BTS' RM addresses smoking in solo comeback 'Right Place, Wrong Person'

A standout track that has quickly become a fan favourite is Track #3, 'out of love', which opens with the line, 'My life is out of love'.

BTS' RM made his highly anticipated solo comeback with the album 'Right Place, Wrong Person', featuring the title track 'LOST!' The bilingual album delves into deep existential questions while also containing explicit songs that assert RM's refusal to tolerate disrespect.

A standout track that has quickly become a fan-favourite is Track #3, 'out of love', which opens with the line, 'My life is out of love'. The song's verses have captivated ARMYs, particularly Verse 2, where RM boldly declares, 'You can f*ck my body, can’t f*ck my mind.' This line alone has left a powerful impression on listeners, but the most striking lyrics are found in Verse 1, where RM addresses the controversial topic of smoking.

In this verse, RM opens up about his views and personal choices, even addressing past criticisms he has faced:

"I’m just a pack of cigarette
I’m going to burn down all the love and the hate, the right, the wrongs
Even the godd*mn world I’ve been livin’ in for my whole life
Smoking kills, I know
It’s my f*cking business, you b*tches stop, don’t talk sh*t
Ashes falling like snow
I’ve been changin’ the flow
Time to let go of the past, the memories, the stacks of truth
Diaries without priorities
I already killed myself out of f*cking fears
Smoke, drink, people, I know they stink
Mix them all up and I put ’em in the sink
I don’t do the dishes ’cause it’s my f*cking script
After a dozen years, I can now feel the creepiness back again
I don’t belong here, poetry died and love was buried
Anyway, since you and I believe in different truths
Then I don’t blame you
I don’t blame you
Love will probably fail"

— RM, “out of love”

This verse is particularly significant as it directly addresses the incident in November 2023 when RM accidentally shared a photo of himself smoking a cigarette on Instagram Stories, which he promptly deleted. Despite the deletion, RM received considerable backlash from fans and the public.

A few days after the incident, RM seemingly responded to the controversy during a Weverse Live session, stating, “It’s my life. …I’m just a singer.” By addressing the criticism head-on in his music, RM makes a powerful statement about autonomy and personal choice, calling out his detractors and standing firm in his beliefs.

Loyal ARMYs have expressed pride in RM for defending himself and making it clear that, as an adult, he is entitled to make his own decisions. His candid lyrics in "out of love" reflect his authenticity and willingness to confront difficult topics, resonating deeply with fans who appreciate his honesty and courage.