Not Today
(BTS) Lyrics


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(All the underdogs in the world
A day may come when we lose
But it is not today
Today we fight)

No, not today
언젠가 꽃은 지겠지
But no, not today
그때가 오늘은 아니지
No, no, not today
아직은 죽기에는 too good day (good day)
No, no, not today
No, no, no, not today (ha)

그래, 우리는 extra
Huh, but still part of this world (part of this world)
Extra plus ordinary
Huh 그것도 별 거 아녀 (그것도 별 거 아녀)
오늘은 절대 죽지 말아
빛은 어둠을 뚫고 나가
새 세상 너도 원해
Baby, yes, I want it, wow

날아갈 수 없음 뛰어
Today we will survive
뛰어갈 수 없음 걸어
Today we will survive
걸어갈 수 없음 기어
기어서라도 gear up (gear up)
겨눠, 총, 조준, 발사

Not, not today
Not, not today
(Hey) 뱁새들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 친구들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 나를 믿는다면 hands up
총, 조준, 발사

죽지 않아, 묻지 마라
소리 질러 not, not today
꿇지 마라, 울지 않아
손을 들어 not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
총, 조준, 발사

Too hot 성공을 doublin'
Too hot 차트를 덤블링
Too high, we on 트램펄린
Too high 누가 좀 멈추길

우린 할 수가 없었단다 실패 ayy
서로가 서롤 전부 믿었기에 ayy
What you say, yeah (say, yeah)
Not today, yeah (day, yeah)
오늘은 안 죽어 절대 yeah

너의 곁에 나를 믿어
Together we won't die
나의 곁에 너를 믿어
Together we won't die
함께라는 말을 믿어
방탄이란 걸 믿어 (믿어)
겨눠, 총, 조준, 발사

Not, not today
Not, not today
(Hey) 뱁새들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 친구들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 나를 믿는다면 hands up
총, 조준, 발사

죽지 않아, 묻지 마라
소리 질러 not, not today
꿇지 마라, 울지 않아
손을 들어 not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
총, 조준, 발사

Throw it up, throw it up
니 눈 속의 두려움 따위는 버려
Break it up, break it up
널 가두는 유리천장 따윈 부숴
Turn it up (turn it up)
Burn it up (burn it up)
승리의 그날까지 (fight)
무릎 꿇지 마, 무너지지 마
That's not today, oh-oh

Not, not today
Not, not today
(Hey) 뱁새들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 친구들아 다 hands up
(Hey) 나를 믿는다면 hands up
총, 조준, 발사

죽지 않아, 묻지 마라
소리 질러 not, not today
꿇지 마라, 울지 않아
손을 들어 not, not today
(Hey) not, not today
(Hey) not, not today




(Hey) not, not today
총, 조준, 발사

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Not Today" by BTS convey a message of empowerment, resilience, and determination. The song champions the underdogs in the world and expresses their refusal to give up or be defeated. The first verse establishes this mindset, acknowledging that there may be a day when they lose, but emphasizing that today is not that day and they will fight against any obstacles.


The chorus reinforces this determination by repeating the phrase "not, not today" and urging everyone to raise their hands up in solidarity. It encourages unity among the group and their friends, highlighting the importance of trusting and supporting each other. The lyrics emphasize the need to keep moving forward, refusing to kneel or cry, and instead raising their hands in defiance.


The second verse further emphasizes the band's determination, stating that they couldn't fail because they believed in each other. The lyrics highlight their continuous pursuit of success and their unstoppable momentum. The references to being too hot and too high signify their confidence and the unstoppable momentum they have achieved.


The bridge of the song encourages listeners to let go of their fears and break through the glass ceilings that confine them. It asserts that they should turn up the volume and burn away any obstacles in their path. The lyrics reflect the band's commitment to keep fighting until the day of victory, urging everyone to stand tall and not fall, signifying that today is not the day to be defeated.


Overall, "Not Today" is a powerful anthem that encourages resilience and determination in the face of challenges. It sends a message of empowerment and unity, urging listeners to stand together and fight against any obstacles that come their way. The lyrics convey a sense of defiance and an unyielding spirit, inspiring fans to believe in themselves and never give up.


Line by Line Meaning

All the underdogs in the world
This is a message to all the underdogs, the people who are overlooked or underestimated in society.


A day may come when we lose
There may be a day when we face defeat or failure.


But it is not today
However, that day is not today. We are not giving up or accepting defeat.


Today we fight
Instead, today we choose to fight and overcome any challenges or obstacles in our way.


No, not today
Absolutely not today. We are determined to continue with our fight.


언젠가 꽃은 지겠지
Someday the flowers may wither, symbolizing that everything has an end.


But no, not today
However, not today. We refuse to accept an ending or give up hope.


그때가 오늘은 아니지
That time is not today. We are not ready to give in or surrender.


No, no, not today
Absolutely not today. We are determined to keep going.


아직은 죽기에는 too good day (good day)
It's still too early to die. Today is a good day, so we have hope and optimism.


No, no, not today
Absolutely not today. We refuse to accept defeat.


No, no, no, not today (ha)
Definitely not today. We are not backing down or giving in.


그래, 우리는 extra
Yes, we are extraordinary. We are not ordinary or average.


Huh, but still part of this world (part of this world)
However, we are still a part of this world, even with our uniqueness and individuality.


Extra plus ordinary
We are both extraordinary and ordinary at the same time, embracing both aspects.


Huh 그것도 별 거 아녀 (그것도 별 거 아녀)
Well, that's not a big deal. It's nothing unusual or exceptional.


오늘은 절대 죽지 말아
Today, we must never die or give up. We must keep fighting.


빛은 어둠을 뚫고 나가
Light will break through the darkness, symbolizing hope and perseverance.


새 세상 너도 원해
You also want a new world, a better future.


Baby, yes, I want it, wow
Baby, yes, I want it too. We share the same desire for a better future.


날아갈 수 없음 뛰어
If we can't fly, then we'll run. We will do anything to keep moving forward.


Today we will survive
Today, our goal is to survive and overcome any challenges we face.


뛰어갈 수 없음 걸어
If we can't run, then we'll walk. We won't stop or give up.


Today we will survive
Today, our determination is to survive no matter what.


걸어갈 수 없음 기어
If we can't walk, then we'll crawl. We won't let anything stop us.


기어서라도 gear up (gear up)
Even if we have to crawl, we will gear up and keep moving forward with strength and determination.


겨눠, 총, 조준, 발사
Aiming, gun, ready, fire. We are prepared to take action and face any challenges.


Throw it up, throw it up
Throw away your fears and doubts. Let go of anything holding you back.


니 눈 속의 두려움 따위는 버려
Discard any fears or worries in your eyes. Don't let them hinder your progress.


Break it up, break it up
Break down the barriers. Destroy anything that confines or restricts you.


널 가두는 유리천장 따윈 부숴
Shatter the glass ceiling that confines you. Break free from any limitations imposed on you.


Turn it up (turn it up)
Turn up the volume. Amplify your voice and make a louder impact.


Burn it up (burn it up)
Set it on fire. Ignite your passion and make a lasting impression.


승리의 그날까지 (fight)
Until the day of victory comes, keep fighting and never give up.


무릎 꿇지 마, 무너지지 마
Don't kneel down, don't crumble. Stand strong and resilient.


That's not today, oh-oh
That day is not today. We won't be defeated or give up.


Together we won't die
Together, we will not die. We will support and stand by each other.


너의 곁에 나를 믿어
Trust me by your side. Believe in me as your companion.


함께라는 말을 믿어
Believe in the word 'together.' We can achieve more when we're united.


방탄이란 걸 믿어 (믿어)
Believe in being bulletproof. Have faith in our strength and resilience.


죽지 않아, 묻지 마라
We won't die, don't ask. We refuse to give in or accept defeat.


소리 질러 not, not today
Shout out loud, not today. We won't stay silent or be silenced.


꿇지 마라, 울지 않아
Don't kneel down, don't cry. Stay strong and don't let emotions weaken you.


손을 들어 not, not today
Raise your hands up, not today. Show your strength and determination.


Too hot 성공을 doublin'
We're too hot, doubling our success. We are achieving more and surpassing expectations.


Too hot 차트를 덤블링
We're too hot, tumbling the charts. Our success is unstoppable and remarkable.


Too high, we on 트램펄린
We're too high, jumping on a trampoline. We are reaching greater heights and taking daring leaps.


Too high 누가 좀 멈추길
We're too high, hoping someone will stop us. We won't let anyone halt our progress or ambition.


우린 할 수가 없었단다 실패 ayy
We thought we couldn't do it, but failure, ayy. Despite doubts, we're overcoming failure.


서로가 서롤 전부 믿었기에 ayy
Because we believed in each other, ayy. Our belief and trust in each other propelled us forward.


What you say, yeah (say, yeah)
What do you say, yeah? We want to hear your voice and opinions.


Not today, yeah (day, yeah)
Not today, yeah. We won't accept defeat or setbacks.


오늘은 안 죽어 절대 yeah
Today, we won't die, absolutely yeah. We refuse to give up or let anything bring us down.


(Hey) 뱁새들아 다 hands up
Hey, all the sparrows, hands up. Raise your hands and show your strength.


(Hey) 친구들아 다 hands up
Hey, all my friends, hands up. Let's stand together and support each other.


(Hey) 나를 믿는다면 hands up
Hey, if you believe in me, hands up. Trust in my abilities and join me.


총, 조준, 발사
Gun, aim, fire. We are ready to take action and make a powerful impact.


죽지 않아, 묻지 마라
We won't die, don't ask. We are determined to survive and succeed.


소리 질러 not, not today
Shout out loud, not today. We won't be silenced or overlooked.


꿇지 마라, 울지 않아
Don't kneel down, don't cry. We won't let hardships or emotions defeat us.


손을 들어 not, not today
Raise your hands up, not today. Show your strength and determination.


(Hey) not, not today
Hey, not, not today. We won't accept defeat or setbacks.


(Hey) not, not today
Hey, not, not today. We refuse to give up or back down.


(Hey) not, not today
Hey, not, not today. We are persistent and won't let anything hold us back.


총, 조준, 발사
Gun, aim, fire. We are ready to take action and make a powerful impact.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dong Hyuk Shin, Ho Weon Kang, Jun Sang Lee, Nam Jun Kim, Si Hyuk Bang, Soo Hyun Park

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@Abaddonhasfallen

+boricha tea Welcome to the Fandom! You ain't getting out.
Our name is A.R.M.Y if you now the basics you now the group is seven members :D
at ( O:22) That is Jungkook the Maknae of the group, Maknae stands for the youngest, He is really talented
at ( 1:02) That is Rapmonster or Rapmon he is the Leader of the group and of his name he is a Rapper
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Maknae means youngest so there are two lines the Hyung and Maknae the Hyung which means Oldest are
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TO ALL THE NEW ARMYS!!!

💋Welcome to the fandom💋
😊BTS (방탄소년단)is a group of 7 members as you probably noticed😊
😜They are all very goofy, funny, sweet, hardworking etc.😜
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1:00
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Suga (Min Yoongi):

1:14
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1:49
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1:59
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2:16
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Jin (Kim Seokjin):

3:03
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V (Kim Taehyung):

3:54
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Butter - 1B
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