I Need U
BTS (K-Pop) Lyrics


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I walk around
I flop uround
I need something that will be found
More venom, more dynamite, more disaster
I need more than I ever did before

But everything is going up in price
My life is going all right up 'til now
Even so there's something missing
More truth
More intelligence
Ha ha
More future
More laugh
More culture
Don't forget adrenaline
More freedom

I need more than an ordinary grind
And the more I think the more I need
More tars
I'll take more money
More champagne
I can't forget my brain
More floors
More doors
More mustard
Pickle and relish

I need more than an ordinary grind
Everybody ought to love his job
And live his life and keep his pride
Imperturbably happy with the one you love
With an exciting future
On the fat of the land

I need more than an ordinary grind
And the more I think the more I need
My life is going all right up 'til now
Even so it's not enough for me and

I need more
I need more
I need more
Oo oo oo oo
Oo oo oo oo
Than I ever did before

I need to lead a dissipate existence
And play scratchy records
And enjoy my decline
With more divorce records, more distance,
more future, more culture





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Overall Meaning

than anything, "I Need U" by BTS is a song about an insatiable desire for more. The lyrics are a list of things the singer wants more of, from material possessions like money, champagne, and floors, to less tangible things like intelligence, culture, and adrenaline. He laments that despite having a good life so far, there is still something missing. He needs more than an ordinary grind and envisions a life of dissipation, characterized by scratchy records, divorce records, and a general embrace of decline.


However, there is another layer to the song that is not immediately apparent. The title itself, "I Need U," suggests that there is someone missing from the singer's life. This is confirmed in the music video, which tells a story of seven boys struggling with various forms of emotional pain and relying on each other for support. The lyrics, then, can be read as both a cry for material and personal fulfillment.


One interesting aspect of "I Need U" is its place in BTS's career trajectory. The song was the lead single of their third mini-album, which marked a turning point for the group. It was their first release to gain significant commercial success, and it cemented their reputation as a group that tackles serious themes in their music. The song also helped to introduce the concept of the "BTS Universe," a sprawling narrative that connects many of their music videos and involves complex time-travel plots and alternate realities.


Line by Line Meaning

I walk around
I am searching for something, but I don't know what it is yet.


I flop around
I feel lost and uncertain about my direction in life.


I need something that will be found
I have a deep desire for fulfillment and purpose.


More venom, more dynamite, more disaster
I crave intensity and excitement in my life, even if it means taking risks.


I need more than I ever did before
My desire for fulfillment has grown beyond what it used to be.


But everything is going up in price
The things I want in life are becoming more and more expensive or difficult to attain.


My life is going all right up 'til now
My current situation is okay, but it's not enough for me to truly feel fulfilled.


Even so there's something missing
I feel a void or emptiness inside me despite having some level of success or contentment.


More truth
I want to understand the world and myself better with more knowledge and honesty.


More intelligence
I desire more mental capacity and the ability to think critically and creatively.


Ha ha
I acknowledge that my desires may seem excessive or unrealistic.


More future
I want to have more hope and possibilities for my future.


More laugh
I want to experience more joy and happiness in my life.


More culture
I want to learn about and appreciate more of the world's diverse cultures and perspectives.


Don't forget adrenaline
I want to feel the rush of excitement and adrenaline that comes with taking risks or pushing my limits.


More freedom
I want to have more autonomy and independence in my life choices.


I need more than an ordinary grind
I don't want my life to be defined by a mundane routine or typical lifestyle.


And the more I think the more I need
The more I reflect on what I want, the stronger my desire for it becomes.


More tars
I want more luxury and indulgence in my life, such as expensive cigars.


I'll take more money
I want to have more financial wealth to support my desires and goals.


More champagne
I want to live a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle, including expensive drinks like champagne.


I can't forget my brain
I still value intellectual pursuits and want to continue learning and growing mentally.


More floors
I want to live in a larger and more extravagant home with multiple floors.


More doors
I want to have more opportunities and possibilities in my life.


More mustard
I want to enjoy the finer things in life, even if they are small or seemingly insignificant, like fancy condiments.


Pickle and relish
I want to indulge in the little pleasures of life, like pickles and relish.


Everybody ought to love his job
I believe that everyone should have a career or job that they are passionate about and enjoy.


And live his life and keep his pride
I also believe that people should live their lives with dignity and self-respect, even in difficult circumstances.


Imperturbably happy with the one you love
I want to experience true love and happiness with a partner who understands and supports me.


With an exciting future
I want to have a future that is full of opportunities and excitement, rather than monotony or boredom.


On the fat of the land
I want to live a rich and abundant life with all the resources and luxuries I could want.


I need to lead a dissipate existence
I want to live a wild, reckless, and hedonistic lifestyle, full of indulgence and pleasure.


And play scratchy records
I want to enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like listening to old and worn-out records.


And enjoy my decline
I want to embrace aging and decline as a natural part of life, instead of fearing or denying it.


With more divorce records, more distance, more future, more culture
I want to experience the full spectrum of life's experiences, including heartbreak, separation, growth, and learning.


I need more
All of these desires and aspirations are still not enough to fully satisfy me.


Oo oo oo oo


Than I ever did before
My desire for fulfillment and purpose has grown stronger and more urgent than ever before.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GLEN MATLOCK, IGGY POP

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Jin came back from US to his friends who had been shattered for 2 years, and....long story short, Namjoon worked in a gas station and got in a fight with a customer, then got to prison.
Jungkook was attacked by drunk guys and he feels so hopeless and told himself 'no one will notice even I'm gone' because his stepbrother bullied him and his stepmom and dad did not care about him and he blames himself for Yoongi being kicked out from the school (Yoongi saved kookie by stopping the headmaster from hitting him) so he jumped off a building and died,

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@lovelehl

It's not just 'I need U'. It's the song Namjoon wrote, Yoongi's piano version, Jimin's fairy dance, it's HYYH era, it's BTS's first win, it's their youth and my youth.

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