In March 2021, Rosé made her solo debut with her single album R. The album sold 448,089 copies in its first week, the highest figure by a Korean female soloist. Its lead single "On the Ground" was a commercial success, peaking in the top five of South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart and becoming the highest-charting song by a Korean female soloist on the US Billboard Hot 100, the Canadian Hot 100, the ARIA Singles Chart and the UK Singles Chart. It was the first song by a Korean soloist to top the Billboard Global 200 and the most-viewed music video in 24 hours on YouTube by a Korean soloist, which earned Rosé two Guinness World Records. The album's second single "Gone" peaked in the top ten in South Korea as well. As a solo artist, she has featured in labelmate G-Dragon's 2012 track "Without You".
If It Is You
Rosé Lyrics
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So I drive for miles to be where you are
I know each time I go I give a little of me away, each time, baby
Just tell me am I the fool who came to town, am I, baby
Is it love you're after
Or just a good time, tell me, baby
Is it love, love, love you're after
I don't need a thrill to make me feel what I already am, pretty woman, baby
I just want something real when it all goes down, yeah, yeah
Can I believe, put my trust in this love I have found, can I, honey
Or do I have to ride the merry-go-round, do I, baby
Is it love you're after
Or just a good time, tell me, baby
Is it love, love, love you're after
Or just a good time
I want to know, I want to know
I've got to know, I've got to know
I want to know, I want to know
I've got to know, I've got to know
I've got to know, I've got to know
I want to know, I want to know
I've got to know, I've got to know
I want to know, I want to know
'Cause, baby, I love you so, I love you so
I want to know, I want to know
I've got to know, I've got to know
I want to know, I want to know
Is it love you're after
Or just a good time, tell me, baby
Is it love, love, love you're after
Or just a good time
Do you see me for who I am
Do you find me easy
Do you love me more
To want to stay inside me
Guide me, oh...oh...
Is it love you're after
Or just a good time, tell me, baby
Is it love, love, love you're after
Or just a good time
In "Is It Love You're After" by Rose Royce, the singer is questioning the motives of the person she is involved with. She feels as though she may be giving too much of herself away every time she goes to be with them. She wants to know if they truly want love or if they just want a good time. She is tired of playing games and wants something real. However, she is afraid of getting hurt and wants to know if she can trust the love she has found or if she will be stuck in a never-ending cycle of heartbreak.
The repetition of the phrase "Is it love you're after?" throughout the song highlights the singer's desperation for clarity in her relationship. She is questioning the authenticity of the love that her partner claims to have for her. The melody of the song is upbeat and groovy, adding an interesting contrast to the lyrics which are quite introspective and melancholic.
Line by Line Meaning
Some times you get a thing for me and you want my company, yes, you do, baby
Sometimes you feel an attraction towards me and want to be with me, which I can tell, my dear
So I drive for miles to be where you are
I'm willing to travel long distances just to be with you
I know each time I go I give a little of me away, each time, baby
I'm aware that every time I go to see you, I give a part of myself emotionally to you
Just tell me am I the fool who came to town, am I, baby
Please tell me if I'm making a mistake by coming to see you, darling
Is it love you're after
Are you searching for love?
Or just a good time, tell me, baby
Or are you just looking for some fun?
I don't need a thrill to make me feel what I already am, pretty woman, baby
I don't need excitement to feel good about myself because I'm confident, beautiful lady
I just want something real when it all goes down, yeah, yeah
I desire something genuine when things get serious
Can I believe, put my trust in this love I have found, can I, honey
Can I trust in this affection I've discovered, my love?
Or do I have to ride the merry-go-round, do I, baby
Or do I have to endure an emotional rollercoaster, my love?
I want to know, I want to know
I want to know the truth
I've got to know, I've got to know
I need to know the answer
'Cause, baby, I love you so, I love you so
Because I love you deeply, my darling
Do you see me for who I am
Do you truly see who I am?
Do you find me easy
Do you think I'm easily approachable?
Do you love me more
Do you love me more than just a fling?
To want to stay inside me
To want to be near me for a long time
Guide me, oh...oh...
Lead me, oh...oh...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILES GREGORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bebrave2384
i can see why iu want to collaborate with rosé ❤❤
@yeontan7385
be brave23 really? iu said that?
@k.o-kyleoriginal9171
My Hearteu yes. she wants to collaborate with rose my bias ❤😍
@sxltysushi9471
My Hearteu yes she did. When asked in an interview which female artist she would collab with Iu said "Blackpink Rosé-sshi , she is very attractive. "
@blinkarmy9888
Yeah! IU picked a good choice. Rosé my BIAS. Lablots😘😍
@twicnmixskzy
why she doesn't choose..... teayon....or.. wendy
@minyuu7613
rosé's version of this song had so much emotions it hurts. now i understand why i keep feeling like crying when i listened to this; rosé delivered that raw emotional response of "not being the chosen one eventhough you already gave your all" through her singing, first it started with sadness then pain then anger and then frustration 😭
@loonygranger
Why this is 4mins while the one in variety show only 2mins?
@vomit5677
@@loonygranger because this is full version 🌞
@loonygranger
@@vomit5677 i know,i mean how did someone get the full version