[Romanized:]
You worth it you perfect
Deserve it just work it
Neon gwitina gwiti tto prettyya pretty
Bichina bichi neon jilliija ichi
Hogsi nuga neoreul jakku yokhae (yokhae)
Tell em you’re my lady gaseo jeonhae (jeonhae)
Ttan nomdeuri mworageon i sesangi mworageon
Neon naege choego neo geudaero
Jeoldae jjolji mara
Nuga mworaedo neon gwaenchanha (Alright)
Ganghae neoneun marya
You say yes or no yes or no
Isipsegi sonyeodeura
(Live your life, live your life,
Come on baby)
Isipilsegi sonyeodeura
(You don’t mind,
You don’t mind, that new lady)
Malhae neoneun ganghadago
Malhae neon chungbunhadago
Let you go let you go let you go
Let it go oh
All my ladies put your hands up
Isipilsegi sonyeo hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
Neo jinagane namjadeuri say
“Oh yeah jyae mwoya daeche nuguya?”
Neoksi nagane yeojadeuri say
“Eo yaeneun tto mwoya daeche nuguya?”
(Oh bae) jeoldae nachuji ma
(Okay) jyaedeure neol machujin ma
(You’re mine) neon chungbunhi areumdawo
Don’t worry don’t worry
Baby you’re beautiful
You You You
Isipsegi sonyeodeura
(Live your life, live your life,
Come on baby)
Isipilsegi sonyeodeura
(You don’t mind,
You don’t mind, that new lady)
Malhae neoneun ganghadago
Malhae neon chungbunhadago
Let you go let you go let you go
Let it go oh
All my ladies put your hands up
Isipilsegi sonyeo hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
Everybody wanna love you
Everybody gonna love you
Dareun geon geokjeonghajima
Everybody wanna love you bae
Everybody gonna love you bae
Neon sarang bada mattanghae
All my ladies put your hands up
Isipilsegi sonyeo hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
All my ladies put your hands up
Isipilsegi sonyeo hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
[Korean:]
You worth it you perfect
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
[English translation:]
You worth it you perfect
Deserve it just work it
You look elegant, elegant also you’re pretty, pretty
You shine, shine. You’re the truth and the reason
If anyone keeps insulting you (insulting you)
Tell em you’re my lady, go tell them (tell them)
Whatever other people say, whatever this world tells you
You’re the best to me just the way you are
Don’t ever be scared
Whatever people say, you’re okay (Alright)
You are strong
You say yes or no yes or no
To the 20th century girls
(Live your life
Live your life come on baby)
To the 21st century girls
(You don’t mind
You don’t mind that new lady)
Tell them that you’re strong
Tell them you’re enough
Let you go let you go let you go
Let it go oh
All my ladies put your hands up
21st century girl, hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
You pass by, the guys say
Oh yeah what is she, who is she
They go out of their mind, the girls say
Oh what is she, who is she
(Oh bae) don’t lower yourself
(Okay) don’t set yourself to them
(You’re mine) You’re beautiful enough
Don’t worry don’t worry
Baby you’re beautiful
You You You
To the 20th century girls
(Live your life
Live your life come on baby)
To the 21st century girls
(You don’t mind
You don’t mind that new lady)
Tell them you’re strong
Tell them you’re enough
Let you go let you go let you go
Let it go oh
All my ladies put your hands up
21st century girl, hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
Everybody wanna love you
Everybody gonna love you
Don’t worry about anything else
Everybody wanna love you bae
Everybody gonna love you bae
You deserve to be loved
All my ladies put your hands up
21st century girl, hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
All my ladies put your hands up
21st century girl, hands up
All my ladies put your hands up
Now scream
Empowering the Modern Woman
“21st Century Girls” by BTS is a vibrant anthem dedicated to women everywhere, encouraging self-confidence and resilience. The lyrics deliver a powerful message: every girl is perfect just the way she is. BTS addresses the pressures and judgments society often places on women, urging them to ignore negativity and embrace their own worth. Through repeated affirmations like “You worth it, you perfect,” the song uplifts listeners, promoting self-love and acceptance. The energetic chorus, inviting all ladies to put their hands up, creates a communal sense of empowerment and celebration of individuality.
Celebration of Strength and Self-Love
BTS uses this track to break down stereotypes and challenge outdated expectations. The lines encourage girls not to lower themselves or conform to others’ standards, but to stand strong and recognize their beauty and value. “21st Century Girls” ultimately serves as a rallying cry for confidence, inspiring women to live boldly and unapologetically in the modern era.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Songwriters: Pdogg, “Hitman” Bang, Supreme Boi, RM, Suga, J-Hope
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment