Come Back Home by BTS Lyrics Meaning – The Anthemic Journey From Desolation to Wholeness
Lyrics
난 지금 무엇을 찾으려고 애를 쓰는 걸까
난 지금 어디로 쉬지않고 흘러가는가
난 내 삶의 끝을 본 적이 있어
내 가슴속은 갑갑해졌어
내 삶을 막은 것은
나의 내일에 대한 두려움
Angry? Hungry? Yes, I’m hangry
매일이 되풀이, 미랜 개뿔이
나는 없었어
그리고 또 내일조차 없었어
아직 우린 젊기에
괜찮은 미래가 있기에
자 이제 그 차가운 눈물을 닦고
Come back home
왜 시간을 허비해
내 피 땀들은 정직해
자 이제 그 트로피에 내 이름 박고
Come back home
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
거칠은 인생속에
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
나를 완성하겠어
Come back, come back to my home, come back home
Come back to my home, come back home (거칠은 인생속에)
Come back to my home, come back home
Come back to my home, come back home (나를 완성하겠어)
Hunnit band, hunnit band, hunnit band
가문의 영광 어머니께 (oh)
또 내 식구들의 배, 터지게 부풀려주려
계속 열일해, 열일해, 열일해
친구들, 걱정 붙들어 매
우리들 앞길이 훤해
Started from the bottom and we still going up
난 더 많은것을 원해
아직 우린 젊기에 괜찮은 미래가 있기에
자 이제 그 차가운 눈물을 닦고
Come back home
왜 시간을 허비해
내 피 땀들은 정직해
자 이제 그 트로피에 내 이름 박고
Come back home
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
거칠은 인생속에
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
나를 완성하겠어
Oh, you must come back (yo)
You must come back (yo)
You must come back home (집에 돌아와)
Oh, you must come back (yo)
You must come back (yo)
You must come back home (집에 돌아와)
‘Cause I’m coming back home
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
거칠은 인생속에
You must come back home
떠나간 마음보다 따뜻한
You must come back home
나를 완성하겠어
Come back, come back to my home, come back home
Come back to my home, come back home (거칠은 인생속에)
Come back to my home, come back home
Come back to my home, come back home (나를 완성하겠어)
In a world brimming with anthems echoing the tumultuous journey of self-discovery and the search for meaning, BTS’s track ‘Come Back Home’ resonates deeply with a generation that sometimes finds itself adrift. With an arsenal of raw emotion and poetic prowess, BTS crafts a narrative that transcends the typical pop song structures to strike at the heart of the human condition.
Interpreting the lyrics against the tapestry of the group’s own journey from obscurity to global stardom, ‘Come Back Home’ becomes not just a catchy tune but a roadmap for those seeking solace in the face of life’s relentless pace. The lyrics convey layers of complexity and invite listeners on a reflective odyssey through struggle, resilience, and eventual affirmation of self.
The Verse That Pierces the Soul: BTS’s Battle Cry for the Lost
The opening lines ‘Cause I’m coming back home’ serve as both a promise and a self-affirmation, a repeated mantra that guides the song through its pensive verses. It’s a vow to return to one’s roots or essence, regardless of life’s numerous detours. As BTS questions what they are relentlessly searching for and where they are heading, there’s a palpable sense of urgency and restlessness, emblematic of youth’s universal quest for purpose.
The group doesn’t shy away from showcasing the struggles intrinsic to human existence, touching on themes of entrapment within one’s fears about tomorrow. The line ‘나의 내일에 대한 두려움’ (my fear of tomorrow) connects deeply with listeners, speculating that often, our biggest hurdles aren’t external forces, but our internal battles with anxiety and fear of the unknown.
Recurring Motifs: Resilience in the Face of Repetition
‘Angry? Hungry? Yes, I’m hangry’ – this line succinctly captures the fusion of emotions that many experience within the grind of daily life. At its core, the song criticizes the monotony of existence and the seemingly futile pursuit of a vague tomorrow. However, BTS twists this narrative, infusing it with a relentless drive and determination to overcome stagnation.
By adopting the term ‘hangry,’ which is a blend of hungry and angry, they subversively suggest a simmering passion beneath the facade of fatigue. It’s a rally to kindle the fire within, to channel frustration into ambition, and to break free of the oppressive cycle of sameness.
The Chorus That Calls You Home: A Warm Embrace Amidst Life’s Chill
Central to ‘Come Back Home’ is its incredibly powerful and inviting chorus. There is a duality at play here, the homecoming serving both as a literal return and as a metaphorical journey inward to one’s true self. The comfort of ‘a warmer heart than the one that left’ juxtaposes the image of a harsh life, suggesting that growth and healing lie in reconciliation with oneself.
‘거칠은 인생속에’ (within the rough life), BTS acknowledges the arduous conditions that shape our experiences but insists that home – whether a place, a state of mind, or a community – is a refuge, a place of completion and self-actualization.
The Pursuit of Glory: Ambition Beyond Materialism
Verses like ‘Hunnit band, hunnit band, hunnit band / 가문의 영광 어머니께’ (Hundred band, hundred band, hundred band / the glory of the family to my mother) explore the frivolity of wealth without purpose. While BTS does not condemn success, they emphasize the empty pursuit of materialism without regard for one’s roots or true values.
The notion of ‘터지게 부풀려주려’ (wanting to make them swell) is symbolic of both providing for loved ones and inflating one’s ego with accomplishments. Yet, BTS’s commentary cautions against the latter, suggesting a path to glory paved with integrity and dedication to one’s community.
A Hidden Message? The Song’s Underscores of Social Critique
Beneath the layers of personal introspection and the anthem’s embrace lies a subtle critique of societal pressures and expectations. Terms like ‘내 피 땀들은 정직해’ (my blood and sweat are honest) hint at the authenticity BTS strives for in an age often marked by superficiality and deception.
The insistence on coming back home becomes a larger comment on the necessity for cultural grounding amidst globalization’s sweeping influence. It’s a call to retain identity in the face of homogenization, to ‘come back’ to one’s community, heritage, and values – to ‘complete oneself’ in a world that often feels fragmented and disconnected.
