem sitting thru 40 min to over an hour^^ Thank you for the video!

[@pameladavis45]

I enjoy your reactions. The thing with BTS is that their songs are very poetic. Understanding literary concepts like metaphors, similes(sp?) , symbolism and imagery will help grasp the real meaning behind what they're saying. Keep doing your thing bro.

[@CasandraRamsay]

You missed j-hope

[@jbkiie]

Black swan 💜 BTS 💜

[@wiinnnn___]

💜

[@purpleskiesforever]

Not only the lightstick explanation for the KPop 'black ocean', but also the depression and loss one can feel when you've lost your purpose and passion. It can seem like you're slowly drowning in the ocean and the further you sink, the less light and sound comes in and it becomes dark. Also, the further you sink, the pressure rises, keeping you from easily rising to the surface again. The pressure of composing music is immense and could crush you, if you lost your passion and love for it. RM says he cried while writing Black Swan, 'Louder Than Bombs' and 'We Are Bulletproof: Eternal' off the same album.

[@eileencritchley4630]

Well done you got the essence of the song and you are clearly starting to recognise who is who. Great reaction. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ericweinman9447]

Very thorough and largely accurate reaction. The only debatable moment in my estimation was when the shadow receded at the end and you said "I guess that was the black swan". A black swan is a moment which comes suddenly and unexpectedly typically with negative consequences. In a way you could say it was the end of the black swan, but I think it is deeper. This song is applied psychological theory based on the writings of Karl Jung. Jung speaks of elements from a subconscious repository of emotions and repressed thoughts he calls the Shadow tending to emerge into consciousness when one's personas become successful. This causes dissonance and confusion. One must recognize and integrate these now conscious Shadow elements into one's ego to have a well-functioning Psyche. Through a process he calls individuation the person can move forward. To me the shadow receding Jungkook is distantly viewing on the stage of the theater of the Psyche shows the tucking away of the Shadow's power it had to disrupt normalcy. Individuation has occurred. Earlier the Shadow had waved wildly behind Suga and over RM. So, the end of an event, yes. But also it can be said that Jungian individuation has occurred. If you have a moment there is a dance version of this track that was put out by Big Hit using a Slovenian dance troupe which shows these concepts more clearly.

[@mariaespinosa4329]

The purple ocean of Army… when they look out and no longer see those lights of the army bombs

[@yo_yo6093]

5:50 Their intention is to portray success without passion or happiness as the ocean without lights

[@albarogallego]

Hello. Can you please react to RM's new album "Right place, Wrong person" out on Friday May 24th. RM is rapper and member of BTS

[@darcywargolet5459]

The purple ocean is ARMY, BTS without ARMY (no purple lights anymore) is a fear they have.

[@Junemari]

At 4:24 he met 148 IQ score. I know you get stuck for minute. Ocean with all light silenced shut. Is like the vibrancy of the ocean when it reflects the stars being all dark and not a sound can be heard. It deep.

[@goretewolf58]

💜🇧🇷💜love the fact that you really pay attention to the lyrics and the meaning. For me just shows appreciation and I appreciate that. Thanks for the reaction 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@gerlish123]

Hi can you react to SB19, Boyband from the Philippines? I WANT YOU IN VEVO, GENTO MV. pls.😊 new subsciber here. 😊

[@O-T-7-BTS]

I just found you today and you've already became my favorite BTS reactor! I LOVE how you pause and rewind and talk about what you think different lines mean. And no one does that unless they're genuinely interested in the meaning of anything. Never apologize for being you. You're like the rest of us, unique and wonderfully made. And anytime you're talkin about the song or something pertaining to our guys it makes me super happy, that's what I'm here for and let me add, your excitement is contagious. I'm really lookin forward to watchin you grow to love each member as you discover all their individual talents and very sweet and giving hearts. And if you're not extremely careful, one day you're gonna realize you're part of ARMY. Enjoy the ride my new friend cause I know I'm gonna! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@tootiefrootiebaby]

Can you please react to EXO & WayV? I love bts, exo and wayv 😩🙌🏾 I wish they would become more popular in the black community they are really the vibe! I like WayV - Miracle and Exo - Hear Me Out

[@roxyinthesoop]

I'm loving your reactions to BTS! Keep them coming, I'm sure many ARMYs will appreciate it. Maybe listen to Outro:Tear next?

[@endoraismygma]

I love that you understood what they were saying right off the bat. This is my favorite BTS song and MV. It's deep and soulful with such great beats and vocals/Raps. 🖤✨️