Dionysus

About this song

"Dionysus" is the closing track on BTS' album Map of the Soul: Persona. The text ties the song's theme to the Greek god of wine and the grape harvest, a reference also seen in the album's concept photos. It also draws a parallel between the god, who was an outcast for having a mortal mother, and BTS being seen as outsiders early on for coming from a small company.

What it's about

Over a heavy beat and rap verses, the song celebrates partying in response to criticism from artists and the media over trivial matters. It connects this idea to the god's freedom from social constraint, with his music and wine releasing his followers to dance.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Dionysus (Cover) by Stray Kids”.
• Written by SUGA (슈가), Roman Campolo, RM, Supreme Boi, Pdogg and j-hope.
• Produced by Pdogg.