Pretty Boy
2NE1 Lyrics
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Hey pretty boy
You ain't got nothing on me
Hey ladies (Yeah)
Let's go
[CL]
그 누구도 넘 볼 생각 절대로 할 수 없게
geu' nu'gu'do' neom' bol' saeng'gag' jeol'dae'ro' hal' su' eobs'ge'
너의 두 눈빛을 훔쳐 내 가슴에 담을게
neo'yi' du' nun'bic'eul' hum'cyeo' nae' ga'seum'e' dam'eul'ge'
Wanna flow with me? I can do that
Wanna dance with me? you can do that
똑같은 여자라 착각하지마 내가 누군데 (CL)
ddog'gat'eun' yeo'ja'ra' cag'gag'ha'ji'ma' nae'ga' nu'gun'de' (CL)
[민지]
어리다고 날 쉽게 봤단 큰코 다쳐요
eo'ri'da'go' nal' swib'ge' bwass'dan' keun'ko' da'cyeo'yo'
순간 니맘을 뺏는건 쉬워 like 1 2 3 4
sun'gan' ni'mam'eul' bbaes'neun'geon' swi'weo' like 1 2 3 4
이제 좀 더 솔직하게 장난은 제발 그만해
i'je' jom' deo' sol'jig'ha'ge' jang'nan'eun' je'bal' geu'man'hae'
이건 시간 문제야 boys, boys
i'geon' si'gan' mun'je'ya' boys, boys
Gonna make you mine mine
[다라]
우린 서둘러야해 미련 난 못 느껴
u'rin' seo'dul'reo'ya'hae' mi'ryeon' nan' mos' neu'ggyeo'
아쉬운건 오히려 너일테니까
a'swi'un'geon' o'o'ryeo' neo'il'te'ni'gga'
긴장 속에서 황홀한 여유를 느껴 난
gin'jang' sog'e'seo' hwang'hol'han' yeo'yu'reul' neu'ggyeo' nan'
Wake up 게임은 내가 이긴걸
Wake up ge'im'eun' nae'ga' i'gin'geol'
[봄]
Hey pretty boy 넌 어딘가 부족해
Hey pretty boy neon' eo'din'ga' bu'jog'hae'
아무런 매력없이 예쁘장하기만해
a'mu'reon' mae'ryeog'eobs'i' ye'bbeu'jang'ha'gi'man'hae'
Hey pretty boy 넌 조금 더 노력해
Hey pretty boy neon' jo'geum' deo' no'ryeog'hae'
좀 더 남자답게 좀 더 개성있게
jom' deo' nam'ja'dab'ge' jom' deo' gae'seong'iss'ge'
널 바바바바꿔봐
neol' ba'ba'ba'ba'ggweo'bwa'
[CL+민지]
Now throw your hands in the air
Wave'em like you don't care
Now throw your hands in the air
And wave'em like you just don't care
[CL]
자신감은 좋아 넌 떳떳해
ja'sin'gam'eun' joh'a' neon' ddeos'ddeos'hae'
근데 어딘가 가벼워 따분해
geun'de' eo'din'ga' ga'byeo'weo' dda'bun'hae'
강한 매력 제발 보여봐
gang'han' mae'ryeog' je'bal' bo'yeo'bwa'
I like bad boys, soldier type
[민지]
키는 너무 안커도돼 나폴레옹처럼
ki'neun' neo'mu' an'keo'do'dwae' na'pol're'ong'ceo'reom'
세상을 삼킬 나쁜 남자처럼 겁쟁이처럼 숨지마
se'sang'eul' sam'kil' na'bbeun' nam'ja'ceo'reom' geob'jaeng'i'ceo'reom' sum'ji'ma'
That's right 내가 필요한건 흑기사
That's right nae'ga' pil'yo'han'geon' heug'gi'sa'
[CL]
Hey boy, to the left, to the left
식상한 pretty boy move to the left
sig'sang'han' pretty boy move to the left
온종일 느껴 미소만 진실없는 스타일은 비호감
on'jong'il' neu'ggyeo' mi'so'man' jin'sil'eobs'neun' seu'ta'il'eun' bi'ho'gam'
[CL]
밖에선 터프한 Gangster boy
bagg'e'seon' teo'peu'han' Gangster boy
집에선 영락없는 Mama's boy
jib'e'seon' yeong'rag'eobs'neun' Mama's boy
[민지]
약하디 약한 온실속 화초
yag'ha'di' yag'han' on'sil'sog' hwa'co'
예쁜남잔 한물갔죠
ye'bbeun'nam'jan' han'mul'gass'jyo'
[다라]
우린 서둘러야해 미련 난 못느껴
u'rin' seo'dul'reo'ya'hae' mi'ryeon' nan' mos'neu'ggyeo'
아쉬운건 오히려 너일테니까
a'swi'un'geon' o'o'ryeo' neo'il'te'ni'gga'
긴장 속에서 황홀한 여유를 느껴 난
gin'jang' sog'e'seo' hwang'hol'han' yeo'yu'reul' neu'ggyeo' nan'
Wake up 게임은 내가 이긴걸
Wake up ge'im'eun' nae'ga' i'gin'geol'
[봄]
Hey pretty boy 넌 어딘가 부족해
Hey pretty boy neon' eo'din'ga' bu'jog'hae'
아무런 매력없이 예쁘장하기만해
a'mu'reon' mae'ryeog'eobs'i' ye'bbeu'jang'ha'gi'man'hae'
Hey pretty boy 넌 조금 더 노력해
Hey pretty boy neon' jo'geum' deo' no'ryeog'hae'
좀 더 남자답게 좀 더 개성있게
jom' deo' nam'ja'dab'ge' jom' deo' gae'seong'iss'ge'
널 바바바바꿔봐
neol' ba'ba'ba'ba'ggweo'bwa'
You're too P.R.E.T.T.Y
예쁜얼굴 하나믿고 여자 맘 훔치지마
ye'bbeun'eol'gul' ha'na'mid'go' yeo'ja' mam' hum'ci'ji'ma'
You're not for me, I'm not for you
You're too P.R.E.T.T.Y
예쁜얼굴 하나믿고 여자 맘 훔치지마
ye'bbeun'eol'gul' ha'na'mid'go' yeo'ja' mam' hum'ci'ji'ma'
You're not for me I'm not for you
[봄]
남자들은 말해 여잔 그저 예쁘면 돼
nam'ja'deul'eun' mal'hae' yeo'jan' geu'jeo' ye'bbeu'myeon' dwae'
그저 착하면 된다고
geu'jeo' cag'ha'myeon' doen'da'go'
[다라]
우리들은 바래 남잔 남자다워야 해
u'ri'deul'eun' ba'rae' nam'jan' nam'ja'da'weo'ya' hae'
You got to be a real man
[봄]
Hey pretty boy 넌 어딘가 부족해
Hey pretty boy neon' eo'din'ga' bu'jog'hae'
아무런 매력없이 예쁘장하기만해
a'mu'reon' mae'ryeog'eobs'i' ye'bbeu'jang'ha'gi'man'hae'
Hey pretty boy 넌 조금 더 노력해
Hey pretty boy neon' jo'geum' deo' no'ryeog'hae'
좀 더 남자답게 좀 더 개성있게
jom' deo' nam'ja'dab'ge' jom' deo' gae'seong'iss'ge'
널 바바바바꿔봐
neol' ba'ba'ba'ba'ggweo'bwa'
[CL+민지]
Now throw your hands in the air
Wave 'em like you don't care
Now throw your hands in the air
And wave 'em like you just don't care
The lyrics to 2NE1's song Pretty Boy are an assertion of independence and confidence in oneself, particularly in the face of societal expectations and pressures. The song is directed at a "pretty boy" who may appear to have everything on the surface, but the lyrics suggest that he lacks the substance or effort necessary to truly win over the girls. The chorus repeats the assertion that the pretty boy is not for the girls, and they are not for him. The verses feature individual members of the group making more specific critiques of the pretty boy's affectations, perceived weaknesses, or lack of authenticity.
CL begins the song with a challenge to the pretty boy, declaring that he has nothing on her and inviting the girls present to join in her confidence. Minzy sings about how easy it is for her to steal the pretty boy's heart, and warns him not to play games anymore. Dara sings about how it is up to the girls to make the first move and encourage the pretty boys to be more genuine or courageous. Bom takes on a more playful tone, suggesting that the pretty boy is like a flower in a greenhouse that needs to be spruced up. Throughout the song, the message is clear: pretty boy alone is not enough to win over the girls of 2NE1.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey pretty boy
Addressing the subject of the song, who thinks he's attractive
You ain't got nothing on me
The singer is more attractive than the subject, who is unfazed
Hey ladies (Yeah)
Calling on the female audience to join in
그 누구도 넘 볼 생각 절대로 할 수 없게
The subject's attractiveness is unmatched and beyond imagination
너의 두 눈빛을 훔쳐 내 가슴에 담을게
The singer is stealing the subject's gaze to make them a part of her own emotions
Wanna flow with me? I can do that
Offering a chance to collaborate musically
Wanna dance with me? you can do that
Offering a chance to dance together
똑같은 여자라 착각하지마 내가 누군데 (CL)
Don't mistake me for being like any other woman, I am me
어리다고 날 쉽게 봤단 큰코 다쳐요
The subject was wrong to underestimate the singer's ability and is experiencing the consequences
순간 니맘을 뺏는건 쉬워 like 1 2 3 4
It's easy to steal the subject's heart in just a moment
이제 좀 더 솔직하게 장난은 제발 그만해
Stop playing games and be honest from now on
이건 시간 문제야 boys, boys
The outcome is only a matter of time, boys
Gonna make you mine mine
Determining that the subject will become hers
우린 서둘러야해 미련 난 못 느껴
The singer needs to act fast, but the subject is unaware
아쉬운건 오히려 너일테니까
Ironically, the subject is what's missing
긴장 속에서 황홀한 여유를 느껴 난
In this tense situation, the singer is relaxed
Wake up 게임은 내가 이긴걸
The singer has already won this game, it's time to wake up
Hey pretty boy 넌 어딘가 부족해
Pointing out that the subject is lacking something
아무런 매력없이 예쁘장하기만해
The subject is pretty but lacks appeal
Hey pretty boy 넌 조금 더 노력해
Urging the subject to put in more effort
좀 더 남자답게 좀 더 개성있게
Asking for a more masculine and unique approach
널 바바바바꿔봐
Trying to transform the subject
Now throw your hands in the air
Commanding the audience to raise their hands
Wave'em like you don't care
Encouraging the audience to wave their hands carelessly
And wave'em like you just don't care
Encouraging the audience to keep waving their hands
자신감은 좋아 넌 떳떳해
The singer appreciates the subject's confidence
근데 어딘가 가벼워 따분해
The subject is too light and boring in some way
강한 매력 제발 보여봐
Urging the subject to reveal a strong appeal
I like bad boys, soldier type
The singer is attracted to bad boys, specifically the soldier type
키는 너무 안커도돼 나폴레옹처럼
The singer isn't concerned with height, as long as the subject is like Napoleon
세상을 삼킬 나쁜 남자처럼 겁쟁이처럼 숨지마
The subject shouldn't be afraid to be like a bad man who can conquer anything, instead of being a coward
That's right 내가 필요한건 흑기사
The singer wants someone who is like a black knight
Hey boy, to the left, to the left
Telling someone they're not right for the singer
식상한 pretty boy move to the left
The subject is too boring and common
온종일 느껴 미소만 진실없는 스타일은 비호감
A fake style with a constant fake smile is unattractive
밖에선 터프한 Gangster boy
The subject may appear tough outside
집에선 영락없는 Mama's boy
But at home, the subject is weak and dependent on his mother
약하디 약한 온실속 화초
The subject is weak and fragile like a flower in a greenhouse
예쁜남잔 한물갔죠
The subject may be pretty, but lacks substance
널 바바바바꿔봐
Trying to change and improve the subject
You're too P.R.E.T.T.Y
The subject is too pretty
예쁜얼굴 하나믿고 여자 맘 훔치지마
The subject shouldn't think that just having a pretty face can win a woman's heart
You're not for me, I'm not for you
The singer and subject are not compatible
남자들은 말해 여잔 그저 예쁘면 돼
Men say that women just need to be pretty
그저 착하면 된다고
Saying that being good is enough
우리들은 바래 남잔 남자다워야 해
For them, a man should act like a man
You got to be a real man
The subject needs to be a genuine man
Wave 'em like you don't care
Encouraging the audience to wave their hands as if they don't care
And wave 'em like you just don't care
Encouraging the audience to keep waving their hands carelessly
Contributed by Camilla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.