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new generation of young adults must follow and to  push back  against these ideal. They

want to spread the idea of being authentic and learning how to love yourself

Luckily for BTS, they are a group with lots of freedom and creativity. Unlike other K-pop

groups, BTS plays a crucial role in their music's message, because they get to produce their

own songs and lyrics. Just like their choreography, they also have a voice  in how it is

choreographed. With this privilege given to them by their company, it allows the boys to

sing and rap about the topics that mean the most to them. It is an opportunity not given to

most K-pop groups and that  they are their  authenticity and voice  that  makes their lyrics

connect to their fans the most.  

Life Goes On

This November, BTS released a new album named  BE. For their title track, they chose “Life

Goes  On” to remember and offer healing to everyone who was affected due to the current

pandemic. The year 2020 was a shock to everyone, and it affected many people, financially

and emotionally. It was not the best for everyone, and it felt so sudden. Since BTS’s message is to spread courage to the youth, they wrote this song to help mend our troubles this year and focus on the good times we have had. Here is some input on what the members have to say about their creative process. During their press conference, leader RM said, “Life Goes  On  has a different vibe and is a song with more gravity. At the same time however, it’s powerful and aims to communicate our words of comfort gently and carefully.” Their aim for this song was to lift the spirits of those who were brought down this year and  create  a path of light for them as they go through their day-to-day lives. 

  

 

[Verse 1: Jungkook,  Jimin] (English  translation)                                       

  

 

I lie here,  fallen  to the  ground  

Time goes by on its  own  

without a single apology  

 

Streets erased of  footprints

without warning 

  

  

showed up not even a minute  late  

  

Spring did not know to  wail

One day the world stopped

The name "Life Goes On" is a simple message that shows the truth that humanity is facing.

It reveals how humans must keep pushing forward throughout hardships, such as COVID-19.

We need life to continue its path and hopefully lead us to a better place in the end.