The overarching symbolism of the black swan invokes the “shadow” notions BTS has been hinting at so far in this comeback.
where Suga raps about the favorable and unfavorable results of pursuing one’s dreams.
Though the streaming version of the song is detached from its dance context, the members still reference Graham’s concept of “first death” amply throughout the song. "The heart no longer races / When hearing the music play / Seems like time has stopped / Oh that would be my first death / I been always afraid of," Suga first sings, per the video’s official subtitles.
The overarching symbolism of the black swan invokes the “shadow” notions the members have been hinting at so far in this comeback. Much like the figures of Odette and Odile in Tchaikovsky's. In a press release, BigHit explains that, through “Black Swan,” the seven-man act seeks to “dive deep into their inner selves as artists and face the shadows they had once hidden.” In the end, and much like in the accompanying art film, they embrace both sides.
The dark hints of “Black Swan” stand out against BTS’s previous single releases, like the more upbeat “ ,” but the reflective track also feels like a natural progression for the septet, which is readying for a new era.
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