HOW TO ASSERT DOMINANCE! (LAY - Lit)

[@-_-3776]

if i remember correctly he used his own money to produce this with the all the extras the costumes and even the location where they filmed etc. cost 1.5 million dollars that's unreal dedication most artists won't even dare to spend that much

[@monikajhajhria4940]

Yeah you are right. He used his own money for this song.

[@aryaraisha8477]

Yeah, who'd even thought SM would pay for that

[@-_-3776]

@@aryaraisha8477 uhm SM never paid for this mv? what do you mean??

[@EXO-L-ls8qj]

Lay doesn't half-ass anything. He has gotten a lot of hate over the years. For being in EXO, for not being able to be with EXO, for branching out as a soloist, for not being this or not being that....this song is a clapback to all of those nasty anti's. It is his anthem for sure, and he put EVERYTHING into it. Well, that's just Lay though, he puts his entire self into everything he does, it's why he has done so much in his life already. The man barely sleeps...his guide by Cesar Oh...it's insane, HE is insane.

[@ashleym5440]

I love this song mainly for the symbolism and though process behind it. I love that he’s using his “hate word” white lotus and turning it into a positive and that the story in the mv is from one of his favorite childhood stories about a betrayed general/king.

[@caitlindenee]

I need more info on the whole hate word/white lotus thing

[@ashleym5440]

@@caitlindenee people used to call him “white lotus” and saying he’s faking his innocent personality and more cunning. They say he rides his friends coat tails for fame. White lotus grow in the mud and Lay uses this and says that he is still pure even with the dirty words surrounding him, so turning the word against them. I love it! It goes more in depth but this is the simple explanation.

[@sayalighadi2896]

@@caitlindenee "Lit" is used as in amazing in English. N there is similar word in Mandarian which means - Lotus. Lay did wordplay here. Lay really want to use Chinese traditional music in his artwork n introduce global audiance to China sound. But many laughed at him. Saying he is only talking big, idols r not artists, he doesn't have potential, etc. His haters used to call him "white lotus" means 'acting innocent but actually not so pure' n many other things. So he used there words, jabs n created song using traditional sound. He didnt badmouth them but actually wrote whole song with name they gave him. He also involved his fav historical legend about - 'A general surrounded by enemies' in the storyline.

[@seebam1536]

Everyone of us when we saw the MV , especially when the Dragon showed OMG!! Yup Lay is Lit!!! He is such a multitalented CEO :)

[@Monbebesaurus]

Lay really studied krumping for this song, and even talked to the man who started it. Like another comment said, Lay doesn't half-ass anything. With all that money he spent this mv earned the right to a whole minute of end credits.

[@soledadtroche7871]

The story in the 'Lit' MV, Lay said is based on his favorite Chinese historical figure. In the MV he is portraying a Chinese general who has been trapped by the Han soldiers while trying to rescue his wife. The General is a real historical figure named Xiang Yu, who fought in the battle of Gaixia. In the beginning of the MV you hear a Peking opera singer performing 'The Song of Gaixia' which is a song that Xiang Yu composed for his wife, Lady Yu, who eventually took her own life. (Fun fact: Lay's song 'Jade' which is a song also on this album is supposed to be about Lady Yu and Xiang Yu's love story) Everything about this song and MV is a poetic, cinematic masterpiece. For example: the word Lotus in Chinese sounds like Lit in English (Another play on words, just like the Chinese pronunciation of Jade sounds like Yu or you in English. Lay cleverly used this in his song Jade). Lay used the Lotus (Lit) as a metaphor for now matter how people try to bring him down, he will stay strong and survive through anything the world throws at him, like a lotus flower. The lotus is a famous symbol in Chinese culture and it often represents how something good and pure can grow and triumph despite what you think are unforgiving conditions. Lay has said that the idea for 'Lit' comes from the fact that his haters have been calling him 'White lotus' which refers to someone who acts innocent and uses it for his own gain, playing the victim all the time. So when he wrote the song, he took all that negativity, embraced it and turned it into something positive. So, in other words, he is saying: "You thought you can bring me down,but you're wrong. I'm not a fake 'White lotus', I'm a true lotus who is LIT. I am more powerful than you know and I will rise above all your negativity and show you how I grow even stronger and more beautiful, no matter how much mud and dirt I have to go trough". The dragon is a very powerful symbol in Chinese culture and it is even said that if you are Chinese you are a descendant of the dragon. Chinese dragons symbolize vitality, strength and good luck. In one interview, Lay talked about how he has two dragons inside him, a good dragon and a bad dragon. He said he always chooses to listen to the good dragon. The good dragon is the one protecting him and helping him through all his hardships and difficult times. In conclusion, the main theme of 'Lit' is about fighting his inner self and learning to ignore and overcome the people who are trying to knock him down. Lay is a singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, composer, producer, actor, director, editor, designer, instrumentalist, etc.- genius- and with every single release, he outdoes himself. And 'Lit' is the prime example of that. If you put attention to the credits, you see the MV was produced by ZhangYixing Studios, named after Lay because he's the owner. As the credits show, he is involved and has his hands in almost every aspect of the production. He is the one that co wrote and composed the song, producing the beat himself. He is his own beat maker. He's also the executive producer, he came up with the storyline, he helped choreograph and direct the MV, etc. But he does that with all his solo work. He does it all, a true perfectionist, there's almost nothing that he's involved in that he doesn't have 100% control of. He prides himself in the fact that all aspects of his music are created by him. This MV took more than 6 months to make, and more $1.2 million to produce. All done by Lay.

[@yeolsa8041]

This song is especially for the haters..and yup hes all over this art! Hes literally LIT

[@msengupta9909]

He is on a different level right now. No idol would take such a big risk of investing their own money into something that is soooo different, unique and is waaay different than the kind of song or dance or mood that fans get easily attracted to in kpop or cpop.

[@ShaHad-gq7vj]

You reacted like me when I saw this My mouth was open incomprehension until the song ended It's a beautiful song but strange and unexpected

[@amsxvr3122]

the fact that music video was filmed in 2019 and took many month to finish that they finally uploaded it in 2020 says something about the amazing production

[@mimixiao515]

Lay is super talented. He sings n dances well, and he composed and produced all his songs. i super love his music and stage performances, he is Incredible.

[@soliloquy9941]

This man has a work ethic like no other, to the point it's knocked him on his bum a few times. He works so hard, is involved in every aspect! He started his own company in China and now has trainees under him and is teaching them. He has been through so so much in his life and doesn't get enough credit I don't think for all he has accomplished and has taken so much crap for things beyond his control. I've been a fan for over 10 years now and it always makes me happy to see other people appreciate what this amazingly talented man can do.

[@Karen-li7tq]

this has many references to chinese culture like the 1st take, in china when they wanted to catch or kill a fighter who was considered really dangerous he had to fight against so many soldiers like u can watch(fro movies i've seen) Emperors in ancient China were indentified as the sons of dragons this is the best mv i've ever seen and what can i say bout Lay, he is amazing dancer and he nail it

[@aryaraisha8477]

Lay is the most hard working person I've ever seen in my whole entire life😌

[@danikjohnson]

Some movies could take note on how to create a dragon from this vid. Also, when he became a captain on the series Street Dance of China, they made his team symbol a dragon.

[@citizenerrased]

This is a masterpiece, pure art. I admire him so much.

[@ellenblue3138]

Exo is elite! Every single member in this group is incredible talented!

[@jiminslostjams5989]

I'm so happy you reacted to this. The whole production from the video to the song is a masterpiece! 🙌

[@wg4716]

Yes, Lay is powerful and amazing. His talents is limitless!

[@banessica3253]

I hope you check out his other songs too! I especially love Joker. He did a song with Jason Derulo and NCT 127 too. And one with Steve Aoki and Will.I.Am!

[@fattosalehomer]

1:24 Chinese Opera

[@byeolvr]

this song is the anthem.

[@eyla107]

Thank you for reacting to LAY 💗

[@iloveyoudokyungsoo1]

I like the way you read all the credit till the end. U r the first KZbinr who react LIT till the end as far as I watched the reactions. Big thumb for u bro. The fighting scene is based on one of historical stories. *Lit- The King* *If the pre-release track “Jade” is a reinterpretation of the story “Farewell My Concubine” from the perspective of the concubine Consort Yu, then the title track “LIT” approaches it from Xiang Yu’s perspective to interpret and shape this King’s story. Almost no one has ever connected Xiang Yu with the imagery of a lotus, but this great hero’s pride and confidence, his determination to die on the battlefield with pride rather than live a shameful life, is the perfect illustration of the spirit of the lotus: Remaining untainted amidst filth and dirt.*

[@amandaclark9302]

One of my favorites from lay

[@BellahMel07]

Omg im so happy you listened to it, so underrated

[@horizont7102]

That's your the most genuine reaction. You were genuinely speechless. Now that's how you react fellas! (Ofc it's different depending upon genre n stuff so don't read too much into it.)

[@beatrizguerrero91]

That's my king, Zhang Yixing

[@christinecomacho1576]

I really wish you would react to the Flying Apsara visualiser and dance practice. The mv did not come out the way he wanted because of his high standards so fans only got the visualiser and dance pratice.

[@just_peyyyyy9694]

That is how you put credit on everyones effort, unlike those who copies this masterpiece.

[@emillyroberts1908]

you need to check out his new song "Flying Apsaras" please reacting to the visualizer and the dance practice of it.

[@amylee7132]

Your reacts to my beloved Lay, Ateez, Jackson Wang and Kai have convinced me to jump on your Patreon, and I have never done that for anyone. If you have already and I just missed it, any Taemin reacts will complete me and make my head explode.

[@allthatjazzreacts]

It's like.... when does this man sleep?! 😂

[@hani1391]

u have to chek out more from himmm .. hes really amazingggg

[@minkiway3370]

“Is this a Mulan reference?” Me: *facepalms*

[@twilightsparkle8403]

fr

[@oumaima__7599]

LAY IS ON A DIFFERENT TYPE OF LVL

[@vanshikajoshiee5669]

CPOP!!!

[@sitimasriah8449]

Thank you for your reaction to lay

[@mmorikca3927]

Thnx 4 reaction,to Lay Lit,,if u cAn or have time can u react to his new song,Time to shine,its colab with nick young 75th NBA ANNIVERSARY thank u,

[@酒-s9y]

Lay is not joking

[@princessserenity1015]

Lay the King is Lit

[@exoweareone09]

This choreo is hard

[@zhraxo5933]

Lay is the king of china 👑

[@exdgto09]

OMFG. THE REACTION VID IVE BEEN WAITING FROM THIS CHANNEL FOR A LONG TIME. PLEASE REACT TO SHEEP AND HONEY AND FLYING ASPARAS

[@exoweareone09]

This video coast more than 1.4 million dollars and it's all his money

[@kassworld1153]

YESSSSSS

[@charlottetinyone5281]

Wanna see your reaction to Lay's SHEEP and HONEY!

[@Lna2015]

Can u react trainee a ain t no privacy?

[@Chloe-gu8mh]

Bro try react to best collab Lay, NCT and Jason Derulo Shut up and dance

[@b.b.hlover7083]

King

[@byeolvr]

why don’t the comments have any likes?

[@zeinabbb983]

He is chinana king

[@sunshinegaming367]

Did you like it

[@sensasian9689]

Please react to ASTRO’s “Candy Sugar Pop” MV

[@sunshinegaming367]

Let me tell you that p1harmony is coming back with pink swit$

[@weneedcoffee323]

Can you please react to Chuang 2021 cover to lit?

[@zhraxo5933]

You should react to namanana by lay

[@gabrielastefan9847]

mulan? that's tradiional chinese history :))

[@lixslays]

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