Thread by @minsuga11011

'WE ARE BULLETPROOF: the ETERNAL' by BTS: a thread that dives into the lyrics, hidden meanings, and facts about the song.

The lyrics convey the group's journey and struggles throughout their career, their unbreakable bond, and their gratitude towards us A.R.M.Y's for the unwavering devotion and encouragement.

ᴡᴇ ʜᴀᴅ ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʙᴜᴛ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍꜱ
ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ ʙᴜᴛ ꜰᴏɢɢʏ ᴍᴏʀɴɪɴɢꜱ
ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴡᴇ ᴏᴘᴇɴᴇᴅ ᴏᴜʀ ᴇʏᴇꜱ

The lyrics highlight their initial struggles and the doubts they faced. They reminisce about their past, acknowledging the tough times when they felt like their

dreams might shatter. However, they express their resilience and how those challenges ultimately shaped them into who they are today.

Their dreams revolved around receiving recognition for their music and hard work and being acknowledged as true artists.

ᴡᴇ ꜱᴛᴀʏᴇᴅ ᴜᴘ ᴀʟʟ ɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴛᴏ ᴅᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱɪɴɢ
ᴛʜᴇ ᴇɴᴅʟᴇꜱꜱ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ꜱʜᴇᴇᴛꜱ

Despite all the hate, despite the hurt they had felt, our boys didn’t give up. They chose to work harder instead of breaking down due to those malicious comments. The practice

room had become their second home where they would lock themselves and rehearse non-stop, practicing their dancing and singing, working to improve themselves.

This is also a refrence to their song No More Dream.
"I pulled all-nighters at practice rooms
Instead of school, dancing and singing
While you guys partied
I gave up sleep for my dreams"

ᴀʏ, ᴡᴇ ʙʀᴀᴠᴇʟʏ ꜱʜᴏᴜᴛ
“ᴛʜʀᴏᴡ ᴀʟʟ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ”

This is a reference to how BTS used to be in the past (and how they are now as well); even though they came from a small company and barely had a voice, they stood tall and accepted the criticism and hardships they

received. They bravely spoke their minds through their music and endured every obstacle that was thrown in their way.

It could also be a reference to We Are Bulletproof Pt. 2: “Oh! Throw a stone at me if you’ve done as much as I did”

ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ ꜰɪɢʜᴛ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ

The term “first fight” because they were young, and their music was their own way (and maybe their only way) to oppose the world and its ideals.
Youngsters aren’t always heard, but they got that chance and spoke their truth,

it was their first chance to be heard and express their dissatisfaction with the path society had laid down for them and youngsters in general.

ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ᴡᴀɴɴᴀ ᴅɪᴇ ʙᴜᴛ ꜱᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴘᴀɪɴ ᴛᴏᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ᴄʀʏɪɴ’ ꜱᴏ ʙʟᴜɴᴛᴇᴅ ʙʟᴀᴅᴇꜱ Even after all that they’ve been through, BTS didn’t complain, kept it to themselves as they worked hard. It had taken them a lot of courage to stand for themselves,

unmoving while watching others underestimate them, They didn’t want to give them the satisfaction of seeing them give up and surrender. They didn’t want to ‘die’ even if it was too tough, even if there was too much pain and tears.

These words likely echoed during the early days when they faced the imminent threat of disbandment. They endured harsh criticism, with many doubting their ability to succeed. However, they persevered, pushing forward despite the pain they endured. In the beginning, they shed

tears in response to hurtful comments, but as time went on, those criticisms no longer had the power to wound them.

ᴏʜ, ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ
ᴡᴇ ᴡᴇʀᴇ ᴏɴʟʏ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ
ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ-ɪ
ʙᴜᴛ ᴡᴇ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʟʟ ɴᴏᴡ

"We were only seven, but we have you all now" - This line refers to the seven members of BTS recognizing the vast number of ARMY's immense love and support, as they acknowledge that their journey wouldn't have been possible without ARMY.

"Yeah, we have you" - This line acknowledges the support and love BTS received from ARMY. It signifies the strong bond between BTS and ARMY who provide each other with constant encouragement and strength.

This line also refers to how BTS was protected by ARMYs through all the rough times that came by during their career: racist comments, xenophobic hate, plagiarism accusations, and homophobic and sexist remarks.

This line also refers to how BTS was protected by ARMYs through all the rough times that came by during their career: racist comments, xenophobic hate, plagiarism accusations, and homophobic and sexist remarks.

ᴀꜰᴛᴇʀ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ꜱᴘʀɪɴɢꜱ

It just means 7 years.
This song was written in February 20 2020
and BTS debuted on June 13 2013.
That’s exactly 7 winters and 7 springs.

ᴛʜʀᴏᴡ ꜱᴛᴏɴᴇꜱ ᴀᴛ ᴍᴇ
ᴡᴇ ᴅᴏɴ’ᴛ ꜰᴇᴀʀ ᴀɴʏᴍᴏʀᴇ
ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴛᴏɢᴇᴛʜᴇʀ, ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛᴘʀᴏᴏꜰ

"Throw stones at me, we don't fear anymore" - This line symbolizes the criticism and obstacles BTS faced throughout their career. It signifies their ability

to withstand negativity and not be afraid anymore.
This line highlights BTS' self-belief and determination. Despite the challenges they've faced, they have maintained faith in their abilities and continue to pursue their dreams.

This is a direct reference to 2013’s chorus on “We Are Bulletproof: Part 2':

"Oh! Throw a stone at me if you’ve done as much as I did
We go hard, we have no fear
(Click click, bang bang) we just sing it like"

"We are we are together, bulletproof" - "Bulletproof" refers to BTS' determination to overcome challenges and criticisms. The line emphasizes their unity as a group, highlighting their shared strength.

ᴇᴠᴇɴ ɪꜰ ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀ ᴄᴏᴍᴇꜱ ᴀɢᴀɪɴ
ᴇᴠᴇɴ ɪꜰ ɪ’ᴍ ʙʟᴏᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴏꜰꜰ, ɪ ᴡɪʟʟ ꜱᴛɪʟʟ ᴡᴀʟᴋ
ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ꜰᴏʀᴇᴠᴇʀ

The lines you provided convey a sense of perseverance, determination, and unity.

"Even if winter comes again" signifies the possibility of

facing difficult times or hardships in the future. It acknowledges that challenges may arise, just like the cold and harsh season of winter.

"Even if I'm blocked off, I will still walk" demonstrates an unwavering commitment to moving forward despite obstacles or barriers. It
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symbolizes the resolve to keep progressing and not let setbacks hinder personal growth or ambitions.

"We are we are forever" highlights the unity and solidarity among the group or individuals being referred to. It emphasizes a strong bond that transcends time and circumstances,

suggesting a lasting connection and a shared commitment to their collective goals or purpose.

Collectively, these lines convey a message of resilience, determination, and unity, expressing the belief that they will continue to persevere and overcome challenges together,

no matter what the future holds.

ʏᴇᴀʜ, ᴡᴇ ɢᴏᴛ ᴛᴏ ʜᴇᴀᴠᴇɴ

"Yeah, we got to heaven" - This line symbolizes the success and achievements BTS has attained throughout their career. It signifies their rise to prominence, metaphorically reaching "heaven" through their hard work and dedication.

ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛ-ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛ-ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛᴘʀᴏᴏꜰ
ᴡᴇ ꜰᴀᴄᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴇɢᴀᴛɪᴠᴇ ʟᴏᴏᴋꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅɪᴅ ɪᴛ
ʙᴀᴅ ᴍᴇᴍᴏʀɪᴇꜱ, ɴᴜᴍᴇʀᴏᴜꜱ ᴛʀɪᴀʟꜱ
ᴡᴇ ʙʀᴀᴠᴇʟʏ ʙʟᴏᴄᴋᴇᴅ ᴛʜᴇᴍ ᴀʟʟ, ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛᴘʀᴏᴏꜰ

The lines convey a message of resilience and strength in

the face of adversity.

"We are bullet-bullet-bulletproof" suggests that they possess a bulletproof spirit or mindset. It implies that they are unbreakable and impervious to negativity or criticism.

"We faced the negative looks and did it" indicates that they encountered disapproving gazes or judgment from others, but they persevered nonetheless and that they didn't let the negative opinions affect their determination or deter them from pursuing their goals.

"Bad memories, numerous trials" signifies that they have experienced difficult and challenging moments along their journey.

"We bravely blocked them all, bulletproof" emphasizes their courage and resilience in overcoming those obstacles. It suggests that they faced their

challenges head-on, confronting them with strength and determination. The term "bulletproof" symbolizes their ability to withstand and overcome adversity like a bullet proof vest can withstand gunshots, further emphasizing their unwavering spirit.

ɪ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ᴛʜɪɴᴋ
ᴀᴍ ɪ ꜱᴛɪʟʟ ɪɴ ᴀ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ?

Namjoon, now finds himself with BTS and the devoted A.R.M.Y. He feels like he's living in a dream due to the immense hurdles he had to overcome to reach this point. But JOON, you're not in a dream; this is reality.

The support of the A.R.M.Y is genuine, and your accomplishments are tangible and concrete.

ɪꜱ ɪᴛ ʀᴇᴀʟʟʏ ꜱᴘʀɪɴɢ
ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴄᴀᴍᴇ ᴀꜰᴛᴇʀ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴏɴɢ ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀ?

In their track "Spring Day," they explored the theme of waiting for winter to pass, expressing the belief that after every winter, a spring will inevitably follow. Through their lyrics, they contemplate if their current achievements align with their aspirations, experiencing a

moment of sudden realization and introspection. They question the authenticity of their accomplishments, pondering if what they have attained truly reflects their initial intentions and desires.

ᴛʜᴇ ɴᴀᴍᴇ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ ʟᴀᴜɢʜᴇᴅ ᴀᴛ
ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴡᴀꜱ ᴏɴᴄᴇ ᴇᴍʙᴀʀʀᴀꜱꜱɪɴɢ
ᴛʜɪꜱ ɪꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ɪʀᴏɴ ᴘʀᴏᴏꜰ
“ʙᴜʟʟᴇᴛ-ᴘʀᴏᴏꜰ”

When BTS first revealed the group’s upcoming debut under the name “방탄소년단 (Bangtan Sonyeondan)” translating to

“Bulletproof Boy Scouts”, haters mocked them for a tacky name like this. They were laughed at as a group that would barely last two years. They called the name pretentious and cheesy.

With the true meaning of the name being, “the bulletproof scouts will protect the teens from

the bullets of prejudice and pressure”, it was an unconventional group name at the time.

As soon as BTS debuted in 2013, with “No More Dream”, haters poured out malicious comments about how the group “tries too hard to be like BIGBANG and will fail miserably.”

But now the name "Bulletproof" is one of the most prominent and influential in the music industry, with millions of people who support the 7 members, and their actions show how much they love and support them, being bulletproof indeed.

ʏᴇᴀʜ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ, ᴡɪᴛʜ ʏᴏᴜ
ʏᴇᴀʜ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ, ᴡɪᴛʜ ʏᴏᴜ
ʏᴇᴀʜ ᴡᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ɴᴏᴛ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ, ᴡɪᴛʜ ʏᴏᴜ

These outro lyrics can be interpreted in multiple ways.

One possible interpretation suggests that BTS is viewed as a group of eight rather than seven individuals. This interpretation arises from the fact that, ARMY, is considered the 8th member. BTS conveys to their listeners that they are not just a septet, but rather their fans

complete and enhance the group. They emphasize the significance of ARMY, that the collective support and love from their fans play a vital role in their unity and overall identity.

Another interpretation that has been speculated by many fans is based on the pronunciation of the word "not" in the song, which could also be heard as "now". This alternative understanding leads to another meaningful interpretation: that BTS acknowledges they would not exist

in their current form without the unwavering support of their fans, the ARMY. In other words, they wouldn't be referred to as "seven" without the dedication and love from their fans. This interpretation highlights the crucial role of ARMYs in shaping the group's identity and

success, emphasizing the deep gratitude and recognition BTS holds for their fanbase.

While the official lyrics confirm that the word is in fact “not”, its delivery leaves room for speculation. The supposed change in lyric would read,

“Yeah, we are now seven, with you”

Each line in the song contributes to the overall theme of resilience, unity, and the unbreakable bond between BTS and ARMY's. The lyrics convey their journey, struggles, and gratitude, while also inspiring listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and find strength in unity.

Facts:
💜‘We are Bulletproof:The Eternal’ came out in 2020. It is the 18th track iconic “Map of the Soul:7” album and has 200M streams on Spotify and 104M views on youtube.
💜The animation studio for this are the same people who did IU’s Eight & the BT21 and Baby Shark collab.

THE MV:

"We are Bulletproof: The Eternal" is an exquisitely crafted masterpiece. The music video prominently features an animated sequence depicting the BTS members navigating diverse landscapes, eventually soaring through the skies. The visuals are captivating, symbolizing

their remarkable journey from obscurity to stardom.

The lyrics are infused with passion and directly resonate with their devoted fanbase. The recurring phrase "we are not 7" reinforces BTS's declaration that they are more than just a group of seven individuals. It serves as a

poignant acknowledgment of ARMY's as an integral part of their extended family. It stands as a testament to the deep connection and appreciation BTS holds for us.💜

the intro shows us their old bighit practice room.

The opening scene features current Namjoon meeting Rap Monster at the start of their journey.

this is a reference to their debut song "No More Dream"

jungkook and the iconic bus.

We are bulletproof pt.2

Tae tossing his glasses.

This window outside the “N.O” classroom could be referencing the song “4′ O’Clock”

NO MV: their is some debate as to if this is NO jungkook or NO jhope? reply your thoughts i am not sure.

Boy in Luv JIN:

Danger Jimin:

The ground breaking scene from BST:

also this might be a reference to the lyrics of Louder than Bombs!

Where’s my way?
The ground that is continuously shaking
Collapsing down alone, mute
Louder than bombs yeah

The text style in this new music video could be referencing that of BTS’s 2014 comeback trailer.

RM falling in water may also refer to this hard time, but it is also a parallel of Tae's scene in Run MV.

Suga’s sailor uniform

The part where pink-haired Yoongi fell down is a symbolism of their time during their HYYH era, when they were accused of chart manipulation and plagiarism. Overall a really hard time for the boys.
This is also a mirror of when Yoongi cried at the end of Wings final tour.

“Epilogue: Young Forever” MV

The broken mirror from “RUN” (Japanese) MV

this could also be from Blood Sweat and tears Japanese MV and the Save Me Webtoon.

The scene where they dance on a bridge with a burning car in the background references their "I Need U" music video.

BST MV REFERENCE:

The fire from “on stage : prologue” MV and animated “Make It Right” MV
The campfire part may be a reference to Run ep 56 where they wrote poems to reflect on their journey.

the glass from intro: persona

“Mikrokosmos” performances

“Whalien 52” and “Heartbeat” MV

Spring Day MV:

Boy with Luv MV:
Last scene where they were standing in a flower field with Boy with luv outfit, I believe that was a reference back to 3rd Muster where ARMY lit up the ARMY bombs in purple (also the day when Tae created "Borahae") to give Bangtan a "flowery path", meaning a

path to success without much difficulty (they were very hated back then). I believe with that scene they want to tell us that they are now finally on a "flowery path".

This scene where they are standing together (in Wings Tour Final looks) is also mirroring their Artist of the Year speech at MAMA 2018.

Wings Era Tour Last Concert.

at the end i would just like to say

BTS and ARMY are inseparable, it seems. Their mutual love is truly “bulletproof.”💜
thank you @BTS_twt

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