[talk] It's even better to watch the music video and read the lyrics together for Swim haha

 

The title track "Swim" from the 5th studio album ARIRANG is the previous It is a legend among BTS songs in terms of meaning. I think so

Swim was a bit disappointing at first as a title.

I think the more I listen to it, the more I reflect on its meaning, and the more I savor the lyrics, the better it gets haha.

 

If you look at the interpretation of the lyrics, it is said to sing about the attitude of continuing to swim forward without stopping amidst the waves of life. Since BTS has actually taken steps to move forward like the sea, I really like the meaning of interpreting the song by connecting it to the path they have walked.

 

The love mentioned here doesn't seem to be limited to romantic feelings. By not simply singing about affection between men and women, it set aside mainstream appeal a bit and became a philosophically beautiful song. The determination to calmly cross the incoming waves at one's own pace can be seen as love for life, and that really makes it clear why RM pushed this song.

 

I think this song resonates especially deeply with people who are doing their best in their respective places. It holds a meaning that is truly precious to reflect upon for modern people, and above all, for BTS, who have lived their lives so diligently. I particularly like this part of the lyrics, "I just wanna dive," because it gives off a sense of liberation.

 

I just wanna dive
^{I just want to jump in}
I just wanna dive
^{I just want to jump in}

Swim, swim
Water falling off your skin
^{The water falling from you}
Swim, swim
I could spend a lifetime watching you
^{I could spend my whole life looking only at you}