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A message for the youth 

Now, more than ever, our generation is becoming more personally connected to music. It has become a place for people to express their feelings and find others alike. Being able to understand yourself and to be comfortable in your own body is what BTS hopes you achieve through their music. Songs like these sound like the average tune you would listen to, but deep down, the members put their hearts and emotions into writing these songs. Though, you may never see the true meaning of their songs if you do not read the lyrics between the lines. Listening to their amazing songs  is  always  a good choice

Contributing to spreading their message, BTS wanted this song to uplift the new generation of knowing how to be there for others even if you are not the best.  Anpanman would give his bread/himself to others in need if they were starving from hunger. Instead, BTS are sharing this song with hope to spread the message of being your own hero for others around you, even with your flaws.  

These lyrics also show self-love and knowing how to  remain  humble. When they say “I’m a new superhero” they want everyone to know that you are also a hero, no matter what race, gender, sexual orientation, or age you are. They want this new generation of adults to spread positivity and confidence in their own skin. 

Although Anpanman is flawed and struggles quite often, he still sees himself as a hero in his own eyes and is confident enough to help others no matter how big or small. Even if  he is not strong like Batman, Anpanman will always be by your side.

Though BTS has  changed  many people's lives with their music and inspiration, they still call themselves the weakest superhero, Anpanman. It shows that BTS is still inferior to well renowned artists in the industry and do not want their fans to expect much from them.

I’m a new generation, Anpanman  

I’m a new superhero, Anpanman  

[Hook: J-hope, Suga]                                        

(English  translation)                                         

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