17 Of BTS’s Most Inspirational Lyrics That Will Resonate With Everyone

17 Of BTS’s Most Inspirational Lyrics That Will Resonate With Everyone

Jun 17, 2018

by hgordon

There are plenty of things to love about BTS, and it’s easy enough to fall for the group’s quality music,
spectacular choreographies, and lovable members. But one of the reasons BTS has become so widely
popular is that people connect with their music on a deeply personal level: their songs are about
following dreams, challenging norms, and staying true to yourself in the face of uncertainty. Because the
members themselves overcame adversity to achieve their dreams, they have an incredible gift for
penning lyrics that inspire audiences around the world to do the same. So no matter what stage of life
you’re in or what your hopes and aspirations are, here are some of our favorite BTS lyrics that may
inspire you:

1. “O!RUL8,2?”

“Who are you living for?

My heart stopped when I was nine or ten.

Put your hand on your heart and ask what your dream was,

What it really was.”

To start, we’re throwing it way back to the intro track from BTS’s 2013 EP “O!RUL8,2?” RM’s lyrics
challenge us to look inward and ask ourselves what we want from our life. With a lyric that references a
medical scare as a reminder that we should not take our time for granted, RM next advises us: “Never be
late to do what you wanna do.” So if you’re late (or, rather, “L8”), let this be your wakeup call!
2. “No More Dream”

“What is the you that you dreamed of?

Who do you see in the mirror? I gotta say

Go on your path

Even if you live for a day

Do something

Put away your weakness.”

BTS’s debut song boldly demands that we face ourselves and question ourselves about who we want to
be. The lyrics ask us what our dream is, daring us to truly live by finding our own path instead of simply
going through life doing what is expected or what we’re told.

3. “N.O”

“Adults tell me that hardships are only momentary

To endure a little more, to do it later

Everybody say NO!

It can’t be any later

Don’t be trapped in someone else’s dream.”

In “N.O,” the guys point out the injustice of an education system that puts enormous pressure on
students to be the best in school, teaching them to become studying machines instead of following their
dreams. BTS rouses us to question why. Why put off these dreams? Why not say no?

4. “Dope”

“I worked all night, every day

While you were out clubbing.”

If you really want something, you simply have to put in the work for it. Instead of messing around with
their free time, the members devoted it to crafting music and perfecting choreographies — and their
efforts paid off!

5. “Moving On”

“We were always hoarse from an uncertain future and worries,

Seeing all the senior artists at the end of the year awards.

Let’s not forget those things, but put them away.”

In this sweetly sentimental song about moving out of their trainee dorm, the boys reminisce about their
days as young idols. Despite being able to to put away some of the worries of their early careers, the
boys resolved not to forget these more difficult times as they moved forward. After all, these struggles
are what laid the groundwork for BTS’s later success — although when this song was released in 2015,
the boys still had no idea of all that they would achieve!

6. “Wings”

“I believe in myself;

My back hurts in order to let my wings sprout.”

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In a song filled with gorgeous imagery about shedding fears and trusting in your path, this lyric is
particularly inspiring. Sacrifice and effort can be heavy burdens to bear, but they are the beginnings of
the budding wings that will eventually grow so you can soar to new heights!

7. “Not Today”

“If you can’t fly, then run.

Today we will survive.

If you can’t run, then walk.

Today we will survive.

If you can’t walk, then crawl.”

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Until you’ve grown those wings, you may have to resort to other, less graceful methods of moving
towards your goals. But BTS doesn’t care whether you’re flying, running, walking, or crawling: all that
matters is that you’re not giving up. Not today!
8. “Boyz With Fun”

“I’m becoming weird.

You can’t go to the peak by being normal, baby.”

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Just an important reminder that part of what enabled BTS to reach new heights of success is that they let
their quirky, often weird personalities shine — and we all should do the same!

9. “Lost”

“I still believe, even though it’s unbelievable:

To lose your path

Is the way to find that path.”

Life is not always straightforward, and sometimes you may feel as though you’re drifting and unsure of
how to achieve your dreams, or of what those dreams even are. Let this lyric from the vocal line’s song
off the “Wings” album reassure you: in time, you might find that getting lost is what enabled you to find
your path in the end!
10. “Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment In Life”

“What am I doin’ with my life?

This moment won’t ever come again

I’m asking myself again, am I happy right now?”

We could all probably stand to ask ourselves these important questions from Suga’s reflective intro track
more often. It’s a good reminder to not waste our time, but rather to strive to live each and every
moment as the most beautiful in life. (In case you were wondering, Suga’s own response to the question
is the next lyric: “The answer is already there: I’m happy.”)