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.
28
Agust D Lyrics
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세상을 알아가네
그럼에도 세상을 모르는 게 더 약이었을까
불이 꺼진 방 안과는
전혀 다른 야경을 바라보며
낮게 읊즈린 말
기억이 안 나 (나)
내가 바란 것들은 무엇이었나
나 (나) 이제는 겁나 (나)
내 꿈의 파편들은 어디로 갔나
숨은 쉬는데
심장은 고장이 난 것 같은데
그래 이젠 말야 꿈을 쥐는 게
버겁기만 한 어른이 되는 게 어른이 되는데
Oh no, 스물이 되면 바뀔 줄 알았지
졸업을 하면 바뀔 줄 알았지
Shit 그렇게 렇게 서른이면
그래 그래서 나는 뭐가 바뀌었지
가끔씩 덜컥 이유 없이 눈물이 쏟아져
내가 바란 삶 내가 원한 삶 그저 그런 삶
뭐가 됐든 이젠 상관없지
하루라도 막 걱정 없이
하루라도 막 고민 없이
사는 게 사는 게 사는 게
점점 어른이 되나 봐 (봐)
기억이 안 나 (나)
내가 바란 것들은 무엇이었나
나 (나) 이제는 겁나 (나)
내 꿈의 파편들은 어디로 갔나
숨은 쉬는데 (숨은 쉬는데)
심장은 고장이 난 것 같은데 (난 것 같은데)
그래 이젠 말야 꿈을 쥐는 게
버겁기만 한 어른이 되는 게 (oh) 어른이 되는데 oh no
The lyrics to Agust D's song 28 reflect on the transformation from childhood to adulthood and the confusion and anxiety that comes with it. Agust D starts by acknowledging that he is getting older and learning more about the world, but wonders if it is better to be ignorant of the harsh realities of life. He then talks about looking out at the world from a dark room and feeling like he is becoming an adult, but at the same time struggling to remember his childhood dreams and aspirations. He feels like the weight of adulthood is heavy and questions if he is able to hold onto his dreams while becoming an adult.
In the chorus, Agust D expresses the disappointment he feels about growing up and not being able to fulfill his childhood dreams. He laments about the tears that come out of nowhere, as he tries to reconcile with his current life versus the life he wanted to live. However, he concludes that it does not matter what his life has become, as long as he is able to live each day without worries and doubts.
Overall, the lyrics to 28 captures the emotions of someone coming to grips with the responsibilities of adulthood and struggling to balance those with their childhood dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
나이를 먹어가고
As I age,
세상을 알아가네
I learn about the world,
그럼에도 세상을 모르는 게 더 약이었을까
But maybe not knowing the world is weaker,
불이 꺼진 방 안과는
Compared to the view outside when the lights are off,
전혀 다른 야경을 바라보며
It's completely different,
낮게 읊즈린 말
Whispering quietly,
점점 어른이 되나 봐 (봐)
I guess I'm becoming an adult,
기억이 안 나 (나)
I can't remember,
내가 바란 것들은 무엇이었나
What I wished for,
나 (나) 이제는 겁나 (나)
Me, now I'm fearful,
내 꿈의 파편들은 어디로 갔나
Where did the fragments of my dreams go,
숨은 쉬는데
Breathing silently,
심장은 고장이 난 것 같은데
Feels like my heart is broken,
그래 이젠 말야 꿈을 쥐는 게
Yeah, now I'm supposed to grasp my dreams,
버겁기만 한 어른이 되는 게 어른이 되는데
But it feels like becoming an adult just makes things heavier,
Oh no, 스물이 되면 바뀔 줄 알았지
Oh no, I thought things would change when I turned 20,
졸업을 하면 바뀔 줄 알았지
I thought things would change when I graduated,
Shit 그렇게 렇게 서른이면
Shit, but when I reach 30,
그래 그래서 나는 뭐가 바뀌었지
Yeah, so what really changed for me?
가끔씩 덜컥 이유 없이 눈물이 쏟아져
Sometimes, for no reason, tears pour out,
내가 바란 삶 내가 원한 삶 그저 그런 삶
The life I wanted, the life I wished for, just an ordinary life,
뭐가 됐든 이젠 상관없지
But now it doesn't matter what it is,
하루라도 막 걱정 없이
Just for one day, without any worries,
하루라도 막 고민 없이
Just for one day, without any concerns,
사는 게 사는 게 사는 게
Living, just living,
숨은 쉬는데 (숨은 쉬는데)
Breathing silently,
심장은 고장이 난 것 같은데 (난 것 같은데)
Feels like my heart is broken,
그래 이젠 말야 꿈을 쥐는 게
Yeah, now I'm supposed to grasp my dreams,
버겁기만 한 어른이 되는 게 (oh) 어른이 되는데 oh no
But it feels like becoming an adult just makes things heavier, becoming an adult, oh no
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hee Soo Kang, Yi Jeong Jang, Yoon Gi Min
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BTSpurpleBlood1318
Seems like Suga is talking about himself when growing older,no one asked but I broke the replay button
@quanzy121
I’m about to break it too 😳🙈
@rachaeld8736
Or what if he’s talking about how at 28 is when all the members are forced to go into enlistment?
@sabrina6942
@@rachaeld8736 in one of his songs he said that they'll enlist when they're ready
@beatm6948
@@sabrina6942 yeah. That age is 28. Or sooner
@cloeywalker4811
@@rachaeld8736 nah that's just normal though bts said they will go when they are called ;( They may be sad because they are gonna leave army for some time but they know its like their duty.Its because south Korea and north Korea are still technically at war so they have to serve in case they go into war. other countries also do this when in war with another country. im gonna be so sad when the time comes but i will be waiting for them to return ;(
@ann.8593
Yoongi and NiiHWA'S voices mix so well that I never noticed they were two different people
@ayashaaaaa
Yep their voice range is similar. I felt bad to say this but at first I thought this sounds like yoongi (with a hint of some filter) sung it.
@ilovemyself.5614
@@ayashaaaaa Saaaaame. I just figured it out as I was listening to the song.
@ayashaaaaa
@@ilovemyself.5614 ikr??? 😃