BTS - Map of the Soul: 7
A Journey of Shadows, Growth, and Identity
BTS
BTS – Map of the Soul: 7: A Journey of Shadows, Growth, and Identity
Released on February 21, 2020, BTS’s Map of the Soul: 7 is a powerful and introspective album that marks a major milestone in the group’s career. As the follow-up to Map of the Soul: Persona, this album explores deeper themes of self-reflection, personal struggle, and artistic evolution. It’s a celebration of their 7-year journey, as individuals and as a group of seven.
With 20 tracks, the album blends previously released songs with bold new music, offering a cohesive story about confronting one’s shadows and embracing every facet of identity.
Track Highlights:
Intro: Persona – A confident opener that questions the many faces we wear in life and fame.
Boy With Luv (feat. Halsey) – A bright, upbeat love song filled with joy and energy.
Black Swan – A haunting, artistic track about the fear of losing passion for one’s craft.
Filter (Jimin solo) – A smooth, Latin-inspired track showing off Jimin’s versatility and charm.
My Time (Jungkook solo) – A vulnerable reflection on growing up in the spotlight.
Louder than Bombs – A dark, emotional song about inner turmoil and global pressure.
ON – A powerful anthem of resilience and purpose, driven by marching drums and explosive vocals.
UGH! (rap line) – A fiery cypher track tackling hate and criticism.
00:00 (Zero O’Clock) – A soft, healing track about starting fresh and finding hope in a new day.
Inner Child (V solo) – A nostalgic look at growth and healing from the past.
Moon (Jin solo) – A bright, affectionate love letter from Jin to ARMY.
We Are Bulletproof: the Eternal – An emotional tribute to BTS’s unity and their journey with fans.
Theme & Feel
Map of the Soul: 7 explores the duality between light and dark, public and private, persona and self. The album is deeply personal, blending introspective lyrics with genre-spanning production, from pop and R&B to trap and orchestral sounds.
At its heart, the album is about embracing your whole self—including your flaws and fears—and growing through it all. It’s both a thank-you to ARMY and a declaration that BTS is still evolving, still learning, and still going strong.
Whether you're dancing to ON or tearing up to We Are Bulletproof: the Eternal, Map of the Soul: 7 is a reminder that every journey has meaning—even the difficult parts.
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