THIS Legendary Movie Series Inspired BTS' 'Not Today'
Embarking as one of the injustice, corruption, and anti-establishment hymns from BTS, 'Not Today' is a track released in 2017 for the album, 'You Never Walk Alone.'
Compared to the other tracks in the album, 'Not Today' features an aggressive aura that integrates hip-hop and pop styles.
Known as one of the renowned boy groups with a message, BTS was inspired by THIS iconic movie in some aspects of the song. Could give it a shot to guess which movie is this? Stay tuned to this article to confirm your guesses!
THIS Iconic Film Moved BTS' 'Not Today'
In the action-packed music video, BTS members appear to aim for survival as BTS leader, RM, starts the song with a short yet familiar speech.
"All the underdogs in the world,
A Day may come when we lose,
But it is not today,
Today we fight!"
- 'Not Today' speech of BTS RM
Does this introductory speech ring a bell to you, ARMYs? This is because BTS was moved by an iconic scene chunk from the last installation of the movie series, Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King in this speech.
ARMYs! Are you aware of this song reference? Or will this add to your BTS trivia today?
Recalling the movie, before immersing in the rally with his troops, the character of Aragorn encouraged his men to stay determined even though what lies ahead is a horrifying uncertainty.
Want to decipher the reference of 'Not Today' to Aragorn's speech? Watch the video below:
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For some fans, this powerful introductory speech is one of BTS' fiercest ways of criticizing and resisting authority, since, upon its release in 2017, South Korea was experiencing civil unrest as a response to government corruption.
One of the writers of the song, BTS RM, affirmed in an interview that he participated in the lyric writing of the song to show to the fans that the septet supergroup refuses to remain silent against alarming social issues and injustices. RM shares that through the band's music, they aspire to raise societal awareness by tackling experiential social issues.
As BTS experienced criticism for some of their previously released songs such as 'War of Hormones,' the BTS leader clarified that whenever talking about social issues in their songs, the team behind the song composition consults experts and reads books.
"We still have a long way to go, but we will think hard and embrace criticism." - BTS RM
Indeed, as BTS criticize the social issues through their songs, the supergroup is also open for constructive criticisms as they improve their musical approach.
Watch how BTS break the invisible barriers in 'Not Today' here:
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ARMYs React to This Witty Reference
Upon learning that BTS RM was inspired by the epic movie, ARMYs expressed that this act was purely intellectual and imaginative as both creative pieces tackled the quest to abolish authoritative and destructive power.
ARMYs who were able to watch the epic trilogy was also shocked by this revelation! And some even promised to rewatch the series to significantly "feel" the tidbits of RM and Aragorn's speeches.
Some ARMYs even pointed out some parallels between the movie and the music video.
u can't tell me there aren't cinematic parallels too https://t.co/pDUYPyYI7s pic.twitter.com/Fqu0DbWcze
— coco⁷ (@expensivegherl) November 4, 2022
ARMYs are hoping BTS could still perform this energetic track on their future live performances.
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Written by Sophia Carson
