The meaning of the video and song Pied piper by BTS. Pied Piper BTS is, as it might seem, a song about the fan’s boundless love for an idol, and the lyrics, surprisingly, have a rather harsh message. But everything is not so simple. In this composition, the band members hid an important social message. Let’s try to find out what is hidden behind the metaphor about the rat-catcher and why this song is one of the most honest and sincere.
Meaning of Pied piper song
First of all, you need to deal with the image of the pied-catcher, nevertheless, it is no coincidence that the song is named after him. It is taken from European folklore, where the rat-catcher hero from Hamilton had a magic flute, with which he attracted all the rats in the area and gained complete control over their minds. As a result, all the animals drowned in the river, and the city was saved from ruin.
Essentially, performers claim to be playing a similar role in real society. It’s worth mentioning right away: in Eastern culture, a rat is not an insult, but rather a compliment. It symbolizes ingenuity, adaptability and an impressive mind. But let’s get back to the song Pied Piper.
In this synth-punk track, the characters – that is, the members of BTS themselves – describe themselves as rat-catchers, gathering in one place and controlling, wittingly or unwittingly, the lives of the fan community. At the same time, the lyrical heroes in this song talk about fan victims in rather harsh tones. They frankly declare: “Yes, what is an hour for me, I will erase a year or two of your years in a second.” With the help of this phrase and the verse from which it is taken, the singers indicate that their passion for music completely transforms human lives, changes the circle of friends, and sometimes even destinies.
In the chorus, which alternates with verses, there are direct quotes from the fans. They reflect the opposite view of the problem, because your favorite group can become a real paradise for a true fan. In essence, in this text, BTS expresses deep gratitude for the love and attention of the fans, even if it is chosen in an unconventional way. The singers admit that having an idol can ruin relationships with parents, management at work, friends, and just about anyone. But with this song, they declare that any action of a fan is valuable to them.
This semantic experiment and the images of bad guys that the authors of the text tried on – Pdogg, Jinbo, Kass and Bang Sihyuk, Namjoon, Hoseok and Yoongi – were received quite warmly. Although, creating a tough song instead of the usual tender response to blind love is a bold and new move for all of modern Korean pop culture.
By the way, a curious story is connected with the song Pied piper. At one of the live concerts, the line “Your parents and teachers hate me” was replaced with “Your parents and teachers idolize me”, which radically changed the meaning of all the words. It is still not known for certain whether this was done on purpose, or if it was an accidental improvisation.
The meaning of Pied piper video
The video for the song Pied piper is a cut from the stories of female fans and their relationship with their idols, that is, with the members of the group. There is a place for literally everything: violation of personal boundaries (a girl literally pursues one of the singers during a walk), flirting (another playfully takes a lighter from her idol), sudden attention (a third comes to the studio during filming and presents a cake), mutual sympathy ( closer to the end of the clip, scenes of interaction between fans and members of BTS are shown, which reflect the very desired paradise).
This contrast allows the viewer to think about the meaning of fan love. Obviously, it matters to any creative person and artist. However, it must have boundaries, which is why some critics consider Pied piper to be a kind of call to the fan community not to go too far. But opinions differ here, because others believe that BTS, on the contrary, only encourages increased attention to itself with this single.
Of course, everyone has the right to their own interpretation of the clip and the text itself. Only one thing is important: remember that world-class performers, which are the guys from BTS, are also people who have their own experiences and are forced to constantly maintain a stage image. And they need not only the love of the audience, but also at least a minimal freedom to be themselves.
BTS – Pied Piper Lyrics
I like the bad stuff better.
You know that very well.
You can’t stop it now
You can’t stop it
So be honest with me.
¶ stop ¶ ¶
Now stop looking and get ready for the test.
♪ Your parents and your boss hate me ♪
♪ Video clips, pictures, tweets ♪
In the V app you watch “Bon Voyage.”
I know there’s nothing you can do about what you like.
But wait, you can analyze the clip later.
You already have a lot of pictures of me in your room anyway.
It’s not one hour, it’s a whole year that goes by.
So this song is the reward I’m giving you.
Okay. .
You’re not being punished.
Come here, I’m your heaven
Can’t close your eyes
Can’t close your eyes
You can throw a tantrum, but it’s no use
(Don’t reject me)
Just close your eyes and listen carefully
Follow the sound of the flute, follow that song
It’s a little dangerous, but I’ll be very sweet
I’m here to save you
I’m here to destroy you
You’re calling me out, you know? I’m so sweet
Follow the sound of the flute
¶ I’m taking you over ¶
¶ I’m taking you over ¶
¶ You know it’s already begun ¶
The moment you heard that sound
♪ Maybe I’m a little dangerous ♪
Like a pied piper
I’m testing you
Like fruit from the tree of good and evil
My flute awakens everything around you
That sound burns you even more
You’re drawn to it, you react
I’ll play the flute endlessly
I’m your forbidden pleasure
You can’t escape
Never
You won’t be punished
Come here, I’m your paradise
Can’t close your eyes
Can’t close your eyes
You can throw a tantrum, but it’s no use
(Don’t reject me)
Just close your eyes, listen carefully
Follow the sound of the flute, follow that song
It’s a little dangerous, but I’ll be very sweet
I’m here to save you, I’m here to destroy you
You’re calling me out, you know? I’m so sweet
Follow the sound of the flute
Yeah, I’m a little dangerous
I can’t handle it myself
¶ Don’t worry, my hands ¶
¶¶ They’re warm just for you ¶¶
¶¶ If I’m ruining you right now ¶¶
¶ Please forgive me ¶
¶ ‘Cause you can’t live without me ¶
¶ ‘Cause you know it all ¶
¶¶ I’m taking you over ¶¶
¶¶ I’m taking you over ¶¶
Alternative Lyrics Pied Piper BTS English Translation
Nappeun geora deo joheun geoya
Sogeuron algo issjanha
Ijen meomchwojiji anhneun geoya
You can’t stop
Jom deo soljikhaejyeobwa
Stop
Ije geuman bogo siheomgongbuhae
Ni bumonimgwa bujangnim nal miwohae
Bwassdeon yeongsang gakjong sajin teuwiteo
Beuiaep bonboyaji
Ara joheun geol eotteokhae
Geumanhae myubineun najunge haeseokhago
Eochapi nae sajin ni bangedo manhjanheo
Han sigani mwoya irinyeoneul sunsakhae
I noraen naega nege juneun sang
Chakhae
Beol batneun geon anijanha
Iri wa nan neoui paradise
Can’t close your eyes
Can’t close your eyes
Balbeodungchyeobwado deoneun soyongeopseul geol
Nal geobuhaji ma
Geunyang nuneul gamgo gwi giuryeobwa
Pirisoril ttarawa I noraereul ttarawa
Jogeum wiheomhaedo na cham daljanha
Neol guhareo on geoya
Neol mangchireo on geoya
N**a nal bureun geoya bwa daljanha
Pirisoril ttarawa
I’m takin’ over you
I’m takin’ over you
Imi sijakdoen geol aljanha
Geu soril deutge doen sungan
Eojjeomyeon geurae naneun jogeum wiheomhae
Neol ikkeuneun piri buneun sanaicheoreom
Naneun neoreul siheomhae neoreul siheomhae
Almyeonseodo ikkeullineun seonakgwacheoreom
Nae pirineun modeun geol kkaewo
Geu sorin neol aetaewo deo
Ikkeullyeo baneunghaneun neo
Kkeunhimeopsi sumeul bureonae
Nan neoui guilty pleasure
Heeonaol sun eopseo
Never
Beol batneun geon anijanha
Iri wa nan neoui paradise
Can’t close your eyes
Can’t close your eyes
Balbeodungchyeobwado deoneun soyongeopseul geol
Nal geobuhaji ma
Geunyang nuneul gamgo gwi giuryeobwa
Pirisoril ttarawa I noraereul ttarawa
Jogeum wiheomhaedo na cham daljanha
Neol guhareo on geoya
Neol mangchireo on geoya
N**a nal bureun geoya bwa daljanha
Geurae naega jom wiheomhae
Nado nareul gamdang moshae
Geokjeong ma naui soneun
Neoegeman ttatteushae ttatteushae
Manyage naega neol
Mangchigo issneun georamyeon
Nareul yongseohaejullae
Neon na eopsin mot sanikka
I’m takin’ over you
I’m takin’ over you
