'I Was Destined For 27 Club': BTS' RM Reflects On Past Fear Of Dying At Early Age In Tablo's New Song 'Stop The Rain'
The long-awaited collaboration between BTS' RM and Epik High's Tablo has finally arrived, delivering an emotionally raw and deeply personal track. Released on May 2, the new song "Stop The Rain" is already making waves with its introspective lyrics and haunting melody, offering listeners a powerful look into the struggles both artists have faced behind the scenes.
While RM couldn't join the pre-release promotions due to his ongoing military enlistment, Tablo appeared solo for an interview with Rolling Stone, sharing insight into the creation of the song. During the conversation, Tablo described the track as something profoundly personal: “It feels like looking at pages out of our journal.”
That sense of vulnerability is especially felt in RM’s verse, where he opens up about his own inner fight. One lyric, in particular, has struck a chord with fans: "I was convinced that I was destined for the 27 Club."
The verse continues with an equally striking line, “I’m 29, sinkin’ in a bathtub.”
What is RM referring to with the '27 club' lyric?
The "27 Club" refers to the tragic group of legendary artists, including Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and others, who all passed away at the age of 27, often under tragic and troubling circumstances. Through this lyric, RM seems to reveal that there was a time he believed he might meet the same fate, grappling with whether he could take the overwhelming pressures of fame and the burdens that come with being an artist.
Fans were left deeply moved and concerned, flooding social media with messages of support and empathy. Many shared how heartbreaking it was to know RM once carried such a fear, with sentiments like "I just want to hug him" shared by fans.
A track that feels like a shared diary
The song as a whole serves as a poignant reflection on how the shadows of one’s past can linger well into adulthood. Even moments of joy and success can be interrupted by memories and unresolved struggles, a theme that resonates deeply with fans who see RM as both an artist and a human being navigating life’s complexities.
With Stop The Rain, Tablo and RM have crafted a track that feels like a shared diary, full of honesty, vulnerability, and quiet strength. The collaboration is already being praised not only for its musicality but also for its courage in laying bare emotions that are often left unsaid.
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