Jazz Musician + Writer React: BTS - Spring Day | Down the BTS Rabbit Hole

[@Laura-cx1dt]

Spring Day is an actual masterpiece. Since its release in 2017, it has never left the Korean charts. It has become a transnational musical treasure for everyone who listens to it despite language barriers. Thank you for reacting to it so sincerely

[@AndrewBergSax]

I completely agree that it's a masterpiece. This is going to frequent my playlists often

[@MM-et2jr]

@@AndrewBergSax Mine too!

[@marinal.]

@@MM-et2jr awesome!

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax that's great to hear

[@aysegulpervane7835]

@@AndrewBergSax please react to explanation of this MV also

[@brionyfakatou1620]

I highly, highly recommend watching both the Italian ARMY explanation video and the English Explanation video. If you have to just pick one I would go with the English one, because although the Italian one goes into waaay more detail about the Sewol ferry disaster and the ensuing political upheaval, and makes you really feel how devastating this event really was (bring tissues), it only touches on some of the symbolism in the music video such as the snowpiercer reference, that are examined in much more detail in the English version. Plus I tend to agree with some of the explanations in the English video than a few of the hypothesis in the Italian one. One thing they both agree on though is that Spring day is a song about hope. It’s not that grief can happen in the Spring it’s that winter is the metaphor for grief and one day Spring will come and our grief will be over. It’s saying, right now I’m going through something really difficult and sad, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. BTS ALWAYS wants to encourage their listeners to be hopeful.

[@carlap.4066]

La italian army és muy buena. El vídeo és más largo pero la explicación de todo és muy detallada ( muy, muy triste ).. La inglesa está muy concentrada pero no está mal para entenderlo todo. Cualquiera de las dos és válida( personalmente prefiero la italiana).

[@fildzahulvi2462]

Yessss, please react to it!

[@QueensThief76455]

Excellent explanation about the hopeful message of Spring Day. Thank you.

[@ashleyder9164]

The Italian army one touches on all the same symbolism as the bulletproof vibes one...she just has different opinions regarding what it stands for. She addresses literally all the same scenes and theories for them, though. I don't know why people keep saying she doesn't. If anything, the Italian army one actually goes into *more* detail regarding the symbolism of various things in the MV.

[@amiii5292]

I prefer the italian army version way more. It is more detailed and she also mentions the book and the movie. In my opinion she links these things with the tragedy way better and her research is way more profound. On top of that, she shows real time footage. I‘m not surprised that she was invited to korea because of her research regarding this theme.

[@elenaastachova8228]

RM and SUGA said they wrote Spring day based on their experience with old friends. SUGA specifically wrote about the friend who went to prison (he is talking about the same person in his song Agust D - Dear my friend). "Spring day" MV also relates to national tragedy, you can watch explanation, if you want to know more about it

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you for the information! We should be reacting to one of the explanation videos next week!

[@KimmyGibson]

@@AndrewBergSax You will be shocked.

[@missJJ_onYT]

@@AndrewBergSax Watch the Italian Army version of explanation. it's quite long but very detailed

[@anzalaaiman9971]

just a correction, dear my friend is actually in D2 not Agust D.......

[@elenaastachova8228]

@@anzalaaiman9971 I'm talking about name of artist, not name of mixtape. It is released under his Agust D name, on Agust D Spotify account

[@larewi6765]

Now, you really need to watch the explain video - the symbolism will blow your mind even more!

[@AndrewBergSax]

I'm excited! Well maybe excited isn't the right word since it will be sad... but I'm ready to learn more!

[@bethzymaciasramirez5325]

@@AndrewBergSax YESS by BULLETPROOF VIBES

[@MinSung931]

This is one of their songs that truely makes me cry everytime i hear it, this song reminds me of my nana i lost a couple of years back but i know that ill see her again and this song brings me that comfort and Vs line “ you know it all your my best friend” pulls at my heart strings so much and it makes me cry alot. This so is so full of emotion and you can here it in their voice and the way they move and sing. Spring day is also known as armys queen as she is such a beautiful yet emotional song.

[@AndrewBergSax]

I completely agree and I'm so mad I didn't comment on that line during the reaction. Ever since I recorded this, when I listen to that line I get goosebumps

[@MinSung931]

@@AndrewBergSax same that one line always sends shivers down my spine and I get goosebumps aswell

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax cool

[@jaybey7940]

So happy that you've both reacted to probably my favourite of their songs. Spring Day is so special to me. I understand that they wrote the song because they realised that moving to Seoul and becoming famous had lost them old friends and then it's the MV that references the Sewol Ferry disaster. Because of the political situation in Korea at the time artists had to be very careful not to show public support for all the families who lost their children. Be prepared when you watch any explanation videos or stories about the sinking, it's absolutely heart breaking.

[@AndrewBergSax]

I know, I'm so nervous to learn about it more, but I think it will be incredible to see

[@DarkWing494]

@@flyushkifly yeah that Italian army is so hard-core there is so many thing no other explanation video even noticed(not this one in particular but in gerenal). I was so shocked by things they noticed and find.

[@forevabangtan]

@@AndrewBergSax Yes I agree the Italian Army video is the most informative while the bulletproof vibes one is easier to follow along but does not go into the political aspects of what happened.

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax it's i must. I cried on 1st watch.

[@varvara7058]

SUGA has many rapping styles. Hope you'll check his second self-produced mixtape D-2 to see how versatile he is

[@AndrewBergSax]

Yes! I definitely want to at some point!

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax sweet!

[@mikrocosmos7651]

Glad you reacted to it finally, you guys are so good at understanding musics and emotions🥺 And please note that even though the mv director almost dedicated to the mv to the specific tragedy, the actual writers - rm and suga - wrote the lyrics with their old friends in mind, NOT the Sewal ferry🙏🏻

[@yeseo9021]

you mentioned suga's rapping styles. actually, he's the most versatile and i can't wait for you to see more of his rapping. he can easily change the way he raps to fit the song that sometimes armys get confused if that's really yoongi or not😆

[@AndrewBergSax]

Hahaha oh I'm even more excited now 😀

[@deniserei9218]

wow i like your interpretation in suga's verse. you're right, that's jimin 'echoing' his rap. after jimin moves away, his emotional rap turn into agressive tone. you can also see it in the live performance. thanks for the reaction

[@Skyblue-qi3oo]

During the pendemic, BTS has been singing this song several times saying that they do miss army a lot and really long for the day we meet each other, just as the lyrics say 😢

[@branden3631]

Right everytime they said they really miss us and sang this i was...😭

[@tragedyjoan]

when i saw the notification im like, WOW andrew and caitlin went to the hardcore song this time. even without knowing the background of the song, the tone of the MV and the lyrics is already so meaningful and to think it was written in part and sang by pretty much youngsters and they deliver it so well i think is why even for new army spring day is classic. and then realizing that this song is pretty much about a tragic event the government tried to hide and pretty much banned every artist to even talk or sing about, speak so much why we love BTS. it wasnt about blame or anger but respecting the memories of those who died and griving for their loss. but like i said, even if you dont know the back story of this song, this song is relatable because we all went through grief and sorrow at some point in our lives.

[@Kauritree08]

An explanation video is really important. I hope it will be the one by Bulletproof vibes because it breaks down the actual video and gives you insight to Sewol. In my mind this may be the most important work of art from BTS. It has significant meaning, socially, culturally, emotionally and has a reference to literature. It is about loss, mourning, regret and hope. And his linked to a specific and tragic event. It is treasured, respected and revered by ARMY and citizens in the Republic of Korea. I rarely get past Jin in the stairwell without crying. His representation in particular just breaks my heart. And I've seen this MV many times. It crosses borders, language and age barriers. It's incredibly special.

[@AndrewBergSax]

I completely agree about this song being special, and I'm very interested to see the explanation and how it all ties together

[@rebeccacarmichael6745]

@@AndrewBergSax You will cry.

[@erikoenglish1651]

@@AndrewBergSax 75 highschool students only survived but 250 students were not.

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax i hope u watch all explanation vids on your own. The more u watch the more info u get.

[@blueman2369]

This song is very special song for all Koreans remembering the tragedy…

[@enicole1203]

The queen of songs has arrived! She even has her own Twitter account and it's hilarious.

[@imajinallthepurple]

"30 second film theory": In general looking right signifies forward/action/the future. Looking left is often used for reminiscing/inaction/the past. They use this symbolism *a lot* in this video.

[@AndrewBergSax]

Ohhh that's really interesting! I have never heard of or thought about that before

[@marinal.]

interesting info, ty

[@raspberrytaegi]

i love the part where all the people are moving past jungkook while he is standing in the same place staring at the camera, and then he joins them, that is some very strong imagery

[@ellaw571]

Again, loved the major and minor chord explanation!! fyi, initially Taehyung wrote the melody of the chorus and it was going to be selected but the next day RM's melody was finally and officially selected😂 I love both version a lot 💜

[@mikrocosmos7651]

I know! Taehyung's version really has it's charms!!

[@ForgetfulDreams6]

the italian explanation video absolutely crushed me. Knowing more about the actual incident. The english video most people watch talks more about the actual MV and symbolism.

[@MM-et2jr]

This songs means the world to me. This is when BTS went from a band thought was great to an actual fan=ARMY. 10 years ago my best friend throughout my childhood was in a car accident, went into a come for a few months and barely survived. My friend has permanent brain damage, can barely speak and can't recognize me. I struggled for such a long time with feeling relieved and happy that she survived, yet not being able to mourn the loss of my friend - bc the person I knew no longer existed. Discovering this song just hit a very personal spot for me. If you haven't yet watched the explanation, I just want to warn you that it is hard and sad to watch - especially the one by Italian ARMY. But I still watch it from time to time, bc I feel like it holds such important messages and in a way is like a beacon of hope to. Hope bc so many are speaking up and supporting each other - and BTS who chose to risk their carreers bc this was more important. So I recommend Kleenex, maybe a blanket, some light and time to recover afterwards and lots of hugs and kisses afterwards.

[@MM-et2jr]

(just FYI: If you choose to react to both the explanation video (technically fan theory) by Bulletproof Vibes and Italian ARMY I will watch them both. They have similarities, but also some differences. In which case I recommend starting with BV and then IA).

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thanks for the recommendations on the explanation videos! I'm not sure if we're going to do one or both, but I'm very interested to see how everything connects

[@MM-et2jr]

and pause as much as you want, and do it in your speed. I will watch the whole thing no matter how long

[@MM-et2jr]

@@AndrewBergSax All good. You choose whichever you want. Bulletproof Vibes may be more "diggestable". It has a beautiful melody playing, explains the parts simply and well, and has some great points about things that happen in the mv. Italian ARMY: Talks fast in Italian, has a lot of info, you see real life footage, parallels with arts and history. It's tough, but it's worth it. If you don't choose this one, then I recommend watching it on your own.

[@SnowxXxAngel]

The 'please stay a little while longer' in the lyrics could also be taken from the perspective of the one that has passed, saying 'keep living a while longer, as one thing that people experiencing loss experience is the desire to join the person in the afterlife. So its like the person is saying 'hold on a while longer' and there is like a reply to the line with 'how much longer must I wait, to see you, to meet you?' Spring is used as a metaphor for things will get better after this cold and lonely "winter" [winter being the mourning and loss phase] - its a hopeful song about how the sadness and pain of loss will eventually lessen and get better, winter will turn into spring. It might not feel like it will end, but hold on and it will get better. BTS has so many songs to comfort and support their fans and just people in general, Spring Day is a queen of the Korean Charts. They also have 2, 3 and Magic Shop dedicated to their fans, so I recommend those ones as well (if you haven't already done them)

[@almostpsych]

This song is art. I do not know of any other song in the history of popular music that would be so powerful and meaningful. I honestly think that this is the side of BTS that sets them apart and explains their appeal. If it had to be one song to sum it all up and get them remembered by, it would be "the queen" (as Army calls it) Spring Day.

[@princesamarulina]

Thank you again! And thank you for telling that you'll watch Italian Army's explanation. This song never left the Melon charts in Korea since its debut, 4 years ago, and they've been using the metaphor of "when the spring comes" to talk about the end of pandemic. BUT I wish you could react to the choreo too. There are 3 songs that you already reacted to that have choreographies that tell stories in itself, and paint the song the same way you show that they do with the chords, instruments and singing style: Fake Love, Black Swan and Spring Day. They sing this way while performing those dramatic (in a sense of theatrical) moves. Now that you know the three, with their meanings, I wish that you could watch them even if you don't think that you would be interested in dance, because... because they put their whole bodies in transmitting the story even if you don't understand the language, and they are amazing doing it. In Spring Day, the duo Suga/Jimin as friends connected but far away, the way someone appears and disappears, they embodying the snow flakes, the smoke, the falling petals, (the waves and the ferry? This reference is for after the explanation video). There are many different performances of each of those songs, even dance practices, and camera work is not always the best, maybe you can ask for votes or linka suggestions.

[@itscuzofbts7055]

Spring Day is the QUEEN of BTS’s music 💜💜💜💜

[@ziny2885]

Spring day explanation video is a sad but needed story to be told. Proud of Bts for highlighting an event that should not be forgotten. 😢 spring day also is a chart monster it means a lot to a lot of people.

[@sdd5918]

Please watch the explained viedo💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

We absolutely will!!

[@shanellyfaust]

The live version of Spring day on Tiny desk concert is such a treasure 💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

That one will be coming relatively soon! 😀

[@shanellyfaust]

@@AndrewBergSax oh! So good to know! Thank you

[@DanielleMDM93]

I also like the spring day performance for the Class of 2020!

[@inacialimadasilva7521]

There is an amazing explanation to this song!!! Prepare your tissues!!!

[@AndrewBergSax]

Yes!! I'm really interested to see that!

[@bt6248]

Thank you for your genuine, insightful reaction. Spring Day is special. Even without the poetic lyrics, the melody is magical. Listen to some instrumental covers to see what I mean. My daughter gave me a music box that plays the chorus. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@AndrewBergSax]

Oh I love instrumental covers. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@bt6248]

@@AndrewBergSax , Here's one I particularly love: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5iTo4Cma7J0rac

[@lavniyarana3796]

Till this date, I cry whenever I listen to this golden masterpiece 😭😭

[@raspberrytaegi]

great reaction to queen spring day, which as you probably know from comments, never leaves the charts and always starts rising again whenever there's a new release/comeback xD sounds great that you're watching an explanation video, just keep in mind that BTS songs can and often do have multiple meanings and inspirations, not just one! for spring day i feel like we can be pretty sure that there's at LEAST 4 major ones, 1) namjoon and yoongi's friendship 2) the sewol ferry tragedy 3) "snowpiercer" and 4) "the ones who walk away from omelas"

[@RiotGrrrl10]

Yes! the explanation video is super necessary. Spring Day is already heartbreaking and powerful without the explanation video, but be ready for the moment you get all the details behind the song and the MV cause oh man, it gets sadder.

[@sruticranjith5194]

Spring day also has a Brit rock version, which is very beautiful released as a gift for army on soundcloud. They also did it live once, its more of a sad version

[@AndrewBergSax]

Oh I haven't heard that. I'll have to check it out

[@raspberrytaegi]

not sure if other people commented it, but i love how singularity (2018) has a line that goes "spring will come someday, the ice will melt and flow away" which imo directly parallels spring day (2017), especially the lyrics "no darkness, no season can last forever" and "[please stay] until the spring day comes again"

[@AndrewBergSax]

Oh I had no idea! I haven't read the lyrics for that when in a little while!

[@liacalderon3554]

Spring Day is the song I dedicate to my sister and boyfriend who have passed away. I can't listen to it without crying.

[@imajinallthepurple]

A little food for thought... What you said about Suga's rap styles really made me think of your song A Close Goodbye: The switching back and forth between the soft pleading tone and the more aggressive/accusatory tone. Considering the theme of both songs it struck me as quite a coincidence. (I actually shed a tear, darn you! 😅)

[@AndrewBergSax]

😭 that's very nice of you to say. I think that might actually be why i picked up on it so quickly. There really are a lot of similarities and I didn't really think about it until now...

[@imajinallthepurple]

@@AndrewBergSax Tbh it kinda stuck in my head. I really love it. Where can I find the album digitally?

[@AndrewBergSax]

There's a link to my SoundCloud in the Description! Also if you haven't already seen, I posted a thread on Twitter about writing it that I think really puts it more in perspective. Even if you don't have Twitter you should be able to read it all without logging in I think

[@imajinallthepurple]

@@AndrewBergSax I do have Twitter and yes I read it. 💜 (I actually made you and Caitlin an offer you weren't able to use 😉). I don't have SoundCloud but maybe it's about time I join... 🤷‍♀️

[@AndrewBergSax]

Ohhh I just realized your initials. Well it's nice to connect people on different platforms. And yeah, you can listen on SoundCloud without an account (I think) but to save it or use it like a playlist I believe you do need an account. But I first set up my account several years ago so I could be wrong 😅 Anyway, the whole album is up there! Eventually I might put it on Spotify as well, bit it just costs a lot more than I would've thought so I'm holding off for now!

[@spreadlove4094]

I cried watching this and had to have my tissue box with me..I cry every time I hear spring day since watching the explanation video 😢

[@pambarab5506]

I just checked and *Spring Day* is at #60 on the current Melon Music monthly chart. 246 weeks (correct me if I'm wrong yall) since debuting (Feb 2017) on the charts. Longest charting song ever in Korean history. For comparison *Blinding Lights* became the longest charting song on BB Hot 100 with 88 weeks (this happened in August, so add a few weeks to that number).

[@madz613kim3]

Thank you for reacting to this queen. This song is the reason I became ARMY. Very few songs have touched me, and this never fails to draw tears to my eyes and clench at my heart. This is a very special song to BTS and ARMY. And is especially applicable during these hard times full of sadness worldwide, and distance between BTS and ARMY. Thankfully, spring is to come with the 1st in-person concerts in LA. 💜

[@allisonB123]

This song is beloved by many Korean citizens and of course, by Army. It is very poignant, and never fails to make me very emotional and raw. Thank you for the reaction 🙏💜💜 My personal favourite explanation video is the one by Italian Army - but I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.

[@rochelledunlap9993]

I can't believe you know Sometimes It Snows in April!! It's from Prince's movie Under the Cherry Moon and it plays after the main character's death. One of my favorite Prince songs!!

[@AndrewBergSax]

Yes!!! I didn't even hear about it until after he passed unfortunately, but it's also one of my favorites! Possibly my favorite Prince song?

[@purplefamily8375]

Namjoon is really a great writer. I sometimes wonder how he writes like that. His lyrics are always deep and meaningful. 💜

[@Darkfire757]

I unfortunately lost my dad last year unexpectedly and this song became my comfort song while dealing with my grief. It means so much to me and always makes me emotional no matter what. Thank you for reacting to it I love your commentary

[@MM-et2jr]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@Darkfire757]

@@MM-et2jr Thank you ❤

[@AndrewBergSax]

I can only imagine what you've been through 💜

[@Darkfire757]

@@AndrewBergSax Thank you. It's been incredibly hard on my family but we've got a good support system in each other so we're healing day by day 💜

[@AngelaSealana]

@@Darkfire757 I'm so glad you have this beautiful music to help 💜

[@allora6826]

Wow, this really makes the Permission to Dance laundromat feel full of meaning too. I hadn't seen the Spring Day mv yet, so thank you Andrew and Caitlin. I have really enjoyed your reactions.

[@mypurpleheartz]

Great lyrics by RM. Especially when you finally understand the back story of the ferry tragedy etc. It's heart breaking and moving at the same time.

[@hanamin3972]

i love spring day! an all time queen👑 aside from the melody, i like the lyrics so much especially yoongi's verse. i relate to it so much. suga is really an amazing writer and producer

[@Emelynherdz]

the fact that i cant watch spring day without crying because of the background story and the meaning of the song

[@alyssabarroga6518]

Appreciate your reaction and insights as always! I always try to watch your videos even when I’m busy because I learn so much. Spring day is one of my fave BTS songs. Looking forward to your reaction to the explanation video!!

[@SenoraKIMCora]

My favorite song.... 💜💜💜💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

💜

[@fmoreira2727]

😢 can’t watch spring day without tearing up 😢

[@jasminemata5623]

Andrew, I love your little musical outro and just overall the production value of your videos!!! Kudos!

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thanks, Jasmine! 😀 both this outro song and my usual one are from an album I recorded!

[@karen4624]

Got my tissues, this was my gateway song to BTS ARMY on the Tiny Desk concert with no sub titles and could see the emotions on their face as they sung. And once I watched the video and read the meaning of it, I was all in for BTS. Xceleste and Italian Army have explainer videos abut this song, well worth watching with a large box of tissues. Yes it was Jimin with Suga

[@sandy503gang]

This is the song that made me an ARMY from a casual listener. The song is a masterpiece and I suspect it's one of the boys' favorite, they sing it every chance they get. The song has not left the Korean charts since its release 4 years ago and funnily it starts climbing everytime BTS releases a new song. Do watch the explanation video by Italian ARMY. It's a bit longer but better than the other videos. The video is based on true life tragedy which happened in Korea. Thankyou for reacting to this song with your wife. This song is lyrically and musically a masterpiece.

[@FarhanaK]

Aww amazing reaction as always Andrew! Yes Spring Day is a queen ballad! It still hasn't left the korean charts! I love how you guys enjoyed it!

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you so much, Farhana! 💜

[@Maria.art_and_soul]

spring day will always hold a special place in my heart 😢💘 thank you for the reaction 😚💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you! 💜

[@persialionheart]

Spring day is a song that proves to all haters that BTS are here for life

[@jacquereid9958]

Spring Day is indeed BTS’s Queen song. For many people this is the song that broke the barriers of age that normally separate young people’s music and adult music. The song is so important, that’s why everyone wants you to watch the explanation videos. One by XCelest explaining the video and the one by Italian Army explaining the political aspects. This will give a better understanding of one of the worst moments in modern day Korea. The Army video is fast be prepared to pause to read. On a side note it just so happened that this song timed with the accident, it was written by Suga and RM discussing list of someone loved in death but it took on a different meaning when the ferry went down. It also shows that BTS was not afraid to speak up against the wrong that occurred even though it was the government. That took courage. The song at its core though is beautifully written and beautifully preformed. It is haunting and yet comforting. 💜💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

I absolutely agree. We definitely want to watch an explanation video to better understand what's going on... I also agree that the song is beautiful even on its own

[@momclg]

It’s about the Sewol Ferry accident. The captain told the students to stay put, but he and crew members left the ship. The Korean president and the press did not tell the people the real story. There’s a video explaining the mv.

[@TheFlufferx]

55-year-old ARMY from Boston here. Spring Day is my favorite song. Not just my favorite BTS song but my favorite song period. It has so much meaning for all of us ARMY on an individual level as well as for the people of Korea and survivors and families of the Sewol disaster. The song has even more meaning for me since my parents passed away from Covid this past year. I hope you'll watch the dance practice/live performance and the explanation videos. Thanks so much 💜

[@christinedowney]

The Queen spring Day is for me the empathetic heart of BTS. It evokes such melancholy and in the end hope, it is worth of its position of "Queen".

[@DuDu-cl5iu]

If you listen carefully, we can hear jhope singing along with everyone most of the time, even though he didn't have any personal lines in this song, the voice I love most in this song was his background vocals, it is mesmerizing.(my opinion only)

[@catdaragon8028]

Thank you, i did not know this.

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

This is another song that just blows me away. It’s so deeply emotional and has helped me lately through some very big losses in our family. I can’t even explain it but it seems to acknowledge the pain and grief of loss but also offer solace and hope. The MV may be one of the most significant meaningful works of art a music video has offered that I have seen. Layers and layers of meaning, the ideas of the movie Snowpiercer and the book “the ones who walk away from Omelas” both meant a lot to me before I saw this and together they are soo socially significant to include and that is just two very minor details. With the backdrop of the political backlash to do anything related to Sewol and threat of being put on the govt black list… it’s a subtle brave piece of art and I both cry and find hope it has helped the victims families. Using a platform like theirs to do things like this are why fans become a bit intense. Thank you for the insight and thoughtful analysis.

[@Skyblue-qi3oo]

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[@france556]

This song brought me to BTS and up to this day, SPRING DAY is my favorite BTS song. I can listen to this forever like it is my first time hearing it. 💜

[@WiseOwl_so_1d_like_to_think]

Spring Day is a monument of national grief. It has not left the Korean charts since 2017.

[@AndrewBergSax]

That's incredible! It is such a powerful song

[@arpitavk7062]

Spring Day is sad... it's a melancholy that wrap your bones like chill winter breeze... I get chills everytime I hear Suga's rap in this song... his style going from sad to aggressive is so relatable feeling in grief... being sad for the lose to being angry why that happened... "blaming you hurt less than missing you"... I feel that line in my core. And yes, it is Jimin who is harmonising with Suga in Suga's verse.

[@dkinla3408]

When you watch the explanation video this song will hit you 10 times harder due to the heartbreaking tragedy that inspired it. And the video has even more symbolism than you thought. "Spring Day" is a masterpiece. It makes me think of my Mom & best feiend who died too young. I miss them every day.

[@AngelaSealana]

May they rest in peace. 💜💜

[@just_lil_g]

this song...THIS SONG...was the first song that has me singing Bogo Shipda out of nowhere. It just permeated throughout my subconscious. This is when I knew I was ARMY. And then I found out what it was about....looking forward to your reaction. 💜

[@vieillardsenile9104]

So everyone already suggest watching the explanation videos, now you need to watch their performance on it. They really did great 😊

[@callmesamsam]

What a wonderful song. I’m just concerned that your poor little heart might get crashed when you get to see the explanation video. Be ready and bring tissues, it is so worth it!

[@agustadee]

Yey Caitlyn is back! 🤗💜 love seeing you both react. Inspiring couple 😍 keep it up! Thank you I loved your reaction on this.

[@jkeylovee]

Omg queen spring day is here

[@afternoontaee]

i think another thing interesting about that switch from major to the minor 7 is that it almost feels like that first "please stay" is a genuine plea, but as it switches to the minor 7, you start to lose hope a little bit. "please stay a little longer," but you know in the back of your head that they won't come back.

[@rahm_oo3]

You should see the live performance ,yes it has choreography and you will love it

[@cynthiaperez2232]

Love your musical explanations... What a difference one note can make! (B and B flat)

[@cynthiaperez2232]

Glad to see Caitlin back (Hi Caitlin!). You've probably already heard this in other comments,... but you must have had the feeling that there was something in the MV that you didn't quite grasp. Yess. There is. There are 2 expanation videos for this MV, Both are well done but here are the differences. 1. Explanation by Bulletproof Vibes. Excellently and clearly organized. Illustrates literary and artistic references. Gives an overview of the Sewol Ferry Tragedy. 2. Explanation by Italian Army: briefly mentions literary and artistic references. Gives in-depth details of the ferry tragedy including on-site interviews with witnesses. It is gut-wrenching but not as well-organized as #1. Most ARMYs have watched both of them. I highly recommend watching them in the order above.

[@poeticjustice706]

Really enjoyed both of your interpretation !! You pointed out a lot of stuff that I’ve never noticed before (like juxtaposition of winter and summer clothes). Your musical breakdown was also very interesting! Thank you so much ☺️

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it 💜

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax yes, ty!

[@aviannah3034]

QUEEN SPRING DAY 😭😭😭

[@elektra2704]

i love this song so much. great video!!

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you!!

[@mimimike8335]

The choreography to this song is also awesome! You two should watch it being performed live because the stages and outfits are great too! I'm not sure about copyright though. Thank for this reaction! 💜🙆🏻‍♀️

[@6468May]

Watch the live performance of this beautiful song.

[@grace_mar]

I always love listening to your thoughts about the music and the lyrical content uwu The fact that the mood of the song leans towards sadness and grief while the song chords are not minor throughout has always been interesting to me! Nice hearing your opinion on that too uwu

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you so much! Yeah this one was really interesting to think about, and I'm sure there are so many things I haven't even picked up on yet!

[@sarahteter6310]

When you correctly guessed Jimin was singing with Suga, I did that proud ARMY nod (we all do it sometimes lol). Off that is it your reactions that have changed (gotten better) or is that your know them better (this is me consciously attempting to echo Suga’s verse and acknowledge this awesome reaction)? Hard to tell but I loved this reaction, especially Caitlin’s points:)

[@sarahteter6310]

I was crying by the end, though Spring Day consistently gets to me. It also has this nostalgic vibe that means no matter how sad, it’s welcome like the memories of loved ones. I stopped crying when the sax kicked in while you were talking at the end because my puggle Porter has an affinity for wind instruments and he jumped up and started running around at that moment. (His nickname is View Halloo which I know from Mary Poppins but it’s what is used in fox hunting when a fox is sighted, but that’s just how he reacts to horns.)

[@AndrewBergSax]

Thank you! Yeah, I still get a couple people's voices mixed up every now and then, but overall I think I've got it! I sometimes feel like my recent reactions aren't as good because I'm less surprised by how good they are now 😅 I almost expect it to be amazing so then I just try to figure out why 😂

[@m.a7934]

Thank you for your great reaction. Spring day is an important and meaningful song for bts and army, also for korean people for it's meaning and massage.💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

It's a very powerful song 💜

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax agree

[@bangtan4506]

SUGA's verse is my favorite part of the song. His rap and lyrics are so emotional

[@bts_army_mum8817]

This song is our Queen 💜💜

[@AndrewBergSax]

💜

[@mackenzief.5520]

I really enjoyed this reaction and I love the music theory breakdowns! All the editing you do at the beginning　is so cute. As always you both bring a really interesting perspective to these videos. I will say about the explanation videos, they are often very good and very well done, but they are really just fan theories. The boys themselves do NOT have any real creative control over the music video staging, storyline and production and RM (who wrote the majority of the lyrics) has said that this song is not about about any event or even a particular loss but that it was written more in a generalized sense of loss he felt as old friendships disappeared. But I personally find this song to be an excellent representation of grief for losses both big and small. The music video is really what those theory video's are discussing but a lot of times I think people come away from them assuming that the song was written specifically about those things or that the boys wanted the music video to tell a particular story and that's not the case. The theory videos are a great way to gain a different lens on what they can mean. I especially like the one that discusses how the video references the story "The One's Who Walk Away from Omelas". I find the way different literature is interwoven in some of their music videos adds a really interesting layer to the viewing experience and I imaging that is what the production team was hoping for.

[@Mark-vj7zd]

As someone in the film industry, this is something that interests me greatly. Are there videos where the boys or BigHit actually talk about the creative process behind the videos? I can certainly see responsibility for generating MV concepts and then realising them would fall to people outside the group. It’s highly specialised work and BTS themselves have plenty else to do, but I would have expected them to have quite significant input once the initial draft concepts are developed. After all, the songs come first so the MVs need to reflect the intent of those stories. I also wonder what input they had into generating the BU storylines. From what Suga has said about rejecting the initial MV proposal for Daechwita and asking for something much more lavish in scope, content, historicity and as a consequence, budget, it appears that he had considerable control. I think that was post signing the new contracts, so things had possibly changed, but I wonder what the earlier situation was, and what the current one is. To my eye their ‘acting’ in all the music videos is so on point that I assume they were always fully aware of and engaged in the stories they’re telling visually.

[@mackenzief.5520]

@@Mark-vj7zd The best source I would say is absolutely the behind the scenes making videos of the music videos themselves. For older videos (like up until boy with love I think) you'll have to use the Bangtan Subs videos unless you speak Korean, because BigHit doesn't have subs I believe. These are also nice because the team subbing them often includes cultural notes/references,. As with all translated content recommendations I will emphasize that translation is an art not a science and there is always a bias involved. Another greats source is when they do the reaction videos to their music videos and you can see how genuinely surprised by the things happening in the video. I think for the most part the boy's are given notes about any music video story line and their acting I think has always been good, but especially for BU it doesn't seem based on the behind the scenes that they had any input on the story line. I think to put the what came first the song or the video into perspective you also have to consider that there album concepts seem to be given to them in groups (so the wings/hyyh albums or love yourself albums) and they should really be seen as one large story/concept playing out over 3-4 albums worth of content. So in reality the boys are likely given a theme asked to submit music that could work with that, and then the music videos are planned around that. And many of there title songs are worked on by multiple members but most are not written or composed by them specifically. RM and Suga being the most prominently credited on there actual album writing and production. This has been consistent all the way up to BE which was a complete break from normal BigHit form because it was unplanned, and the boys wanted to be more hands on in the process. However even in the On music video behind the scenes they mentioned having no idea what the storyline was about, just a vague concept. For the Wings album solos I know in their album notes the translations I have read suggested that they were asked to write personal solos but that they should try to fit them within a certain theme, and then the storyline was adjusted to incorporate them where necessary. And I believe if I remember correctly Taehyung implied that his was entirely based on the story line from I Need You and not really personal at all. I think the Dechewita video is a rare exception specifically because it was a solo work and Yoongi was paying for it, so he had complete control. I imagine in general they have more say in solo work videos than in full band production. Hope that response wasn't to long and that it made some sense. Writing it on my phone on a long train ride so I apologize for any errors.

[@Mark-vj7zd]

@@mackenzief.5520 Thank you very much for such a thoughtful, expansive answer. Looks like I have a lot to chase down. I’ve been enjoying listening to them and watching the music videos since a friend sent me a link to the Blood, Sweat and Tears MV a couple of years ago but haven’t really had much time to delve deeper until recently.

[@red0silver0blue]

Agreed! Overall, I think the Italian one is definitely the better explanation. But it is so chock-full of info that the English one is much easier to digest for someone who is not yet familiar with what exactly happened. That‘s why I‘d also recommend watching both. First the English one to get a general idea of what‘s going on, then the Italian one to really, properly understand what happened in the tragedy and how it is reflected in the video. Andrew and Kaitlyn (probably misspelled? Sorry about that!), if you‘re reading this: Please don‘t be afraid to react to both and make it a very long video. Armys will watch it, we don‘t mind. In fact, we‘ll be happy about it! Also, since I‘ve watched a bunch of your reactions already but never commented: Hi!:) Your channel is very fun to watch!

[@red0silver0blue]

Edit: This was supposed to be a reply to someone else, but oh well.😂

[@AndrewBergSax]

@red0silver0blue Thank you for commenting! I appreciate the info on the two different explanations and we'll be reacting to at least one of them next week! But even if we don't react to it, we'll definitely be watching the other on our own!

[@kayefish1869]

You are a genius. I love this channel.

[@downtherabbithole9143]

I have watched Spring Day so many times and love it more each time…..but today is the first time since we lost my niece just over a week ago…so this was a mistake... I’m a mess. The explanation videos are good…I believe the Italian ARMY version is very well done…just a little more detail than others…but if you prefer the English language version that’s fine too. It’s a roller coaster of emotions, mainly sadness and anger. Be prepared.Thank you for your channel. I love my Fri mornings with you and Caitlin, snuggled on the couch with a cuppa, before my day begins.

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

Oh no, my deepest condolences on your loss. May your nieces memory be a blessing. I too am a mess we have an overdue family funeral to attend tomorrow and this is making it hit me more too.

[@AndrewBergSax]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you're going through 💜

[@MM-et2jr]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@marinal.]

so sorry for your loss Army. Hugs.

[@AngelaSealana]

Sending you lots of purple Magic Shop thoughts 💜 I'm so sorry for your loss. May your niece rest in peace.

[@dreamgloww6650]

the Queen !! this was the song that got me in the BTS rabbit hole. please its a must to watch the explanation ( with your wife ) because the symbolism here is insane. BTS is a really no- nonsense talented group to come up with this song and the message! 🤯 💜 i always look forward to your short music lessons! i learn a lot! thank you

[@c-dragon4286]

Thank you so much for your reaction to this powerful and beautiful song. You and Kaitlin got it right away how much emotion is in this song. And thanks again for the music theory lesson. I like that you help me understand why I love their music so much. 💜

[@princesamarulina]

YES! I'll watch later, but THANK YOU for reacting both!

[@amberpearce710]

This song is so beautiful!!! We call it the Queen song because it has been in Melon charts since it’s release which is 4+ years!! Loved the theory lesson!!! Yes! I would love you react to the explanation(s) videos, no matter how long… The song itself can be interpreted however one would like but the Music Video is THEORIZED to be about the tragedy (however backed up by a lot of evidence)… Their are two explanation videos. Different people like different ones…they are similar but different. 1) by bulletproof vibes 3) by Italian Army (I prefer this one) (it goes in more detail about the tragedy) (she does speak fast so feel free to pause, rewind, or slow the video down if you react to it) Suga and RM wrote this song thinking about their friend(s). Suga also talks about this friend in another one of his songs, I believe in his second mixtape. Anyways sorry for long comment. Lol

[@AndrewBergSax]

I appreciate the long comment!! Yes, I've had requests for both explanations and we will be doing one of them next week!

[@chynchyn159]

@@AndrewBergSax Yes please watch this with your wife. I think she'll appreciate this song even more since she's a writer, including you ofc. Looking forward to it

[@Mark-vj7zd]

@@AndrewBergSax I would recommend watching both of those explanation videos, even if you only react to one (or neither). Preferably start with the Bulletproof Vibes one, followed by the Italian Army version (which goes further into the disaster and its aftermath but requires a lot more pauses due to the speed of delivery). If you have anything left after those, there’s a video by xceleste called something like ‘What you still don’t know about Spring Day’ which is truly harrowing. One note, which has already been mentioned. The song is not just about Sewol; RM and Suga wrote it initially when missing friends and family. It evolved from there.

[@forevabangtan]

@@Mark-vj7zd YES I also agree on watching both explanation videos even if you only react to one.

[@amberpearce710]

@@AndrewBergSax Honestly if you want to react to one of them is fine. Do whatever you want.

[@allthefeels6047]

I enjoyed your vivid descriptions and new take on such a classic BTS song that is beloved by ARMY. Beautiful music/art should elicit feeling, no matter the language barrier.

[@tonytony710]

Beautiful reactions

[@lizzzzzz4121]

This song was actually inspired by an event that happened in Korea and the song almost got banned and if you watched the dance practice for the song you will see them forming a boat that represents the Ferry that sunk the same year that they wrote the song it was a big tragedy for everyone in Korea since so many were lost, when V sings his line “you know it all your my best friend” that’s when they form the boat as if they are saying goodbye it is very emotional

[@Reylien97]

This song is just one of s kind. I would definitely like to see ur reaction to explaination video. Although you guys got the main idea of the song, you'll be shock to see how meaningful and deep it is.

[@AndrewBergSax]

Yeah, I'm very interested in some of the visuals in the MV and what they represent

[@marinal.]

@@AndrewBergSax there is so much stuff here that's hidden. That u miss because u don't know. Hope u watch both explanation vids on your own!

[@Bonbon_Bangtan]

Here you go.. my favourite BTS song of all time.. its just a masterpiece... it makes me cry every single time.. literally every single time.. we can all relate to losing someone we love.. its part of life.. I can't describe in words how this song makes me feel when I remember the ones I've lost.. I'm sure you'll understand more of its beauty in the explaination.. excited for the next part.. love you.. see you next time.. borahae💜💜💜

[@shivangiagrawal2665]

Great reaction! I internally screamed when i saw it was only 12 mins then realized that its because you didn't watch a live performance. 😅 Each scene of this mv can be interpreted in 10 different ways.

[@AndrewBergSax]

I know! I really considered watching a live performance like usual, but with the explanation video being longer than an average song, I knew I'd have a lot of editing ahead of me...

[@shivangiagrawal2665]

@@AndrewBergSax its alright, I'm not complaining. 😊😅

[@AngelaSealana]

Don't worry, Andrew has promised we'll see the Tiny Desk reaction soon!

[@AngelaSealana]

Ah, this is a reaction I was so looking forward to, and I'm so happy you heard it... Now that I've seen it, I am feeling those emotions ❄️🌳 Doesn't that speak to how powerful this song is? I really appreciated your reactions. I've never seen anyone else pick up on the things you both expanded on, and I have watched dozens of reactions! So again, well done. 🏆🏆 That "propulsion" that kind of cries in the background of the song, sounds like a wail and a siren without being overly disturbing. I am amazed by it. Great 30 Second Music Theory this time! What an interesting application to this song. The attention to detail while they're writing the song is beautiful! SUGA - Dude, Andrew, you have really picked out his style. He has other styles, of course, but these are definitely his 2 main styles IMO. How you picked out his aggression turning on when Jimin's BGV goes away... Wow. I am blown away. What an artistic expression of grief when that special person in our lives goes away. Thank you for enriching my experience with this special song. I feel like Spring Day is the gift that keeps on giving. P.S. Hopefully it won't get too heated over the explanation video choice in the comments... But I know since at this point you are ARMY (👍🏻), you'll continue learning about the song and the MV. I personally don't feel like I need to see your reaction to every explanation video out there or even both of the 2 main vids. I just hope the explanation will enrich your experience... That's what this is all about in the end; art and life! 💜CFA

[@AndrewBergSax]

I completely agree about the wail. It immediately tells you something is off without being overwhelming. How did you like the visuals on the 30 Second Music Theory? Did they make sense? Watching it back I wasn't sure if I made a clear enough connection that the "one note" that changed is the note they were singing and that that's why I think it sounds so pleading at the end. So one thing I really think that helps is looking through the lyrics first. I immediately interpreted the song as the stages of grief so I was kind of looking for how they would handle that musically. When I heard Jimin cut out and Suga kick it into high gear I was like 😳 here we go! Oh and I'd say it's probably 50/50 on the explanation video to pick on here, but I know I'll end up watching both when I'm emotionally ready 😅

[@AngelaSealana]

@@AndrewBergSax I loooved the graphics, I need them! 😁 TBH, I wasn't sure if the exact chords you were using in the example were only examples or what you thought the actual Spring Day chords were. But you did illustrate the concept well, and I understood how the song was using major/minor switch after your explanation.

[@deliaconny]

now that i have read your full comment, too... i kept nodding along and saying "yes, yes, yes" internally... so.... that shared brain really is in full swing! though your ending is much more poetic than mine 😉

[@deegloss]

This is not a reaction request but just for your own listening pleasure I recommend Song So Hee's cover of Spring Day in traditional Korean music style.

[@AndrewBergSax]

Oh thank you so much, I will check it out

[@AngelaSealana]

Great recommendation 💜👍🏻 CFA

[@sharonlahaye5803]

Although RM and Suga were writing about lost friends, the MV is about the Sewal Ferry tragedy. Please react to Spring Day Explained by Bulletproof Vibes. As a writer, I think that your wife would enjoy this explanation video.