Active during his pre-debut days as an underground rapper ( Runch Randa ). 13-year-old Nam-joon was already a prodigy in rap, he'd often attended gigs in his hometown Ilcheon and earned a place for himself in the underground scene at an early age, impressing even older underground rappers. He had made a collab with the famous rapper Zico back in 2008, the track can be found on many platforms including YouTube and SoundCloud.
In early 2015, RM earned not only the approval from big names in the Korean Hip-hop scene, but he had also gained respect from the American Hip-hop figure Warren G. The two came together for the track "P.D.D", where RM asks his haters to stay alive to witness his success. The west coast rapper stated in an interview with CJ America, "I couldn’t understand all his lyrics, but I can say that it was very good because his flow, style, and rhythm are all excellent.” He then even went on to say, "When I hear Rap Monster’s songs, it sounds like Snoop Dogg or me rapping with the beats we’ve made.”
On March 4, 2015, RM released a single with Warren G entitled, "P.D.D (Please Don't Die)" ahead of his first solo mixtape RM following an offer by Warren G to collaborate. The track reflected how RM felt towards those who hated and criticized him at the time, which he used to find very upsetting.
That same March, RM collaborated with hip hop project group MFBTY, EE and Dino J on the song "Bucku Bucku". He featured in the song's music video and also had a cameo appearance in a music video for another song by MFBTY, "Bang Diggy Bang Bang".
He released his first solo mixtape in the same year, titled 'RM'. It's a work where Namjoon gives his take hip-hop's influence in his life, the hardships he'd experienced in pursuit of his career, as well as his struggle with self-love and self-acceptance. "Awakening", the third track of the mixtape, talked of his internal conflict between his two identities of "rapper" and "idol", as he had received backlash from the underground Hip-hop community prior to his debut with BTS, claiming that he'd betrayed his roots as a rapper. To this day, the mixtape is considered one of the best works inside the Korean Hip-Hop scene.
Following RM's release, he featured along with Kwon Jin-ah on Primary's "U" that April. In August, RM collaborated with Marvel for Fantastic Four's soundtrack in Korea, releasing the digital single, "Fantastic" featuring Mandy Ventrice.
In August 2016, vocal duo Homme released a single titled "Dilemma", which was co-produced by RM and Bang Si-hyuk.
In 2017 was released the track "Change", a collab between Wale and Rap Monster (RM). The song talks of global violence, the school system, social injustice, and bullying. The two conversed through lyrics, claiming that people were controlled by the higher power and voiced out their wish of a changing world.
In 2018, he came out with a second mixtape named "mono". A project containing a few collaborations (with artists such as HONNE, NELL, eAeon) where Nam-joon experimented with lofi Hip-Hop and ballad. Though different from his previous works, he was still able to showcase his soul-deep lyricism, where he often implemented his skill of using wordplay and metaphors to further reach his listeners. With this mixtape, he continued to explore his own identity and life through a microscope, touching topics like loneliness, self-doubt, longing, and even explored the concept of love and hate. 'mono' proved RM a unique artist of diversity and growth. The mixtape is available on Spotify, iTunes, and SoundCloud. During its first day of release, the mixtape reached high positions on stream platforms, giving RM a profile with verification, resulting in his becoming of a more acknowledged rapper, producer, and songwriter.
In December, RM collaborated on a remix of Fall Out Boy's song "Champion". The track reached number 18 on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and helped RM reach number 46 on the Emerging Artists Chart for the week of January 8, 2018.
In November, RM also collaborated with Tiger JK on his last and final album under the stage name Drunken Tiger, featuring on the track "Timeless". Tiger JK originally expected RM's lyrics to contain self-praise, which was the trend of rap at the time; RM instead wrote lyrics about leaving behind the historical meaning of Drunken Tiger's name.
A lot of prestigious artists, from South Korea and EUA, found interest in RM and invited him for collaborations. Famous American rappers like Wale and Lil Nas X, even the rock group Fall Out Boy and famous Korean artists like Drunken Tiger and Gaeko.
On March 25, 2019, Honne announced that RM would feature on their remake of "Crying Over You" alongside singer BEKA, which was released on March 27.
The same day, Big Hit Entertainment released the song "Persona" as a trailer for BTS' EP Map of the Soul: Persona, performed as a solo by RM.
In 2019 Lil Nas X called RM for one of the remixes of his hit "Old Town Road". And this collab gave Namjoon and the other BTS members a chance to perform along with Lil Nas X for the first time on the 2019 edition of the Grammy's stage.
On December 29, it was announced that RM would feature on Younha's track "Winter Flower", released on January 6, 2020.
RM also featured on "Don't", the lead single of Korean singer eAeon's second solo album released on April 30, 2021.
BTS, on June 14 2022, announced that they will be taking a break from group activities to focus more on solo projects. RM subsequently appeared as a featured artist on the single "Sexy Nukim" by alt-K-pop group Balming Tiger in September,
RM released his debut solo studio album, Indigo, led by the single "Wild Flower", on December 2. The album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, making him the highest-charting Korean soloist in chart history.
bicycle
Rm Lyrics
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볼 수 없는 그댈 마주해
언제나처럼 날
맞아주는 몇 센치의 떨림
I wanna keep the bass down low
벌써 내 마음은 주말 mode
I don't see no open cars, no open bars
섬처럼 떠있는 사람들의 마음
어쩌면 오지 않을 듯한 밤
지평선을 걸어가 또 굴러가
우리가 정한 저 소실점으로
슬프면 자전거를 타자
바람을 두 발 아래 두자
오 자전거를 타자
두 팔을 자유로이 벌리며
나 나나나 나나나
나나나나나
나나나 나나나 나나나
나나나나나 (yeah, yo)
가끔은 굴러가게 둬
자전거 바퀴처럼
찾을 게 있어
오후의 간식처럼
이 작은 순간을 위해 살아온 것 같아
두 바퀴 위에선 다 사사로운 한낮의 꿈
Feel the roof, smell the truth
멀지 않아 기적은
어떤 얼굴을 해도 지금은 괜찮아
진짜 소중한 건 눈에 보이지 않아
땅에서 발을 떼
저 새를 닮은 태
섬처럼 떠있기로 해
바람을 따라 춤춰
Yeah 울어도 돼
원래 행복하면 슬퍼
슬프면 자전거를 타자
바람을 두 발 아래 두자
오 자전거를 타자
두 팔을 자유로이 벌리며
나 나나나 나나나
나나나나나
나나나 나나나 나나나
나나나나나
(나나나) 나나나 (나나나) 나나나 (나나나)
라라라라라
(나나나) 나나나 (나나나) 나나나 (나나나)
라라라라라
In the song "Bicycle" by RM, the lyrics describe the experience of riding a bicycle and the emotions that come along with it. The first verse expresses the excitement of coming across someone unexpectedly while on a bike ride, and the feeling of being supported by the littlest bit of nervousness. The chorus encourages the listener to ride their bike when they're feeling sad, using the freedom of the ride and the wind beneath their feet as a way to lift their spirits. The second verse reflects on feeling content traveling alone, and how being on a bike is like being on your own island, isolated from the rest of the world. The bridge emphasizes the beauty in the small moments of life, and the importance of cherishing those moments. Throughout the song, the metaphor of a bicycle is used as a symbol of freedom and liberation, encouraging the listener to find happiness and escape from their troubles through the simple pleasures in life.
The song "Bicycle" is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it was released as part of RM's second solo mixtape, "Mono," which featured collaborations with several other artists, including NELL, HONNE, and eAeon. The mixtape's introspective themes and emotional lyrics resonated with fans, and its popularity helped establish RM as not just a rapper, but a well-rounded artist. Secondly, the song's music video, which features footage of RM riding his bike through various locations, including a peaceful forest and a bustling city, was praised for its beautiful cinematography and serene atmosphere. Finally, the lyrics themselves are notable for their poetic language and introspective themes, which explore the complex emotions that come with being alive and the importance of finding joy in the small moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
두 발을 구르며
While pedaling my bike with my feet
볼 수 없는 그댈 마주해
I come face to face with the unseen you
언제나처럼 날 맞아주는 몇 센치의 떨림
The usual slight trembling that meets me
I wanna keep the bass down low
I want to keep the bass of my music soft
벌써 내 마음은 주말 mode
My heart is already in weekend mode
I don't see no open cars, no open bars
I don't see any open cars or bars
나쁘지 않아 온전히 혼자인 road
It's not bad to be alone on the road
섬처럼 떠있는 사람들의 마음
The hearts of people who are dangling like islands
어쩌면 오지 않을 듯한 밤
Perhaps a night that may not come
지평선을 걸어가 또 굴러가
Walking and rolling on the horizon
우리가 정한 저 소실점으로
Towards the vanishing point we set
슬프면 자전거를 타자
If I'm sad, let's ride a bike
바람을 두 발 아래 두자
Let's keep the wind beneath our feet
오 자전거를 타자
Come on, let's ride a bike
두 팔을 자유로이 벌리며
Spreading both arms freely
가끔은 굴러가게 둬
Sometimes, let's just roll
자전거 바퀴처럼
Like the wheels of a bike
찾을 게 있어
I have something to find
오후의 간식처럼
Like an afternoon snack
이 작은 순간을 위해 살아온 것 같아
It feels like I've been living for this small moment
두 바퀴 위에선 다 사사로운 한낮의 꿈
On these two wheels, every midday is a dream
Feel the roof, smell the truth
Feel the roof, smell the truth
멀지 않아 기적은
Miracles are not far away
어떤 얼굴을 해도 지금은 괜찮아
No matter what face I wear, it's okay now
진짜 소중한 건 눈에 보이지 않아
What's really precious can't be seen with the eyes
땅에서 발을 떼
Taking my feet off the ground
저 새를 닮은 태
Shaped like that bird
섬처럼 떠있기로 해
Let's float like an island
바람을 따라 춤춰
Dancing along with the wind
Yeah 울어도 돼
Yeah, it's okay to cry
원래 행복하면 슬퍼
Originally, happiness can be sad
(나나나) 나나나 (나나나) 나나나 (나나나)
(Nanana) Nanana (Nanana) Nanana (Nanana)
나나나나나
Nanana
나나나 나나나 나나나
Nanana Nanana Nanana
나나나나나 (yeah, yo)
Nanana (yeah, yo)
(나나나) 나나나 (나나나) 나나나 (나나나)
(Nanana) Nanana (Nanana) Nanana (Nanana)
라라라라라
Lalalalala
(나나나) 나나나 (나나나) 나나나 (나나나)
(Nanana) Nanana (Nanana) Nanana (Nanana)
라라라라라
Lalalalala
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Eun, Namjun Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Kim Namjoon-
1. Leader
2. Rapper
3. Composer
4. Lyricist
5. Producer
6. Dancer
7. Vocalist
8. Legend
9. Great human being
10. Cyclist
11. Model
12. Visual
13. Clumsy
14. Crab lover
15. Angel
16. President
17. Army lover
18. Namjesus
19. Intelligent
20. Handsome
21. Cute
22. Attractive
23. Tree & plant lover
24. Intellectual person
25. Hot
@rma2742
[Intro]
Rolling with two feet
I face you, who I can't see
A few centimeters of shaking
Are greeting me as always
[Verse 1]
I wanna keep the bass down low
My mind is already in weekend mode
I don't see no open cars, no open bars
It's not bad, I'm all alone in this road
The minds of people are floating like an island
The night that might never come
Walk and roll across the horizon
To the vanishing point that we chose
[Chorus]
If you are sad, let's ride a bicycle
Let's put the wind under the feet
Oh, let's ride a bicycle
With arms opened freely
[Post-Chorus]
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
[Verse 2]
Let it roll sometimes
Like the wheels in a bike
There's something I have to find
It's like an afternoon snack
I feel like I've lived just for this little moment
Everything could be like a personal midday dream on these two wheels
Feel the roof, smell the truth
Miracle is not far away
No matter what face I make, it's fine now
The really precious things are invisible
Take your feet off the ground
Look-like the bird
Let's float like an island
Dance with the wind
Yeah, it's okay to cry
When you're happy, you're sad
[Chorus]
If you are sad, let's ride a bicycle
Let's put the wind under the feet
Oh, let's ride a bicycle
With arms opened freely
[Post-Chorus]
Na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na
[Outro]
(Na-na-na) Na-na-na (na-na-na), na-na-na (na-na-na)
La-la-la-la-la
(Na-na-na) Na-na-na (na-na-na), na-na-na (na-na-na)
La-la-la-la-la
@BTS-zz1wl
"Rm is a king"
"He is a rapper"
"He is a vocalist"
"He is a dancer"
"He is a actor"
"He is a angel"
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Leader
@vinikaung2150
girl no hes perfect
@asmaadnan9039
@Vinika Ung yes
@Lool156
I hope you can see my edit for Butter
I’m really sure it’s gonna make your day please 🥺🥺^
@callmesafaa105
Rm dady king~😎
@oumssii51
Who’s still here listening to this heartwarming masterpiece in December 2023 ☺️💜
@ame_carballo
28 de enero del 2024
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2 February 2024
@oksana0924
im still new in learning BTS's entire discography. I love all of them but in particularly RM is such a genius in writing his lyrics as beautiful as this song. I wish you all the best Namjoon, dont ever doubt yourself ever again because you are incredibly talented!