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BTS Continues Introspective Theme of MOTS Series in “Black Swan”

With this mindset, they created MOTS: Persona both as an album about fans and an album about acknowledging the persona and all the good that came with it. With “Interlude: Shadow” and “Black Swan,” BTS continues this introspective theme by looking within and expressing some of the darker emotions there. So far, the MOTS series has told BTS’s own stories, rather than the more generalized stories of previous releases. Though previous releases of course contained some elements of themselves, their decision to look within and structure a series around developing the self is granting us a more intimate look at their personal narratives.

BTS, Blog, AnalysisCourtney LazoreJanuary 17, 2020BTS, a close read, AnalysisComment

Encountering the Unconscious: “Interlude: Shadow” Explained

In “Interlude: Shadow,” Yoongi doesn’t try to hide his shadow but rather embraces it and acknowledges that it’s a part of him. This was one of the main points of Jung’s individuation process—you can’t be rid of your shadow or other unconscious elements, but you can work to integrate them into your whole self and become more harmonious within.

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A Close Read: Spring Day

Lyrically, “Spring Day” is wonderfully poetic, and the tone of its lyrics matches the tone of the song so well. Both are delicately sentimental and melancholy, but at the same time instill in the listener a sense of hope and peace.

With its beautiful lyrics and multifaceted sound, it’s no wonder “Spring Day” has been so successful.