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.

Outro : Luv In Skool
BTS Lyrics

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I just wanna love ya
I just wanna love ya
아직도 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
I just wanna love ya
I just wanna love ya
이미 넌 알고 있잖아 oh baby

커피를 마시고 눈을 떠봐도

잠이 들 것만 같아 oh no no
그려보곤 했어
If I ruled the world
너를 다시 내 옆에 둘 것만 같아

아직 늦지 않았다고 내게 말해줘
이게 악몽이라면 날 어서 구해줘
잘 봐봐 아직까지 난
너만 기다리는데 yeah eh

I just wanna love ya
I just wanna love ya
아직도 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
I just wanna love ya
I just wanna love ya
이미 넌 알고 있잖아 oh baby

Oh baby love you girl
Oh beautiful girl
아직도 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
Oh baby love you girl
Oh beautiful girl

모든 게 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
가시나야, 나랑 사귈래?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BTS's Outro: Luv in Skool contain a love confession, expressing the desire to love the person addressed in the song. The repetition of "I just want to love ya" emphasizes the simplicity and sincerity of the singer's feelings. The opening lines of the song express how the singer's love feels like a dream, yet the addressee already knows about it. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who can't fall asleep even after drinking coffee, because they keep imagining being with the addressee, wishing that they could rule the world and bring them back to their side. The song is essentially a youthful love letter that celebrates the thrill and uncertainty of first love.

The chorus of the song repeats "I just want to love ya" in a nostalgic tone, as if fondly recalling the feeling of being in love. The bridge of the song highlights the singer's eagerness to hear that it's not too late to have a chance at love with the addressee, even if they have to be rescued from a nightmare. The final line of the song asks the addressee if they want to date the singer, using the Korean phrase "가시나" which loosely translates to "Wanna date me?".

Line by Line Meaning

I just wanna love ya
The singer wants to express their love for the listener.

I just wanna love ya
The singer reiterates their desire to love the listener.

아직도 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
The singer feels like it's still a dream to be with the listener, indicating that their love is still in the early stages or not yet realized.

I just wanna love ya
The artist states their intention again to love the listener.

I just wanna love ya
The artist's emphasis on loving the listener reinforces the depth of their feelings.

이미 넌 알고 있잖아 oh baby
The singer believes the listener already knows about their feelings, suggesting that they may have previously discussed it.

커피를 마시고 눈을 떠봐도
Even after drinking coffee and opening their eyes, the singer feels like they're still in a dream-like state, implying that their love for the listener seems surreal.

잠이 들 것만 같아 oh no no
The artist feels like they're about to fall asleep, but the reality of being next to the listener is keeping them up and alert.

그려보곤 했어
The artist has imagined being with the listener before and has given it thought.

If I ruled the world
The artist imagines gaining power to control the world, emphasizing how much they want to be with the listener.

너를 다시 내 옆에 둘 것만 같아
The singer wishes to have the listener by their side again, reinforcing their love for them.

아직 늦지 않았다고 내게 말해줘
The artist asks the listener to reassure them that it's not too late for their love to be reciprocated.

이게 악몽이라면 날 어서 구해줘
If this is a nightmare, the singer asks the listener to rescue them, suggesting how much their love means to them.

잘 봐봐 아직까지 난
The singer is actively waiting and hoping for the listener to love them back, implying that they haven't given up or moved on from their feelings.

너만 기다리는데 yeah eh
The singer continues to wait only for the listener, showing their loyalty and commitment.

Oh baby love you girl
The artist expresses their love for the listener with a sweet endearment.

Oh beautiful girl
The artist compliments the listener, suggesting how much they admire them.

모든 게 꿈인 것 같아 oh baby
The singer feels like everything is still a dream, underscoring the surreal aspect of their feelings.

가시나야, 나랑 사귈래?
The singer asks the listener if they want to go out with them, indicating that they are taking steps to move their relationship forward.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ho Weon Kang, Do Hyung Kwon

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