Prior to his debut, he was an underground hip-hop rapper under the name "Gloss" that self-wrote and produced his music. Suga adopted the alias Agust D in 2016, which is derived from the initials "DT", short for his birth place "Daegu Town", and "Suga" spelled backwards.
His first self-produced mixtape, Agust D was released on August 16, 2016 via SoundCloud. He intended to release his music for free in the form of a mixtape instead of a commercial studio album, describing it as the "feeling of being trapped in some sort of framework." On the record, he discussed matters such as his struggles with depression and social phobia. Fuse TV rated it as one of the top twenty mixtapes of 2016.
Suga re-released his mixtape for digital purchase and streaming in February 2018. The success of the reissue placed it at number three on Billboard's World Albums Chart, number five on the Heatseekers Albums Chart, and caused Suga's solo alias, Agust D, to reach number 46 on the Emerging Artists chart for the week of March 3.
In 2020, he released his second solo mixtape D-2 along with the lead single Daechwita on May 22. The mixtape consists of ten tracks, with songs sung and rapped in both Korean and English. Its lyrics share his viewpoint of the contemporary world. D-2 is according to him "a documentation of myself from 2016 onwards".
His debut solo album D-Day was released on April 21, 2022. Featuring the singles People Pt. 2 and Haegum, the album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, tying him with teammate Jimin as the highest-charting South Korean solo artists in the history of the chart.
Suga is responsible for writing, composing and arranging, as well as mixing and mastering his material. He has over 150 registered songs accredited to his name with the Korea Music Copyright Association. Including Suran's WINE, which peaked at number two on the Gaon Music Chart and won Best R&B at the 2017 Melon Music Awards.
The foundation of his lyrics involve themes that are "full of dreams and hope", conceived with the intent of his music becoming "many people's strength". He cites Stony Skunk and Epik High as his inspirations to pursue hip hop music. Particularly, he credits the former's reggae-hip-hop hybrid album Ragga Muffin (2005) and its title track for igniting his interest in the genre, calling it "completely different" from mainstream music.
Suga started his mandatory military service on the 22nd of September 2023.
03. give it to me
Agust D Lyrics
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나조차도 놀랐으니 말해 뭘 더
가족조차 인정한 독종
난 공공의 적적
우릴까며 꽤 덕 좀
본 형들은 죄다 돈맛을 봐
한 입으로 두말하며 대기업으로 가
What you know about me?
갈 거면 뱉은 말들 전부 주워 담고 가
성공한 (성공한) 이유가 뭐냐고
물어보면 딱히 답을 할 게 없어 (없어, 없어, 없어)
그동안 (그동안) 적어도 너네 보단
덜 자고 더 움직이며 컸어 (컸어, 컸어, 컸어)
아직은 성공의 비법은 몰라도
망하는 비법 잘 알 것 같어
딱 너처럼 놀고 나불대는 게 비법
죽어도 그렇겐 안 살 것 같어
Gi, give it to me
돈, 명예 뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
Fame, flash light
Gi, give it to me (gi, give it to me)
뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
Eh, 범으로 태어나 개처럼 살 수는 없지
뭐든지 따라봐 술이든 돈이든 그게 명예든
절대 구걸 하지 않아 (eh)
니 손에 든 것을 난 탐하지 않아 (eh)
그게 뭐든 나는 내가 할 것만 해
약육강식의 법칙?
좆까 성공이란 단어 속의 정치판
니들끼리 치고받고 싸워
어 그래, 새꺄 그래, 그래야 더 병신다워
니가 또 삽질을 하던 또는 약질을 하던 (에이)
좆도 관심 없으니까 부디 그렇게 살어
건드리지 마 (내꺼) 손도 대지마
어설프게 깝치다간 골로 가니까
One for the money and two for the show
Fame, flash light
Gi, give it to me
Gi, give it to me
돈, 명예 뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
Fame, flash light
Gi, give it to me (gi, give it to me)
뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
In Agust D's song "Give It to Me," the rapper expresses his success and the struggles that come with it. He starts the first verse by sharing how even his family didn't expect his success, and he was surprised himself. He also talks about his ego and how it's harder for him to accept the approval of others, even his family. Agust D then continues to compare himself to his brothers and how they already tasted money, while he's still in the process of figuring out the secret of success. In the chorus, Agust D repeats the line "Gi, give it to me," which portrays his hunger for success at any cost, including fame and materialistic things.
As the song progresses, Agust D talks about how being born as a criminal forces him to work harder to succeed. He believes that he cannot live like a dog and follow everything society dictates, whether it's money, alcohol, or fame. Agust D also mentions that he never begs or covets what others have, and he only focuses on what he wants to accomplish. In the following verse, he highlights the cutthroat nature of the industry and how one has to follow the laws of the jungle to succeed. Agust D ends the song with an aggressive line of "Gi, give it to me," signifying the desire to have whatever it takes to achieve his success.
Overall, "Give It to Me" is an expression of Agust D's personal and professional struggle to achieve his success. Despite coming from a reputable group like BTS, Agust D recognizes he needs to work harder to preserve his personal sound and image.
Line by Line Meaning
가족조차 점치지 못했던 내 성공
Even my family couldn't predict my success
나조차도 놀랐으니 말해 뭘 더
I was surprised myself, what more can I say?
가족조차 인정한 독종
I'm a rebel even accepted by my family
난 공공의 적적
I'm the enemy of the establishment
우릴까며 꽤 덕 좀
Thinking of us, they show a bit of favor
본 형들은 죄다 돈맛을 봐
Our older brothers have all tasted money
한 입으로 두말하며 대기업으로 가
Saying one thing, they end up working for big corporations
What you know about me?
You don't know anything about me
You can't control my shit
You can't control me
갈 거면 뱉은 말들 전부 주워 담고 가
If you're leaving, pick up all the words you've said and take them with you
성공한 (성공한) 이유가 뭐냐고
What's the reason for my success?
물어보면 딱히 답을 할 게 없어 (없어, 없어, 없어)
If you ask, I don't really have an answer
그동안 (그동안) 적어도 너네 보단
At least until now, I've done more than you
덜 자고 더 움직이며 컸어 (컸어, 컸어, 컸어)
I grew up sleeping less and moving more
아직은 성공의 비법은 몰라도
I don't yet know the secret to success
망하는 비법 잘 알 것 같어
But I know exactly how to fail
딱 너처럼 놀고 나불대는 게 비법
Your secret to failure is being lazy and complaining
죽어도 그렇겐 안 살 것 같어
Even if I die, I won't live like that
Gi, give it to me
Give it to me
돈, 명예 뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
Money, fame, anything is good, just bring it to me
Fame, flash light
Fame, flash light
뭐든 좋으니까 가져와
Anything is good, just bring it to me
Eh, 범으로 태어나 개처럼 살 수는 없지
Being born a criminal, I can't live like a dog
뭐든지 따라봐 술이든 돈이든 그게 명예든
I'll follow anything, whether it's alcohol, money, or fame
절대 구걸 하지 않아 (eh)
I will never beg
니 손에 든 것을 난 탐하지 않아 (eh)
I don't envy what you have in your hands
그게 뭐든 나는 내가 할 것만 해
Whatever it is, I'll do only what I want to do
약육강식의 법칙?
The law of the jungle?
좆까 성공이란 단어 속의 정치판
Success is all about politics and bullshit
니들끼리 치고받고 싸워
You guys fight and argue among yourselves
어 그래, 새꺄 그래, 그래야 더 병신다워
Yeah, sure, that's how you look more stupid
니가 또 삽질을 하던 또는 약질을 하던 (에이)
Whether you're messing up or getting high again
좆도 관심 없으니까 부디 그렇게 살어
I don't care, so go ahead and live like that
건드리지 마 (내꺼) 손도 대지마
Don't touch (what's mine), don't even put your hands on it
어설프게 깝치다간 골로 가니까
You'll die trying to act like you know what you're doing
One for the money and two for the show
One to make money and two to show off
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Yoon Gi Min
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@itsxbear
I think we can all agree 'Agust D' 'Min Yoongi' and 'Suga' Are 3 TOTALLY different people....
@melody4x4
BTS and Chill yes
@san_and
BTS and Chill don't forget Min Yoonji/Agustina
@meliaotk
BTS and Chill So true
@skyblue8279
BTS and Chill I totally agree 👍
@bonbons7754
BTS and Chill I'm new and I would appreciate if someone could explain the difference between August D, Suga, and Min Yoongi~ Thanks!
@aaranpan
These lyrics are very timely now. A lot of people are jealous of Agust D’s success with his solo activities and tour but they forget that he got here by his own hard work and dedication to his field
@yoongiaah123
Keep these fu**ing haters aside coz they only know to hate .... keep supporting him ....
@aaranpan
Why doesn’t this masterpiece have more views?!
@fennaknaepen9906
I’m doing my best!!!