Interlude : Shadow
BTS Lyrics


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I wanna be a rap star (rap star)
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich (rich)
I wanna be the king
I wanna go win
I wanna be

I wanna be a rap star (rap star)
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich (rich)
I wanna be the king
I wanna be me
I want a big thing
Oh boy let me see
I got a big dream yeah

Woo 매일 설렜지 내가 어디까지 갈지
정신없이 달리다 보니 어느새 여기까지 왔지
Yeah 음 발밑의 그림자
고개 숙여보니 더 커졌잖아
도망쳐봤자 따라오는 저 빛과 비례하는 내 그림자
확 두려워 높게 나는 게 난 무섭지
아무도 말 안 해줬잖아
여기가 얼마나 외로운지 말야
나의 도약은 추락이 될 수 있단 걸
이제야 알겠어 때론 도망이 차선이란 걸 pause

사람들은 뭐 말하지 저 빛 속은 찬란하네
근데 내 그림자는 되려 더 커져 나를 삼켜 괴물이 돼
저 위로 위로 또 위로 위로
만 가다 보니 여긴 어지러워
더 위로 위로만 가네 싫어
(나 무사하길 빌어 빌어) 나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
Please don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 두려워

가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
Please don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly 이제는 무서워
Don't let me shine

웃어봐 (웃어봐) 뭘 망설여 (망설여)
네가 바라던 게 이런 게 아니었니 (아니었니)
울던가 (울던가) 뭐가 두려워 (뭐가 두려워)
네가 원하던 게 이런 게 아니었니
네가 바란 삶 네가 원한 삶
네가 택한 삶 후회 없이 다 이뤘지
거기에다 너는 big house, big cars, big rings
네가 원한 건 모든 걸 다 가졌지
근데 뭐가 문제야 즐겨
아님 놓던가 싫어?
그럼 달리던가 뭐 멈추던가
한 가지만 하라고 징징대지 말고
알려준 적 없다고? (yeah yeah)
정말 몰랐었냐고? (oh no)
네가 가진 만큼만 나는 가져갈게 그게 뭐든지 말야
때론 너의 휴식은 추락이 된단 걸
이제야 알겠니 매번 최선이 최선이란 걸

나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
Please don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 두려워

가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
Please don't let me shine
Don't let me down
Don't let me fly
이제는 무서워
Don't let me shine

I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna go win
I wanna be

I wanna be a rap star
I wanna be the top
I wanna be a rockstar
I want it all mine
I wanna be rich
I wanna be the king
I wanna be me
I wanna be

그래 나는 너고 너는 나야 이젠 알겠니
그래 너는 나고 나는 너야 이젠 알겠지
우린 한 몸이고 또 때론 부딪히겠지
너는 절대 나를 떼어낼 순 없어 알겠지
Yeah yeah 떼어낼 수 없어 네가 뭐를 하던지
Yeah 인정하는 게 더 편안하겠지
Yeah 성공 혹은 실패 어디 있던지
Yeah 도망칠 수 없어 어딜 가던지

Yeah 나는 너고 너는 나야 알겠니 (알겠니)
너는 나고 나는 너야 알겠니 (알겠니)




우린 한 몸이고 부딪히겠지 (지겠지)
우린 너고 우린 나야 알겠니 (알겠니, 알겠니, 알겠니)

Overall Meaning

"Interlude: Shadow" is a powerful yet introspective solo rap by BTS member Suga, released in January 2020. The song expresses the fear and anxiety he feels as he climbs the ladder of success, with the shadow symbolizing the negative aspects of fame, like pressure, scrutiny, and expectation. Throughout the song, Suga reflects on his journey and his motivations, wondering if he's lost himself in pursuit of his goals. In the end, he finds some solace in his passion for music and his connection with his fellow BTS members, who are his constant support and inspiration.


The song begins with Suga talking about his ambitious desires, to be a rap star, a rockstar, to be on top, to be rich, and to be the king. He admits that he has a big dream and he wonders how far he could go, but he also acknowledges that his journey might lead to a fall, and that scares him. The chorus repeats the same desires and aspirations, emphasizing his hunger for success.


However, as the verses progress, Suga's tone becomes darker, as he realizes the weight of his ambition. He talks about the shadow under his feet, which is growing larger and swallowing him up. He feels trapped and afraid, as he can't escape the judgment and expectations of others, which seem to follow him like a relentless light. He also acknowledges that the life of a celebrity can be lonely and isolating, leaving him vulnerable and exposed.


The bridge is the climax of the song, as Suga declares his fear and desperation, asking not to shine, not to fall, not to fly. He realizes that his dream has become a nightmare, and he's not sure if he can handle it anymore. However, the chorus repeats once again, but with a new twist, as Suga adds "I wanna be me" to the list of his desires. This shows that, despite everything, he still wants to be true to himself and find his own voice and identity.


Overall, "Interlude: Shadow" is a vivid and honest depiction of the struggles and challenges that come with fame, as well as the doubts and fears that can haunt even the most successful artists. Suga's raw and emotional delivery, backed by a haunting instrumental and catchy hook, make it one of the most memorable and impactful songs in BTS's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be a rap star (rap star)
I aspire to become a successful rapper


I wanna be the top
I want to reach the highest level of fame and success


I wanna be a rockstar
I desire to become a renowned rock musician


I want it all mine
I want to have complete control and ownership over my success


I wanna be rich (rich)
I aim to achieve financial wealth and prosperity


I wanna be the king
I want to be the most dominant and influential figure in the industry


I wanna go win
I want to achieve victory and success in every endeavor


I wanna be
I have a strong desire to become something great and significant


Woo 매일 설렜지 내가 어디까지 갈지
Every day, I felt excited about how far I can go


정신없이 달리다 보니 어느새 여기까지 왔지
I ran tirelessly and suddenly found myself here


Yeah 음 발밑의 그림자
The shadow beneath my feet


고개 숙여보니 더 커졌잖아
When I lowered my head, it grew even bigger


도망쳐봤자 따라오는 저 빛과 비례하는 내 그림자
Even if I try to run away, my shadow follows me, just like the light


확 두려워 높게 나는 게 난 무섭지
I'm scared of soaring high because it's terrifying


아무도 말 안 해줬잖아
Nobody told me this


여기가 얼마나 외로운지 말야
This place is so lonely, you know?


나의 도약은 추락이 될 수 있단 걸
My leap could end up in a fall


이제야 알겠어 때론 도망이 차선이란 걸 pause
Now I understand, sometimes running away is the better option


사람들은 뭐 말하지 저 빛 속은 찬란하네
People say what's inside the light is brilliant


근데 내 그림자는 되려 더 커져 나를 삼켜 괴물이 돼
But my shadow grows bigger and consumes me, turning me into a monster


저 위로 위로 또 위로 위로
Upwards, upwards, again upwards, upwards


만 가다 보니 여긴 어지러워
It's confusing when I keep going higher


더 위로 위로만 가네 싫어
I don't want to keep going up only


(나 무사하길 빌어 빌어) 나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
(Wishing for my safety) When I'm soaring high as I wish


저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
The shadow that grows bigger under the shining light


Please don't let me shine
Please don't let me shine


Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me


Don't let me fly
Don't let me fly


이제는 두려워
Now, I'm afraid


가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
The moment I face my lowest self


공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
Coincidentally, this is the sky


가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
The moment I face my lowest self


Please don't let me shine
Please don't let me shine


Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me


Don't let me fly
Don't let me fly


이제는 무서워
Now, I'm scared


웃어봐 (웃어봐) 뭘 망설여 (망설여)
Smile (Smile), don't hesitate


네가 바라던 게 이런 게 아니었니 (아니었니)
Is this not what you wanted? (Is this not what you wanted?)


울던가 (울던가) 뭐가 두려워 (뭐가 두려워)
Cry or be afraid of something?


네가 원하던 게 이런 게 아니었니
Is this not what you desired?


네가 바란 삶 네가 원한 삶
The life you wished for, the life you wanted


네가 택한 삶 후회 없이 다 이뤘지
You chose that life and fulfilled it without regrets


거기에다 너는 big house, big cars, big rings
And on top of that, you have a big house, big cars, big rings


네가 원한 건 모든 걸 다 가졌지
You have everything you wanted


근데 뭐가 문제야 즐겨
But what's the problem? Enjoy it


아님 놓던가 싫어?
Or do you want to let go? Don't you like it?


그럼 달리던가 뭐 멈추던가
Then either keep going or stop


한 가지만 하라고 징징대지 말고
Instead of whining about doing only one thing


알려준 적 없다고? (yeah yeah)
Didn't I tell you before? (yeah yeah)


정말 몰랐었냐고? (oh no)
Did you really not know? (oh no)


네가 가진 만큼만 나는 가져갈게 그게 뭐든지 말야
I'll take only what I deserve, no matter what it is


때론 너의 휴식은 추락이 된단 걸
Sometimes your rest becomes a fall


이제야 알겠니 매번 최선이 최선이란 걸
Now do you finally understand that giving your best is always the best?


나의 바람대로 높게 날고 있는 순간
When I'm flying high according to my own will


저 내리쬐는 빛에 더 커진 그림자
The shadow that grows bigger under the shining light


Please don't let me shine
Please don't let me shine


Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me


Don't let me fly
Don't let me fly


이제는 두려워
Now, I'm afraid


가장 밑바닥의 나를 마주하는 순간
The moment I face my lowest self


공교롭게도 여긴 창공이잖아
Coincidentally, this is the sky


Please don't let me shine
Please don't let me shine


Don't let me down
Don't disappoint me


Don't let me fly
Don't let me fly


이제는 무서워
Now, I'm scared


I wanna be a rap star
I want to be a famous rapper


I wanna be the top
I want to be at the pinnacle of success


I wanna be a rockstar
I want to be a renowned rock musician


I want it all mine
I desire complete ownership of everything I achieve


I wanna be rich
I aspire to become financially wealthy


I wanna be the king
I want to be the most influential and dominant figure


I wanna go win
I want to achieve victory


I wanna be
I have a strong desire to become something great


그래 나는 너고 너는 나야 이젠 알겠니
Yes, I am you and you are me, now do you understand?


그래 너는 나고 나는 너야 이젠 알겠지
Yes, you are me and I am you, now you understand


우린 한 몸이고 또 때론 부딪히겠지
We are one, but at times, we clash


너는 절대 나를 떼어낼 순 없어 알겠지
You can never separate yourself from me, you know


Yeah yeah 떼어낼 수 없어 네가 뭐를 하던지
Yeah yeah, you can't separate from me, no matter what you do


Yeah 인정하는 게 더 편안하겠지
Yeah, admitting it would be more comfortable


Yeah 성공 혹은 실패 어디 있던지
Yeah, whether it's success or failure, it doesn't matter


Yeah 도망칠 수 없어 어딜 가던지
Yeah, I can't escape, no matter where I go


Yeah 나는 너고 너는 나야 알겠니 (알겠니)
Yeah, I am you and you are me, do you understand? (Do you understand?)


너는 나고 나는 너야 알겠니 (알겠니)
You are me and I am you, do you understand? (Do you understand?)


우린 한 몸이고 부딪히겠지 (지겠지)
We are one and we will clash (We will clash)


우린 너고 우린 나야 알겠니 (알겠니, 알겠니, 알겠니)
We are you and we are me, do you understand? (Do you understand? Do you understand?)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ho Weon Kang, Min Soo Kim, Nam Jun Kim, Yi Jeong Jang, Yoon Gi Min

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Suga:
"I wanna be rap star"
"I wanna be the top"
"I wanna be a rockstar"
"I want it all mine"
"I wanna be rich"
"I wanna be the king"
"i wanna go win"
ARMY: We all dreamed of being almost as good as you so we can say that you fulfill all these desires of yours.



All comments from YouTube:

Nonii 729

“ i’m afraid, flying high is terrifying, no one told me how lonely is it up here “

THOSE LYRICS :(((((

J u n g K o o k i e

No emojis pls

EUPHORSIA

Nono Tya I KNOWWWWWWWW 🥺🥺

Bunita Perdi

Nono Tya dont use emo

Fresssa FF

(Emoj!is) freezes the views please delete:)
Don't use the words : ( vie!ws / emoj!is )

Saiki Kusuo

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3$ Dimple

I love this song. And now he's even performing it on the tour. The meaning is so deep, thank you always Yoongi

Me Sia

ooff... this song always resonates with me the most... Because I also want to be rich and get to my career height even if it means to sell my soul...

°TeSZa°

I LOVE THIS MV SO MUCH! SUGA YOUR MUSIC IS AMAZING!!!

izanami16

Крышесносная песня🔥 исполнение гениальное. Спасибо за эту песню, Шуга💐 Я тебя очень люблю, радуй нас, пожалуйста, и дальше своим творчеством🤗 Над словами мне ещё следует подумать, песня и агрессивная и выворачивающая всё наизнанку. Ты король👑 И поэтому я как-то назвала тебя эмоциональным, хоть всегда считалось по другому. Сначала я увидела твои песни, сделала вывод, что ты эмоциональный. Потом я наткнулась на всевозможные комментарии и статьи, где говорилось, что ты очень сдержанный в жизни и стараешься не проявлять эмоций - я не знала о таком противоположном поведении, и не знала, как на это реагировать и увязать в своей голове. Но слушая твои треки, я думаю, что моё первое впечатление всё же правильно💖

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