[AI] I had Perplexity talk about BTS members' solo songs

How does AI interpret BTS lyrics?

My current obsession: the 'AI x Solo Songs' collaboration

I love playing with AI. My current favorite, which I've mentioned in previous articles, is Perplexity.

And what I'm interested in right now are solo songs that BTS members participated in writing and composing.
Isn't it a natural conclusion to want to have an AI talk about these solo songs? Yes, it is.

I wanted to know how AI analyzes lyrics and whether its interpretations align with mine or not.
I've had it summarize lyrics before, but I wanted to take it a step further this time.

Since I researched them before, I generally know which solo songs BTS members participated in writing and composing.
For the rap line, the list is vast, so I personally selected three songs per person as representatives.

Trying to give commands to the AI

AI responses are automatically generated and involve learning, so every answer is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
To elicit the desired response, it is important to ask the right questions.

The prompt I gave this time is as follows.

Be specific with your instructions regarding character count and content.
It handles changes in writing style quite well. I think it's effective to specify who the text is being addressed to, like 'write this for fans.'

Other AIs seem to be able to imitate writing styles to some extent, so I tried specifying 'Haruki Murakami style' or 'Junichiro Tanizaki style,' but the difference wasn't very noticeable.
Maybe it works for English-speaking authors like Hemingway. I don't know.

AI that skims through text

AI mixes in lies casually, so verification is essential.
I don't mind differences in interpretation, but for songs where the interpretation was wrong from the start, I pointed them out and corrected them individually.

There was also a silly interpretation that Jungkook's "My Time" is a song about jet lag. You judged it just by looking at the title, didn't you lol.

Songs with many descriptions of nature tend to be summarized as "a sense of awe for nature," so I corrected that to some extent. "moonchild," "Winter Bear," and "4 O'CLOCK" were flagged many times.
When I had it read the entire lyrics again, it interpreted them correctly, but then the article content became biased toward that, so it seems better to provide information in appropriate amounts separately to get good results.

Sometimes the AI would argue back, saying "No, that information is incorrect," or it would immediately forget what I had just taught it, so making corrections was quite a hassle.
I think I went through trial and error about 20 times until I got a result that felt right.

With that said, the following text is what I completed.

AI talks about BTS members' solo songs

Jin - Singing about the inner world

"Abyss," "Awake," "Epiphany"

Many of Jin's solo songs are works that deeply embrace his inner self. In "Abyss," he reveals his feelings of being plagued by loneliness and despair, and in "Awake," he sings about his low self-esteem and inner conflict. On the other hand, "Epiphany" expresses self-acceptance and a determination to move forward. Jin sings frankly about his inner conflicts, creating a deep sense of empathy that resonates with the listener's heart.

SUGA - Frank confessions

"The Last," "Dear My Friend," "Agust D"

SUGA's solo songs are characterized by frank lyrics based on his own experiences. In "The Last," he reveals the loneliness and frustration in the process of chasing his dreams, and in "Dear My Friend," he sings about his regret for a friend who has changed completely. On the other hand, "Agust D" is a song that fully unleashes his artist soul. SUGA expresses his inner self nakedly, evoking empathy.

J-HOPE - Moving forward full of hope

"Outro: Ego," "Hope World," "Daydream"

J-HOPE's solo songs are characterized by positive and hopeful content. In "Outro: Ego," he sings about self-affirmation and the determination to move forward. In "Hope World," he expresses the joy of chasing dreams, and in "Daydream," he sings about his longing for an ordinary daily life. J-HOPE expresses a positive attitude and hopeful optimism, giving courage and energy to the listener.

RM - Profound contemplation

"Intro: Persona," "moonchild," "REFLECTION"

RM's solo songs are characterized by deep insight and self-analysis. In "Intro: Persona," he sings about his identity as an artist. In "moonchild," he expresses inner conflict, and in "REFLECTION," he sings about self-understanding and the determination to grow. RM possesses deep contemplative and self-analytical skills, providing intellectual stimulation to the listener.

Jimin - Delicate emotional expression

"Alone," "Letter," "Promise"

Jimin's solo songs are characterized by delicate emotional expression. In "Alone," he sings of loneliness and solitude, while in "Letter (편지)," he writes about his feelings for a loved one. In "Promise (약속)," he sings of a vow to someone he loves. Jimin possesses a delicate ability to express emotions, creating works that resonate deeply with the hearts of listeners.

V (Taehyung) - A Poetic World

"Stigma," "4 O'CLOCK (네시)," "WINTER BEAR"

V's solo songs are characterized by a unique worldview and poetic expression. In "Stigma," he sings about his inner darkness and struggles. In "4 O'CLOCK," he sings about his experience of fighting and reconciling with fellow BTS member Jimin. In "WINTER BEAR," he overlays his feelings for a loved one onto nature. V has a unique sensibility and poetic expressive power that stirs the listener's imagination.

Jungkook - Determination for Growth

"My You," "Still With You," "My Time (시차)"

Many of Jungkook's solo songs express his determination for growth and moving forward. In "My You," he sings of his feelings for a loved one. In "Still With You," he sings of his wish for an unchanging bond. On the other hand, "My Time" depicts the feeling of losing one's place in the flow of time. Jungkook sings of his determination to grow and move forward, giving courage and hope to his listeners.

Conclusion

BTS members' solo songs reflect their individual personalities and sensibilities, bringing depth and diversity to BTS's music.

Jin shows an attitude of trying to move forward while boosting his self-esteem, even while honestly expressing his own weaknesses and struggles. SUGA faces his inner darkness and continues to have a spirit of inquiry. J-Hope demonstrates a positive spirit and creativity, giving vitality and hope to BTS. RM reflects insights gained from an introspective stance in his music. Jimin evokes empathy by carefully expressing delicate emotions. V expresses a unique worldview and a complex inner self, creating a distinct atmosphere. Jungkook shows an attitude of growth and self-exploration, bringing a fresh breath of air to BTS.

The solo activities of individual members develop the sensibilities and expressive power cultivated within the group BTS, and also contribute to the growth of the group as a whole. The inner selves of each member expressed through their solo songs play an important role in deepening the bond with fans.

In this way, the unique characteristics of each BTS member bring depth and diversity to BTS's music. By respecting each other's strengths and working hard together, BTS continues to grow as a single artist. Such bonds and influence are the root of BTS's charm.

Summary

This time, I chose three songs per person that I personally like as the evaluation criteria, so if different songs were chosen, the evaluation might be completely different.
Even with the same topic, the generated text and the points the AI focuses on varied depending on the progress of the learning.

This time, I thought it would be boring if the headings were just names, so I instructed it to "add captions to each person's heading," and it was interesting because emotional expressions sometimes appeared.

One thing that bothered me this time was that I felt the AI was slacking off sometimes.
Since there are seven members in BTS, if you do it by individual, you write seven items, right? It's fine for the first one, Jin, or maybe up to the rap line, but from around there, the same expressions start to repeat, and you start to think, 'Are you cutting corners!?'

I've heard rumors that when AI gets smarter, it starts to do things efficiently (learns how to slack off). I'm pretty sure there was an academic paper on it.
I was shocked to see that phenomenon here, and I diligently prodded the AI, saying, 'This part and this part are the same expression, so fix it.'
Cutting corners on the descriptions of the maknae line is a folly that no ARMY will forgive!

Anyway, it was interesting, so I think I'll keep playing with it for a while.
I'll leave a bonus here.

Bonus 1: "Rewrite this in the style of a shonen manga"

Bonus 2: "Layover" lyrics summary

By the way, this was the answer I got when I fed all the lyrics from V's album "Layover" to the AI and asked it for the common themes.
It actually does a pretty good job. I wonder what kind of results I'd get if I fed it SUGA's or Namjoon's mixtapes.

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