소우주 (Mikrokosmos)” is the 3rd song on BTS' 2019 album Map of the Soul: Persona. The melodic song marvels at the endlessness every human individual possesses.
The title Mikrokosmos references the ancient Greek philosophy of microcosm, the perception of viewing humans as their own little world or mikros kosmos. Microcosm is used to observe humans in relation to the universe, and, at the time it was first studied, kosmos translated
closely to the modern idea of order. In a broader sense, microcosm studies the harmonious relationship of each individual in parallel to everything else, which continues BTS' narrative of self discovery and persona.
The concept of “little universes” unique to each individual has been around since BTS' previous 2018 era for Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer.’
"[Pre-Chorus: Jimin, Jin]
The reason this night's expression is so beautiful again
Those stars, those lights, no it's probably because of us"
Dionysus” is the concluding song on BTS' album Map of the Soul: Persona. The song celebrates shrugging off artist and media criticism about trivial things over a heavy beat and rap verses.
Dionysus is commonly known as the Greek god of wine & grape harvest, something referenced in Persona’s concept photos. However, he is also the god of theater, insanity, and holy inspiration, which coincides with BTS'persona concept of character and self discovery. Similar to how BTS were first considered outcasts for being from a small company, Dionysus was considered
a
n outcast for being the only Olympianwith a mortal mother. Since he was an outcast, he established a group of followers separate from the Olympians. He’s known for entering a room and making everyone in his presence dance because his music and wine freed his followers from social constraint.
English translation
Suga part
[Bridge: Suga]
Whenever we come up, wherever it is around the world, it’s a stadium party ay
Born as a Kpop idol, and reincarnated as an artist
Reincarnated again as an artist, reincarnated as an artist
Why does it matter whether I’m an idol or an artist, cheers!
I mean, this much artistry is overdose then, overdose yeah
A new record is a fight against myself, a fight yeah
Lift a toast, and one shot
But, ‘m still thirsty
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