(ARMY IS THIS UNDERRATED?!) {FIRST REACTION} BTS -"LOUDER THAN BOMBS"

[@UlricaGrondahl]

Can we just take a moment and acknowledge how young they where when they debuted? Ranging from 15 to 20 years old. As a mother of 4, my heart breaks for them. My kids had troubles just to handle relationships at school and within the family. BTS literally became the target of organised hate campaigns (even death threats!). Not only from ordinary people but also from the industry. Does anyone expect teenagers to handle this without being affected?! I discovered BTS through my youngest daughter who was really helped by them during difficult times. We bonded through BTS and I discovered their music myself. And among the B-sides like “Louder than bombs” and “House of cards” are where you find the real gems! Never underrated by Army. Love that you taking your time to discover more than the A-sides/MVs - there are lots more! BTS and Army are in a relationship of having each others backs, unseen before. Army fights for BTS and BTS fights for Army and “…all the youngsters out there”. (Which other group have been to the UN three times?!) While delivering top notch entertainment!

[@siya9002]

I think it would be fair to say it’s underrated by BTS and not army😭 they were so surprised when they found out we want a live performance for this song

[@heidistiholm2845]

Agree. It's my most heard song on my spotify in 2020. And as Koi Fishy say (another comment) they were so surprised on Run when they found out that that's the song Army wants to hear live the most. I was jumping in my seat shouting Louder than bombs, when the question came :-D

[@Noir1311]

True. I was lowkey angry on behalf of the song - I kinda felt like they didn't appreciate it enough. Which, I know, is weird af.

[@맑은공기-c2r]

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[@reneezemlock7880]

It's not underrated by AMRY! We LOVE this song and have been begging them to perform it live for over a year. The chorus also changes from "Louder than bombs I BREAK" to "Louder than bombs I SAY" to "Louder than bombs I SING". :)

[@KoiFishy23]

We may get this live soon. Im hoping. 😅 they discussed it on Run BTS.

[@shakenbaek4261]

Honestly, considering the lyrics are for ARMY, I feel like BTS are waiting until they can finally perform live in front of us again before they sing this song

[@helenscott8202]

Could I also recommend ‘Jamais Vu’?

[@balloonrock]

The way I interpret “the pain I carry is hypocrisy they say” is that people say celebrities shouldn’t complain because their lives are great. Like, “you are rich and famous. How could you be sad?” As if they are not allowed to feel pain and sadness.

[@ToneyReactions]

Right! I was trying to say that lol

[@raspberryblue01]

Yes! This also reminds me of Suga's verse in "Whalien 52". 🐋💗

[@tammyl.faulkner2549]

POWERLINE!!! OMG! I want your shirt! STAND OUT... I 2 I...

[@ToneyReactions]

Lmao thank you!!

[@psychokitty71]

You have a slight misunderstanding with this song. They're singing this directly to ARMY. The shadow behind the cheers and the silent sadness is talking about the emotions of ARMY. It's an acknowledgement of how their songs have literally saved people's lives. RM questions whether or not they should have such influence over people's lives. Yoongi says that if they don't do it, who will? They end up promising to keep singing for us. Also, the BTS light sticks are called "bombs". That's another play on words. BTS is unusual in the way they have songs that speak directly to their fans with their lyrics. This is part of why ARMY has such a strong connection with them. They are aware of how much they help ARMY and promise to keep helping.

[@anaastorga6205]

Yeah, they acknowledge the power and influence they have, they feel that responsibility as well and they promise to keep singing since they know they are a light in the darkness for so many.

[@forevabangtan]

Great explanation.

[@cherylwalker4242]

I also think it is the silent cries of BTS. I was watching breaking the silence again and u can see the stress and pressure BTS lives daily.. Someone always wanting something from them. MOTS was written for themselves 1st then they bring us with them. So we all can "healed" there was a time when Namjoon said he was using Army to learn how to love himself an army should know Army should use Namjoon to love their selfs. BTS is my medic I call for a "remedy".

[@khulanbattulga2818]

Yeah, this song really reminds me of that speech RM gave during the concert "... if we our music, video picture made your life better just a little bit then use us to be happy /not in exact wording/".

[@psychokitty71]

@@cherylwalker4242 I disagree but only because of the other songs on the album. The album, as a whole, tells the story of their lives and career. "Louder Than Bombs" addresses the aspect of how their music affects their fans. To me, "On", the very next track on the album, is the one that addresses their own feelings about their jobs. Well, after all of the doubt and such that Suga expressed in "Interlude: Shadow". I think that if you go to doolset and read the lyrics, just as a letter to ARMY, then that's really what it is and how the lyrics read. That's just my opinion, of course.

[@squishycoveswena]

Army has been literally begging BTS to perform this on stage. It came up in a recent Run BTS episode

[@KoiFishy23]

They were even surprised 2019 mma was our favorite 😂

[@carolalexander3822]

“Sonically Pleasing”to our ears… a great explanation to those who say “I can’t understand Korean” You don’t need to in order to Love BTS’s music. Then when you learn the meanings in translation …….BOOM! Louder than Bombs!!!

[@KoiFishy23]

I mean anyone who says they cant understand the lyrics, can they not read english? No, thats not it. Theyre just too lazy to look it up. Beyond even that, music doesnt have be translated to hear the passion.

[@olgag9901]

I literally listened to this song for the first time ever like an hour ago. I don't speak any Korean and I still loved it and even more now that I see what the lyrics say, but even without it, the music, the voices and the whole "tone" of the song is beautiful and soulful.

[@azhhikari]

Yes, the first time I heard of BTS, I listen to Mots: 7, and I love the whole album, I love every songs, even though I don't know what they are saying. Maybe because I live in Asia, so I use to listen to music for the sound and for me language is really not important to a songs. Good music is good music.

[@seec4856]

The chorus actually was not just sung by one vocalist. Each had some parts.

[@dulceandrade9469]

It was clear to BTS, during a Run BTS episode, that this was the song ARMY wanted to see performed live. I think none of the boys guessed it. They were so surprised and even stated that they had learned a lot about ARMY from that pole HYBE prepared.

[@tannie618tran7]

The shock on their faces still cracked me up.. one of my all time favorite of Tannies aside from House of cards, Rain , Still with you, outdo: tear

[@dulceandrade9469]

@@tannie618tran7, let's prepare our hearts to see them LIVE!

[@aquariusmarika]

RM was mainly surprised by international armies. But we have soul as well, we are not just about happy, easy songs like Dynamite (I like Dynamite of course but songs like Louder than bombs, Truth Untold, Singularity, Magic Shop etc pull my heart strings).

[@dulceandrade9469]

@@aquariusmarika, those are the ones that really get to me, as well. House of Cards is incredible.

[@CheshireCat478]

Wait which run episode?

[@timothywest1183]

I love that you loved that as much as I did the first time I heard it. Such a wonderful song

[@ToneyReactions]

Yeah it's dope!

[@ericweinman9447]

I think like many songs Louder than Bombs is written to be interpreted at many levels. While I agree that messaging to ARMY is one of them, many of the adherents to this interpretation make little effort to see how Louder than Bombs may also fit into the MOTS concepts of Persona, Shadow and individuation. I saw one accusing Toney of a misunderstanding then reciting the more accepted playbook. To me, while her playbook statements have validity she was one track and mildly accusatory to someone who tried to breakdown the song seeing it as MOTS based. I truly wish this "I definitively know better than thou" attitude would be tempered with words like I believe or I think. I give Toney kudos for his efforts no matter how right or wrong because they were genuine interpretation and they show how BTS meanings are multidimensional.

[@bequinhaize]

!!!!

[@ashleyder9164]

While in general I agree with your sentiment, I do believe the "accepted playbook", as you called it, comes from an actual VLive explanation of the songs meaning by RM in this particular case so, generally speaking, I'm more understanding of people saying "this is what it means" for this song than I am for some others where the explanations came solely from fan interpretation.

[@caiejahassan7191]

True! That’s the beauty of a lyrics when it can be beautifully represent different facade. Toney! You did great

[@ericweinman9447]

@@ashleyder9164 RM said things about Spring Day too but somehow most ARMY became fairly invested in the Sewol Ferry tragedy explanation and not what he said. So is there a right explanation or a most accepted one? BTS many times presents in easy to understand ways and simultaneously runs deeper lines of thought underneath. For instance, how many people evaluate the lyrics to House of Cards in terms of it being a BU song despite clues presented in Prologue and Run. To me, BTS is great because there is a lot of room for understanding. My response was to a minimizing of Toney's interpretation. Had the words you have a slight misunderstanding been replaced with the words it is popularly understood or I believe then I imagine I would never have even opened my mouth. I simply prefer a this is what I think without framing things in an I'm right and you're wrong.

[@ashleyder9164]

@@ericweinman9447 I'm not sure what you think you're responding to. I said in general I agreed with your original post and then expressed a personal opinion about the interpretation of this particular song. I also agree with your observation regarding Spring Day. In the case of Louder With Bombs, because RM expressly expressed his thoughts behind the meaning, I *personally* am not bothered when people don't say "I think", where I would generally prefer that.

[@Shelbichu]

"Is this underrated?" *Stares straight into the camera like the office*

[@ToneyReactions]

Lmaoooo ik that meme

[@Ana-id6uk]

While not underrated, the song is definitely underanalyzed, which is why I appreciate your interpretation and reading everyone's comments. My take on the song is that it is an ode to empathy. It is the answer to the question "If a tree falls in the forest and no one hears it, did it really fall?". I found an answer in a book that I know of, and that I found RM recommending as part of his public reading list - The Hidden Life of Trees. According to this book, even trees have empathy. In other words, even if you suffer and break silently, someone has heard you because pain isn't/cannot be silent. In the light of this and what everyone said about the fandom being involved, the song isn't about the pain bts feels, it's the pain they feel coming from ARMY that they are expressing in one loud cry. They definitely received many fan letters and talked to many people in fan meetings about their struggles, and a lot of people genuinely find solace in their music. But on first glance hearing the song and the vocabulary used, I immediately remembered reading about the Syrian war, recently what's happening in the occupied Palestinian territories, refugees and other horrible things I feel like I can't do anything about. This is why it's really just an ode to empathy and a perspective on pain. As far as the MOTS theory goes, I think it's dealing with the collective subconscious again, but in this case the emotions we repress aren't even our own.

[@lilyLovesStories]

I was watching Vlive & they were playing guess the songs ARMY picked that were favs with only the 1st letter of each word. I forgot who guessed it, but they were surprised that ARMY picked Louder Than Bombs.

[@Mimikoo]

Yes! Army wants to see this song performed on stage... the members were truly surprised. The choreo for this could be so damn good on this though... BTS said maybe they would do it for us but RM said they cant promise. Fingers crossed.

[@lilyLovesStories]

@@Mimikoo 🤞 I hope they get to fit it in their performance

[@beatrizaugusto7934]

nobody guessed that one actually lmao they were all so surprised 😂

[@lilyLovesStories]

@@beatrizaugusto7934 oh they didn't? I don't remember exactly, but I know they were surprised by ARMY'S song choice

[@poojalakshmi5632]

@@lilyLovesStories they didn't guess it they were surprised that army chose it I think louder than bombs is underrated by BTS not by army

[@marianajohansen8411]

This one is pure poetry that evokes strong emotion and imagery. I don’t care what perspective you envisage, be it objective or subjective, it just hits on a visceral level. One cannot be a passive observer.

[@kimchimatchamochi4951]

This song means a lot to ARMY. It's (for my taste) one of the most beautiful songs by its music and the lyrics speak directly to our souls. One recommendation for a BTS song from me is Whalien 52. I bet you would love it. Yeah and thanks for your reactions, they are so refreshing among many others. Respectful and honest, but somehow still sober. You nice, keep going! 💜

[@joonie940]

This song is not underrated . I got goosebumps eveytime whenever i listen to this song and i'm praying that they perform this live

[@AREM94]

I think BTS will perform this song when the world opens and they’re allowed to go on tours. They’re aware ARMY have been asking for live performance. We can only hope

[@shanna-leeshaw1942]

I love when he talks about the bag 😊

[@LeeDee5]

We’ve never heard this song live😢😢

[@ldyerin4934]

I slept on this song for a while. After hearing "We are Bulletproof, the Enernal" (another song made for ARMY) and crying my eyes out over it did I find this one. I think you should check out the other song too. I would break it down for you, but you are so good at it, I will see how you take it. I will say that you won't understand the music video too much because it walks you threw the very start of BTS until the song "Boy with Luv" But you know we can help you out. 🥰

[@ToneyReactions]

I'm sure y'all got my back

[@ldyerin4934]

@@ToneyReactions always! Loved watching you try n guess whom was singing today.

[@jesshorton]

"Soon you'll know them by their elbows" 😄🤣 that's so true. I like hearing your take on the lyrics.

[@kate2514]

The way I immediately imagined Taehyung's mole.... I wonder when I first became able to identify them by that 😅

[@ToneyReactions]

lmao wow really!??

[@vtakesue493]

You GOT this!! First of all, I just wanted to say I love your reactions! During a recent Run BTS episode, BTS had to guess some answers the ARMY had given in a survey. They were a bit shocked to find out this song was the #1 ARMY requested song for BTS to perform during their next concert tour. RM wrote this song for ARMY. He wrote this song so ARMY would know their emotions were speaking ‘louder than bombs’ to them. He also explained that they know ARMY wants them to be happy, but not be burdened to always just show their (BTS) happy side. It’s a ‘Catch 22’ situation. RM said they can and have expressed many of their thoughts and emotions through their songs and performances, but many ARMYs do not have the same outlet. RM wrote this in the hope ARMY would find an outlet, whether it was through the creative arts, physical activity or an outlet ARMY enjoys to let their emotions free. ARMY knows the BTS members have burdens and visa versa. Additionally, as a side notethe majority of ARMY will not reveal to BTS their burdens, but talk among different fan sites (ARMY knows BTS has fake accounts for the most active sites 😎). As RM said during a concert, ‘I used ARMY to learn loving myself. Please use me, please use BTS to learn and love yourself!’ Wow, sorry for the long response.

[@Ana-id6uk]

Was this in a vlive after MOTS? Glad to have read your comment, I didn't know about it

[@vtakesue493]

@@Ana-id6uk The VLives were after the release of MOTS7. JHope talked about this song during some of the interviews too (RM, JHope, and Suga were co-writers, Troy Sivan was one of the original writers). Here is a great explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5fRd4KIq9eSjqs If this link does not work, here is the title and author: BTS “LOUDER THAN BOMBS” EXPLAINED focusing on Korean Lyrics by A PIECE OF KOREAN CULTURE. She dives into the song, how it connects with “2!3!”

[@snowflakes9571]

I guess the colour-coded lyrics would help as it shows you which member is singing that particular verse💜

[@CreativaArtly]

Yeah. It’s a great song and the furthest thing from underrated. Just underperformed from what I’ve been reading around online.

[@noelamini7350]

This is actually my favorite BTS song. I also thought that it was too underrated but then after watching a RUN BTS episode, we found out that This was the most voted-for song in a survey and now BTS know how ARMY love this song.

[@ToneyReactions]

lol thats crazy

[@rachael02126]

I love the use of the ocean and water in this song! One of the reasons we know this song is for ARMY is because of the mention of the sea at around 10:09 BTS wrote a hidden track during the Love Yourself era called Sea, which basically detailed how ARMY was responsible for lifting them out of the desert and turning that barren wasteland into a beautiful ocean. They use sea as a metaphor again here, alongside the comparison of waves on a calm sea and pain that spills over like water from a too full cup to compare the pain they feel for ARMYs going through hard times. You can also see this with the effect they use on their voices around 10:44 as the notes from the harmony slowly fades away, it sounds like they're underwater, as if they're drowning. I think it's incredible that they can write music that has a message most people can relate to, while also sending the message to ARMY that they understand the impact they have on their fans, how their songs have effected their fans lives and that they'll continue to make music that touches fans hearts and decreases their pain.

[@OkieCam16]

I LOVE your interpretations of this. I agree thoroughly that this is a song I could listen to, or dance to, or just get completely lost in, repeatedly for the rest of my life even if I never knew the meaning of the lyrics. Then I learned the lyrics. Trying to explain to someone how it made me feel when I first discovered it, I said I wanted to wrap myself up in it but still be able to dance, or better yet I wanted to play it loud in a large room like an empty dance hall and just let it fill up the space like water so I could drown in it. (Nobody understood what I meant.) I was dancing along with you and enjoying how much you enjoyed it sonically (always fun to see someone discovering the same joy you have found). Then came your interpretations of the various lyrics. As usual some coincided with my own (making me feel validated) and some I hadn’t thought of (making me feel impressed and giving me something to think about). This is why I love watching you. As I’m sure someone has already told you, BTS themselves have only recently become aware of how much “ltb” means to ARMY and how many of us want to see/hear it performed live. You’re not the only one who hears “brighter” in RM’s rap rather than “lighter,” but I love how you saw the word play with “lighter” referring to weight and then to brightness. As far as the voices go, the vocalists blend beautifully in this, and you can just keep on enjoying it sonically for now. As you come to recognize each voice individually, that will just give you even more to enjoy in each song. You can be excused for not recognizing when j-hope takes over from RM as their raps almost overlap here. SUGA’s rap comes last and the lyrics are repeated with a distortion effect. This is a technique he has used in his solo work as Agust D, as well as in BTS songs, and the sonic distortions have been interpreted variously...Nope. Not gonna prejudice your own interpretations by sharing mine or any else’s with you! I will say it is used to great effect in his BTS song about the Shadow. Since you are deep into reacting to the Jungian themes of their work, I would love to see your reactions to MOTS:7 “Intro: Persona” (RM), “Interlude: Shadow” (SUGA) and “Outro: Ego” (j-hope). I’ve watched these particular videos many, many times, due to my love of all things Jungian (and my mom’s love of all things SUGA). Each mv is stand-alone, not part of a storyline, but has amazing imagery dealing with its theme. DKDKTV have explanation videos for each, covering Carl Jung’s theory of the unconscious from the book “Map of the Soul” in simplified terms for those who did not major in psychology (unlike yourself) and applying it to the mvs. As usual they do a very good job, but with your education and insight, I’d love to know what you might be able to pick up on, especially in the Shadow lyrics and video. Since I don’t want you to be influenced by other theories, I am NOT suggesting you watch the DKDKTV explanations before doing your own reaction. Unlike with something like “Ugh!” I don’t think it is necessary - there is not the same level of heavy emphasis on Korean language or culture in these. There will be “inside jokes/references” you may miss as “baby ARMY,” but as always older ARMY will fill you in on these (hopefully kindly), and I love seeing the things you pick up on all on your own. As “toddler” ARMY myself I’m enjoying learning from you as well as along with you. Into the unconscious, Wolfpac Leader, let’s goooooooooo!

[@ToneyReactions]

Let's gooooooo!!

[@meghanav3450]

I understand when u said u wanna drown in the song, cause that's exactly what I thought the first time I heard. It made me incredibly sad but I honestly played it again and again till it occupied my entire heart. I don't really know how to explain it. 😔😢💜

[@tinamarie9974]

How can you not be crazy about Bts?Art and genius...not to mention the other stuff...

[@anaastorga6205]

Glad you're back, love your reactions! This song was voted on an official poll as the top one ARMY wants to see performed live, since they weren't able to do the Map of the Soul Tour there are no live performances yet but they were surprised to learn it is so beloved by their fans.

[@itmfiddler]

One of my absolutely favorite BTS songs. Musically it is stunning. The instrumentals are lush. The composition is complex and yet clean. The lyrics are intense. The vocals are insanely beautiful. Everyone shines. This is on my obsession list and I listen to it probably 20-30xs per day and never get even a twinge of boredom. And yes, I don't know Korean and it's still a song that I listen to happily without knowing the words and it still leaves me blown away. I want so desperately to see BTS in person and this is one of the songs I want to see them do. I expect that I'll never be able to get tickets and it breaks my heart every time I think about it, but still I yearn.

[@7toheavan4ever54]

I don't even have the words tp explain how much i love this song 😭😭💜💜💜💜

[@deann7541]

The fact that you did a reaction on a not-so-hyped song -- Respect!! It is true that true armys love this song. So we welcome you down the rabbit hole. And you are right, they make reallu good music, each song is sonically pleasing and unique. Ps: amazed that you get the meaning of the lyrics right away. The members do not shy away from topics on depression.

[@xialias1921]

This is one of my ultimate comfort songs that I have listened to on repeat when I feel myself slowly have an anxiety attack. The light and airy tone in the chorus literally feel like their frequencies are entering my soul and guides me out of my mind. I can't even put this into words

[@rebekahmonroe1108]

This is my favorite Bts song. It just hits me differently.

[@BS-dp8cn]

this song is so hauntingly beautiful and heartwrenching, you can really feel the pain through the lyrics as well as through the vocals, to me the high notes during the chorus almost seem like cries..RM also mentioned once that he cried while writing the lyrics for this song :(

[@ToneyReactions]

i can see why

[@alishab2517]

00:00(zero o'clock) is also an amazing song that I think is underrated.

[@ToneyReactions]

💪🏽💯🐺

[@heartsamessgaultier8562]

This is one of my favorite songs by them. It is criminally underrated.

[@kalaykiloychoi]

this song always give me chills, always, no matter how many times i've heard it..

[@tannie618tran7]

Same… every single time

[@introvertedaz9963]

One of the most atmospheric songs i know.

[@losingitoneverylevel]

My 2 favorite BTS songs so far are Louder Than Bombs and WABP: The Eternal. I listen to these two songs before I go to sleep, almost like a meditation. And I sleep so soundly. I can't remember ever being so moved by the lyrics of a song (and I'm old and proud to admit that I have a very flush playlist); knowing that these songs really are for ME, as ARMY. What other artists do that??? Not to mention the productions on these songs (the vocals, beats, lyrics) are flawless.

[@faliciaforward]

This is one of my favorite songs. It gave me chills the first time I heard it and that was before I read the lyrics.

[@beatrizaugusto7934]

i don’t know if anyone has told you that already, but since you like psychology and is familiar with the concept of shadow, i think you’d love the rap line solos from map of the soul: 7 (louder than bombs is from the same album) intro: persona (rm) interlude: shadow (suga) outro: ego (j-hope)

[@mickeygirlf07]

Thank you for another great reaction! This is one of my favorite songs because it feels like they cracked open my soul and exposed it. I did get a little distracted for a second by the price tag on your hat and all I could hear was Jin yelling, "That's hip-hop!"

[@ToneyReactions]

lol he does the tag as well??

[@mickeygirlf07]

@@ToneyReactions I don't know if he still does, but there were some clips in BTS compilation videos of members trying to take the price tags off his shoes and clothes. I couldn't find the one I liked, it may have by Mochi Chimi who cancelled her channel recently. Here's a short vid I found. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYfKc6WYlLyhp5I

[@therainadmirer]

The song we love so much along with Whalien 52, Paradise, 13430 and Coffee

[@FREEKYFERRET]

This one and outro: tear are my favourites.

[@ToneyReactions]

i did that song!

[@FREEKYFERRET]

@@ToneyReactions Crap! I need to go find it and watch it then. 😂

[@mimozalekaj]

I think Louder than bombs are their voices over the years . I love the way they express their feelings and what they have suffered all this years

[@meldregel]

Louder Than Bombs is the top song that we want them perform live.. as per the survey conduct by bighit earlier this year.. I personally love this song.. it's comforting 💜

[@kathryninouye7545]

Probably in my top 15 songs. Everything about it, just hits me right. Thanks for picking it.

[@joshmunk7143]

Toney is the god of BTS song breakdowns I hope the boys get to see them

[@ToneyReactions]

yall keep sharing they will! lol

[@Sloan8123]

I love this song so much! Thank you for selecting it for a reaction which I don’t think I have seen anyone else do. Also, are you familiar with the philosophy of soft power? BTS and Korea as a whole are showing the whole world how it is done! 🙌🙌🙌💜

[@rachael02126]

I love the way you analyzed these kind of songs where BTS talks about the darker side of things, specifically that they give you a way out. It truly sums up why BTS has touched so many lives. They talk about the negative, depression, anxiety, fear of the unknown but always manage to remind people that even in the darkest situations there will always be light, even if you have to wait a little while for it to show.

[@nantiachang1380]

Sure hope that they will perform this song live bcoz this is so beautiful n their vocals are heaven..

[@bap7952]

i knew that you would like this song . with your breakdown i think they where talking to each other and the ARMY . Louder then Bombs I sing i think They are saying .with all my emotions that i'm going through i'm going keep singing its a promise to them and ARMY . its my way of getting over these feelings .Suga part basically telling people are they are use to people throwing things their way . so keep throwing them . i think you would like the whole album for map of the soul 7. the order of voice follows JK , V,Jimin, RM. Jhope, Jin, and Suga. i think the last part might be the vocal line not sure

[@callmesamsam]

“You’re all obsessed with them”… and they know! That’s why they gifted us Pied piper, which I would want you to check out. Also, can’t wait for you to go dive into Save me and Spring Day that you just skimmed through with the Ti y Desk Concert. I’m glad you’re back Toney! One BTS reaction a week from you is too little. Keep ‘em coming! Let’s goooo

[@ToneyReactions]

Lol let's gooooooo!!

[@elina786]

Yess more BTS please Toney

[@V_NYC]

yaaaah! thank you for expressing how you like their music!!! 💕 “You'll like BTS music if you listen without prejudice.” Min Yoongi aka #SUGA aka #AGUSTD #Peace

[@cessd2860]

Checkout their live stages...vocal line are mesmerizing and rap line are dope! Not to mention their choreographies are wild and production are insane

[@elina786]

I love this song so much, ARMY has been begging them to perform this song on stage, but they have never performed this song yet, i wish there will be a music video for this song or at least a live performance, it will be amazing, because this song is amazing, and you're doing amazing job reacting to this.. Thank you so much Toney.. 😘 Anyway next time you can use color coded lyrics videos so you can see who's singing.. i love your video regardless 💜

[@imajinallthepurple]

Louder Than Bombs is one of my favorite songs. Not only is the melody amazing but the lyrics are just *chef's kiss*

[@ambra8957]

This is one of my favorite songs by them, thanks for the reaction. You have the sweetest smile!

[@nunuihnamte9274]

My fav song of all time... Its amazing that We cn adapt bts song tge way we experiance in our own things💜💜

[@ToneyReactions]

that is part of what makes them special

[@iluvdogs1430]

I love this song and your reaction was so rich with relevant deciphering of the lyrics! Really enjoy all your reactions!

[@ToneyReactions]

Appreciate you!

[@dlinducil]

BTS songs can have multiple meanings depending on who is listening. One thing is for sure, BTS songs hits people positively at a time when they most need them.

[@DeanBabe65]

Thank you! Your instinct and insight helped me understand this song's meaning. I've always loved the sound of the song, but now I can enjoy it on a much deeper level as well. 💜"Keep going, you nice." 💜👏

[@ToneyReactions]

Glad to help!!

[@candicesmith-mackenzie6303]

Love this song, so glad you love it too. It hits different and some days you just need the bittersweet. It also within the pain it has a wonderful sensuality. How do they do that?!?!$@😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@perfectdiva22]

This is one of my favorite songs on the entire album. Haunting

[@lauriemontijo]

Another outstanding reaction from Toney Reactions. Still, by far, the best interpretations by any reactor(s). No one else seems to have the knowledge, skills or gift for seeing the many layers and potential for even more meaning than he brings to light. WOW! Thank you, Toney.

[@kristee2429]

On the last episode of 'Run BTS' they revealed to BTS that this was the song ARMYs voted they most want to see performed live, and they were all like HUH?!? WHAT?!? lol so clearly they didn't know how much we love this song

[@ToneyReactions]

lol even they underrated the affect it had on ARMY

[@kristee2429]

@@ToneyReactions yup they were completely shocked! So underrated by BTS not ARMY hahahha

[@mjwebb6160]

"Tramples the language barrier". Nice description.

[@pantojafamily476]

Love this song! Every time I hear it I get goosebumps.

[@ToneyReactions]

its dope!

[@hennyspeyer4427]

To me it's haunting - it gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it. Such a beautiful song... 💜💜💜

[@helenscott8202]

Wow! Haven’t heard that one before! Again, your verbalization about the lyrics really helps the meanings. Love this song! So glad to see you back! Moves are the pits, no matter the reason for the move.

[@boatownerkim2248]

I think a lot the hidden gems are some of their best songs.

[@helenscott8202]

@@boatownerkim2248 agreed. Just heard another really good one: ‘Jamais Vu’.

[@boatownerkim2248]

@@helenscott8202Listen to these If you haven't any of them , Let me know, Hold me tight, Butterfly, Don't leave me and Let go.

[@helenscott8202]

@@boatownerkim2248 ‘I know ‘Don’t Leave Me’ and ‘Butterfly’. Of the others, I really like ‘Let Go’. However, I have to say that I am entranced by ‘Jamais Vu’. It is really a complicated piece of music. Usually I can sing harmony with about anything, but parts of that are safe at the moment. I guess I’m going to have to try to figure out how to get the sheet music. I recognize the ending of ‘Let Me Know’, but the rest is new. Thanks for a very enjoyable evening. I have loved the music. Even if I knew a piece, I played it, more than once.

[@luvBTS7]

Louder Than Bombs is quite possibly my fav BTS track, and somehow you managed to make me love it even more now! I've read the lyrics but missed the deep meaning and wordplay of RM's verse until now. I'm always amazed at how much you grasp on the fly. You've become my favorite reactor. Borahae!

[@phoenix3612]

There are color coded versions of the songs with lyrics matching their faces for all the songs. That's how you'll learn.

[@catbravo994]

You know, everyone interprets lyrics differently. It will mean something different to each person. Everyone's journey is different. One may feel a song means one thing but an Artist will come out and say what the story was for them when they wrote it. Every true artist is aware that a set of lyrics can mean multiple things to multiple people. The listener is supposed to connect with a song and have it become part of their journey just like poems. It is nice to know how the person writing the lyrics came by it and why but the real power of a song is how you interpret it for you and your life (your connection/journey). True poetry at its finest. This song is poetry. You take away the lyrics and the music is moving and can make me feel it differently than someone else listening to it. It may not allows matter why it was written but just simply that IT WAS written. Damn good song!!!! Thanks for another BTS reaction. :)

[@jujubeesbtsarmy0613]

Your breakdown of this song is extremely perceptive! I look forward to your reactions because it is extremely intelligent, respectful, & I can feel/see your music appreciation that includes the lyricism of a song... awesome reaction 👌👍😁

[@ToneyReactions]

thank you! 💪🏽💯🐺

[@shaistasherzadjalal9775]

I miss ya bro 💜

[@clarissa182]

Before I even watch the video, YES! Louder Than Bombs is so so underrated, in the sense it doesn't seem to get the mentions that some of BTS's other songs get (IMO). It is one of my favorite BTS songs... Point. Blank. Period. I am dying to hear them sing it live. I love it so much.

[@V_NYC]

Still watching as I write :p ... aaah~ dunno if anybody shared this.. I wanna tell you... Namjoonie (RM) shared how he cried when he wrote this poignant track... mmmm, we’ve been Begging our Bangtan to perform this for us! 💕😭💞 yaah, this track means a lot to us too! Note: Rap Line writes their own verses 99% of the time regardless of the primary writers/lyricists ;)

[@MariaChavez-ey5sr]

Such a good song musically and you said it just makes you sway and want to sing along. I have yet o find a bad song by them although I am not through their whole catalog either.

[@ToneyReactions]

they are good!

[@mommao4264]

Definitely one of my absolute favorites! 💜

[@sugamama4049]

Welcome “HOME”, Toney!! We missed you! Loved your reaction like always! 💜💜💜

[@gloriat3446]

Your reviews and breakdowns are always the best parttt

[@ToneyReactions]

lets gooo!!

[@NuriaSaladrigasLarroy]

I love this song. It sounds so deep

[@meggan3574]

This is my favorite song. Thank you for doing this one! The production and harmonies are insane and the hope it brings makes my day every time I hear it

[@moonchild9992]

I love LTB! Your interpretation is great! As an ARMY, this song hits all the heart strings. For me, this song feels as though BTS suffered a little from imposter syndrome, where they felt a little overwhelmed with all the love and expectations received from being in the spotlight. At times they felt unworthy of all the praise and attention, because they know they don't have all the answers we seek, and probably won't be able to fulfill some of the expectations we set. It kind of breaks my heart that they feel this immense pressure, because they've had to give up things to be THAT celebrity for us. They understand that fans have shadows too, although it comes from a place of love, but toxicity exists amongst us (especially when expectations aren't met). All the light sticks you see at BTS' concerts are called ARMY bombs, they've chosen to 'sing louder then bombs' to cancel out any 'noise' and unrealistic demand. Regardless of everything, they've chosen this 'game', they've chosen this path to keep singing their story for themselves and for us.

[@ToneyReactions]

yeah i loved it! imma get on some more BTS its just ALOT of music has came out these past 2 weeks gotta touch some of it

[@debrapearson4859]

Your enthusiasm shines through, a great reaction, thank you.

[@forevabangtan]

This is one of my favorite songs! So good. You are great.

[@YouCalledMeButterfly]

Hey, I love you. Also, Louder than Bombs is a movie. In this album, they have a lot of movie references (like Black Swan). The movie is about a war photographer whose problems at home are very palpable/louder than bombs, yet no one addresses them. Meaning, war was more tolerable than being at home. In this song, I BTS say they have their personal struggles and problems, even though it may not seem like it--they’re louder than bombs (ARMY cheers/lightsticks are called ARMY Bombs)

[@ToneyReactions]

lol 🐺💯💪🏽 ooooh see i didnt know of the movie!

[@algla03]

6:10 OMG it is true we know that much details about them 😄 Actually V has two moles right above his elbow 😁

[@imajinallthepurple]

And since he said JK... That's the arm with his full tattoo sleeve so we'd definitely recognise that one. 😂👍

[@Mimikoo]

@@imajinallthepurple True! JK has tattoos on 1 elbow! And if the photo is taken from the right angle we could tell if it is Jimins cause he has the Forever and Young tattooed just above his elbows! Omg... why am I going down this rabbit hole of elbows!

[@mochiluvr6753]

But I'm pretty sure we could do it. First faces, then singing voices, then spoken voices or laughs, then just eyes, sometimes ears...lol...elbows should be no problem.

[@Mimikoo]

@@mochiluvr6753 True! We all did their hands for the McDonalds meal! Army knows BTS.

[@tamyaz6722]

I'm glad you're back. I always like your breakdowns. This one is a new thought on the breakdown but I still like that BTS have songs that could be interpreted in different ways. I think others have stated what the song was suppose to be about but just wanted to say thank you for your breakdown too.

[@asianprincesss93]

I absolutely love this song ❤️

[@jacquereid9958]

I really enjoy you perspective! Glad you are back 💜

[@omfgdammitSammy]

I really really love your reaction vids. You go DEEP. The greatest thing about music and creativity is that it’s open to interpretation and I love hearing yours. You crack me up as well I was vibing with you! You mentioned your love for psychology and as a psych student I can see how that links to you being a deep thinker. Great for this sort of thing. 💜

[@omfgdammitSammy]

Would Love to see you react to serendipity, the truth untold or outro: ego 😊

[@jenice7284]

This is one of my FAVORITE BTS Songs! They did a survey of ARMY a while back and this is one of the songs we most want to see performed live. Thank you for listening to it and reacting. 💜

[@elinabe8321]

RM explained that this song was written thinking about the letters they received or the weverse posts. Even when army and bts are in concert, they can't be happy all the time. Then he thought of this idea of ​​the expression he had was not the expression. And he wonders if he being one person can embrace the idol of army. I would love to hear your analysis on the song "SEA" which is beautiful. Sorry for my english, i'm from Argentina.

[@ddddmegadddd]

Your english is great! 💜

[@chrissturkenboom6080]

MOTS7 is such an amazing and at the same time underrated. Each song on this album is a diamond. This song I wished that they would perform or release.

[@karenalvarado1940]

That elbow!!!! Funny. i was just talking about their nose and teeth. Fingers too! Lol

[@chencalo]

I love your reactions! This was voted by worldwide ARMY as the number one song to see performed live and BTS themselves were surprised by that result. 💜

[@ToneyReactions]

the first live show is going to be insane lol

[@chencalo]

@@ToneyReactions it's going to be crazy, for sure!! It may be a while yet cos I live in Singapore and we're not going to open for concerts anytime soon. For now, I'll just look forward to enjoying your next reaction vids!