I. Introduction
"The Astronaut" is a song by South Korean singer Jin of BTS released on October 28, 2022, as his debut solo single. The song was co-written by: Jin; British rock band Coldplay, who previously collaborated with BTS on "My Universe"; Norwegian DJ Kygo, who produced the track with Bill Rahko; and Chris Martin's son Moses Martin. The song is about Jin's affection for and relationship with his fans. It explores themes of connection and love through the use of a recurring cosmic motif favored by both the band and singer, as evidenced in other songs they have written.
Described as "a gift to fans", it was released ahead of Jin's enlistment, which occurred shortly afterwards. The single is available digitally and in CD format. An accompanying music video portrays the singer as an alien astronaut who accidentally crash-lands on Earth and must eventually choose between staying with his found family or returning to his home planet.
II. Spotify
III. Lyrics
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[Verse 1] You and me 끝나지 않을 history Kkeunnaji aneul history A history that will never end Oh, 나의 우주가 돼 준 우리의 이야기 Oh, naui ujuga dwae jun Uriui iyagi Oh, the story of “us” that became my universe 목적지 없이 흘러가는 저 소행성처럼 Mokjeokji eopsi heulleoganeun jeo sohaengseongcheoreom Like that asteroid drifting by without a destination 나도 그저 떠내려가고 있었어 Nado geujeo tteonaeryeogago isseosseo I, too, was just drifting away 어두움 속에 찾은 나의 모든 dream Eodum soge chajeun naui modeun dream All my dreams that I found in the darkness 새롭게 시작될 story Saeropge sijakdoel story A story that will start anew [Chorus] When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I'm with you There is no one else I feel this way I've never felt [Verse 2] You and me 깨지지 않는 별처럼 Kkaejiji anneun byeolcheoreom Like a star that doesn’t shatter, 너의 꿈이 되어 Neoui kkumi doeeo I’ve become your dream 우주를 여행하는 Ujureul yeohaenghaneun and travel the universe 어두운 길을 비춰주는 저 은하수처럼 Eoduun gireul bichwojuneun jeo eunhasucheoreom Like that milky way shining upon dark roads, 너는 나를 향해 빛나고 있었어 Neoneun nareul hyanghae binnago isseosseo you were shining toward me 어둠 속에 찾은 단 하나의 빛 Eodum soge chajeun dan hanaui bit A single ray of light I found in the darkness 너에게 향하는 나의 길 Neoege hyanghaneun naui gil my path toward you [Chorus] When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I'm with you There is no one else I feel this way I never felt [Bridge] I feel this way I never felt Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh [Chorus] When I'm with you There is no one else I get heaven to myself When I'm with you There is no one else A life, a sparkle in your eyes Heaven comin' through [Outro] And I love you And I love you Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh |
