[Romanized:]
BLACKPINK in your area
Boran deushi muneojeosseo
Badageul ttulko jeo jihalkkaji
Ot kkeutjarak japgettago
Jeo nopi du soneul ppeodeobwado
Dashi kamkamhan igose Light up the sky
Ni du nuneul bomyeo I’ll kiss you goodbye
Shilkeot biuseora kkoljoeunikka
Ije neohi hana dul set
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that? (Barabim barabum bumbum)
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred
Baek gae junge baek nae mokseul weonhae
Karma come and get some
Ttakajiman eojjeol su eopjana
What’s up, I’m right back
Bangaswereul cock back
Plain Jane get hijacked
Don’t like me? Then tell me how you like that, like that
Deo kamkamhan igose Shine like the stars
Geu misoreul ttimyeo I’ll kiss you goodbye
Shilkeot biuseora kkoljoeunikka
Ije neohi hana dul set
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that? (Barabim barabum bumbum)
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Nalgae ireun chaero churakaetteon nal
Eoduun nanal soge gacheo itteon nal
Geuttaejjeume neon nal kkeunnaeya haesseo
Look up in the sky it’s a bird it’s a plane
Bring out your boss bitch
BLACKPINK!
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
You gon’ like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
[Korean:]
BLACKPINK in your area
보란 듯이 무너졌어
바닥을 뚫고 저 지하까지
옷 끝자락 잡겠다고
저 높이 두 손을 뻗어봐도
다시 캄캄한 이곳에 Light up the sky
니 두 눈을 보며 I’ll kiss you goodbye
실컷 비웃어라 꼴좋으니까
이제 너희 하나 둘 셋
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that? (Barabim barabum bumbum)
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred
백 개 중에 백 내 몫을 원해
Karma come and get some
딱하지만 어쩔 수 없잖아
What’s up, I’m right back
방아쇠를 Cock back
Plain Jane get hijacked
Don’t like me? Then tell me how you like that, like that
더 캄캄한 이곳에 Shine like the stars
그 미소를 띠며 I’ll kiss you goodbye
실컷 비웃어라 꼴좋으니까
이제 너희 하나 둘 셋
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that? (Barabim barabum bumbum)
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
날개 잃은 채로 추락했던 날
어두운 나날 속에 갇혀 있던 날
그때쯤에 넌 날 끝내야 했어
Look up in the sky it’s a bird it’s a plane
Bring out your boss bitch
BLACKPINK!
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
You gon’ like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
[English translation:]
BLACKPINK in your area
I crumbled before your eyes
Hit rock bottom and sunk deeper
To grab onto the last bit of hope
I’ve tried to reach out with both of my hands
Again in this dark place, light up the sky
While looking into your eyes, I’ll kiss you goodbye
Laugh all you want while you still can
Because it’s about to be your turn 1, 2, 3
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that?
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred
10 out of 10 I want what’s mine
Karma come and get some
I feel bad but there’s nothing I can do
Whats up I’m right back
Cock back the trigger
Plain Jane get hijacked
Don’t like me? Then tell me how you like that, like that
In this even darker place shine like the stars
With a smile on my face I’ll kiss you goodbye
Laugh all you want while you still can
Because it’s about to be your turn 1, 2, 3
Ha how you like that?
You gon’ like that that that that that
That that that that
How you like that?
How you like that that that that that
That that that that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
Now look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
Look at you now look at me
How you like that
The day I fell without my wings
Those dark days where I was trapped
You should’ve ended me when you had the chance
Look up in the sky it’s a bird it’s a plane
Bring out your boss bitch
BLACKPINK!
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
You gon’ like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum dururu)
How you like that
(Dumdumdum dururu dumdumdum durururu)
Empowerment and Comeback: A Lyrical Analysis
“How You Like That” by BLACKPINK is a powerful anthem of resilience and self-assurance. The lyrics narrate a journey from hitting rock bottom to rising again with unwavering confidence. BLACKPINK sings about overcoming adversity, with lines that describe falling to the lowest depths and then lighting up the sky once more. The chorus, with its assertive repetition of “How you like that?”, serves as a bold challenge to anyone who doubted them. It’s an invitation to witness their triumphant return—stronger and more dazzling than ever.
Symbolism and Attitude
The song thrives on vivid imagery, comparing personal growth to shining stars in the darkest places. References to “karma” and “boss bitch” highlight themes of justice and self-empowerment. Each verse is layered with attitude and unapologetic ambition, making “How You Like That” a declaration of pride and independence.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Teddy Park, Danny Chung, R.Tee, 24
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: YG Entertainment