Pretty Savage
Blackpink Lyrics

Ah-hah, ah-ah
Repetitive sound effect used to build the energy of the intro to the song.

BLACKPINK in your area
Proud announcement that BLACKPINK has arrived and is present in their fans' area.

비슷한 것 같지? 우린 뼛속까지 다름
"Do we look alike? We are different to the bone." BLACKPINK acknowledges that their members may have similarities, but they are all individuals with unique personalities and characteristics that set them apart.

"아이, 창피" 하다가도 멍석 깔면 바름
"Even if you blush with embarrassment, you can brush it away by laying down a milestone." BLACKPINK is not afraid of failure, and instead stakes their claim in the industry by taking risks and learning from mistakes.

Born skinny bitch 암만 살쪄도 난 마름
Despite trying to gain weight, BLACKPINK member(s) remain(s) slim naturally. "Born skinny bitch" is just a label that doesn't apply to everyone.

계산은 느려도 눈치는 빠름
"I may not be good with numbers, but I can read a situation quickly." BLACKPINK possesses street smarts and intuition that help them know how to navigate various situations.

인기를 논하자면 안 해, 입만 아픔
"We don't discuss popularity, but we can still make an impact." BLACKPINK is less interested in comparing themselves to others and more focused on making music that resonates with their fans and showcases their artistry.

F boys, not my boys 싹둑싹둑 자름
"We cut off any boys that can't handle us." BLACKPINK doesn't tolerate men who can't accept them for who they are and treat them with respect.

우리 이름 틀린다면 뚜두뚜두 맞음
"If you get our name wrong, we'll correct you with our hit song Ddu-Du Ddu-Du." BLACKPINK is recognizable and proud of their brand that they will correct anyone who gets their name wrong with humor.

Drip, drip, ice it out, bust it down
A stylish, playful boast about flashy jewelry and fashion sense.

Top to the bottom
An extension of the previous line that emphasizes the extent of their extravagant style.

(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
Repetitive sound effect used to build the energy of the chorus of the song.

검은색, 분홍빛이
"Black and pink colors" - referring to the group's fan-favorite colors and aesthetics.

All up in it, make it lit like
A common slang phrase meaning to make something exciting or impressive. BLACKPINK is adept at creating an electric atmosphere with their music and performances.

Yeah, we some bitches you can't manage
"We are strong and independent women that can't be controlled or managed by others." Despite the derogatory term, BLACKPINK takes pride in being assertive and in control of their own lives.

또 이 어려운 걸 해내지
"We continue to achieve things that are difficult for others to accomplish." BLACKPINK has been able to break records and win awards despite the challenges and competition in the music industry.

우린 예쁘장한 savage
"We are a group of beautiful and fierce girls." In this contradictory phrase, BLACKPINK owns both their femininity and boldness in a way that celebrates both traits equally.

We some 예쁘장한 savage
Repeating the previous line for emphasis on this self-description.

(Hoo) bah-dah-bah-bam
Repetitive sound effect used to build the energy and rhythm of the end of the chorus.

You better run, run, run
"You better run away." This line suggests that BLACKPINK is a force to be reckoned with and others should beware their strength.

All my diamonds, they yellow or bright white
A boast about the quality and variety of diamonds BLACKPINK posses - yellow or bright white.

Got 'em blind, can't find me, I'm outta sight (sight)
Another boast about the flashy and dazzling nature of the group. They are so amazing and unique that they stand out and cannot be missed.

If you mad, stay mad, we not alike
"If you want to be angry, go ahead. We don't share the same mentality." BLACKPINK suggests that they are unbothered by those that hold resentment towards them and that they differ from those that keep negative feelings inside.

S-A-V-A-G-E, keep it pretty, pretty savage
"We are savages in a way that is beautiful and pretty to us." BLACKPINK takes pride in their ability to be fierce and strong even while maintaining their femininity and glamour.

웃어주지만 마냥 약하진 않아
"They may smile, but they are not weak." BLACKPINK can be friendly and find joy in life, but they will not allow that friendliness to be mistaken for weakness or vulnerability.

And I wish you would (wish you would)
A playful way of suggesting that others should try to challenge BLACKPINK so that the group can showcase their strength and determination.

비바람이 불수록 더 높이 날아
"The more intense the storm, the higher we will fly." BLACKPINK is capable of turning adversity into opportunity and using it as fuel to propel themselves to greater heights.

I got nothin' left to say to you
"There is nothing else I need to say or prove to you." BLACKPINK is confident in their abilities and unbothered by the opinions or thoughts of others.

원하면 보여줄게 attitude
"If you want, I'll show you my attitude." BLACKPINK suggests that they have a strong and distinct personality that others may not be ready or able to handle.

굳이 말 안 해도 다 알잖아
"You don't need to say it, we already know what you're thinking." BLACKPINK feels confident in their intuition and ability to read social cues.

Savage
Repeating the self-descriptive word, claiming ownership.

봐도 봐도 예쁘장한 savage
"We are beautiful and fierce, and we own that trait." BLACKPINK takes pride in this seemingly contradictory descriptive title, showcasing their unique blend of femininity and boldness.

So pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty
Emphasizing the "pretty" aspect of their savage nature, this line brings the song to a close on a high note.