“THE CLASSIC”: Netizens rejoice as Rolling Stone names BTS' ‘Spring Day’ as one of the greatest songs of 21st century

On October 8, Rolling Stone named BTS’ hit ‘Spring Day’ among the greatest songs of the 21st Century. The renowned magazine placed the boy band’s 2017 track at the #37 spot on the list. The song was ranked alongside other hits, including Lorde’s Ribs, Beyoncé’s Formation, Daft Punk's One More Time, and more.

“Spring Day turned personal grief into a surging, triumphal power ballad. “I wish to end this winter/How much longings must fall like snow/Before that spring day arrives” Rolling Stone wrote about the song.

Fans of BTS were overjoyed to see the new recognition earned by Spring Day as one of the best songs of the 21st century. As a result, fans filled social media with their praises for Spring Day and its lyrics. One of them dubbed the track a classic.

“THE CLASSIC”

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Fans rejoice as Rolling Stone places BTS’ Spring Day in the list of the greatest songs of 21st Century

One of the septet’s fans praised the song as the most beautiful track.

“Spring Day is maybe the most beautiful track they wrote side to Black Swan. A genuine testament of their artistry. The performances are just ethereal with this touch of grace hanging in the wind like its "fluttering snowflake". Kudo to the Omelas story included”

Another fan thanked Kim Namjoon, aka RM, for writing this song.

“This is the man who wrote this masterpiece. He deserves his flowers. Thank you RM”

An admirer stated that this song has meaningful lyrics with a powerful message.

“The meaningful lyrics, the powerful message, the beautiful melody and the emotional performance of the song by the group. This song is a masterpiece and cultural icon”

Another admirer said that Spring Day deserved the recognition.

“Period!!! As you should. Such a beautiful song, translation doesn't even do justice to its lyrics. My comfort song for years and will always be”

Another fan dubbed Spring Day as an emotional masterpiece.

“Spring Day is such a beautiful, timeless, emotional masterpiece like BTS were able to capture the ache of longing and hope for reunion so well in that song it's so incredible. It's #1 in my list of the greatest songs of this century”

Another fan expressed:

“Spring Day It's one of the best songs I've ever heard. It evokes all the emotions possible in me because I can relate to the feeling and the interpretation. It's a vulnerable piece that moves hearts and is perfectly composed. Congratulations”

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BTS released Spring Day in 2017

The boy band dropped their popular track Spring Day in 2017 as part of their album YOU NEVER WALK ALONE!. The album was an epilogue for the band’s WINGS album. The album featured a compilation of 18 tracks, including Spring Day.

Here’s the tracklist of YOU NEVER WALK ALONE!:

• Intro: Boy Meets Evil 2’02”
• Blood Sweat & Tears 3’33”
• Begin 3’51”
• Lie 3’37”
• Stigma 3’39”
• First Love 3’04”
• Reflection 3’56”
• MAMA 3’35”
• Awake 3’35”
• Lost 4’01”
• BTS Cypher 4 4’52”
• Am I Wrong 3’33”
• 21st Century Girl 3’15”
• 2! 3! 4’38”
• Spring Day 4’34”
• Not Today 3’52”
• Outro: Wings 3’45”
• A Supplementary Story: You Never Walk Alone 2’36”

As of this writing, the song’s MV has over 556 million views on YouTube, along with 10 million likes.

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