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a thread on blackpink’s lyrics to how you like that
disclaimer: these are my own personal analyses based on the translations from the music video
the song on a surface level is about person1/blackpink being broken down to their lowest point, most likely by a now ex lover (cc: k/ill this love), and rebuilding themselves to be better than who they were before, making person2 regret what they had done to person1
it also has a double meaning where, instead of an ex-lover, it is someone who’s opinion the pinks valued but no longer care for, such as a fan turned anti. this is where the diss track theory comes in and will be elaborated on later.
I crumbled before your eyes
Hit rock bottom and sunk deeper
the person2 purposely watched person1 be consumed by their relationship and allowed them to get worse until they hit their absolute lowest point. jennie is even shown at the bottom of a pool in the music video
Hit rock bottom and sunk deeper
the person2 purposely watched person1 be consumed by their relationship and allowed them to get worse until they hit their absolute lowest point. jennie is even shown at the bottom of a pool in the music video
To grab onto the last bit of hope
I've tried to reach out with both of my hands
in the relationship, person1 was desperate to hold on to the last bit of hope that everything would be okay but now realize that there is nothing there for them.
I've tried to reach out with both of my hands
in the relationship, person1 was desperate to hold on to the last bit of hope that everything would be okay but now realize that there is nothing there for them.
Again in this dark place, light up the sky
being at your worst point mentally is also referred to as “being in a dark place”. in order to escape it they have metaphorically light up their own sky to brighten their world again, no longer dependent on person2/the anti +
being at your worst point mentally is also referred to as “being in a dark place”. in order to escape it they have metaphorically light up their own sky to brighten their world again, no longer dependent on person2/the anti +
+ this is the first mention of the sky and flying metaphor that is seen throughout the song
While looking into your eyes, I'll kiss you goodbye
looking in the eyes and the kiss shows some kind of intimacy. even though they once valued person2/the anti, theyre saying goodbye now. they recognize they don’t need to please person2/the anti anymore.
looking in the eyes and the kiss shows some kind of intimacy. even though they once valued person2/the anti, theyre saying goodbye now. they recognize they don’t need to please person2/the anti anymore.
Laugh all you want while you still can
Because it's about to be your turn 1, 2, 3
when someone purposely hurts you, they likely got pleasure out of doing so (laughing). but now person1 is getting their revenge and person2/the anti will be negatively affected instead.
Because it's about to be your turn 1, 2, 3
when someone purposely hurts you, they likely got pleasure out of doing so (laughing). but now person1 is getting their revenge and person2/the anti will be negatively affected instead.
Ha how you like that?
You gon like that that that that that
(i’ll only explain the chorus once)
this is person1 getting their revenge. it’s sarcastic, kind of like saying “how does it feel to be on the other side of being hurt? does it feel good? it doesn’t. this is how i felt.”
You gon like that that that that that
(i’ll only explain the chorus once)
this is person1 getting their revenge. it’s sarcastic, kind of like saying “how does it feel to be on the other side of being hurt? does it feel good? it doesn’t. this is how i felt.”
Now look at you now look at me
How you like that
asking person2/the anti to take a look in the mirror at who they are now look back at person1/blackpink. sarcastically asking “how do the two of us compare? how does it make you feel?” even tho they already know they’re better
How you like that
asking person2/the anti to take a look in the mirror at who they are now look back at person1/blackpink. sarcastically asking “how do the two of us compare? how does it make you feel?” even tho they already know they’re better
Your girl need it all and that's a hundred
10 out of 10 I want what's mine
person1/blackpink is demanding they be given what’s owed to them. in the case of person1 it’s justice for what they went through. for blackpink it’s their own success
10 out of 10 I want what's mine
person1/blackpink is demanding they be given what’s owed to them. in the case of person1 it’s justice for what they went through. for blackpink it’s their own success
Karma come and get some
I feel bad but there's nothing I can do
karmic retribution is coming for person2/the anti and there’s nothing that can be done to stop it. the second line is sarcasm
I feel bad but there's nothing I can do
karmic retribution is coming for person2/the anti and there’s nothing that can be done to stop it. the second line is sarcasm
Whats up I'm right back
Cock back the trigger
you thought you could keep person1/blackpink down? well they’re right back and better than ever, like a g/un locked, loaded and ready to fire.
Cock back the trigger
you thought you could keep person1/blackpink down? well they’re right back and better than ever, like a g/un locked, loaded and ready to fire.
Plain Jane get hijacked
a double entendre. plain jane is a type of rolex lisa is known to wear. watches can be snatched, the same way a “plane” can be hijacked. this line is pretty much just a flex for their success but a clever one + this also fits into their sky/flying motif
a double entendre. plain jane is a type of rolex lisa is known to wear. watches can be snatched, the same way a “plane” can be hijacked. this line is pretty much just a flex for their success but a clever one + this also fits into their sky/flying motif
Don't like me? Then tell me how you like that, like that
sarcastically asking “aw you don’t like person1/blackpink? then how do you like their come back?” (come back both in the figurative meaning AND the kpop meaning)
sarcastically asking “aw you don’t like person1/blackpink? then how do you like their come back?” (come back both in the figurative meaning AND the kpop meaning)
In this even darker place shine like the stars
revenge/success can put you in an even darker place than before. people say revenge is never the answer and success will open you to even more hate. however, person1/blackpink will continue to shine +
revenge/success can put you in an even darker place than before. people say revenge is never the answer and success will open you to even more hate. however, person1/blackpink will continue to shine +
+ the stars tie in to their sky/flying motif
With a smile on my face I'll kiss you goodbye
the kiss again shows some kind of intimacy between person1/blackpink and person2/the anti, but the smile shows that they’re ready to be rid of them and will do so happily
the kiss again shows some kind of intimacy between person1/blackpink and person2/the anti, but the smile shows that they’re ready to be rid of them and will do so happily
The day I fell without my wings
Those dark days where I was trapped
a fallen angel descends into hell, the darkest place of all. for this song, that would be the bad relationship person1/blackpink used to be a part of with person2/the anti + a reference to the flying/sky motif
Those dark days where I was trapped
a fallen angel descends into hell, the darkest place of all. for this song, that would be the bad relationship person1/blackpink used to be a part of with person2/the anti + a reference to the flying/sky motif
You should've ended me when you had the chance
sarcastically saying that person2 shouldve completely destroyed (k/illed?) person1 when they were at their worst. also saying that the anti shouldve never given their support to blackpink if they didn’t want them to succeed
sarcastically saying that person2 shouldve completely destroyed (k/illed?) person1 when they were at their worst. also saying that the anti shouldve never given their support to blackpink if they didn’t want them to succeed
Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane
this is a pop culture reference to superman and possibly one of the most famous lines of all time. it also goes back to the flying/sky motif; person1/blackpink can take revenge/succeed the way superman flies, quickly & with confidence
this is a pop culture reference to superman and possibly one of the most famous lines of all time. it also goes back to the flying/sky motif; person1/blackpink can take revenge/succeed the way superman flies, quickly & with confidence
Bring out your boss bitch
BLACKPINK!
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
etc.
this parts just cool asl makes for a banger not everything needs to be deep sometimes u just wanna throw it back
BLACKPINK!
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
etc.
this parts just cool asl makes for a banger not everything needs to be deep sometimes u just wanna throw it back
this concludes my thread stream hylt, on, and black swan blackpink full album out this september
