[Romanized:]
Neoui ttabunhan geu pyojeong jiruhan balkkeut
Please look at me now
Haendeuponeun naeryeonwa gogae dollil saenggakdo ma
Let me know your type
Nal golla sseumyeon dwae yeah
Oh neoui nuneul naui soneuro pogae
Oh dagaga bimire
Neol deryeogalge wanjeonhi saeroun sesange
Yeah ne gameun nuneul tteobwa ije go!
Palleteu sok saegeul seokkeo pick your filter
Eotteon nareul wonhae
Neoui sesangeul byeonhwasikil I’m your filter
Ne mame ssuiwojwo
(OK) eottae jogeum neukkimi wa? ajik mojara?
(Yes) Girl you have your chance
I can be your Genie
How ’bout Aladdin?
Mwodeun dwae julge
Nal golla sseumyeon dwae yeah
Oh ne kkumcheoreom neol gamssa aneul geoya
Oh eunmilhan speciya
Nan neoreul wihae maeil saeroul geoya
Neul ttokgateun geon jaemieopjana
Palleteu sok saegeul seokkeo pick your filter
Eotteon nareul wonhae
Neoui sesangeul byeonhwasikil I’m your filter
Ne mame ssuiwojwo
Bulhyeondeut airo byeonhan nal bwa
Bolsurok gwiyeowo michidorok
Chwihyangdo gijundo ttwieoneomeo
Neon ojik namaneul wonhage dwae
Yeah nal mandeun saram baro neonikka
Nan yeotae nega bon jeok eomneun brand new filter
Naege neol matgyeobwa
Deo jjarithan geol bol su itge pick your filter
Namaneul damabwa
Na na na na na na na na na
Pick your filter namaneul damabwa
Na na na na na na na na na
I’m your filter naege neol matgyeobwa
Saeroun uriga doel geoya
Ay nal ne mame ssuiwojwo
[Korean:]
너의 따분한 그 표정 지루한 발끝
Please look at me now
핸드폰은 내려놔 고개 돌릴 생각도 마
Let me know your type
날 골라 쓰면 돼 yeah
Oh 너의 눈을 나의 손으로 포개
Oh 다가가 비밀에
널 데려갈게 완전히 새로운 세상에
Yeah 네 감은 눈을 떠봐 이제 go!
팔레트 속 색을 섞어 pick your filter
어떤 나를 원해
너의 세상을 변화시킬 I’m your filter
네 맘에 씌워줘
(OK) 어때 조금 느낌이 와? 아직 모자라?
(Yes) Girl you have your chance
I can be your Genie
How ’bout Aladdin?
뭐든 돼 줄게
날 골라 쓰면 돼 yeah
Oh 네 꿈처럼 널 감싸 안을 거야
Oh 은밀한 spec이야
난 너를 위해 매일 새로울 거야
늘 똑같은 건 재미없잖아
팔레트 속 색을 섞어 pick your filter
어떤 나를 원해
너의 세상을 변화시킬 I’m your filter
네 맘에 씌워줘
불현듯 아이로 변한 날 봐
볼수록 귀여워 미치도록
취향도 기준도 뛰어넘어
넌 오직 나만을 원하게 돼
Yeah 날 만든 사람 바로 너니까
난 여태 네가 본 적 없는 brand new filter
내게 널 맡겨봐
더 짜릿한 걸 볼 수 있게 pick your filter
나만을 담아봐
Na na na na na na na na na
Pick your filter 나만을 담아봐
Na na na na na na na na na
I’m your filter 내게 널 맡겨봐
새로운 우리가 될 거야
Ay 날 네 맘에 씌워줘
[English translation:]
That uninterested face of yours, the bored tip of your toes
Please, look at me now
Put your phone down, don’t even think of turning your head away
Let me know your type
You can pick and choose me, yeah
Oh, I cover your eyes with my hands
Oh, get closer to the secret
I’ll take you to a whole new world
Yeah, open your eyes now, go!
Mix the colors in the pallete, pick your filter
Which me do you want?
The one to change your world, I’m your filter
Overlay me in your heart
(OK) Can you feel it now? Is it still not enough?
(Yes) Girl, you have your chance
I can be your Genie
How ’bout Aladdin?
I’ll be anything
You can pick and choose me, yeah
Oh, I will embrace you like in your dreams
Oh, it’s a covert spec
For you, everyday I’ll be new
It’s not fun for something to stay the same all the time
Mix the colors in the pallete, pick your filter
Which me do you want?
To change your world, I’m your filter
Overlay me in your heart
Look at me who has suddenly turned into a child
The more I look, the crazier I get on how cute it is
Overcoming different tastes and standards
You’ll be wanting only me
Yeah, because you are the one who made me
I’m a brand new filter that you’ve never seen before
Leave you to me
To see more thrilling things, pick your filter
Contain only me
Na na na na na na na na na
Pick your filter, contain only me
Na na na na na na na na na
I’m your filter, leave you to me
It’ll be a new us
Ay, overlay me in your heart
Exploring Identity and Transformation in “Filter”
“Filter” by BTS is a dynamic exploration of self-expression and transformation. The song uses the metaphor of photographic filters to express the desire to adapt and present different sides to someone special. The lyrics invite listeners to “pick your filter,” suggesting flexibility and a willingness to change for love or connection. Through playful references to genies and Aladdin, the song amplifies its message of versatility, asking the listener which version of the singer they desire. This isn’t about losing oneself, but rather about embracing the multifaceted nature of identity and the joy of being someone’s unique choice. The repeated encouragement to overlay the singer “in your heart” transforms the act of choosing a filter into an act of intimacy and mutual discovery.
Song Credits
- Artist: BTS
- Songwriter(s): Tommerik, Hiss noise, Leez, Filter (Jimin), Bobby Chung
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Big Hit Entertainment