The group initially formed as teenagers under Big Hit Entertainment and released their debut single album, 2 Cool 4 Skool (2013). Subsequent work such as their first U.S. Billboard 200 entries The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2 (2015), The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever (2016), and Wings (2016) helped establish BTS' reputation as a socially conscious group. Wings became BTS' first album to sell one million copies in South Korea. By 2017, BTS crossed into the international music market, leading the Korean Wave into the United States and breaking numerous sales records, becoming the first Korean group to receive a certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with their single "Mic Drop". The band is the first Korean act to top the U.S. Billboard 200 with their studio album Love Yourself: Tear (2018) and have since hit the top of the U.S. charts with their albums Love Yourself: Answer (2018) and Map of the Soul: Persona (2019), making BTS the first group since The Beatles to earn three number one albums in less than a year, and the fastest to earn three number one albums since The Monkees in 1967. Love Yourself: Answer also broke South Korea's Gaon Album Chart's all-time monthly record previously set by Love Yourself: Tear and became the first Korean album certified Gold in the United States.
According to Gaon Music Chart, BTS has sold fifteen million albums domestically and is the best-selling artist to debut in the 2010s. They hold the best-selling album in Korean history with Map of the Soul: Persona. BTS were the second best-selling artists of 2018 worldwide according to the IFPI's Global Artist Chart, as well as the only non-English speaking artist to enter the chart. The group has won Top Social Artist three years in a row and Top Duo/Group at the 26th Billboard Music Awards. Featured on Time's international cover as "Next Generation Leaders", BTS has appeared in the magazine's 25 most influential people on the internet (2017–2019) and Time's 100 most influential people in the world (2019), with the outlet giving them the nickname 'Princes of Pop'. Forbes Korea named BTS the most influential celebrities of Korea in 2018, and BTS ranked 43rd in the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2019) as one of the world's top-earning celebrities. During their 2019 Love Yourself World Tour, BTS became the first Asian artist ever to headline and sell out Wembley Stadium and broke the record for the single highest-grossing engagement in Rose Bowl Stadium history. BTS are worth more than $4.65 billion to South Korea's economy each year, attracting one in every 13 foreign tourists that visit the country, and are cited as one of the key acts boosting global music sales to $19 billion in 2018, a figure not seen since 2006 after digital purchases gained momentum.
Following the establishment of their Love Myself anti-violence campaign in partnership with UNICEF, BTS addressed the United Nations 73rd General Assembly and became the youngest ever recipients of the Order of Cultural Merit from the President of South Korea due to their contributions in spreading Korean culture and language.
Burning Up
BTS Lyrics
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Fire (Oh)
Fire (Eh-oh, eh-oh)
Fire (Oh)
Fire (Eh-oh, eh-oh)
When I wake up in my room (Room), 난 뭣도 없지 (뭣도 없지)
해가 지고 난 후 (후) 비틀대며 걷지 (비틀대며 걷지)
막 욕해 길에서, 길에서
나 맛이 갔지 미친놈 같지
다 엉망진창 Livin′ like 삐이
니 멋대로 살어, 어차피 니 꺼야
애쓰지 좀 말어, 져도 괜찮아
Errbody say, la-la-la-la-la (la-la-la-la-la)
Say la-la-la-la-la (la-la-la-la-la)
손을 들어 소리질러 Burn it up
불타오르네
(Eh, eh-oh, eh-oh)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
(Eh, eh-oh, eh-oh)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
Hey (Hey), burn it up (Burn it up)
전부 다 태울 것 같이 (ay)
Hey (Hey), turn it up (Turn it up)
새벽이 다 갈 때까지
그냥 살아도 돼 우린 젊기에
그 말하는 넌 뭔 수저길래
수저수저 거려 난 사람인데, So what?
니 멋대로 살어, 어차피 니 꺼야
애쓰지 좀 말어, 져도 괜찮아
Errbody say, la-la-la-la-la (La-la-la-la-la)
Say la-la-la-la-la (La-la-la-la-la)
손을 들어 소리질러 Burn it up
불타오르네
(Eh, eh-oh, eh-oh)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
(Eh, eh-oh, eh-oh)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
Fire, 겁 많은 자여 여기로
Fire, 괴로운 자여 여기로
Fire, 맨 주먹을 들고 all night long
Fire, 진군하는 발걸음으로
Fire, 뛰어봐, 미쳐버려 다 (Aww)
(Hot, hot, hot, hotter)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
(Hot, hot, hot, hotter)
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
Fire (Hot, hot, hot, hotter)
Fire, 싹 다 불태워라, bow-wow-wow
Fire (Hot, hot, hot, hotter)
Fire, 싹 다 불태워라, bow-wow-wow
용서해줄게
The song "Burning Up" by BTS is an electrifying anthem about living life to the fullest and burning up everything in your path. The lyrics tell a story about waking up with nothing and feeling aimless and lost, but then deciding to live life according to your own rules and burning up every obstacle in your way. The chorus encourages listeners to raise their hands and shout to the sky, declaring that they will burn up everything and blaze their own path.
The verses are full of wordplay and playful lyrics that make use of Korean slang and idiom. The line "다 만신창이로 취했어" translates to "I got drunk to the point of being a complete mess." The phrase "Livin' like 삐이" is a reference to a Korean comic character who lives life to the fullest and doesn't care about societal norms. The chorus is catchy and anthemic, encouraging listeners to sing along and raise their hands in the air. The rap verses are fast-paced and filled with intricate rhymes and clever wordplay, showcasing BTS's incredible talent as rappers.
Overall, "Burning Up" is a powerful and inspiring song about seizing the day and living life to the fullest. Its catchy chorus and clever wordplay make it a fan favorite, and its message of empowerment and self-determination resonates with fans of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Fire (Oh)
Expressing the intensity of the song, with fiery passion
Fire (Eh-oh, eh-oh)
Repeating the fiery passion with a catchy, energetic chant
When I wake up in my room (Room), 난 뭣도 없지 (뭣도 없지)
Starting the day with nothing, feeling empty and lost
해가 지고 난 후 (후) 비틀대며 걷지 (비틀대며 걷지)
Feeling unsteady and unstable after the day is over
다 만신창이로 취했어, 취했어
Getting drunk and completely wasted
막 욕해 길에서, 길에서
Swearing loudly in the street
나 맛이 갔지 미친놈 같지
Feeling disgusted with oneself, like a crazy person
다 엉망진창 Livin′ like 삐이
Living life in complete chaos and confusion
니 멋대로 살어, 어차피 니 꺼야
Live your life however you want, because it's yours anyway
애쓰지 좀 말어, 져도 괜찮아
Don't try too hard, it's okay to lose
Errbody say, la-la-la-la-la (la-la-la-la-la)
Encouraging everyone to sing along with a catchy chorus
손을 들어 소리질러 Burn it up
Raise your hands and shout to express your passion, burn up your energy
불타오르네 (Eh, eh-oh, eh-oh)
Burning up with excitement and fire, continuing the energetic chant
싹 다 불태워라, Bow-wow-wow
Burn everything down with the intensity of a howling dog
Hey (Hey), burn it up (Burn it up)
Hey, let's burn it up with passion and intensity
전부 다 태울 것 같이 (ay)
Feeling like we can burn everything down together
Hey (Hey), turn it up (Turn it up)
Hey, let's turn up the energy and excitement
새벽이 다 갈 때까지
Keep going until dawn, don't stop the fire
그냥 살아도 돼 우린 젊기에
It's okay to just live life, especially while we're young
그 말하는 넌 뭔 수저길래
Who are you to judge how others live their lives?
수저수저 거려 난 사람인데, So what?
Even if I am not perfect, so what? I am still a human being
Fire, 겁 많은 자여 여기로
Fire, come here if you are afraid
Fire, 괴로운 자여 여기로
Fire, come here if you are suffering
Fire, 맨 주먹을 들고 all night long
Hold your fists high and keep going all night long
Fire, 진군하는 발걸음으로
Keep moving forward with confident footsteps
Fire, 뛰어봐, 미쳐버려 다 (Aww)
Fire, run and go crazy to your heart's content (Aww)
(Hot, hot, hot, hotter)
Repeating the heat of the fire with an energetic chant
용서해줄게
I will forgive you
Writer(s): Ho Weon Kang, Sam Stone, Kwang Wook Lim, Ryan Kim, Hitman Bang, Sang Hee Han, Rap Monster, Suga Suga
Contributed by Christian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dnnla7460
I love Namjoon so much
I love Jin so much
I love Yoongi so much
I love Hoseok so much
I love Jimin so much
I love Taehyung so much
I love Jungkook so much
If you love all of them in the same way you can consider an Army❤️
@Riva_13
Aishhh seems like you guys set it on fire! Unlucky me, [':
Actually, at the exact moment fever shook hands with me, i took medicine and slept the whole time!! Just woke up in my room and realised i already missed it!😩
But thanks to you, with your made playlist i can enjoy it 😘
@watchbtsbloodsweatandtears6210
New Comeback starter pack
So we've heard alot about Bangtan's new comeback
From hoseok telling sungha he's filming something
To You never walk alone.
Namjoon's pink hair
To a dancer who works with keone madrid " he is the one who made the choreo for Fire " saying that he's done doing something for BTS's next comeback!
And keone previously conforming it !
Many Armys are going crazy thinking about the new comeback and how to survive , I mean we've barely made it through BST 😢
But don't worry my daughter! in kookies voice
I have what you all need to survive !
Let's start :
prepare your self to be Shooked.
The last comeback was literally the definition of Shook!
All the short films , the worldwide trending hashtags for each short film , the music video , the dance moves , the beat and all the records , Don't you feel like TT thinking about this era ending? ಥ⌣ಥ
Well if you do then just think about the new era , the amazing songs and all the hypeness 💕
let's be realistic.
I know that all of us have mixed feelings like we want a new comeback and new blessings but we don't want the boys to be overworked!
Well let me tell you something , Kpop is not a place where people receive credit for their hardwork easily , many groups debut and disband without anyone knowing about them although they work so hard , why?
Because in kpop it's all about the big 3 companies and their idols , most of the time they get all the shine and they receive the most interest .
So BTS is shooking those companies by dominating the world step by step and they are a threat to them so those companies will try to put BTS down with all it takes!
Just like the whole Goan changing it's criteria so suddenly just 1 month before the actual award ceremony!
Isn't it fishy? It is!
And both Bangtan and Bighit know that and they will try to fight back by releasing more music and getting more recognition so others can't even touch them anymore!
We have to believe in Bighit and BTS , they know what they are doing and they know the music industry better than we do , so don't bash Bighit and say that they overworked the boys , they gave yoongi rest when he had an ear injury so I'm sure they won't hurt the boys or overwork them.
sleep well because soon you'll not be able to do so!
We've all been there , each comeback when we feel so excited and keep on replaying the music video 24/7 plus the comment section becoming our own chat room , who needs sleep anyway?
Okey maybe Yoongi does .
prepare your money .
New albums , new tracks , No money , No wallet .
I think this point is clear , no explanation needed. 💔
Let's get fire and BST to 100M as soon as possible!
Soon we'll be so busy with streaming the new MV , breaking records and the views for the other videos will drop ._.
Can we start a nother Famwar?
Here is the bomb 💣 let's blow this war up!
Get your Army bomb on , your bulletproof vest on and get ready for work!
We have to make this new comeback even a bigger hit than the previous one , breaking billboard charts world wide , breaking Korean charts , breaking all records , sharing the music video everywhere , streaming , buying albums and creating a new legacy.
Ignore all the hate and enjoy BTS's blessings.
Whenever BTS drop anything haters come running to dislike the MV and drop hate comments before leaving .
Don't feed them , simply report the comments , we like our comment sections clean so don't feed hate and remember that all the dislikes are views because when any video doesn't have many views even streaming one minute will count as a view , views counting becomes strict only when the video has ALOT of views AKA +20M
And that explains why streaming new MVs are easier than streaming the ones with higher views
Appreciate All members!
Who ever gets lines , center , the most catchy part , the best dance move or most screen time shouldn't be hated on for it!
Appreciate all the members , write good comments only about the members and don't bash anyone for having something extra or special!
Don't leave anyone out when you complement the memebers , we all know that the members read their comments and know about everything we do or think so always write good comments to cheer them up and don't leave anyone out !
Finaly just be happy and enjoy this new era!
Let's be happy and supprt our boys .
Let's stay Young forever and forever stay together! 💕
Let's love each other and share only love and positivity❤
See how easy it is?
We can do it
We can survive !
If you have more advices feel free to comment!
@watchbtsbloodsweatandtears6210
Nema Nema As a #MultiFam I'm offended
can we please support both teams without being on bad terms
it's so hard to be FirST these days ._.
okey enough jokes and let's get serious
what ever we do the kpop fandoms will always see us as annoying and weird so let's put them to the side and share these blessings with everyone!
plus can we please spark the war between Team BST and Team Fire
I see peace and I don't like it 😝
we are so close to 100M
we don't have time to rest now 😥
I'm gonna drop comments on both MVs challenging both to win
let's try our best 😂👌
@bangtanisaliferuiner6666
I have learned so many things in the MV.
1.) don't shake hands with Suga because he'll infires you.
2.) don't go to a BTS concert because they'll blew the whole place. (but im still gonna go)
3.) Jungkook's legs is waaaaay more fairer than mine. /cries in korean/
4.) Suga looks effing good in any haircolor. IN ANY HAIR COLOR like that is SOOOOO unacceptable.
5.) JIN IS BURNING HOT WITH BLONDE! ><
6.) a gas stove on can hype all of BANGTAN.
7.) Did i mention that JIN IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOT WITH BLONDE?!
8.) i also learned that im going to be dead when the dance practice will drop. so goodbye. love you all.
@watchbtsbloodsweatandtears6210
FAM I DON'T WANT TO SCARE YOU BUT TAE TAE'S HAIR IS DIFFERENT!! IT'S KINDA BLOND? AND HOBI'S HAIR IS COVERED BUT LOOKS DIFFERENT! THE COMEBACK IS NEAR I'M TELLING YOU
AAAAH I'M SCARED 😭
LET'S GET FIRE AND BST TO 100M ASAP!!!
WE DON'T HAVE TIME !!
WE NEED TO GET THE WORK DONE SO WE COULD FOCUS ON THE NEW MV WHEN IT DROPS!
PLEASE GUYS PROMOTE THE FAMWAR AND LET'S GET THE WORK DONE
@cathyminmin3626
Important Army's,
February 13th all armys don't sleep,
The main streaming on youtube and Spotify.
Streaming on Spotify to 500k. ( this is important)
Notify all armys of the spirit of concentration on February 13th,
We had a hard day.
Gets them the best.
K-army's and W-army's fighting!!!!!!
@DhruviPatel-cb4db
Who is listening this song in 2024❤
@poojaagarwal4177
I'm watching it right now ❤
@Jaydoesart8
Mee
@Pabi-gl9xz
Me
@adachlebowska650
I listen this song in 2024
@beatrizvalerio527
Mee
@ranj962
YO GUYSSSS
Namjoon said something in the cafe thing and he's like he's really excited for the album and they worked so hard for it. He's kinda nervous, excited, and he has mixed feelings. He also said he's excited because kookie contributed in this album too! Ofcourse, he said that he himself ended up being involved in the making of the album too much somehow!
GUYS I'M SO EXCITED 😍😍
@lilli2510
me too...omg I can't wait :)
@boulguidnassima4585
i want their comeback NOW !
@ranj962
I know right 😭 they're gonna slay so hard