Why RM
How RM brings about inspiration
RM, best known as the leader of BST, is considered one legendary
icon in the music industry. Aside from being part of the award
winning songs like Dynamite, Permission to Dance and Butter, he has
also made a very successful solo debut with his latest album Indigo.
He is known to be a genius lyricist and is known to be the youngest
most-credited song writer in Korea. His lyrics are known to convery
deep and meaningful messages.
Not only does he plays a big part in the songwriting and music
production of BTS, he is also a well admired spokesperson and
representative for his home country. He has inspired many and gained
praise for his speeches at the UN but also the White House,
conveying messages of love and inclusion.
Both through his music and messages, RM truly is an inspiration to
many.
Songs
Favorite Songs
Seoul
“Seoul” is the second track from RM’s second mixtape, mono. With a relaxed backing instrumental, RM displays the wordplay of Seoul, the city he currently lives in, and the word “soul.” He expresses his bittersweet relationship with the metropolitan city. Throughout the lyrics, he challenges how genuine a place built of concrete and systematic mindsets can be.
Release
October 22, 2018
Lyrics (eng)
With the cold air of the dawn I secretly open my eyes This city's harmony, it’s so familiar to me The days of my youth seem so far away And now it's full of buildings and cars But this is my home now (Seoul, Seoul)
Full LyricsBicycle
This track -which RM himself has co-written it is a gift from BTS to their fans called ARMY in occasion of Festa -a two week long celebration in honor of BTS debut anniversary. In this song, RM shows how he felt when he was on a bike riding over his hometown during the Covid-19 pandemic, as it goes: …I don’t see no open cars, no open bars It’s not bad, I’m all alone in this road…
Release
June 6, 2021
Lyrics (eng)
Rolling with two feet I face you, who I can't see A few
centimeters of shaking Are greeting me as always
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
Wildflower
On “들꽃놀이 (Wild Flower)” RM takes a trip to the past, his 20s, and discusses the internal struggle between fame and success while staying true to who you are. The song works as the lead single off RM’s first full-length album, Indigo. RM started working on the song in 2019, inviting Cherry Filter’s vocalist, youjeen—his idol and South Korean rock icon—to it.
Release
December 2, 2022
Lyrics (eng)
Flower field, that's where I'm at Open land, that's where I'm at No name, that's what I have No shame, I'm on my grave When your feet don't touch the ground When your own heart underestimates you When your dreams devour you When you feel you're not yourself All those times
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discography
| Album | Description | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Indigo | Studio Album | 2022 |
| Bicycle | Single | 2021 |
| mono | Mix tape | 2018 |
| RM | Mix tape | 2015 |