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.
Lost
BTS Lyrics
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Nah, I just left a message
Round 2 came out first and it was quite impressive
Round 3 is next you were probably guessing
But I was joking, that was my confession
I like to rap fast, I call it aggression
Not done with this rhyme, not done with this section
I'd like to keep going, keep writing in sessionBut it's time to switch up, time for some refreshin'
I'm heterotrophic
When you rap it's atrocious
Please write your bars when you're focused
Otherwise you'll end up in a Ford Focus
Instead of driving a brand new Lotus
Yes, I had to hit them with a flow switch
Love talking about flow, have you noticed
Making music this year is my motive
You're still getting videos, that's a bonus
Back to the same beat
I run this song like it's instinct
Me and BT are in sync
Never knew why you mistreat
All we said was "gg ez"
But you had to cry like babies
After all the months, you still hating
I don't know why you still waiting
This song be a "BOP" just like DaBaby
Or you might think it's "Coco" so crazy
I "GO" over the bar, I'm "Levitating"
If you think this is trash, "BLAME IT ON BABY"
"NO DRIBBLE" only "Masterpiece's"
You diss me I don't "Call It Even"
I clap back with an easy beating
Then, you run away bleedingThis is "The Lost Round"
But it has been found now
Dug up like a greyhound
Back like a rebound
You come up but you back down
What was the point clown
This is "The Lost Round"
But it has been found now
Dug up like a greyhound
Back like a rebound
You come up but you back down
What was the point clown
This is "The Lost Round"
But it has been found now
Dug up like a greyhound
Back like a rebound
You come up but you back down
What was the point clown
This is "The Lost Round"
But it has been found now
Dug up like a greyhound
Back like a rebound
You come up but you back down
What was the point clown
The lyrics to BTS's song Lost in 2-3 has mainly rap verses and a repeating chorus. The song opens with the lines "You thought I had left, Nah, I just left a message." This can be interpreted as the artist addressing those who thought they had disappeared and assures them that they were still around. The song quickly transitions into the theme of rap and music creation with lines like "I like to rap fast, I call it aggression" and " Making music this year is my motive."
The following verses address other rappers and their skills, with the line "When you rap it's atrocious, Please write your bars when you're focused. Otherwise, you'll end up in a Ford Focus instead of driving a brand new Lotus." It can be interpreted as an insult to rappers who do not prioritize the quality of their music and instead produce subpar work. The lines "Back like a rebound, You come up but you back down, What was the point clown?" can be interpreted as bitterness towards those who doubted the artist's ability to make good music and the artist proving them wrong.
Overall, the lyrics to Lost in 2-3 can be interpreted as an expression of the artist's love for rap and music creation while addressing those who doubted their talent and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
You thought I had left
You assumed that I had given up or stopped participating
Nah, I just left a message
Actually, I simply left a note or reminder for you
Round 2 came out first and it was quite impressive
The second attempt or version was released before the third, and it was received positively
Round 3 is next you were probably guessing
You might have expected the third round to follow the second
But I was joking, that was my confession
I was actually making a humorous remark, and what I said was my honest admission
I like to rap fast, I call it aggression
I prefer to deliver my lyrics quickly, and I refer to it as being assertive and energetic
Not done with this rhyme, not done with this section
I am not finished with this particular part of the song yet
I'd like to keep going, keep writing in session
I would love to continue creating and producing music in this moment
But it's time to switch up, time for some refreshin'
However, it is necessary to change things up and take a break to rejuvenate and reset
I'm heterotrophic
I derive my energy from outside sources rather than producing it internally
When you rap it's atrocious
Your performance while rapping is extremely unpleasant and unacceptable
Please write your bars when you're focused
It is important for you to concentrate fully when writing and recording your part of the song
Otherwise you'll end up in a Ford Focus
If you do not improve your skills, your career in music will be unremarkable and mundane
Instead of driving a brand new Lotus
You will not be able to achieve success or own luxurious things like a fancy car
Yes, I had to hit them with a flow switch
I deliberately changed my flow or delivery style to surprise and impress my audience
Love talking about flow, have you noticed
I really enjoy discussing and experimenting with different flow patterns in my music
Making music this year is my motive
My primary goal or intention for this year is to create and release new music
You're still getting videos, that's a bonus
In addition to my music, you are also receiving additional content like music videos, which is a pleasant surprise
Back to the same beat
I am returning to the original instrumental or rhythm of the song
I run this song like it's instinct
I am performing and recording this song effortlessly and naturally
Me and BT are in sync
My collaborator and I are working together seamlessly and effectively
Never knew why you mistreat
I have always been confused by your disrespectful behavior towards me
All we said was 'gg ez'
All we said was something simple and non-offensive, like 'good game, easy'
But you had to cry like babies
However, you reacted with excessive emotion and immature behavior
After all the months, you still hating
Even after a long time has passed, you continue to feel negative and hostile towards me
I don't know why you still waiting
I do not understand why you are still anticipating or expecting something from me
This song be a 'BOP' just like DaBaby
This song is a hit or highly enjoyable, similar to the music of popular rapper DaBaby
Or you might think it's 'Coco' so crazy
Alternatively, you may find this song to be unique or outlandish, like the film 'Coco'
I 'GO' over the bar, I'm 'Levitating'
I am exceeding expectations or surpassing the standard, as if I am floating over the bar or levitating
If you think this is trash, 'BLAME IT ON BABY'
If you do not enjoy this song, you can attribute it to the influence of DaBaby's style or sound
'NO DRIBBLE' only 'Masterpiece's'
I am only creating high-quality, impressive work without any faults or weaknesses
You diss me I don't 'Call It Even'
If you insult or criticize me, I will not consider it a fair trade or retaliation
I clap back with an easy beating
I respond to insults or criticism with effortless ease and confidence
Then, you run away bleeding
You retreat or suffer defeat while I remain in control and victorious
This is 'The Lost Round'
This is a part of the song called 'The Lost Round', which may have previously been overlooked or forgotten
But it has been found now
However, it is now being recognized and appreciated
Dug up like a greyhound
As if it was discovered or retrieved like a greyhound, which is known for its speed and agility
Back like a rebound
Returning with renewed energy or power, like a basketball bouncing back after hitting the ground
You come up but you back down
You try to challenge me or compete with my success, but eventually give up or fail
What was the point clown
Why did you bother trying in the first place if you were not going to succeed or achieve anything?
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Landon Cetera
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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