Top 7 BTS Songs Penned by Suga You Must Listen To

Min Yoongi, popularly known as Suga, stands out as one of the primary songwriters and rappers of BTS, showcasing his exceptional songwriting skills across a multitude of tracks. His lyrical compositions are deeply personal, reflecting a wide spectrum of emotions.

In various discussions, Suga has shared insights into his creative process. During a May 19, 2021, interview with Rolling Stone, he mentioned that his lyrics often stem from specific themes the group chooses to explore. He elaborated,

“Typically, we start by identifying a theme, and from there, we explore various ideas that relate to it. In my usual workflow for a song, I create the beat first, followed by the melody and rap, and finally, I focus on the lyrics. That’s my standard approach.”

While he has partnered with artists such as IU and Max, Suga’s solo projects serve as an exquisite representation of his writing talent. His works often delve into the struggles he has encountered and his appreciation for fame.

Fans can delve into Suga’s songwriting prowess not only through BTS songs but also in his solo works like August D and the D-Day album, which vividly express his personal reflections, experiences, and journey through success.

Disclaimer: The views presented in this article are those of the author and are not ranked in any specific order.

Telepathy
So Far Away
Burn It
August D
Amygdala
Daechwita

1) So Far Away

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Next year, Suga will team up with Jin and Jungkook for a remix of “So Far Away.”

This track encapsulates Suga’s ambivalent feelings towards dreams and the struggles that come with pursuing them. It begins with a sense of disappointment over academic failures and an urge to escape through intoxication, only to later reveal that dreams require perseverance and hard work.

He concludes the song with the poignant lines,

“So far away / Don’t fall away / Dream, I will be there for your creation / Until the end of your life / Dream, wherever you might be / It will be lenient.”

2) Telepathy

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“Telepathy,”the fifth track from the mini album BE, features contributions from Suga, RM, and Jungkook in its songwriting. The track, co-written with producers El Capitxn and Hiss Noise, debuted on November 20, 2020.

In a March 2021 interview with Zach Sang, Suga revealed that this song aims to uplift the spirits of ARMYs, emphasizing that creating it was a healing experience for him during the pandemic.

The lyrics convey a comforting message:

“Everything’s fine, right? You’re doing well, right? / I feel like I’m, well, floating on air these days / Thanks to having so much time / With this much time I’m writing a song like this / This is a song for you, yeah, song, yeah, song.”

3) August D

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In “Agust D,”Suga explores the dichotomy between his two identities – Min Yoongi and Suga. He candidly reflects on his mental health struggles and showcases his lyrical capabilities.

The impactful lyrics read,

“Your mom’s going to be sad / When you lose your only asset, health / I’m sorry, you should change your job / Your ability of making yourself look like a moron / Is extraordinary so change your job, boy.”

4) Daechwita

Daechswita (Image via YouTube/ HYBE LABELS) — Daechwita (Image via YouTube/ HYBE LABELS)

“Daechwita,”a standout track from Suga’s mixtape D-2, showcases a fusion of traditional Korean musical elements with contemporary rap. Released in May 2020, the song pays homage to Korean heritage.

The term “Daechwita”translates to “a great blow”or “hit,”and through the lyrics, Suga chronicles his journey as a global icon. He raps,

“I got everything I wanted, what more’ll make me feel contented / I wanted clothes clothes, then money money, then goal goal now what’s next / Yeah what’s next, here comes my reality check there’s nowhere higher / I only looked up and now I want to look down and put my feet on the ground / I’m a king I’m a boss / Remember my name.”

5) Burn It

“Burn It”features Suga teaming up with Max Schneider and GHSTLOOP to showcase their collaborative flair. This track, also from the D-2 album, was released in May 2020.

During a live session on May 20, 2020, Suga shared insights into his mixtape, revealing that he wrote “Burn It”in 2018 while simultaneously working on “Seesaw.”He sought to collaborate with an American artist, ultimately partnering with Max to refine the song’s lyrics.

The poignant lines include,

“Let’s go back to the past days, ey / The time that had destroyed me, ey / Jealousy, hatred, and the feeling of inferiority / The life held captive to resentments, ey / After tasting success, ey / What has changed in me compared to then?”

6) Amygdala

Amygdala (Image via YouTube/HYBE LABELS)

Amygdala serves as the third track from Suga’s D-Day album, following “People Pt. 2″and “Haegeum.”

The term “Amygdala”refers to a brain region associated with memory and emotions. In this song, Suga recalls challenges from his past, including a serious car accident that impacted his shoulder.

The lyrics capture memories from significant moments in his life, starting from his birth and touching on his mother’s surgical experiences:

“A whole lot was happening back then / Uh-uh, the sound of mom’s heart tickin’ away in my ears / Uh-uh, my accident that I couldn’t even mention / The call I got during my work about father’s liver cancer / (Woah-oh) Hoped made the best decisions.”

Listeners can enjoy more of Suga’s remarkable songwriting through tracks like The Last, Song Request, Eternal Sunshine, Interlude, and many more.

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