The track, which was written by RM, “hitman” Bang, Supreme Boi, and P Dogg was an attempt to cut through self-esteem and self-worth issues plaguing many young females, and seeked to rectify societal pressures of girls in South Korea to prettify themselves via plastic surgery & extensive makeup, or even alter their persona. Rather, the lyrics urge them to not alter themselves to seek approval from the virtual world, but to remain as individuals with courage and purpose in their lives.
21st Century Girl
BTS Lyrics
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Deserve it, just work it
넌 귀티나 귀티 또 pretty야 pretty
빛이나 빛이 넌 진리이자 이치
혹시 누가 너를 자꾸 욕해 (욕해)
Tell em you're my lady 가서 전해 (전해)
딴 놈들이 뭐라건 이 세상이 뭐라건
넌 내게 최고 너 그대로
절대 쫄지 말아
누가 뭐래도 넌 괜찮아 (Alright)
강해 너는 말야
You say yes or no, yes or no
20세기 소녀들아
(Live your life, live your life, come on baby!)
21세기 소녀들아
(You don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)
말해 너는 강하다고
말해 넌 충분하다고
Let you go, let you go, let you go
Let it go, oh
All my ladies, put your hands up
21세기 소녀 hands up
All my ladies, put your hands up
Now scream
너 지나가네 남자들이 say
"Oh yeah 쟤 뭐야 대체 누구야?"
넋이 나가네 여자들이 say
"어 얘는 또 뭐야 대체 누구야?"
(Oh bae) 절대 낮추지 마
(Okay) 쟤들에 널 맞추진 마
(You're mine) 넌 충분히 아름다워
Don't worry don't worry
Baby you're beautiful
You You You
20세기 소녀들아
(Live your life, live your life, come on baby!)
21세기 소녀들아
(You don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)
말해 너는 강하다고
말해 넌 충분하다고
Let you go, let you go, let you go
Let it go, oh
All my ladies, put your hands up
21세기 소녀 hands up
All my ladies, put your hands up
Now scream
Everybody wanna love you
Everybody gonna love you
다른 건 걱정하지마
Everybody wanna love you bae
Everybody gonna love you bae
넌 사랑 받아 마땅해
All my ladies, put your hands up
21세기 소녀 hands up
All my ladies, put your hands up
Now scream
All my ladies, put your hands up
21세기 소녀 hands up
All my ladies, put your hands up
Now scream
The song '21st Century Girl' by BTS is an empowering and uplifting anthem for all females out there. The lyrics talk about the importance of self-confidence and self-worth. The chorus encourages women to embrace their strength, saying "All my ladies, put your hands up, 21st Century Girl hands up, now scream." The song starts with a positive affirmation to oneself, stating "You worth it, you perfect, deserve it, just work it," reminding listeners that they are enough just as they are.
The verses further emphasize the idea of self-love and self-acceptance. The lines "Don't let anyone say otherwise, just tell them you're my lady," encourage the listeners to stand tall against any negative energy and be who they truly are. They also mention the societal pressure faced by women when asking "너 지나가네 남자들이 say, 'Oh yeah 쟤 뭐야 대체 누구야?'", meaning, "Guys passing by wondering who you are." The lyrics say, "Don't worry, don't worry, baby, you're beautiful," reassuring women that being confident and owning their uniqueness is what truly makes them valuable.
In conclusion, the song is a shout-out to all the girls out there to feel confident in their skin, to love themselves, and to remind them that they are enough. The lyrics of the song perfectly encapsulate the current societal climate, which propagates the idea that every woman is capable of achieving success, and that the 21st century is their era to shine.
Line by Line Meaning
You worth it, you perfect
You are valuable and flawless
Deserve it, just work it
You deserve good things, just keep working hard
넌 귀티나 귀티 또 pretty야 pretty
You are elegant and pretty
빛이나 빛이 넌 진리이자 이치
You radiate the truth and common sense
혹시 누가 너를 자꾸 욕해 (욕해)
If someone keeps insulting you,
Tell em you're my lady 가서 전해 (전해)
Tell them you're my lady and let them know
딴 놈들이 뭐라건 이 세상이 뭐라건
No matter what others say or what the world is like
넌 내게 최고 너 그대로
You are the best to me just as you are
절대 쫄지 말아
Never be intimidated
누가 뭐래도 넌 괜찮아 (Alright)
No matter what anyone says, you're okay (alright)
강해 너는 말야
You are strong
You say yes or no, yes or no
Say yes or no, that's all
20세기 소녀들아 (Live your life, live your life, come on baby!)
Girls of the 20th century, live your life, come on baby!
21세기 소녀들아 (You don't mind, you don't mind, that new lady)
Girls of the 21st century, you don't mind that new lady
말해 너는 강하다고
Say you are strong
말해 넌 충분하다고
Say you are enough
Let you go, let you go, let you go
Let it go, let it go, let it go
Let it go, oh
Let it go, oh
All my ladies, put your hands up
All my ladies, put your hands up
21세기 소녀 hands up
21st century girl's hands up
Now scream
Now scream
너 지나가네 남자들이 say
As you pass by, guys say
"Oh yeah 쟤 뭐야 대체 누구야?"
"Oh yeah, who is she exactly?"
넋이 나가네 여자들이 say
As you pass by, girls say
"어 얘는 또 뭐야 대체 누구야?"
"Who is she exactly?"
(Oh bae) 절대 낮추지 마
(Oh bae) Never lower yourself
(Okay) 쟤들에 널 맞추진 마
(Okay) Don't adjust yourself to fit in with them
(You're mine) 넌 충분히 아름다워
(You're mine) You are beautiful enough
Don't worry don't worry
Don't worry, don't worry
Baby you're beautiful
Baby you're beautiful
Everybody wanna love you
Everybody wants to love you
Everybody gonna love you
Everybody is going to love you
다른 건 걱정하지마
Don't worry about the other things
Everybody wanna love you bae
Everybody wants to love you, bae
Everybody gonna love you bae
Everybody is going to love you, bae
넌 사랑 받아 마땅해
You deserve to be loved
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dong Hyuck Shin, Nam Jun Kim, Hyo Won Kang, Si Hyuk Bang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yoongiinfiresme5733
Taehyung and Yoongi killing the chorus and ARMYs
dies
@itsyaya1532
Shani A and they come back to life only to go through the same thing over and over again
@yoongiinfiresme5733
It'syaya Yeah, their expression gives me life <3
@khairunnisaizzatibintimohd4205
that all my ladies. that deep husky addicting voiceuu
@chuuyasfedora
both of my biases out to kill me 😭😭😍
@DawnsWorld
Shani A RIGHT
@user-ky3fn7is6q
The way Taehyung and Yoongi say All My Ladies makes my heart go boom boom
@toastyysenpai296
Heart attack💗🙏
@yariha3302
Your profile picture says everything😂😂
@abdullahawad5126
Same xD