Yeah, that's fine Because he did the Korean lyrics, right? They're so good They're so good And did they think about
anything in the rap break or not? -They do have it already
-Really? Oh, that's great About 18 months ago,
I got a message from somebody They said, "BTS want to do
a song with you" And I said, "How would that work?" I didn't understand
how that could be possible My friend said
the phrase "my universe" one day and I wrote down "my universe"
I felt that's a cool title Then I took it to my friend and said
"Okay, let's do this demo for BTS" -Yeah, maybe I'll do it with Jung Kook
-Okay -So that's cool, I'll do some Korean
-Yeah Today has been one of the most fun days
for me in the studio ever It's so different and it's been
very difficult to get here to Korea We've been very lucky
with people allowing us to come in for two days just to record and it was quite a stressful journey and I was a little nervous here I've never met BTS before -Okay
-Cool -Perfect
-Thank you All right, where we going now? So today has just been like
everything I could've dreamed but a little bit better -Hello
-Hey! I can't believe
that he's really the Coldplay I know who goes "whoa-oh-oh" on stage That he's really Chris Martin To me, he's like the king of stadium tours He was my role model at some point He had such a great influence on me Hearing such a big celebrity like him
agree to collaborate with us I thought, "What do I do?" I was fascinated that such a celebrity
was willing to work with us Many of their songs have become
part of modern culture They also had a concert in Korea
about five years ago I was actually curious what he'd be like Just as I've heard he's humble,
down to earth, and pure in heart He doesn't seem to hold
any kind of prejudice He's beyond just a legendary singer He impacts others for the better
with his positive mindset He's so admirable Okay, I think it'd be fun
Like a real live performance I'll sing, you'll sing, we'll... We're happy Okay, so we're done by 6 o'clock
Let's go Okay As a band of our own, we got a chance
to work side by side with a fellow band That alone means so much to us It makes us realize how far we've come I even got to participate
in writing the lyrics ♪ In the shadows that grew long ♪ -All right, you want me to sing this part?
-No, I think V Just go to the end of that... He wants Taehyung to sing this part ♪ I was more at ease in the dark ♪ ♪ In the shadows that grew long ♪ -Let's enunciate more clearly
-Slightly clearer ♪ I was more at ease in the dark ♪ ♪ In the shadows... ♪ ♪ I was more at ease in the dark ♪ ♪ In the shadows that grew long ♪ -Nice
-Nice Let's give it a go That was perfect This song is all about us
creating something together That's why Chris came here in person
and recorded with us as well I really loved the theme
"not alone but together" It could have been done remotely but we could add more sincerity
to the song this way ♪ What light me up are
Stars adorned with love made of you ♪ Oh I love it! -Awesome
-Oh, yes I like a lot of BTS's music, because first
it has incredible production And often very unusual structures
and different melodies to the ones I hear You know, a song like "MIC Drop" ♪ ...a fleeting moment
Just shine as... ♪ It's not something we could ever do So I admire it
because it's a different skill We're a new type of boy band Traditional rock bands used instruments
as part of their performance but we use dancing instead I think he likes the idea that
a band like us can be so popular globally I could tell he did a lot of research He said he looked up videos of us dancing and even added a dance break so we could dance together
on stage someday It's been very cool to see each character
and meet each personality and see how everyone's very individual
but they still work as a group Good, good song BTS Okay ♪ When I'm without you I'm ♪ -That's it
-Got it Feels like when I first debuted Chris Martin will be directing
my performance and I'm worried I'll mess up ♪ I fly away with you
When I'm without you I'm crazy ♪ ♪ Please hold my hand
We are made of each other baby ♪ Okay, sounds good Great Please tell JK he's so impressive He said Jung Kook is doing amazing Jung Kook, he said you're doing amazing Thank you! There's the choruses... Which we can do
Maybe do together, Jin and Jimin And then... ♪ Because Because we come
from different sides ♪ ♪ Because we come from different sides ♪
If that's possible He often does concerts in large stadiums So many of the songs he makes would be perfect for stadium concerts There's the universe where you and I exist We're all having fun like a festival I think that's what he's going for ♪ Because, because we come
from different sides ♪ Okay, that's great Sounds good, let's hear it He said this crossed his mind
when he wrote this song He said that when he wrote the song he was thinking of Coldplay and
BTS as representatives of Earth
coming together to build a new universe He said he wanted us
to build everything from A to Z And it all came along
magnificently in the end ♪ You make my world light up inside ♪ You practiced a lot, didn't you? Let's try again ♪ To put you first, and you ♪ ♪ You are my universe ♪ "The universe created by you and me" That's in line with the messages
we've been trying to get across At the end of the day, he's trying to say "You're the one who created my universe" Chris said that this is
a very personal song to him A part of him is frustrated by the fact that Coldplay
can't play live, in a concert I thought about
how to make this relevant to BTS Since the lyrics go, "You are my universe" this song should definitely be
dedicated to ARMY I wrote the lyrics while picturing the day
we reunite with ARMY I think it's very special to me
that the most popular artist in the world speaks Korean and is like
a group of brothers not from the West And it just feels very hopeful to me in terms of thinking of the world
as one family Then of course, when you see
who they are as people and their songs It's really a message of togetherness
and finding, being yourself All the stuff I agree with Two? Yeah, this is nice ♪ You, you are my universe ♪ ♪ And I just want to put you first ♪ ♪ And you, you are my universe
and I ♪ ♪ I was more at ease in the dark ♪ ♪ In the shadows that grew long (eyes)♪ ♪ And they said that
we can't be together ♪ ♪ Because Because we come
from different sides ♪ ♪ You, you are my universe ♪ ♪ And I just want to put you first ♪ Well, the song is about
how the power of love transcends all things, borders and rules and genders
and race and every sexuality If you look at people right now
who are divided by a border or can't be together That's what the song is about About how nothing can really stop
people loving each other ♪ You make my world light up inside ♪ ♪ Make my world light up inside ♪ ♪ What light me up are
Stars adorned with love made of you ♪ I hope this song has
a positive impact on people I believe this song could bring
great joy to many people ♪ Just shine as bright
as you shine now ♪ ♪ We'll follow you to adorn
this long night ♪ ♪ I fly away with you
When I'm without you I'm crazy ♪ ♪ Please hold my hand
We are made of each other baby ♪ I'm still sad I couldn't make it
to his concert a few years ago Even now, I listen to Coldplay's songs
in the shower A fellow singer facing the same situation
came all the way here so that gave us a breath of life again I saw Chris Martin close his eyes
and sing along with such a happy smile It was a genuine look
that came from his heart When we get to have a concert again it'll be not just touching
but overwhelming Whether it's at Coldplay's concert or ours I hope we can sing this song together That would be the perfect moment
to shake off all the stress from the pandemic Great work Dance break, dance break It's like a dream coming true Because I saw it in my head
for so many months And now here we are Two, three, four One more time Hey!
Listening to My Universe already makes me feel emotional, but this documentary adds so much more meaning to the song. We may have seen only glimpses of what happened during the recording process, but those short moments really showed how happy and sincere they are in pouring love and togetherness into this masterpiece. It's amazing how despite the difficulties, two exceptional bands came together to create an exceptional song; a song that embraces the listeners with comfort and warmth.
Also, i love how the documentary emphasized how much BTS respects Chris Martin, and vice versa. BTS knows that Chris Martin is more than capable of arranging a song, which is why they listened and followed his suggestions and directions. On the other hand, Chris Martin knows that BTS has the talent, and is more than capable of executing what the song is all about. It's just so wholesome to see Chris being in awe of BTS and the lyrics they wrote, as well as him giving them non-stop compliments.
Thank you, BTS and Coldplay for providing me comfort through this song. I am glad that I exist in the same universe as you.
Where do I sign up for the petition for Bighit to release more of recording and writing process ? Ohh I love it .
The respect both bands have each other gets me emotional. The way they resonate and have been through similar circumstances .
Also I knew RM would add the quote that the song would be perfect for them as they can dedicate it to the Army . I love him for this .
I sensed a bit of nervousness from Tae but then He knew he killed it . He said that Coldplay has been his inspiration and seeing his dream come true in front of your eyes can obviously make you nervous .I loved how Chris alloted hum his line right away .He knew that it would be perfect for him .
Also more of loud Suga content please .
The amount of respect I have for Chris Martin is way too much now . The way he cheered the boys and complimented them 😭
Edit - Just rewatched and noticed that Chris has a similar tattoo as the album cover of 'My universe' .Wait , that is so cool . And it means that the album cover would have so much meaning in it .
This was so wholesome and warm and gentle. Chris really comes across as down to earth and just a really good guy... and the ease with which he hung out with our boys ;____; It's amazing that he came all the way to SK in person, when most collabs are done remotely.
Despite saying they were nervous and star-struck, JK still casually munched on snacks, Yoongi still did his water deer scream lol they were clearly very comfortable with each other.
What I would give to hear all the individual vocal tracks!
I could watch hours upon hours of the writing and recording process, it's so fascinating seeing how they work. This collab is nothing but pure respect and joy from all parties involved and it makes me so happy to see 🥺 inject this serotonin into my veins I simply can't get enough.
Yoongi yelling in the booth and Hobi's reaction is *chefs kiss*
Editing to add: the fact Chris specifically added a dance break so they could 'dance together someday' STOP IT my heart
Yoongi screaming 🤣🤣🤣
This is legitimately the sickest collab ever. The behind the scenes is so eye-opening and insightful. And the fact that Chris went to so much trouble to record the song with them together in Korea and even researched their music proves that he really respects them as fellow musicians.
"I think it's very special to me that the most popular artist in the world speaks Korean and is a group of brothers not from the west. It just feels very hopeful to me."
Chris gets it. He really does.
All these warm squirmy feelings of happiness at seeing the mutual admiration and hyping in this video take on additional layers of satisfaction when you consider that the collaboration has already been in the works for a while even as that Matthias dude called their Fix You cover blasphemous. I have to wonder if Coldplay/BTS themselves were aware of what went down and how furiously Army called him out for racism. Then I have to wonder if any of them realized the delicious irony of his racism and ragging on the boys for covering a Coldplay song, knowing what they know and My Universe being a song about love across borders and divides, including racism??
It's... the universe. Working in mysterious ways. 🤭
This legit just made me cry. Its such a special, beautiful collab - you can feel the love and admiration and RESPECT that went into it, and I can't believe how much effort Chris Martin put into actually getting there just to record. What Hobi said about this making a difference to doing it remotely... yes.
The Tannies saying this gave them a little lift just lifted my spirits in turn. They've been so open about their struggles, including recently - it's nice to know their souls got a little TLC in between.
And I cannot with everyone looking like children in a candy shop and just being so in AWE of each other. Jin saying such a famous artist collaborating with them blew his mind... Kim Seokjin, I have some news. 😭
Not to mention their raw vocals. Oh man, they are stunning. I KNOW our guys are stunning, and yet it still gets me every time I see it.
My Universe really feels like a gift. I'm crossing my fingers so hard that they'll get to perform it together, to an in-person audience, really soon. 🥺 I cannot imagine the tears, but that's okay. It'll be therapeutic crying with Coldtan.
I KNEW the last 30 seconds of the song were a dance break! It. Just had that energy, like the last 30 seconds of the full length version of Mic Drop.