10 Reasons Why “mono” By BTS’s RM Is The Music We Need In 2020
Today, BTS fans are celebrating the second anniversary of RM‘s second mixtape, mono. mono‘s seven songs (“tokyo”, “seoul”, “moonchild”, “badbye”, “uhgood”, “everythinggoes”, and “forever rain”) have left a deep impression on listeners around the world.
Although mono was released in 2018, it’s the music we need during 2020’s trying times. Here are 10 reasons why.
1. mono is a reminder that we are all in this together.
“mono. is a gentle but firm reminder that it is okay to feel, to venture out and wander uselessly before coming back home. A reminder that we are not alone in what we feel – isolation, happiness, abandonment, internal conflict – is what truly makes us human.”#2YearsWithMono pic.twitter.com/6gUZbyxMGX
— BTS Press⁷ (@BTSPressData) October 22, 2020
2. It assures us that the hardships we face today will pass by; “everything goes”.
mono is like a warm hug on a cold day, a good laugh in sad times, or a soft cry in frustrating ones, mono is like a hint of rain in a drought or the gush of wind in a field, mono is everything pleasant i know, it's namjoon's hand extended towards me, telling me everythingoes.
— fatima⁷ | mono day (@monipersona) October 22, 2020
3. It’s the friend who stays by your side when you need it most.
in a world where people only say things like “everything’s gonna be okay” or “it’ll get better soon”, mono is that one friend who just sits with you and says “me too”
— sora⁷🐰 #bIm (@tteokminnie) October 22, 2020
4. Like a balm, it’s a source of healing.
mono is a healing place, mono is a close warm friend ♡ thank you joonie for helping me #2YearsWithMono pic.twitter.com/bl5EcnTuba
— .·͙☽ (@taeteland) October 22, 2020
5. It’s an escape from 2020’s frightening and uncertain reality.
“those are the songs i wrote during my most difficult times”
Mono is still that one mixtape I turn to whenever I need to escape reality. Thank you Joon for sharing your beautiful masterpiece with us 2 years ago. 🥺🤍#2YearsWithMono #healingwithRMonopic.twitter.com/VlsMSEpASM— αꪜαηι⁷ ◡̈ (@vanteguggie) October 22, 2020
6. It’s a home you can always go to, to rest.
Mono is like home. It feels like RM knows me more than I know myself. He's half moon🌗 https://t.co/AQmxhhjLdz
— Reumee◡̈ (@mintsumki_) October 22, 2020
7. It’s a comforting voice telling you that everything will be okay.
words can't express how thankful i am that mono exists.
listening to mono is like joon is there to smile and softly tell you he understands. and it will all be okay.
thank you for sharing a precious and healing part of you with us, namjoon. 💕#2YearsWithMono #RMonoDay pic.twitter.com/oOODTCrAmY
— ᴮᴱramie⁷✜ #moasd 📌 (@lovernamu) October 22, 2020
8. It’s a story that takes us on our own personal journeys.
to me, mono is like a book. every track is it’s own chapter, with its own story & meaning. it’s such a complex yet simplistic piece of art & i can’t thank namjoon enough for letting us in on such a personal journey. his vulnerability & mind never fails to leave me in awe.
— ✿ ari ⁷ ☻ (@GGUKHOBI) October 22, 2020
9. It’s a glimmer of magic in a bleak world.
#2YearsWithMono is trending worldwide at #1
mono. is my friend, my pride & the album i so proudly recommend to my friends, my family and anyone. Because i know its that good. Namjoon and his music is magic.#RM #NAMJOON #HealingWithRMono#RMonoDay#WakeUpInMono#OuRMonoversary pic.twitter.com/PEyCW0KxRd
— Report for Namjoonᴿᴹ (@blockforknj) October 22, 2020
10. It’s a warm blanket you can curl up in for comfort.
mono. is like a warm blanket when i feel cold and lonely..🥺 https://t.co/1ybjkQrXHL
— ᴮᴱray⁷ #2YearsWithMono (@glimmerkkoo) October 22, 2020
