Strange (이상하지 않은가) (feat. RM)

Agust D, also known as Suga of the globally renowned K-pop group BTS, delves into the complexities of modern society in his song 'Strange (이상하지 않은가)' featuring RM. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where everything is reduced to either dust or lust, symbolizing the transient nature of material possessions and the insatiable desire for more. Agust D questions the very nature of life, pondering whether it is inherently filled with suffering or happiness, and challenges the listener to consider the same.

The song critiques the capitalist system, suggesting that it perpetuates inequality by ensuring that the rich get richer while exploiting the poor. Agust D and RM describe a world where truth is consumed by lies and the most beautiful things are corrupted by polarization. They use the metaphor of a 'zero-sum game' to describe societal dynamics, where for one to gain, another must lose. The artists express their disillusionment with a world that treats those who are not sickened by its corruption as anomalies.

In his verse, RM expands on the theme of control and the illusion of choice within a system that dictates our preferences and desires. He points out the irony of people being slaves to the system regardless of their wealth, and the superficiality of social status symbolized by 'dog collars and doghouses.' Both artists suggest that in a world where peace and conflict are interchangeable and dreams have become optional, there may be no right answers—only the acceptance that the search for meaning is itself the answer.