Be is primarily a pop record, encompassing hip hop, EDM, and disco genres with elements of synth-pop, neo soul, funk, R&B, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2010s. Described by BTS as "a letter of hope", Be touches upon themes of comfort, loneliness, anxiety, depression, frustration, restlessness, sadness, hope, connection, and joy.
Be was supported by the lead single "Life Goes On" which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming BTS' third consecutive number-one song in the United States, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in the United Kingdom. Be received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised the album for its authenticity and simplicity while a few had somewhat mixed feelings and found it unadventurous.
The album was BTS' Be debut at number one on the Billboard 200, making BTS the fastest group to earn five chart-topping albums in the United States since the Beatles. BTS also became the only act besides Taylor Swift to debut atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts simultaneously. The album also topped charts in Canada, Denmark, Japan, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, South Korea, and the Walloon region of Belgium; it peaked within the top ten of the charts in 14 countries, including Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Released: November 20, 2020
Recorded: 2020
Genre: Pop
Length: 28:30
Language: Korean, English
Label: Big Hit Entertainment
BE by BTS (방탄소년단)
Life Goes On
BTS Lyrics
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아무런 예고도 하나 없이
봄은 기다림을 몰라서
눈치 없이 와버렸어
발자국이 지워진 거리
여기 넘어져 있는 나
혼자 가네 시간이
미안해 말도 없이 yeah
오늘도 비가 내릴 것 같아
흠뻑 젖어버렸네
아직도 멈추질 않아
저 먹구름보다 빨리 달려가
그럼 될 줄 알았는데
나 겨우 사람인가 봐
몹시 아프네
세상이란 놈이 준 감기
덕분에 눌러보는 먼지 쌓인 되감기
넘어진 채 청하는 엇박자의 춤
겨울이 오면 내쉬자
더 뜨거운 숨 hah
끝이 보이지 않아
출구가 있긴 할까?
발이 떼지질 않아, 않아 oh
잠시 두 눈을 감아
여기 내 손을 잡아
저 미래로 달아나자
Like an echo in the forest
하루가 돌아오겠지
아무 일도 없단 듯이
Yeah, life goes on
Like an arrow in the blue sky
또 하루 더 날아가지
On my pillow, on my table
Yeah, life goes on
Like this again
이 음악을 빌려 너에게 나 전할게
사람들은 말해 세상이 다 변했대
Umm, umm, umm, umm
다행히도 우리 사이는
아직 여태 안 변했네
늘 하던 시작과 끝 안녕이란 말로
오늘과 내일을 또 함께 이어보자고 ooh-ah
멈춰있지만 어둠에 숨지 마
빛은 또 떠오르니깐
끝이 보이지 않아
출구가 있긴 할까?
발이 떼지질 않아, 않아 oh
잠시 두 눈을 감아
여기 내 손을 잡아
저 미래로 달아나자
Like an echo in the forest
하루가 돌아오겠지
아무 일도 없단 듯이
Yeah, life goes on
Like an arrow in the blue sky
또 하루 더 날아가지 (날아가지)
On my pillow, on my table
Yeah, life goes on
Like this again
I remember, ah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I remember, ah, ah
I remember, ah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I remember, ah, ah
The lyrics of BTS's "Life Goes On" speak about the COVID-19 pandemic and the changes it brought. The first verse describes the sudden halt of the world without any warning, and how spring arrived without the knowledge of waiting. The second verse talks about the struggles of living through this pandemic, with the empty streets and the loneliness of time. The chorus repeats the message of life continuing on, like an echo in the forest or an arrow in the blue sky. It talks about the uncertainty about what lies ahead, but also about holding hands and running towards the future.
The bridge talks about the song itself, as if lending music to the listener to comfort them in the changing world. The final chorus urges listeners to remember that the light always finds its way back, and that we don't have to hide in the darkness. The song's overall message is that life continues, and we must continue to be strong and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
어느 날 세상이 멈췄어
One day, the world stopped without warning
아무런 예고도 하나 없이
There was no sign or warning
봄은 기다림을 몰라서
Spring arrived without realizing people were waiting for it
눈치 없이 와버렸어
It came without realization
발자국이 지워진 거리
Footsteps vanished from the street
여기 넘어져 있는 나
I'm here, lying down
혼자 가네 시간이
Time passes alone
미안해 말도 없이 yeah
I'm sorry, even without words, yeah
오늘도 비가 내릴 것 같아
It seems like it will rain again today
흠뻑 젖어버렸네
I'm drenched
아직도 멈추질 않아
It still hasn't stopped
저 먹구름보다 빨리 달려가
We'll run faster than the dark clouds
그럼 될 줄 알았는데
I thought it would be okay
나 겨우 사람인가 봐
I guess I'm barely human
몹시 아프네
It hurts so much
세상이란 놈이 준 감기
The world gave me a cold
덕분에 눌러보는 먼지 쌓인 되감기
Thanks to that, I'm looking back on the dusty past
넘어진 채 청하는 엇박자의 춤
Collapsed, I'm doing an off-beat dance
겨울이 오면 내쉬자
Let's breathe out when winter comes
더 뜨거운 숨 hah
Breath even more hotly, hah
끝이 보이지 않아
I can't see the end
출구가 있긴 할까?
Is there a way out?
발이 떼지질 않아, 않아 oh
My feet won't move, oh
잠시 두 눈을 감아
Close your eyes for a moment
여기 내 손을 잡아
Take my hand here
저 미래로 달아나자
Let's run towards that future
Like an echo in the forest
Like an echo in the forest
하루가 돌아오겠지
The day will come back
아무 일도 없단 듯이
As if nothing happened
Yeah, life goes on
Yeah, life goes on
Like an arrow in the blue sky
Like an arrow in the blue sky
또 하루 더 날아가지
Another day flies again
On my pillow, on my table
On my pillow, on my table
이 음악을 빌려 너에게 나 전할게
I'll borrow this music to deliver it to you
사람들은 말해 세상이 다 변했대
People say that the world has changed
Umm, umm, umm, umm
Umm, umm, umm, umm
다행히도 우리 사이는 아직 여태 안 변했네
Fortunately, our relationship hasn't changed yet
늘 하던 시작과 끝 안녕이란 말로
With the words 'hello' and 'goodbye' that we always said
오늘과 내일을 또 함께 이어보자고 ooh-ah
Let's connect today and tomorrow again, ooh-ah
멈춰있지만 어둠에 숨지 마
Don't hide in the darkness, even if you're stopped
빛은 또 떠오르니깐
The light will rise again
I remember, ah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I remember, ah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
I remember, ah, ah
I remember, ah, ah
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Alina Paulsen, Antonina Armato, Christopher Brenner, Hyo Won Kang, Hoseok Jeong, Yoon Gi Min, Nam Jun Kim
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