"Want" is so much more than people realize and the thought Taemin put into it goes SOOOOOO much deeper than you know. For the Taemin fan who appreciates the fact that Taemin links his Christian faith to many of his MVs/songs, "Want" is profound -- a very in-depth Bible study on the Genesis 3 story. So, sit back, grab a coffee -- or protein shake --, and let's dive into this masterpiece: (BTW: Taemin confirmed my analysis on one of his VLIVES when he was asked what the concept of "Want" was. He replied that it was taken from an Old Testament story of the Bible.) Taemin's faith is on full display here, but ingeniously hidden to those who don't subscribe to, or appreciate his worldview. During the introduction phase, we see alluring snippets of Taemin in various poses with snakes and smoke, however, you also see what looks like pools of blood (Christ was the ultimate sacrificial lamb whose blood covers the sins of the world). Taemin opens the MV by dancing in slow, hypnotic, snake-like movements. Snakes/Serpents, which represent the idea of the tempter in the Bible, (in the ancient Hebrew - which derives from Akkadian & Ugarit - the word "snake/serpent" ["nchsh"]), used in this particular way grammatically in Gen. 3, is a triple entendre meaning "divine shining being". The snake was ancient iconography denoting spiritual/godly figures. Eve wasn't talking with a snake, but an angel or some other divine shining being. Gardens and mountains were typical metaphors for where gods dwelt because gardens were rare and mountains were mostly inaccessible to ancient peoples of that time period. When trying to interpret the Bible, it's VERY IMPORTANT to leave your 21st Century glasses on the table and look at the wording and imagery from the ancient Israelites' perspective and the language, culture, and history of that time period - from the second millennial BC up through the 1st Century AD. Things don't mean what you think they do now. God chose a specific people, at a specific time and place to reveal himself. He had to use their understanding to make himself clear -- not the understanding of 21st Century thinking. The magnifying glass forces us to focus on him, and only him, up close and personal. Look nowhere else, see how beautiful and alluring I am. The glowing, bright white shirt Taemin wears fits in perfectly with the symbolism for "shining" and "the light". The chief adversary of Christ, was Lucifer (MEANING: "Light Bearer", or "The Shining One"). As I explained earlier - divine shining being. Thus I wouldn't be surprised that this part of his wardrobe was very intentional. Taemin is all about the little details. Lucifer was supposedly the most beautiful angel....until he fell. (The word "satan" is a misnomer which actually means "messenger" in the ancient Hebrew/Aramaic, as in the incident with Job. It was actually a job description which became a proper noun later during the intertestamental period and then appeared in the NT.). In addition there are creepy demonic-looking beings around him at certain points when you slow it down. Although he's beautiful, he's hiding his demonic side in order to draw you in....a wolf in sheep's clothing. Just before the bridge, there is a brief shot of a neon red/orange cross behind him, and he mimics the posture of Christ on the cross (which is a signature pose for him as you've noticed in many of his dance postures). In another scene, during the bridge, Taemin is elevated above the snakes and calls them to him because he's their father - the father of lies. The tempter in the garden was a master at twisting the truth, which lured Eve to sin, and she then led Adam to do the same. Behind him is a photo of him with his eyes covered: see no evil here, just gaze at my beauty and listen to what I say. People are blinded by beauty and ignore inconvenient truths. It's more important to satisfy your own desires than to act on truth. You also get a visual of a solar eclipse. Again a reference to Christ's death on the cross, as there was (according to both the Bible and present day astronomers) a solar eclipse when Christ died on the cross. Even the lyrics reflect this theme: "The minute you take me in you'll be wanting more," in other words an addiction is formed. "....The sweetness of the forbidden apple...," tastes good, but once you get a little taste of sin, that which is forbidden, you'll want more and more because it "...awakens your senses," (in the Bible, when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, they became aware of the "knowledge of good and evil") and you will continually "...thirst for more." He'll "....wake you up from the silence of your deep sea." In ancient biblical times, the "sea" was a metaphor for chaos, because it couldn't be controlled. People were afraid of it because it was mysterious; you couldn't see beneath the surface; many died in it's chaotic waters. This is why the Bible (in Revelation) says there will be no more seas = no more chaos. When Adam and Eve were awakened to knowledge of good and evil, chaos ensued upon the Earth. He'll "help you see a new world," but is this really a good new world when innocence is stripped from you? "I'm your toy, I'll make you innocent." Most toys appear innocent and signify the innocence you had as a young child, but the apple (forbidden fruit; actually scholars aren't sure what fruit it was) looked innocent too and "appeared" good to eat. Many poisonous things appear beautiful and delectable but those very qualities lure the unsuspecting victim to their death. Sin numbs you to immorality (truths become lies an vice-versa) and turns it into something "sweet" to the point it's justified and then those who can still see the corruption, try to warn people, or don't themselves partake of that sin, are shunned. It was the serpent who distorted the truth and tempted with the one "forbidden apple" rather than the other trees with acceptable fruit. Sin invades so slowly, so subtly and satisfies your cravings to the point that you don't even realize it's happening until you're already addicted to it and scales form over your eyes (which were considered one of the ways to discern knowledge), and you have no clue because you're "...relying on your own self-control...moved by your body's and soul's" dark desires. The tempter says, "Open your eyes (to me. says Lucifer). What do you want? I'LL MAKE YOU REALIZE WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW." Exactly. Adam and Eve never knew sin, until the tempter tricked them and revealed all and after that, humanity has always wanted more. Temptation gives birth to greed, lust, jealousy....all the 7 deadly sins. Before you know it, you have been gently and seductively led right to Rodin's famous "Gates of Hell" sculpture at the end of the MV. You are left with a choice: 1) Embrace the sin and willingly go through those gates (Adam and Eve were kicked out of the garden because they chose sin and God appointed Cherubim with swords of flame to guard the gates of Eden so no one could ever enter again. However, you can choose to enter the gates of Hell), or wash yourself clean in pure (holy) water (Christ promised to gift us with living water -- which was himself; his blood.), and there's only one way to do that - by believing in and accepting Christ as your savior. I'm sure there's probably much more that I've missed. You can see how Taemin's lyrics can be interpreted simply as they appear, or once you study the meticulous details that Taemin is famous for infusing into his work, you may find a message that's a little uncomfortable for some and more than you bargained for...lol. Thanks for another great reaction to Taemin, and I appreciate your appreciation for him. BTW: Your reaction to Taemin's "Advice" was the BEST one out there. I laughed so hard tears were flowing. I still go back and watch it occasionally.

TAEMIN NEVER MISSES

Taemin is the ace of kpop

First comment!!!!! Yay! Really miss Mr. Lee Taemin, can’t wait for his comeback, this man is art!!! Thank you for reacting to him! May i suggest Sexuality, live? It’s amazingly sinful!!!!

TAEMIN is the different level. No one could be like him. THE KING

Taemtation at his finest 🔥🔥🔥

fun fact the girl dancing there is karina from aespa ^_^

'WANT' is the essence that is Taemin, his signature is on display in this video. It embodies his styling and influences. Every frame is Art. He is the only artist in the world that projects a Michael Jackson aura... a stare, a tone, a movement. 'IDEA' came for 'WANT' ... 'ADVICE' came for 'WANT' and I had to fight them off. This music video is the best descriptive of who is Lee Taemin. He's unreal and in a league if his own.

There is a never a skip button when it comes to Taemin!! He is definitely different , every song is a masterpiece. They used real snakes for the shoot thinking of it haha Musa!!! Can't wait for our Taemin to be back what an absolute legend!!

My favorite Taemin's MV. ART

King Taemin, I miss him so much Thanks for your reaction

This and criminal, one of my favorite songs. He îs built different, he said it himself, but în a good way. I can't wait that he came back, him and Baekhyun.

"WHAT IN THE INDIANA JONES?!" Omg I laughed so hard at this!

Musa knew to remain calm with Taemin coming in like a meteorite ☄😅 He is prolific. Musa, hope to see some Super Junior reactions soon! I'm sure the ELFs have put them on the watch wishlist, your vibes with SuJu are always 🔥

Taemin is the ace of kpop

Hey.... I'm from India. Love your reaction on every song. Specially Bollywood including K-pop. Taemin is my bias recker.....I love him... infact he is my crush 😘..thank you for choosing "want"....please watch out the other songs of his.... Like, move, Pinocchio etc......

Taemin is love 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

it's my favorite from Taemin. I had it on Loop for 2 days straight.

Musa you don't know how happy I am rt now , you finally reacted to Taemin's Want I enjoyed it SSSSOOOO MUCH

Taemin😍

Watch want dance ver

“i don’t wanna see snakes!!” *immediately pauses on snakes* 😂 taemin is my favorite. i love seeing you react to him!!

More of Taemin, please!

i LOL-ed at the Indiana Jones reference! Thanks for your reaction!

Taemin... He Himself is an ART~ I really2 love when Taemin said that beside admiring and inspire by MJ and many other people, the biggest influence and role model to him are his 4 hyungs in SHINee~ Just like how much 4 of them take care and love their maknae, the maknae also loves the hyungs so much since they've been together since 2005 (trainee years)

KING TAEMIN!

I miss Taemin thank you for this!!

Taemin es arte en todo el sentido de la palabra! Es supremacía en el kpop! Te extrañamos baby chesse!

와..태민이거 겨우찾았다ㅠ 감사해요

It's T-POP❤💎💎💎💎💎

I find it so funny that Taemin has REAL snakes all around him and even on his face but once he sees bugs he screams and runs away 🤣.

Finally you did it THANK YOU!

Yes! I love your reactions and I love Teamin and this song. Yass!!!!

You legendary🛐

musa fan🤞🏻❤❤❤❤❤

TAEMIN HAS THE SAUCE

First comment! Taemin it’s, like you said, a specimen of a man!!!! May I suggest, Sexuality live!!! I think I die every time I see that!!!!

Pelase react to Taemin - Danger!!!!🙃

Great Reaction!! Hope to see you react to V's stigma live perfomance soon forward. Stay safe!💜

I'm you fan 😂

Next reaction video Han SeungWoo Sacrifice. Such a masterpiece

Please react to Hot issue, Icons

You are pure GOLD, Musa LOL "What in the Indiana Jones..." lol Musa don't like the serpents LOL I laughed so hard this whole video is so sassy HOT HOT tsssssssssssssss

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React to Deepika Padukone's latest film Gehraiyaan trailer & its title song & doobey song

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Please react to Dolla's nee comeback, Bad. The MV is very high quality than before

Bts Stay Alive please 🥺

Don’t make this man watch Black Mamba for his own sake. He doesn’t deserve to deal with more slithery fellows.

If sex was a human.....it would be Taemin.

Think of Adam and Eve

Please react to Onlyoneof "libido"bro😁

If the snakes distract too much, do the dance practice.

please want reaction to super junior 😣😭 sorry sorry answer or burn the floor please 😭🙏🏻🙏🏻

"gham gerefte hame kooche haye maro" AMIR TATALOO PLZZZ❤️✨🇮🇷

at last you react?

First react: what is on your shoulder. Really????😂😂

Hi Musa, if you can, go to my favorite artist named Reaction Hippologist, who is Iranian and has a drill style, and he is very dumb.

Why don't you react Amir Tataloo again?