Get ready ARMY, BTS has new music on the way!
On Thursday (July 1), the K-pop group revealed the tracklist and cover art for their upcoming “Butter” CD single. The four-track CD features two songs paired with two additional instrumental versions. The newest track, “Permission to Dance,” is a collaboration with artist Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol’s Johnny McDaid.
Sheeran and McDaid co-wrote the song along with producer Steve Mac and songwriter Jenna Andrews. This marks the second collaboration between Sheeran and BTS. In 2019, the singer wrote the song “Make It Right” for the group. It was part of their sixth mini-album, Map of the Soul: Persona.
n actually teased “Permission to Dance” during his promotional tour for his new single, “Bad Habits.” In an interview with the radio show, Most Requested Live, the singer said, “I’ve actually worked with BTS on their last record. I’ve just written a song for them for their new record. They’re super, super cool guys as well.” Additionally, Sheeran mentioned that his favorite BTS song is their newest one in an Instagram Story Q&A.
.@edsheeran says he's "just written" a new song for @BTS_twt 👀 #MRLxEdSheeran #BTS #EdSheeran pic.twitter.com/OpScEhx6yT
— Most Requested Live (@MostRequestLive) June 27, 2021
As a result of the teasers, fans were not too surprised when the announcement was made. “OMG ED SHEERAN” was trending on Twitter the morning of. One user acted like they were shocked by the reveal, sarcastically saying, “Ed Sheeran worked on it… omg, I’m so shocked that’s so cool no way.”
ed sheeran worked on it… omg i’m so shocked that’s so cool no way
— am ⁷ (@calvinkjk) July 1, 2021
Another user said, “OMG Permission to Dance?? A new song?? Ed Sheeran involved?? This July 9th??” Armys:*pretend to be shocked,” with a photo of the group looking surprised.
"OMG Permission to Dance?? A new song?? Ed Sheeran involved?? This July 9th??"
Armys:*pretend to be shocked pic.twitter.com/TY9Sj5ckEC
— Hana (@Koophuria) July 1, 2021
The “Butter” CD single comes out on July 9. How excited are you for new music from BTS? Let us know by leaving a reaction down below or sending us a tweet @celebsecrets!