BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; RR: Bangtan Sonyeondan), also known as the Bangtan Boys… Read Full Bio ↴BTS (Korean: 방탄소년단; RR: Bangtan Sonyeondan), also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a seven-member South Korean boy band formed in Seoul in 2013. The septet co-writes and produces much of their output. Originally a hip hop group, their musical style has evolved to include a wide range of genres. Their lyrics, often focused on personal and social commentary, touch on the themes of mental health, troubles of school-age youth, loss, the journey towards loving oneself, and individualism. Their work features references to literature and psychological concepts and includes an alternative universe storyline. Popular for their live performances, the group have staged several world tours.

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.

If I Ruled The World
BTS Lyrics

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If I ruled the world I'd do it all
(Westside, westside, westside)
If I ruled the world I'd do it all
(Westside, westside, westside)

If I ruled the world I'd have it all
남자라면 똑같겠지, pretty girls
완전히 없어지네 인종차별

European, Asian, Caucasian girls
(I have ‘em)
그리곤 불러 릭오웬스, 앤드뮬뮈스터
알렉산더 왕 & 셰인 올리버
평생 만들게 해
김남준 컬렉션
옷 색깔은 까만색으로,
이제야 좀 만족스러
Music, turn it up
지루해져 후비는 콧구녕
노랠 만들어 지구상 모든
사람들에게 부르게 해
노래 제목은 애구가
이쁜 여자들에게 파묻혀 TV를 봐
세상의 모든 여자들 날 위해 ready to die
남자들 너넨 술 가져와,
그냥 없어져도 좋아
어쨌든 여긴 내 왕국이니까

If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money
If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money

Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say hey, ho! Hey-hey-ho!
말도 안 된다는 걸 아는데
불러보는 철없는 노래

If i ruled the world 가끔 꿈을 꿔
내가 만약 세상을 지배한다면
일단 먼저 난 공인중개사를
찾아가 가족과 함께 살 집을 사고파
그래, 그 다음은 내 장롱면허
잠에서 깨워줘야지 4륜구동
차를 구입하고 기름을 주입하고
이런 게 무리라도 무이자인 할부로
주식과 도박 그딴 건 안 하고파
세상을 지배했는데 왜 그리 꿈이 소박
하냐는 질문은 마 난 방탄 식구들과
그래도 여전히 i'm still 음악이고파
난 힙합계의 김정은이 되서
우리 음악 말곤 심의를 걸겠어
얼토당토 안 한 꿈이지만
It's my dream 놀리지 마

If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money
If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money

Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say hey, ho! Hey-hey-ho!
말도 안 된다는 걸 아는데
불러보는 철없는 노래

Oh girl, 어디? Oh god, 여기!
세상에 모든 여자들은
Hope world, 줄 섰지
모든 money 거뜬하게 써도
내 지갑이란 골대에 돈이 골인되지
또 겁 없이 무대 위를 걸어다니지
달리지 않아도 갈수록 쌓여가는 마일리지
이런 꿈들을 이젠 내게 곧 선물하겠어
방탄이란 이름 걸고 외쳐
If i ruled the world

If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money
If I ruled the world
I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money

Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
Everybody say hey, ho! Hey-hey-ho!

말도 안 된다는 걸 아는데
불러보는 철없는 노래

Overall Meaning

BTS’s “If I Ruled The World” is a song about what the members would do if they had the power to rule the world. The lyrics feature a variety of luxuries and indulgences that the members would indulge in, such as buying expensive cars and designer clothes, and having all the pretty girls they want. At the same time, the song also touches on themes of unity and equality, with the members stating that they would eliminate racism and have women ready to die for them.

The lyrics of the song also touch on the group's dream of being successful in the music world. The different lines in the song relate to themes like fashion and business. The song is more than the members talking about their luxurious life, it is about the dream we all share and the belief that everyone might someday achieve it.

With powerful vocals and a catchy beat, “If I Ruled The World” is a song that embodies the hopes and dreams of many people around the world, and the lyrics are a clever mix of humor and sincerity.

Line by Line Meaning

If I ruled the world I'd do it all
If I were in charge of the world, I would make all the decisions and have everything under my control.

(Westside, westside, westside)
A shout-out to the Westside as part of the song's aesthetic and not related to the song's meaning.

If I ruled the world I'd have it all
In a world where I make all the decisions, I would make sure that everything I wanted or needed is available to me.

If I ruled the world, all men would be the same, pretty girls
In my ideal world, there would be no discrimination based on race, gender, or looks. All men would have access to beautiful women.

There would be no more racial discrimination, European, Asian, Caucasian girls (I have ‘em)
In my ideal world, people of all races would be treated equally and everyone would have the opportunity to enjoy all the different types of beautiful women.

Then I'd call up Rick Owens and Andreas Gursky,
As a powerful figure in the world, I would be able to connect with renowned individuals such as fashion designer Rick Owens and photographer Andreas Gursky.

Alexander Wang and Shane Oliver
I would make sure that I have access to the latest fashion collections from top designers like Alexander Wang and Shane Oliver.

I'd make sure my name was never forgotten (Kim Nam Joon Collection)
I would create a collection of clothing, named after myself, that would last forever and never be forgotten.

All clothes would be black,
In my ideal world, all clothing would be black. This could be for aesthetic reasons or to simplify things.

And I'd finally be satisfied
With everything under my control, I would be able to achieve complete satisfaction.

Music, turn it up
I love music and would make sure it is playing loudly in my world.

Getting bored, nose stuck up
I would make sure that there is never a dull moment in my world, and that nobody gets bored or annoyed.

Making songs that everyone can sing
I would make sure that there is always good music playing, and that everybody can relate to and enjoy it.

To all the pretty girls, watch me on TV
I would make sure that all the beautiful women in the world are watching me on TV, giving me even more power and influencing their lives.

All the women in the world, ready to die for me
In my ideal world, all women would be willing to die for me because I am the one in charge and they would view me as their savior.

All the men, bring me alcohol
As a powerful figure, I would expect those around me to bring me whatever I want including alcohol.

Still, it's my kingdom
Even though I have all of this power, the world that I rule is still mine.

If I ruled the world, I'd do it all (I'd do it all)
I would have complete control over everything if I ruled the world.

I said 1 for the money, 2 for the money,
This line is a reference to a popular chant often used by crowds to get excited and hype themselves up.

Everybody say he-o-e-oh-oh!
This line is another chant designed to create excitement and energy within a crowd.

Everybody say hey, ho! Hey-hey-ho!
Yet another chant designed to get people hyped and excited in a group setting.

It's a ridiculous dream but sometimes I dream it
Although this idea of ruling the world is a crazy thought, I still sometimes entertain the idea as a dream.

If I ruled the world, I would first want to purchase a house with my family
If I were in charge of the world, my first priority would be to acquire a house to share with my family.

And then I would get my CDL
I would obtain my CDL (Commercial Driver's License) to fulfill a personal goal of getting a license to drive all types of vehicles.

Wake up to a 4x4 truck
I would wake up every day to be greeted by a large 4x4 truck, which would be a symbol of my success and power.

Buy cars, add fuel, even if it's ridiculous, I'll buy it on credit
In my ideal world, I would be able to buy any car I wanted and not worry about the cost, even if it meant buying everything on credit.

I don't want to own stocks or gamble
While I have everything I want, I have no interest in investing in stocks or gambling.

If I ruled the world, why are my dreams so small?
Despite everything I have, I still find that my dreams are not any bigger than I once had before having control over everything.

But don't ask me that question – I'm with my BTS family
Despite the smallness of my dreams, I am grateful to have my BTS family with me to share it all with.

But I still want music
Despite the power and control I have, I still crave good music in my life.

I want to be like the Kim Jong Un of hip-hop and music only
This line is a reference to North Korea's Kim Jong Un and his control over the country. In this case, the singer wants to have a similar level of control, but only over music and hip-hop.

I will only censor what I want to censor
As the ruler of the world of hip-hop and music, I would only censor things that I personally feel should be censored.

It's a ridiculous dream, but it's still my dream
Although the dream of ruling the world of hip-hop and music is silly, it is still something I wish for and strive towards.

Oh girl, where? Oh God, right here!
This line does not appear to have a clear meaning and may just be included as a stylistic choice.

All the women in the world have lined up for hope world
I have power and influence over all women in the world and they have lined up for hope of being around me.

I can spend all my money without worry,
In this world, I have unlimited financial resources and can spend them however I choose, without any fear of running out.

And still have enough money in my wallet to catch me if I fall
Despite my seemingly endless wealth, I would still keep some money with me to ensure that I would never be without it should the need arise.

I can walk on stage without fear
With all the power and influence I have, I would feel confident enough to walk onto any stage without any fear or apprehension.

And the more I don't run, the more mileage I accrue
Even if I don't physically run, I will still accumulate more and more wealth and success over time.

I will give myself these gifts soon
In my world, I can give myself anything I want and I would do so quickly without hesitation.

With the name BTS supporting me
With the support of BTS, I would be confident in my abilities to achieve anything I wanted in my world.

If I ruled the world
This line is the central theme of the entire song, and represents the singer's desire for ultimate power and control over the world.

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