Dionysus album artwork

Dionysus

Dionysus

Artist: BTS•Album: MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English46% KR📅 2019K-PopBTS

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Dionysus” (Dionysus) is performed by BTS, released on the album MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA in 2019.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

쭉 들이켜

jjuk deul-i-kyeo

술잔 (sippin') 팔짱 (tippin') 한 입

sul-jan (sippin') pal-jjang (tippin') han ip

티르소스 (grippin') 포도 (eatin') 쭉 들이켜

ti-reu-so-seu (grippin') po-do (eatin') jjuk deul-i-kyeo

분위기 (keep it) D style (rip it) 한 입

bun-wi-gi (keep it) D style (rip it) han ip

여기 (kill it) let's steal it

yeo-gi (kill it) let's steal it

The illest

그냥 취해 마치 디오니소스

geu-nyang chwi-hae ma-chi di-o-ni-so-seu

한 손에 술잔, 다른 손에 든 티르소스

han son-e sul-jan, da-reun son-e deun ti-reu-so-seu

Chorus

투명한 크리스탈 잔 속 찰랑이는 예술

tu-myeong-han keu-ri-seu-tal jan sok chal-rang-i-neun ye-sul

예술도 술이지 뭐, 마시면 취해 fool

ye-sul-do sul-i-ji mwo, ma-si-myeon chwi-hae fool

You dunno, you dunno

You dunno what to do with

내가 보여줄게 난 전혀 다른 걸 추진

nae-ga bo-yeo-jul-ge nan jeon-hyeo da-reun geol chu-jin

아이비와 거친 나무로 된 mic

a-i-bi-wa geo-chin na-mu-ro doen mic

절대 단 한 숨에

jeol-dae dan han sum-e

나오는 소리 따윈 없다

na-o-neun so-ri tta-win eop-da

Verse 3

해가 뜰 때까지 where the party at

hae-ga tteul ttae-kka-ji where the party at

잠이 들 때까지 where the party at

jam-i deul ttae-kka-ji where the party at

Sing it 불러 다시

Sing it bul-reo da-si

Drink it 마셔 다시

Drink it ma-syeo da-si

우린 두 번 태어나지

u-rin du beon tae-eo-na-ji

쭉 들이켜 (창작의 고통)

jjuk deul-i-kyeo (chang-jak-ui go-tong)

한 입 (시대의 호통)

han ip (si-dae-ui ho-tong)

쭉 들이켜 (나와의 소통)

jjuk deul-i-kyeo (na-wa-ui so-tong)

Verse 4

한 입 (Okay, now I'm ready fo' sho')

han ip (Okay, now I'm ready fo' sho')

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

예술에 취해 불러 옹헤야

ye-sul-e chwi-hae bul-reo ong-he-ya

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

Verse 5

예술에 취해 불러 옹헤야

ye-sul-e chwi-hae bul-reo ong-he-ya

술잔 (sippin') 팔짱 (tippin')

sul-jan (sippin') pal-jjang (tippin')

티르소스 (grippin') 포도 (eatin')

ti-reu-so-seu (grippin') po-do (eatin')

분위기 (keep it) D style (rip it)

bun-wi-gi (keep it) D style (rip it)

여기 (kill it) let's steal it

yeo-gi (kill it) let's steal it

The illest

난 지금 세상의 문 앞에 있어

nan ji-geum se-sang-ui mun ap-e iss-eo

무대에 오를 때 들리는 환호성

mu-dae-e o-reul ttae deul-ri-neun hwan-ho-seong

Verse 6

Can't you see my stacked

Broken thyrsus

이제 난 다시 태어나네 비로소

i-je nan da-si tae-eo-na-ne bi-ro-so

When the night comes

Mumble, mumble, mumble

When the night comes

Tumble, tumble, tumble

Studio 를 채운 저음 저음 저음

Studio reul chae-un jeo-eum jeo-eum jeo-eum

Verse 7

Bass drum goes like 덤덤덤 (yeah)

Bass drum goes like deom-deom-deom (yeah)

해가 뜰 때까지 where the party at

hae-ga tteul ttae-kka-ji where the party at

잠이 들 때까지 where the party at

jam-i deul ttae-kka-ji where the party at

Sing it 불러 다시

Sing it bul-reo da-si

Drink it 마셔 다시

Drink it ma-syeo da-si

우린 두 번 태어나지

u-rin du beon tae-eo-na-ji

쭉 들이켜 (창작의 고통)

jjuk deul-i-kyeo (chang-jak-ui go-tong)

한 입 (시대의 호통)

han ip (si-dae-ui ho-tong)

Verse 8

쭉 들이켜 (나와의 소통)

jjuk deul-i-kyeo (na-wa-ui so-tong)

한 입 (Okay, now I'm ready fo' sho')

han ip (Okay, now I'm ready fo' sho')

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

예술에 취해 불러 옹헤야

ye-sul-e chwi-hae bul-reo ong-he-ya

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

Verse 9

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

꽹과리 치며 불러 옹헤야

kkwaeng-gwa-ri chi-myeo bul-reo ong-he-ya

우리가 떴다 하면

u-ri-ga tteoss-da ha-myeon

전세계 어디든지 stadium party, ay

jeon-se-gye eo-di-deun-ji stadium party, ay

K-pop 아이돌로 태어나

K-pop a-i-dol-ro tae-eo-na

다시 환생한 artist

da-si hwan-saeng-han artist

다시 환생한 artist

da-si hwan-saeng-han artist

다시 환생한 artist

da-si hwan-saeng-han artist

Verse 10

내가 아이돌이든 예술가이든

nae-ga a-i-dol-i-deun ye-sul-ga-i-deun

뭐가 중요해 짠해

mwo-ga jung-yo-hae jjan-hae

예술도 이 정도면 과음이지 과음 yeah

ye-sul-do i jeong-do-myeon gwa-eum-i-ji gwa-eum yeah

새 기록은 자신과 싸움이지 싸움 yeah

sae gi-rok-eun ja-sin-gwa ssa-um-i-ji ssa-um yeah

축배를 들어올리고 one shot

chuk-bae-reul deul-eo-ol-ri-go one shot

허나 난 여전히 목말라

heo-na nan yeo-jeon-hi mok-mal-ra

What

You ready for this?

Verse 11

Are you ready to get hyped up?

Come on

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

예술에 취해 불러 옹헤야

ye-sul-e chwi-hae bul-reo ong-he-ya

다 마셔 마셔 마셔 마셔 내 술잔 ay

da ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo ma-syeo nae sul-jan ay

다 빠져 빠져 빠져 미친 예술가에

da ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo ppa-jyeo mi-chin ye-sul-ga-e

Verse 12

한 잔 (one shot) 두 잔 (two shots)

han jan (one shot) du jan (two shots)

꽹과리 치며 불러 옹헤야

kkwaeng-gwa-ri chi-myeo bul-reo ong-he-ya

술잔 (sippin') 팔짱 (tippin')

sul-jan (sippin') pal-jjang (tippin')

티르소스 (grippin') 포도 (eatin')

ti-reu-so-seu (grippin') po-do (eatin')

분위기 (keep it) D style (rip it)

bun-wi-gi (keep it) D style (rip it)

여기 (kill it) let's steal it

yeo-gi (kill it) let's steal it

The illest

술잔 (sippin') 팔짱 (tippin')

sul-jan (sippin') pal-jjang (tippin')

Verse 13

티르소스 (grippin') 포도 (eatin')

ti-reu-so-seu (grippin') po-do (eatin')

분위기 (keep it) D style (rip it)

bun-wi-gi (keep it) D style (rip it)

여기 (kill it) let's steal it

yeo-gi (kill it) let's steal it

The illest

Yeah, hey!

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Dionysus” by BTS.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Dionysus" (Dionysus) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Dionysus" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Dionysus" highlights BTS's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Dionysus”?

"Dionysus" (Dionysus) by BTS is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)BTS
Album (앨범)MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under BTS and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Dionysus by BTS?

"Dionysus" is performed by BTS. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Dionysus by BTS?

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