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.
Burn It
Agust D Lyrics
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(Ya) there's someone in the mirror that you don't know (ya)
And everything was all wrong (ya, all wrong)
So burn it till it's all gone
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it)
내 안의 소리
Yeah yeah yeah burn it
Yeah yeah yeah burn it
내 안의 소리
Yeah yeah yeah burn it
I want it, want it, want it whoa
돌아가 보자고 지난날 ey
나를 파괴하던 시간과 ey
시기 증오 혹은 열등감
한들에게 사로잡힌 삶 ey
성공을 맛본 후 지난 난 ey
그때 와는 뭐가 다른가 ey
글쎄 크게 다르진 않아 ey
태워버리자고 지난 나
가장 깊은 곳 밑바닥까지 남김없이 또 타겠지
불을 붙여 더 불을 붙여 뭐 끝엔 뭐가 또 남을지
I don't know, I don't know eh 다 태우고 나면 뭐 이씻
재만 남을지도 모르지 (모르지) 아님 그대로일지 yeah
I see the ashes falling out your window
There's someone in the mirror that you don't know
And everything was all wrong yeah
So burn it till it's all gone
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it)
내 안의 소리
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it)
I want it, want it, want it whoa
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (yeah)
내 안의 소리
Yeah yeah yeah burn it
I want it, want it, want it whoa
Burn it burn it yeah burn it burn it
가장 깊은 곳의 너를 마주하지
치부 혹은 증오 혐오 분노까지
그것 또한 얼마나 되려 허망한지
어쩌면 그것들은 맞아 신기루
어쩌면 그래 그것들을 빌미로
열정을 강요받는 것은 아닌지
초심이란 단어를 조심하길 바래 don't be afraid
불을 붙여봐 불을 붙여봐
뭐가 됐든 그래 말야 새꺄 불을 붙여봐
과거의 너 현재의 너
뭐든 좋으니까 새끼야 그래 불을 붙여봐
타오르는 태양이 될는지
아니면은 타고남은 재가 될는지
언제난 선택과 결정은 너의 몫
과감한 포기 또한 용기임을 잊지 말기를 yeah
I see the ashes falling out your window
There's someone in the mirror that you don't know
And everything was all wrong
So burn it till it's all gone
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it)
내 안의 소리
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it)
I want it, want it, want it whoa
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (yeah)
내 안의 소리 (내 안의 소리)
Yeah yeah yeah burn it
I want it, want it, want it whoa (want it whoa)
The song "Burn It" by Agust D is a commentary on the importance of burning past experiences and failures in order to move on towards better things. The opening lyrics "I see the ashes falling out your window, there's someone in the mirror that you don't know" suggest that the singer is looking at themselves and seeing a version of themselves that they are not familiar with. This could mean that they have gone through changes or have had experiences that have altered the way they perceive themselves. The chorus serves as a reminder that burning one's inner demons and past experiences is essential for growth and a better future.
The second verse talks about a difficult time the singer has had in the past and how they feel caught up in feelings of jealousy, anger, and inferiority. They then question whether they are truly different from who they were in the past, and decide that burning the past is the only way to move forward. The post-chorus is a repetition of the idea that the singer wants to burn their inner voice, revealing a desire for change and a letting go of past negative thoughts.
The final verse speaks about the choice one has when it comes to the future. The burning of the past allows for a rebirth and the possibility of becoming like a burning sun, powerful and unstoppable. Yet, there is always the possibility of falling back into the ashes and becoming nothing if one doesn't make the effort to move forward. The overall message of the song is that burning the past is necessary for growth and change.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the ashes falling out your window
I can see the remnants of your past mistakes and regrets, which are now causing you pain and sorrow.
There's someone in the mirror that you don't know
You feel like a stranger to yourself, and your inner fears and doubts have taken over your sense of self.
And everything was all wrong yeah
You feel like you've failed at everything, and life hasn't quite turned out the way you wanted it to.
So burn it till it's all gone
You want to burn away all your past mistakes and start over with a clean slate.
Yeah yeah yeah burn it (burn it) 내 안의 소리
The urge to burn away your past mistakes is your inner voice, and it's getting louder and louder.
I want it, want it, want it whoa
You have a strong desire to leave behind your past and move forward to a brighter future.
돌아가 보자고 지난날 ey
Let's look back at the old days.
나를 파괴하던 시간과 ey
The time that destroyed me.
시기 증오 혹은 열등감
Jealousy, resentment, or inferiority complexes.
한들에게 사로잡힌 삶 ey
A life enslaved by society's expectations.
성공을 맛본 후 지난 난 ey
The 'me' that tasted success in the past.
그때 와는 뭐가 다른가 ey
How different am I from that time?
글쎄 크게 다르진 않아 ey
Not much, really.
태워버리자고 지난 나
The 'me' from the past said let's burn it all down.
가장 깊은 곳 밑바닥까지 남김없이 또 타겠지
You want to burn away everything, down to the very bottom of your soul.
불을 붙여 더 불을 붙여 뭐 끝엔 뭐가 또 남을지
You will keep adding fuel to the fire until there's nothing left but ashes.
I don't know, I don't know eh 다 태우고 나면 뭐 이씻
You don't know what will remain after you burn everything down.
재만 남을지도 모르지 (모르지) 아님 그대로일지 yeah
Maybe nothing will be left, or maybe everything will remain the same.
Burn it burn it yeah burn it burn it
Let's burn it all down.
가장 깊은 곳의 너를 마주하지
You will confront the deepest part of yourself.
치부 혹은 증오 혐오 분노까지
From shame to hatred and anger.
그것 또한 얼마나 되려 허망한지
How futile and meaningless those emotions are.
어쩌면 그것들은 맞아 신기루
Maybe those emotions are right, or maybe they are just an illusion.
어쩌면 그래 그것들을 빌미로
Maybe those emotions are just being used as an excuse.
열정을 강요받는 것은 아닌지
Maybe you are forcing yourself to feel passionate about something.
초심이란 단어를 조심하길 바래 don't be afraid
You need to be careful when it comes to the word 'original intention' or 'first impulse'. Don't be afraid.
불을 붙여봐 불을 붙여봐
Add more fuel to the fire.
뭐가 됐든 그래 말야 새꺄 불을 붙여봐
No matter what happens, just burn it down.
과거의 너 현재의 너
The you from the past and the you from now.
뭐든 좋으니까 새끼야 그래 불을 붙여봐
Just burn it down because it doesn't matter anyway.
타오르는 태양이 될는지
Will you become a rising sun?
아니면은 타고남은 재가 될는지
Or will you turn into ashes?
언제난 선택과 결정은 너의 몫
Ultimately, the choice and decision are yours.
과감한 포기 또한 용기임을 잊지 말기를 yeah
Don't forget that letting go can also be a form of courage.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maxwell George Schneider, Min Soo Kim, Yoon Gi Min
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MAX
Thanks for the love on our song! An honor to be a part of it :)
majdouline Line
Well done 👏👏
MyHeartIs ForMinYoongi
Your voice clearly completes this whole song...
DEE 305
You sound awesome mate !
Gloria
You did an amazing job! Your voices are perfect togheter
shirli v
love both of you, and this song is LIT :)
BANGTAN TRASH
2:29 'Don't forget that giving up is also courage'
OKAY THAT IS EXACTLY THE POSITIVITY I NEEDED TO HEAR RIGHT NOW
moonchild 8
He really has a way with words, right? ☺️💜
nina1999
Man, I needed that one line as well... I dropped out of college, and it took me so much strenght to just quit.. Didn't felt right somehow.. Like it wasn't meant for me. Now I'm starting again, something new. Hope for something better!
And BTS is always here for us, no matter what. That's why I love them, they help me so much through life.
💚💚💚😊
Vivian Himari Watanabe
Laufeyson Hii!!! It also happened to me!! I didn’t have courage to drop out of college and I started having depression and anxiety so I decided I had to fight for myself and I drop out of college. Listening to So Far Away gave me courage to opening to my parents and also have my own dream. Now I’m already in the 2nd year of other college and it’s not easy, but I’m happy with myself and I’m sure I did the right thing!! You’re so courageous to make a decision!! I wish you all the best in your future💜