Rain by BTS Lyrics Meaning – Decoding the Soulful Melancholy in a Seoul Shower

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Lyrics

(비가 오는 짙은 색 서울 그 위에)
달리는 차들, 사방에 꿈틀대는 우산들
날씨는 흐림 공기는 맑음

(저 비가 그쳐 고인 물 위에 비쳐진)
연회색 배경의 난 왜 여기 멈춰 섰을까
생각이 많은 건지 없는 건지 잘 몰라

바깥이 환해졌을 때쯤 잠에서 깨
피곤에 찌든 손으로 연신 머리를 쓸어대
지난 밤 완성치 못한 노래의 메모장
오늘은 끝낸다 눈 질끈 감고 한숨 푹 쉬어보네
뭐라 변명해? 말 지어보네
어차피 못한 거 그냥 아무 말이나 지어 보내
시선을 돌린 창 밖은 온통 회색 빛
회색 시의 회색 빌딩, 회색 길 위의 회색 비
Ah 이 세상 모든 게 느려
잠에서 깬 동생 자꾸 말끝을 흐려
죄 없는 냉장고 또 열었다 닫어
밀려온 알 수 없는 허전함에
일단 나가야겠다고 생각하지
우산도 하나 없이

선명해 비들이 세상에 닿는 소리
피식 웃어, 최고의 배경 음악
미친놈처럼 콧노래를 흥얼거린다
몇 시일까

비가 오는 짙은 색 서울 그 위에
여전히 잠 못 이루는 내가 흐려지네
저 비가 그쳐 고인 물 위에 비쳐진
오늘따라 더 초라한 내가 그려지네 oh ah

Suga
비 (비) 내리는 밤 창문을 노크 하는 비는 때리지 마음을
시큰한 어깨를 잡고 확인한 문자 “요즘 어때?”
친구의 안부문자는 나를 감성에 젖게
만들지 눅눅한 빗방울의 향기를
맡으며 기지개를 편 다음 난 화장실로
간 뒤 잠에서 덜 깬 거울 속 내게 인사한 뒤
만날 사람도 없는데 괜히 더 길게 샤워를 하지 (샤워를 하지)
숙소 밖 여전히 비는 내리네
갈 곳도 딱히 없는데 우산을 챙긴 채
처벅처벅 걸어 정처 없이
더러워진 신발에 비는 존재를 알리듯 흔적을 새기네 (새기네)
이처럼 난 너에게 비처럼 흔적을 새긴 사람일까
그게 아니라면 갑자기 내린 소나기처럼
그저 왔다가는 존재는 아닐까

비가 오는 짙은 색 서울 그 위에
여전히 잠 못 이루는 내가 흐려지네
저 비가 그쳐 고인 물 위에 비쳐진
오늘따라 더 초라한 내가 그려지네 oh oh

몸을 일으켜 찌뿌둥하다고 느낄 쯤 창문을 볼 때
내 몸을 예상이라도 한 듯 비가 내리고 있네
창문에 맺혀 있는 빗물들 바라보며 느끼지
마치 내 마음속을 흐른 눈물들
미묘함 뒤로 밖을 보면 내 상황 같애
선율같이 내리는 비에 모두 다 안단테
준비를 하고 나가, 내 인상처럼 구겨진 우산을 쫙 펴고
걸으며 빗소릴 듣는 순간
이 비는 누굴 위해서 내리는 걸까?
쓸쓸한 회색 시멘트 위 부딪혀 때리는 청각

(Come slow down) 비가 오는 짙은 색 서울 그 위에 (서울 그 위에)
여전히 잠 못 이루는 내가 흐려지네 (내가 흐려지네)
저 비가 그쳐 고인 물 위에 비쳐진
오늘따라 더 초라한 내가 그려지네 ah ah

나 이 비가 멎어도 저 구름이 걷혀도
우두커니 서 있어 이 모습 그대로
아무 말도 않은 채 세상을 내려다봐
거긴 아름답지 못한 내가 날 보고 있어
In this rain, in this rain

Whenever the skies open up to disperse a torrential sense of longing, BTS’s track ‘Rain’ seemingly materializes out of the pervasive grey, enveloping listeners in its lush soundscape of introspection and urban solitude. With its smooth, jazzy undertones, ‘Rain’ is far more than just another rhythmically infused confessional; it is an articulate musical painting of surrender to the cleansing power of mother nature interwoven with the profound intricacies of human emotion.

In a meticulously crafted blend of verse, the members of BTS navigate through a maze of subconscious rumination, each lyric presenting a compendium of hidden meanings that resonate with the lonesome echoes of a rain-drenched city. ‘Rain’ becomes an audible retreat for souls craving understanding and connection amidst the backdrop of a relentless drizzle that both washes and stains the urban landscape.

Unveiling the Grey Canvas: Seoul’s Rain as an Emotional Mirror

BTS ushers us into the thrumming heart of Seoul, a city awash in greys—all-consuming and reflective. The reverberating pulse of the city’s rain-soaked streets cinematically unfolds throughout the song, depicting a surreal convergence of the bustling world and an individual’s static inner contemplations. Here, the juxtaposition of movement against stillness is more than a choice of artistry; it’s a lens through which to observe the blurred edges of our own internal silhouettes.

The grey expanse signifies more than just the weather; it becomes an introspective tablet, capturing the imprints of wandering thoughts and unvoiced emotions. The song’s narrator stands amid this overwhelming canvas, contemplating the existential impressions of life and the quiet subconscious acknowledgement that everyone, at one point or another, finds themselves silently halted in the middle of life’s relentless downpour.

The Symphony of Solitude: Embracing the Rain’s Rhythmic Solace

‘Rain’ is a masterpiece that transforms the melancholic drizzle into a soulful symphony. Each droplet’s impact is a note in the grand composition of the isolating yet comforting monsoon that envelopes the metropolis. It’s a conscious solitude, chosen and cherished, where the cold patter against the window pane becomes the perfect companion to one’s deepest musings.

The chorus itself rises and falls like the crescendo of rainfall, a rhythmic captivation that echoes the bittersweet realization that isolation can bear its own unique form of beauty. BTS does not shy away from the inherent loneliness the rain brings, instead, they drape it over the listener like a cozy blanket of harmonious acceptance.

The Silent Dialogue: A Song’s Hidden Conversation with the Self

‘Rain’ acts as a dialogue for the unspoken, a melodic confessional to the silence within the noise. The lyrics delve into the complexities of the internal monologue that often goes unheard above the clamor of our daily lives. The juxtaposition of active city life to the still, reflective individual encourages listeners to find comfort in their internal dialogues, to embrace the respite the rain offers to ponder one’s place and purpose.

As BTS’s members reflect through prose, the audience is drawn into a meditative state. ‘Rain’ invites us into its own kind of quietude, where thoughts scatter like raindrops on a pond, each one a ripple expanding the collective consciousness. Within this hidden conversation lies a universal truth about our shared human experience—the quiet, often overlooked moments of introspection are just as monumental as the noisiest hours of our existence.

Melancholic Verses: Memorable Lines that Resonate with the Heartstrings

Central to ‘Rain’ is its poignant lyricism, with verses like ‘The reflection of myself in the puddle I see, why does it look so much more pitiful today?’ This line encapsulates the essence of the song—a reflection not just in the literal sense, but an introspective one, confronting the disparaging gap between self-perception and reality.

Another lingering verse, ‘Does this rain fall for someone?’ questions the impartiality of nature’s tears and whether among its millions of targets, there’s a consoling purpose personalized for each listener. Each word in ‘Rain’ is an emotionally charged vessel sailing through the stormy seas of the listener’s own experiences, guiding them closer to the shores of self-discovery and acceptance.

In the Eye of the Storm: The Nuanced Beauty of Rain’s Metaphorical Complexity

‘Rain’ is not just a song about the physical experience of weather; it is a vessel carrying various metaphors and nuanced expressions of the human condition. Rain represents the cleansing process, a natural reset button—and yet, for BTS, it is also a symbol of persistence, of the lasting impressions that moments and feelings have on our lives much like the way rain leaves its trails on windows and streets.

The deluge of the melody washes over listeners, revealing the nuanced layers of meaning within. Smudging the familiar with the infinite, BTS constructs a narrative where rain is both the keeper of the city’s secrets and a mirror to one’s soul. It is in this intricacy where ‘Rain’ truly becomes a philosophical exploration, an ode to the beauty of the ephemeral and the eternal enigma wrapped within each drop from the heavens.