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.
Let Go
BTS Lyrics
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でも心の迷路の中で迷う
ステレオから monoへ 分かれ道はそう
これが散りゆく運命ならば my last letter
綴る言葉 書いては消してる
君への想いは so many to let go, unpuzzle my lego
元の形に戻れない level
I'ma let you go and fly (ah)
忙しなくする日々 keeping myself busy
紛らわすため埋め込んだ schedule
でも忘れないよ 脳裏に焼き付いてる like tattoo (uh huh)
あの頃には戻れないね (that's right)
出来ることなら call your name
No, but 受け止める your blame (your blame)
本当に it is time to say goodbye
さよならの前に let go
でも心の 迷路の中で迷う
ステレオから monoへ 分かれ道はそう続くだろう
今 君の手を 離せるように
I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)
That I need to let you go (need to let you go)
Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
(Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
Eh, oh
今頃どこで何をしてる 遠く離れて誰を想う
君がいない生活はもう unbelievable
それでも行くしかねーんだ ayy
俺が愛し過ぎた人 絡み過ぎて絡みあった糸
解けなくなって別の道を歩む そのために I'll say goodbye
始まりは いつの日も
雨の中隠した涙の先に
待ってるやり直そう
また未来で笑顔で 会えるように
今君の手を 離せるように
I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)
That I need to let you go (need to let you go)
Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
(Whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
二人で見た空の色 (色)
二人がいた道の香り
忘れないでいて
今君の手を 離せるように
I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)
That I need to let you go (need to let you go)
Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go
The lyrics of BTS's Let Go express the difficulty of saying goodbye to a loved one, even when one knows it is time to move on. The first few lines, "Before goodbye, let go / But I'm lost in the maze of my heart / From stereo to mono, the fork in the road is like that," illustrate the confusion and uncertainty that arise when trying to let go of someone who has been a significant part of one's life.
The singer then reflects on the memories and emotions that make it difficult to let go, stating, "If this is the destiny of falling apart, my last letter / I write and erase the words I spell / So many feelings for you to let go, unpuzzle my Lego / The level can't return to its original form." The Lego metaphor suggests that the relationship was once something beautiful and whole, but it can never be fully assembled again after being dismantled.
Throughout the song, the singer affirms that they are ready to let go and say goodbye but acknowledges the difficulty of doing so. The lines "Hard to say goodbye but not running away / I'm ready to let go" show that the singer is willing to face the pain of letting go and moving on. Finally, the song closes with a reminder to cherish the happy memories and hold onto the hope of meeting again in the future.
Overall, the lyrics of Let Go provide a poignant reflection on the struggles of letting go of a loved one and moving on to a new chapter of life.
Line by Line Meaning
さよならの前に let go
Before saying goodbye, it's time to let go
でも心の迷路の中で迷う
Even though I want to let go, I'm lost in the maze of my heart
Stereo から monoへ 分かれ道はそう
The crossroad from stereo to mono is inevitable
これが散りゆく運命ならば my last letter
If this is our fate to drift apart, this will be my last letter
綴る言葉 書いては消してる
I write and erase the words I want to say
君への想いは so many to let go, unpuzzle my lego
There are so many feelings for you to let go, it's like trying to solve a complicated puzzle
元の形に戻れない level
I can't go back to the way things were before
So be it, don't cry (don't cry)
It's okay, don't cry
I'ma let you go and fly (ah)
I'll let you go and soar on your own
忙しなくする日々 keeping myself busy
I keep myself busy every day to distract myself
紛らわすため埋め込んだ schedule
I bury myself in schedules to distract myself
でも忘れないよ 脳裏に焼き付いてる like tattoo (uh huh)
But I won't forget, it's permanently etched into my mind like a tattoo
あの頃には戻れないね (that's right)
We can't go back to those days
出来ることなら call your name (your name)
If I could, I would call out your name
No, but 受け止める your blame (your blame)
But I'll accept your blame
本当に it is time to say goodbye
Truly, it's time to say goodbye
今 君の手を 離せるように
Now, I need to be able to let go of your hand
I gotta let you know (gotta let you know)
I have to let you know
That I need to let you go (need to let you go)
That I need to let you go
Hard to say goodbye でも逃げない
It's hard to say goodbye, but I won't run away
I'm ready to let go (whoo, whoo, whoo)
I'm ready to let go
二人で見た空の色 (色)
The color of the sky we saw together
二人がいた道の香り
The scent of the road we walked together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jun, UTA, Sunny Boy, Hiro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ashi.740
Jin who was cast just because of his looks,
Suga who left his family and gambled his education just to do what he really wanted to be,
Namjoon who was never have been supported by his parents,
Jimin who thought himself as ugly and fat,
Taehyung whose always been part of BTS but was never shown in any promotions- not until they debut,
Hoseok who seemed to always laugh but never felt as an accomplishment to his father,
And Jungkook who was very shy and have saved his parents at a young age by auditioning to companies.
Remember the days when they were struggling?
They even have to sacrifice and work hard just so they could eat?
They were squeezing themselves into one small apartment and have to take
responsibilities- the reason why they wrote the song 'Move'.
Those times when Jimin has to starve himself just because people call him fat and ugly.
That one interview where Yoongi said that; it was nice that people
listen to their music because Taehyung and Jungkook are good looking.
And he thought that it was at least enough.
Do you remember when Hoseok was supposed to be the vocalist and Taehyung
is the rapper, but he chose to rap instead and learn it because
Taehyung wants to be a Vocalist?
It was Taehyung's dream and Hoseok loves his dongsaeng that much he would sacrifice.
Other fan bases were accusing them of plagiarism just because they had
the smallest detail whose the same with other big K-pop group which is
actually just a coincidence.
There was a time when Yoongi packed 300 gifts and letters just to give
to their 300 fans who will attend at their mini fan meetings.
So why do people judge them so fastly?
Did you know that Jimin came all the way to Seoul from Busan just to persuade his dreams?
Did you know that Taehyung lived with his grandma for almost half of his
life making him innocent from what else is out there in our world?
Did you know that Jungkook set aside his embarrassment just to meet the expectations of others?
Yes, he is the golden maknae, but he suffer00000000s too when he sees his hyungs having a hard time, he cries.
And there was a time when Jimin caught him crying and the reason is that he misses his family.
Jungkook often cries secretly so that his hyungs wouldn't worry.
Did you know that Jin auditioned to make his mother proud of him and so
that his mom would have something to brag off to those judgmental
neighbors they have?
He worked hard on his vocals yet people called him talentless.
Did you know that Namjoon worked hard just to produce songs yet there
was a time when his mom ruined his computer and broke his mike so he
could focus on studying?
Did you know that Hoseok auditioned because he wanted his father to be proud of him?
Because he felt like he was a disappointment?
Those rookie days where they only listen to the awards and be amazed by their seniors.
They can't do anything but to watch those idols who receives the awards.
The days when they were happy with just 300 views on YouTube, mini fan
gatherings, small numbers of followers, and one Daesang award.
They were contented.
And now they've reached to the top and became more successful. From 150 fans to 6M and counting,
From a small practice room to a bigger one,
From a cramped dorm with roommates to a big dorm with each of them having a room,
From one daesang award to more awards and they've even won on BBMAs.
BTS never expected this before their fourth year anniversary, they've
come so far- so far that the only chance we have to see them is to go to
their concert (NEVER) meet them along the street with 0.01% chance.
But really ARMYs! We've come this far fam, let's love them and give them our support till the end!
I wanted to thank Y'all. I love you fam! I love BTS. Let's stay together
until the end. If you believe in what I've said. If you believe in 1!
2! 3!
A true ARMY shall spread this
23rd September 2020
@ggukchi2248
"Before we say goodbye, Let go"
"My last letter"
"so be it, don't cry, I'ma let you go and fly"
"it really is time to say goodbye"
"in order to release your hand right now"
" i need to let you go"
"Hard to say goodbye, But i can't run. I'm ready to let go"
"I'm ready to let go"
"i'll say good bye"
"Don't forget them"
That hit me
@yoongiiix
There's no BTS without Kim Namjoon
There's no BTS without Kim Seokjin
There's no BTS without Min Yoongi
There's no BTS without Jung Hoseok
There's no BTS without Park Jimin
There's no BTS without Kim Taehyung
There's no BTS without Jeon Jungkook
THERE IS NO BTS WITHOUT ARMYYYYYYYYYY I PURPLE UUU
my precious 7 kings and oppas.....bts forever 🥺💜just don't ever leave me and I won't leave you too~💜
@MinghaoReally8
I heard spring day
I didn't cried
I heard WATBE (we're together bulletproof eternal)
I didn't cried
I heard Yet to come
I didn't cried
I Heard let go...
I broke into pieces 🥺🥺😖
I will wait for you kings 💜💜
@ummmm9210
Yesterday I found out they will be around for seven more years...now I am sad . Ain't seven years less but I also want them to be happy with their family 😭😭😭
How can I let them go after seven years I will probably like them even more . I just hope they still makes songs as a group even though they are not a group anymore . If not group at least sub units.
I hope they still be in touch and be best buddies even though they disband . I hope they meet up every now and then. I hope at least once a year they come to ARMY.
In 13th June every year after they disband I am going to go to a hill too with a megaphone and shout " HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU BTS I HOPE YOU ARE HAPPY AND CONGRATULATIONS . AND GUESS WHAT I STILL LOVE YOUU " and also in their every birthday " KIM NAMJOON HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WHEN I SEE YOU , YOU MAKE ME HAPPYY HOPE YOU NOT BE SICK LOVE YOU FOREVER"
But I also want to go in at least one concert of them before they disband
@aftaehyung2
reupload because I really love this song 💜✨
@larakiblawi3767
af taehyung r u still gonna post a vid on what’s happening with ur old channel?
@wyn001
af taehyung
Me too :')
@bubblelbow3992
it’s one of my faves, too! glad you’re back! hope you’re okay sis 💚💚💚
@lovelyally9876
Same! I love this song. Makes me feel better whenever I'm upset
@ebonpyre3277
Lara Kiblawi AF Taehyung left the old channel in the hands of someone else! Please don't hate on the person who is controlling the old channel btw!
There is more info on this topic here: https://curiouscat.me/YOONMlN
Just scroll down a bit!! AF Taehyung explains everything there! 🤗
@paulaliepark2230
"armys are the strongest fanbase there is,nothing can crumble them."
let go: exists
armys: cries a whole damn pacific ocean
@sanosoneee009
A purple one💜💜
@jenrune
fr
@valeshia385
they almost crumbled themselves with the touring concerts tv performances from country to country and everything else and now I'm just hearing this song now and I'm not ready to let bts go and bts were not ready to let you go we love you i cant imagine the world without bts it would suck and it would be awful