The Third Act
Bigbang Lyrics


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In the third act

Where the good guy

Is beat to the ground

She rose from her chair
With a stiff smile

In a tight dress

We’ve seen her before

She went for the door



Why do all her men

Make old scars seem fresh again



In the third act

Where the good guy

Is nowhere around

But a stranger

With the same lips

Her fingers once felt

Thought she could melt



Why do all her men

Make old scars seem fresh again



In the third act

Where the good girl

Is beat to the ground

With a stiff smile

In a tight dress

We’ve seen her before

She went for the door



In the third act

Where the good guy

Is beat to the ground

Hey kitty kitty cat

Climbing a tall tree

Scared to come down

Stay clear high wires

Hey midnight flyer

You can’t go around





So close to the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bigbang's "The Third Act" are a reflection on the painful cycle of romantic relationships for some women. It speaks to the experience of being hurt and betrayed repeatedly by men, yet feeling drawn to them time and time again. The verses paint a vivid picture of a woman who is both strong, yet vulnerable. The first verse describes a scenario where the "good guy" is defeated, but the woman remains composed as she exits. The second verse introduces a new character, a stranger with familiar lipsโ€”the implication being that this woman has been with men who may look different but all have the same effect on her heart. The last verse brings it all home, describing a woman with a face that remains stoic despite the fact that she has been hurt yet again.


The central question posed in the chorus is, "Why do all her men make old scars seem fresh again?" This line speaks to the emotional toll abusive relationships can have on someone. Even after leaving a toxic relationship, the pain can linger and resurface when a new partner triggers old memories. The song's title, "The Third Act," is perhaps a nod to the three-act structure in storytelling, with a beginning, middle, and end. It is used here to represent the cyclical nature of romantic relationships and the repeated heartbreak one can experience.


Line by Line Meaning

In the third act
The climax or final part of the story is taking place.


Where the good guy
In a typical storyline where the singer is male, and he represents the forces of good.


Is beat to the ground
Being defeated and physically or emotionally hurt.


She rose from her chair
A female character appears in the scene and stands up from her seat.


With a stiff smile
She forces a smile and tries to hide her true emotions.


In a tight dress
She wears a dress that fits her body closely.


We've seen her before
She appeared earlier in the story, and the audience has some familiarity with her character.


She went for the door
She moves towards the exit, possibly to leave the scene or to get away from someone or something.


Why do all her men
A question raised about the female character's romantic partners.


Make old scars seem fresh again
The men she is with bring back painful memories and relive past traumas.


Where the good guy


Is nowhere around
The male protagonist is absent from the scene and can't help the female character.


But a stranger
A new person appears in the scene that the female character doesn't know.


With the same lips
This new person has similar facial features to someone the female character has been intimate with before.


Her fingers once felt
The female character recognizes the physical similarities between the new person and a former lover.


Thought she could melt
She considered starting a new relationship with this stranger despite the emotional pain it may cause.


Where the good girl
In a typical storyline where the artist is female, and she represents the forces of good.


Is beat to the ground
Being defeated and physically or emotionally hurt.


Hey kitty kitty cat
A cat appears in the scene, possibly representing a small, vulnerable creature.


Climbing a tall tree
The cat is in a dangerous situation, trying to escape from something threatening.


Scared to come down
The cat is afraid and unable to return to safety.


Stay clear high wires
A warning to avoid dangerous situations or people who could cause harm.


Hey midnight flyer
An unknown and mysterious character is present.


You can't go around
This person is unable to avoid or escape from their situation.


So close to the ground
Their situation is perilous and uncertain.




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