Arson by J-Hope Lyrics Meaning – Igniting an Inferno of Passion and Purpose
Lyrics
Let’s burn, burn, burn, burn
Burn, burn, burn, burn (no!)
It’s done, done, done, done
Done, done, done, done (arson)
Let’s burn 내 열정에 burn
내 염원에 burn 내 삶 속을 burn
Everyday I ran 멈출 수 없던
그때 그 시절 I burned it all
And I wanted it all
명예는 first 돈? Of course 인기까지도
내 스스로가 과열이 될 수밖에 없던
뭣도 모른 무식한 내 야망의 원동력
When I sweat, oh
기름 샤워해, 불을 지필 수 있게
On my feet, on my legs 더 뜨겁게 run my way
달아오르는 성적, 또 인기는 정점
비례하는 born hater 매번 울리는 경적
이마저 좋아 ’cause with my fans
With my label, with my fellaz
같이 함께 타오르기에 all day
합리적인 공범, 방화범 was fun
무서울 건 없어, 한 치 앞 fuck off (fuck off)
If anyone asks me (asks me)
“Right 내가 바로 불을 지폈지 (지폈지)”
이젠 나에게 물어 choose what?
그 불을 끌지, 더 타오를지
(Arson)
It’s done 나의 꿈도 done
큰 성과도 done 내 할 몫도 done
더 이상은 none 과유불급이야
박수 칠 때 떠나는 게 곧 멋
내가 불을 켰던 건 나를 위함이었어
세상이 타오를 줄 누가 알았겠어?
잠시 식힐 때쯤 보니 내 흔적들이 보여
끄기엔 너무 큰불, 심한 방화였단 걸
Oh, shit
뜨거워 안돼, 괴로워 잠 깨
내 이면과 contact 무서운 상태
Nobody can’t, nobody stop, shit
그 불을 끄기엔 오직 나만이 가능해 (yeah)
혼돈의 fireman (shit!)
Oh 진압해도 재처럼 어둠의 길일 거라고 tell myself
한 치 앞 큰 관문, 필요한 나의 수
돌을 던질 판도 비껴가는 한 수
Let’s burn, burn (if anyone asks me, asks me)
Burn, burn (“Right 내가 바로 불을 지폈지, 지폈지”)
Burn, burn (이젠 나에게 물어 choose what?)
Burn, burn (그 불을 끌지, 더 타오를지 yah-yah-yah)
It’s done, done (if anyone asks me, asks me)
Done, done (“Right 내가 바로 불을 지폈지, 지폈지”)
Done, done (이젠 나에게 물어 choose what?)
Done, done (그 불을 끌지, 더 타오를지)
(Arson)
(Arson)
Amidst a smoky background crafted by the sizzling beats and fiery lyrics of ‘Arson,’ J-Hope of BTS frames a picture of struggle, success, and the searing pressure that follows. With a combustible mix of personal narrative and metaphorical grandeur, the song is a scorching testament to the rapper’s artistic journey.
The flames of ‘Arson’ symbolize J-Hope’s relentless drive, a career that burns brightly and the potential overheat of fame. In rolling out each lyric, he meticulously dissects the dichotomy of his dreams and the ashes they can leave behind. Let’s step into the blaze to uncover the smoldering embers of meaning in ‘Arson’ by J-Hope.
Fueling the Flames: A Tale of Passion and Perseverance
J-Hope’s depiction of ‘Arson’ as a byproduct of his zeal is no mere poetic flourish. The song evokes the inner fire that propelled him from humble beginnings to the zenith of stardom. ‘Everyday I ran’ he confesses, revealing the relentless pace at which he pursues his ambitions.
The lyrics are a furnace of his desires: fame (‘명예는 first’), fortune (‘돈? Of course’), and popularity (‘인기까지도’). With each success, the fire grows hotter, setting the stage for both creation and potential destruction – a dualistic force at the core of ‘Arson.’
Burning Bright or Burning Out? The Ambiguous Charm of Fame
In ‘Arson,’ J-Hope juxtaposes his hunger for success with the realization of its overwhelming consequences. The track doesn’t just celebrate his achievements; it scrutinizes the costs. As he references the ‘born hater’ and the ‘siren’ that follow his rise, he shouts out to his ‘fans’, ‘label’, and ‘fellaz’, acknowledging the shared heat of the spotlight.
This contrast points to an incendiary question: Is the arsonist in J-Hope delighting in the conflagration, or is he troubled by the uncontrollable nature of the fire he’s ignited? The song flirts with this enigma, allowing listeners to feel the warmth of fame and the looming chill of its shadows.
A Blaze Too Great: Confronting the Monster of One’s Own Making
When J-Hope raps ‘너무 큰불, 심한 방화였단 걸,’ it’s a moment of stark realization: the blaze, initially a metaphor for ambition, has transformed into a wildfire. This fire not only represents his success but also the burden of his own making. The arson that once served his purpose now holds the power to consume him.
Thus emerges the image of J-Hope as a ‘혼돈의 fireman,’ suggesting that only he possesses the means to quell the flames. It speaks to an artist’s responsibility to manage their creation, deciding when to let it burn and when to extinguish it for the sake of personal peace.
Whispers in the Ashes: The Song’s Hidden Meaning Uncovered
Beneath the searing lyrics and scorched beats, ‘Arson’ harbors a poignant meditation on growth and self-destruction. J-Hope’s decision to either ‘끌지, 더 타오를지’ points to a deeper existential choice between continuation or cessation, growth or grounding.
The song becomes an allegory for life’s transitions—how one moves forward after the blaze of youth and ambition has left its mark. J-Hope leaves it open-ended, compelling listeners to reflect on their own fires and the decisions they make in the aftermath of their burns.
From Embers to Enlightenment: The Most Memorable Lines
Several lines from ‘Arson’ linger in the psyche like sparks on the wind. ‘Let’s burn 내 열정에 burn,’ J-Hope chants, turning his fervor into an anthem. It’s both a call to action and a warning—a line that encapsulates the thrill of chasing dreams and the risk of being consumed by them.
Another indelible moment is when he ponders the aftermath of his metaphorical arson: ‘잠시 식힐 때쯤 보니 내 흔적들이 보여.’ Reflecting on the effects of his endeavors, J-Hope acknowledges the permanent marks left in the wake of his fire, forcing us to ponder our legacies and how we choose to shape them.
