134340 is the reference number for Pluto. the whole song revolves around the fact Pluto was considered a planet until 2006, when scientists found a larger celestial body in space than Pluto, which was a dwarf planet (Eris, mentioned in the beginning verse by RM) and because of it, reconsidered the definition of a planet, deeming Pluto too small to still be considered one (it lost that status). BTS make a metaphor out of that for a human relationship, the feeling of being rejected, alienated and marginalised by someone, erased from their life (just how Pluto was rejected and erased from the planetary system). Pluto is basically a song telling a story about a relationship, how it used to be something but it's now something else, it deals with identity, rejection and isolation. The song an incredibly meaningful piece with clever lyrics that illustrate the pain of loving someone who no longer reciprocates that love. “There’s not much difference from yesterday / In the same day-to-day activities, only you don’t exist.” -- Like I said, it's an incredibly meaningful piece with clever lyrics that illustrate the pain of loving someone who no longer reciprocates that love. And the piece uses several elements of poetry and literature to deliver this message. Throughout the whole song, the lyrics demonstrate a metaphor: comparing the speaker to the former planet of Pluto (now known as 134340 Pluto). The songs uses repetition of the lyric “I still revolve around you” to place emphasis on the fact that the speaker still loves this person, even though they no longer reciprocate the feeling. These elements of the piece, as well as the use of voice in general, contribute to an overall melancholy mood, tone, and meaning. The lyrics themselves present an intense tone of despair, as they focus on feelings of heartbreak and longing. These emotions are primarily established through use of figurative language, as well as the repetition of certain negative phrases, such as “You erased me” and “You forgot me”. For these reasons, the clever use of voice contributes to an overall dejected and melancholy mood, tone, and meaning. Above all, the most interesting and complex part of this piece is its meaning. The speaker seems to be communicating with a former significant other, one who has driven him away and no longer loves him. As mentioned, the speaker uses a metaphor comparing himself to Pluto in order to describe this situation. To begin with, the speaker still seems to love his ex-partner even though they are no longer together, stating, “I still revolve around you; / nothing has changed. / But if love has no name, everything has changed”. This directly parallels the story of Pluto’s reclassification. This reclassification obviously changed nothing about Pluto itself. However, astronomers’ perception of Pluto changed, making the former planet different than they originally thought. In the context of the song, this represents that, though the speaker’s love for his ex-partner did not inherently change, the relationship between them did, and nothing is exactly the same for them as it was before. The speaker goes on to say, “Have you really found Eris?”, which, according to the story of Pluto’s reclassification, insinuates that his former lover may have found someone new. Like I mentioned, in 2005, astronomers discovered a new dwarf planet called Eris that was larger than Pluto. This discovery led astronomers to question the definition of the term ‘planet’, which ultimately led to Pluto’s reclassification. In the context of the song, this alludes to the fact that the speaker’s ex-partner may have found someone new to love or made a realisation that caused them to end their relationship with the speaker, just as the discovery of Eris caused astronomers to reclassify Pluto. The ending of this relationship appears to cause great emotional distress on the speaker, most likely because he still loves his ex-partner. The lyrics “My cold heart is negative 248 degrees / It stopped the day you erased me” demonstrate this. The temperature -248 degrees Celsius is incredibly significant because it is approximately the coldest temperature ever recorded on Pluto. Therefore, this indicates that the speaker feels more frigid and empty than he has ever felt before because his former lover ‘erased’ him, or left him behind. Without his ex-partner in his life, the speaker seems to have lost his sense of purpose, as demonstrated through the lyric, “I’m running idly”. This insinuates that, though he is still continuing on in his life, he lacks the purpose and foundation that his former lover once gave him. He states, “There’s not much difference from yesterday / In the same day-to-day activities, only you don’t exist.” Once again, this illustrates that, though his daily life itself has not changed, the speaker still feels the impact that the absence of his lover has made. He seems to have a sense of hopelessness now that his ex-partner has ‘erased’ or ‘forgotten’ him, indicating how important this person was (and still is) to him. Towards the end of the song, the speaker makes the conclusion, “I am Pluto of numbers and darkness, that may be hard for you to remember / But I would still revolve around you.” These lyrics are exceptionally significant, as they tie all the main themes of the song together. The phrase “I am Pluto of numbers” refers to Pluto’s reclassification; when it was designated a dwarf planet, astronomers assigned it a set of numbers (134340) rather than a name. With this phrase, the speaker is, once again, relating himself to Pluto after its reclassification, showing that he has been ‘erased’ from his former lover’s life, just as Pluto was erased of its name and status as a planet. Additionally, when the speaker states “that may be hard for you to remember,” he alludes once more to the fact that he is now forgotten by his former lover, just as the number ‘134340’ is easily forgotten. Despite this, he still says, “But I would still revolve around you.” Essentially, this reiterates the theme that, though his ex-partner has forgotten him, the speaker still loves them and would do anything to be with them again. In the final analysis, the song ‘134340’ by BTS is a very complex, meaningful piece that demonstrates the pain of being forgotten and unrequited love.
fyi the 134340 song is one of the 3 songs selected to be a playlist for NASA to carry out its mission to the moon in 2024 ...the three songs are Mikrokosmos, 134340 from BTS and Moonchild from the mixtape Rm 🐨💜
awww!!! is it an edit? the live? Cause in one shot Kookie has lighter hair tips like light brown orange-ish?? and in the next he's got black hair! and Jiminie blond and brunette too
I have used this song's title as my home wi-fi's password 😌 so that everyone that comes to my house and wants to connect their wi-fi, 1st thing they get to know is about BTS from me 🤣 Also whenever we get a new mobile phone, and connect with the wi-fi... 1st thing that I get to type on my new phone is BTS again ❤️ such a goodluck charm 💜✨
One of the most unique songs on their catalog, just so fun and such a vibe. I love they way they make it spacey sounding but also I feel retro 70s jazz vibes with the flute. Subject matter everything is perfect. Justice for our (formerly) 9th planet Pluto.
Watched the vid Behind the scene story where RM explained process writing 134340, it was amazing. I always thought that Pluto is a planet in our solar system. Thank you BTS I learnt something 🪐 Last but not least V dance moves🕺🔥💜 Jin high notes💜💜💜
❣️By the way, exciting news! 🎉😍 It was just announced that the long awaited release of Jimin’s first solo album will be released March 24. It will be called ‘FACE’. Meaning to ‘face’ & reflect on all of one’s inner utmost feelings & thoughts. Jimin has spent the last couple yrs working hard writing, composing & also being involved in producing this album. He’s even traveled to the US several times to meet and work on his album with some of the most famous legendary producers who have worked on quite a few famous internationally famous artist’s music. Fans have been getting updates throughout the last couple of yrs, always posted by the excited, enthusiastic, impressed, producers he’s worked with. Jimin , himself, always tends to keep things more quiet, about whatever he’s doing, or has done. But once the album comes out we’ll all get to hear & see for ourselves. This was the actual official post about Jimin’s album’Face’, explaining album cover look & teaser: Hello, This is BIGHIT MUSIC. BTS member Jimin will be releasing his first solo album “FACE” “FACE” is all about Jimin facing himself head-on as he gets ready for his next step as a solo artist. Jimin will see the fans through various activities including the “FACE” release so we ask for your continued interest and support for Jimin’s first official solo activity. Pre-order Date: From 11 AM, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (KST) Release date: From 1 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023 (KST) Thank you. Here is following post which explains album ‘Face’ meaning in further detail: CIRCLE OF RESONANCE "Face of facing the deepest part of inner-self. An echo, tremor and small movement to reach you. Waves originated from the deepest invisible inner world, pass through the face on the surface and reach others to resonate while transmitting the inner voice." “FACE” is all about Jimin facing himself head-on as he gets ready for his next step as a solo artist. Jimin will see the fans through various activities including the “FACE” release, so we ask for your continued interest and support for Jimin’s first official solo activity."
La parte más genial de esta canción es cuando Jin canta... Que bárbaro.. Me imagino estando en ese estadio y su hermosa voz haciendo un eco increíble con su belting.... Jin es increíble... ❤ Nuestra Silver Voice se luce aquí. #WWHJIN #BTSJIN
Not only do I enjoy watching your reactions to and hearing your thoughts on BTS, but I realise that you're introducing me to some of their songs I hadn't paid much attention to before - and I'm so appreciative! I hadn't realised that 134340 was such a gem! One of my new favourites!
Such a brilliant song. The lyrics are top tier and the way they recorded their voices to sound like they are orbiting: moving closer and then further away again.
Love this song, and for the record, Pluto will always be a planet to me! I was so mad when they took its planetary status away . It was also the planet associated with my astrological sign, Scorpio haha. But that's just a side reason, I just love Pluto, & BTS writing a song about it made my day. 💜 eta: it was super cute when you said "oh man there's no dance number, bummer" because in the beginning of your journey you didn't understand dance (not to say you didn't like it back then, it was just cute that now you look forward to the choreo! 🙂 💜) borahae 💜 It's a stage mix of 2 different performances that's why, it wasn't as obvious as it sometimes is because they had similar outfits on, white shirt black pants. 🙂
I love this song a lot ❤️ it has a catchy & happy vibe despite being an emotional song in reality. And you can't help but dance along with the beats. Btw the video you choose for live performances... Most of the time it's a compilation of different stages. I think "compilation" or "stage mix" is mentioned in the title of those videos... So they are never showing single live performance 😂 Thank you so much for reacting to BTS ❤️ (Btw I'm amazed how you didn't notice their hairstyle, and even hair length... If you watch it again, Tae's hair is curly in one, and straight in another... Jimin's hair is short in one and it's all on his forehead... And long in another, with a few strands of hair on his forehead.)
There is a joke in here about me being a man and not noticing hair changes or outfit changes at all, I seriously did not notice until I went to edit it. 😆 Also, I did not even notice Stage mix in the title, I trust the links given to me and just open them and click play lol Thank you for watching 💜
@@DestructiveMediaYT Lol 😂😂 I want to use that famous "Men will be Men" in here 🤣🤣🤣 Make sure to keep an eye for "stage mix" & "compilation" word next time lol 😂💜
There is really dancing bc they didn't petfrom this song, like that "stage mix" is from 2019 from two fan mettings, they only did this song on Mustersvthat year, and bc this are special concert you should't film them, literally security will come and ask you to hide your phone. If they hot you few times, you can guess. But there were dvd from it usually coming like year later or something so in the end rest Armys can watch all the fun stuff but in theory you had to wait for dvds. It is such interesting song, and this metaphor, wow... So If you don't know Eris that RM is ralking about is similar star like pluto but bigger so bc they were soo similar, pluto lost status, bc big heads side that most planet are more solid etc but pluto plus gas planet but then they find another gas planet but bigger (Eris) they were like "pluto can't stay as planet it dosen't make sens" and yeah here we are.... Next one is Paradise, one of my favorite BTS songs, and I mean like my top 3 songs. Ahh when you get to Magic show vibe of album changes, but with last song Outro Tear it shows again with more muddy fellings. But do you see different vibe this album has then Her...
The song opening is still my ringtone after so many years! Cant help jammin a little everytime the phone rings 😂 Totally fell in love with the wind instrument in the background ❤
I had a thought- it came across my YT and I realized that I don’t think you have seen it? The Army anthem on YT! You need to watch the compilation of memes that has been adopted as our anthem: it’s amazing!!!
that explains why at some parts it looks like lipsync, it isn't! it's just different videos mashed together? I wonder where the audio is from! they didn't do this song live that many times
i guess the different hair colours didn't clue you in, but this is a stage mix from their 2019 fan meetings, where no phones were allowed (you'll notice no one in the crowd holding a phone) and it wasn't streamed, so you have no idea how long it took for us to get an hd version for 134340 performance.... years i think haha also 134340 is really one of my fave bts songs, the theme of the song & the lyrics are just so clever, definitely one of my favs from tear
this melody reminds me of the 1970's music of my youth - I might even use the word 'disco'...flutes and all...maybe thats why I have grown to like it I've also noticed that they have songs with no dancing because even gods need a breather now and then 🤣
Nice reaction and a great song. The live performance video was a stage mix that's why it was so confusing, you could see them having different haircuts and stuff. The cuts seemed to be awful too, no offense to the creator of that video lol.
Hi, I discovered your channel a while ago, but I never took the time to comment but thank you for your videos, it's nice to see someone immersing themselves in the world of bts, your videos and your message is always very positive and benevolent and I really like the fact that you take the time to look at the lyrics. finally I really like what you do and I'm waiting for your new videos impatiently it's a bit like a gift, we don't know on which song or video you will react! sorry for the spelling mistakes i'm french 😊
Woww i love this song one of my fvrt whenever i listen to song nd with eyes closed i feel like m floating in the universe this song has amazing vibe with deep meaning...will you upload sea song reaction on you tube i love that song too it's like comfort zone if you are not able to upload here then pls tell me did yoy like that song Nd i wanna recommend you some songs too like whalien 52, we on,rain Nd their japnese songs all are great tho
One if my absolute favourites. I love the genius of using Pluto as a metaphor in the lyrics and its meaning, but it's also just so much fun to listen to and vibe to. It's so unique but I also love the instruments in it (drums and flute sound so good) and 70s kind of sound it has. As soon as it starts it puts me in a good mood. Awesome song! 😊🤌💜🎵
This was the perfect metaphor for the way the music industry treats them. Dissing them as " not really rappers; not real artists". But being downgraded doesn't stop them staying in orbit, pulled by music's gravity.
I love this song so much, quite a bossa nova vibe if I'm not mistaken. The live is just ethereal and divine. Thanks for reacting to it. The B-sides are the best 🪐
Love this song so much it's in my top list. Thank you for the reaction, watching this at 12:30 am haha about to sleep but seen your notif can't hold myself to watch and listen to this 💜.
