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.
forever rain
Rm Lyrics
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누가 나 대신에 좀 울어 줬으면 해서 yeah
종일 비가 왔음 좋겠어
그럼 사람들이 날 쳐다보질 않아서 yeah
우산이 슬픈 얼굴 가려주니까
빗속에선 사람들도 저마다 바쁘니까
좀만 느리게 숨 쉴래
지금 모든 게 제 위치로
하늘엔 나의 그림자가 비치고
난 어둠을 딛고 서 있어
고개를 밑으로 내 발뒤꿈치로 yeah
Slow rap, slow jam, slow rain
Everything slow (everything slow)
Slow rap, slow jam, slow rain
Everything slow
Forever rain (forever rain, forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain, forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain, forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain, forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain)
Forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
비가 오면 조금은 나아 친구가 있다는 기분이 들어
자꾸 내 창문들을 두드려
잘 지내냐며서 안부를 물어
And I answer "난 여전히 삶의 인질"
죽지 못해 살지는 않지만 무언가에 묶여있지
나도 너처럼 어딘가 두드릴 수만 있다면
온 세상에 진하게 입 맞출 수 있다면
그 누군가 나를 맞아줄까
내 고된 몸을 어쩜 받아줄까
제발 아무것도 묻지마
그냥 영원히 내려줘
니가 내리면 외롭지 않아
너라도 내 곁에 있어줘
잿빛 세상에서 살고 싶어
영원 따위 없는 걸 알고 있어
Slow rap, slow jam, slow rain
Everything slow (everything slow)
When it rains, it pours
When it rains, it pours
It pours (it pours, it pours)
Forever rain (forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain)
Forever rain (forever rain)
Forever rain
Forever rain
Forever rain
Forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
(영원히 rain) forever rain
영원히 rain
영원히 rain (영원히)
영원히 rain
영원히 rain 내려줘
영원히 rain
영원히 rain (영원히)
영원히 rain
영원히 rain 내려줘
The song "Forever Rain" by RM is a reflection on the artist's personal struggles and emotional fatigue. Through the lyrics, RM expresses a desire for solitude and a reprieve from the constant pressures of life. The rain serves as a metaphor for these struggles, as it provides cover and allows for introspection. The first verse expresses a desire for someone to cry in RM's place, as he wishes for a moment of emotional relief. He also wishes for rain to persist throughout the day, so that people won't be looking at him, as he can blend in with the somber weather. The second verse describes how an umbrella shields his sad face from view, while he takes a moment to breathe slowly and escape from the fast-paced life he leads. The final verse sets the stage for a melancholic yet hopeful ending, where RM longs for relief from his confinement and for the rain to bring him a sense of comfort.
Overall, the song showcases RM's lyrical prowess and his ability to use metaphors to express complex emotions. The song's somber tone and minimalist production add to the sense of introspection and solitude that RM yearns for. Fans of K-pop and rap can appreciate the depth and honesty of the song's lyrics, as well as the raw emotion that RM brings to the performance. The song is a testament to the artist's ability to turn his struggles into art and to connect with fans on a deeply personal level.
Line by Line Meaning
하루종일 비가 왔음 좋겠어
I wish it would rain all day long
누가 나 대신에 좀 울어 줬으면 해서 yeah
So someone else can cry for me
종일 비가 왔음 좋겠어
I wish it would rain all day long
그럼 사람들이 날 쳐다보질 않아서 yeah
So people won't look at me
우산이 슬픈 얼굴 가려주니까
My umbrella shields my sad face
빗속에선 사람들도 저마다 바쁘니까
In the rain, everyone is busy with their own lives
좀만 느리게 숨 쉴래
I want to breathe slowly for once
평소엔 내 삶도 내 랩도 너무 빠르니까
Because my life and my rap are usually too fast
지금 모든 게 제 위치로
Right now, everything is in its proper place
하늘엔 나의 그림자가 비치고
My shadow is reflected in the sky
난 어둠을 딛고 서 있어
I stand against the darkness
고개를 밑으로 내 발뒤꿈치로 yeah
With my head down and my heels planted
Slow rap, slow jam, slow rain
Slow rap, slow jam, slow rain
Everything slow (everything slow)
Everything is slow
Forever rain (forever rain, forever rain)
Forever rain
비가 오면 조금은 나아 친구가 있다는 기분이 들어
When it rains, I feel a little better thinking I have friends
자꾸 내 창문들을 두드려
They keep knocking on my windows
잘 지내냐며서 안부를 물어
Asking if I am doing well
And I answer "난 여전히 삶의 인질"
And I answer, "I'm still a hostage of life"
죽지 못해 살지는 않지만 무언가에 묶여있지
I'm not dead, but I'm still bound by something
나도 너처럼 어딘가 두드릴 수만 있다면
If I could knock on somewhere like you do
온 세상에 진하게 입 맞출 수 있다면
If I could kiss deeply every corner of the world
그 누군가 나를 맞아줄까
Will someone receive me?
내 고된 몸을 어쩜 받아줄까
How will they accept my weary body?
제발 아무것도 묻지마
Please, don't ask anything
그냥 영원히 내려줘
Just let it rain forever
네가 내리면 외롭지가 않아
If it rains, I won't be lonely
너라도 내 곁에 있어 줘
Just stay by my side
잿빛 세상에서 살고 싶어
I want to live in this ashy world
영원 따위 없는 걸 알고 있어
Knowing there's no such thing as eternity
When it rains, it pours
When it rains, it pours
It pours (it pours, it pours)
It pours
영원히 rain (영원히)
Forever rain
영원히 rain 내려줘
Let the rain fall forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hee Soo Kang, Nam Jun Kim, Soo Hyun Park
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@magic_shop3106
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@Mari-yz6it
RMdeservesThe World
No and yes.
He tell us something in his song cause he can't tell us everything.
But he did that to because he know that we will understand this.
He trust ARMY in that point.
Maybe he is sad but maybe he is happy.
I think he is in a storm.
The storm inside him.
Maybe his dream come true but not everything.
We don't know it but we can say maybe.💜💜💜💜
(that's nothing against BIG HIT or BTS, if it's understood that way)
I like your name💜
@kaedeharasnakuweed
things that RM can do:
•RM CAN SING
•RM CAN RAP
•RM CAN PRODUCE SONGS
•RM CAN MAKE BTS, BTS
•RM CAN SPEAK FOREIGN LANGUAGES
•RM HAVE AN IQ OF 148
•RM CAN BREAK EVERYTHING [99.9%]
•RM CAN MAKE EVERYONE LAUGH
•RM CAN BE AWKWARD
•RM CAM MISS HANDSHAKES
•RM CAN BE DONE WITH BTS
things RM cannot do:
•Break Armys hearts❤
@abirsondos7276
“Even if you’re not perfect, you’re limited edition.”
- Kim Namjoon -
"Your presence can give happiness. I hope you remember that."
- Kim Seokjin -
"Every moment is memorable to me."
- Min Yoongi -
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness."
- Jung Hoseok -
"There is beauty in everything, just that not everyone sees it."
- Park Jimin -
“You are part of my story, memory and scenery, thank you.”
- Kim Taehyung -
“Life isn’t about being perfect, it’s about accomplishing your dreams.”
- Jeon Jungkook -
Always remember this ARMYS ♡
@Rmygrl_
"I think there's no need to live your life based on the standard of others." - Kim Namjoon
@YoongiisMyMoonlight
♡♥︎♡♡
@deff93
yess can't agree more!
@Starlights_Echo
♡
@mrsprite399
That's what I always believe.
@pia0421
Our leader is very wise man
@LupitaChoi17
KIM NAMJOON is a KING
He is a rapper
He is a vocalist
He is a dancer
He is a producer
He is a lyricist
He is an actor
He is an ANGEL
@lovemaze259
He is inspiration of millions of people like me
...best means RM ...NOW IM CRYING
@ostbysaa
He's heaven..
@pinkyyliit2106
actor?