[Romanized:]
BLACKPINK in your area
Hora ochiru no zutto
Soko no nai kono kurayami
Nobashita Ryoute mo
Munashi-sa ni fureta dake
Kono sansan no sekai o light up the sky
Me ni yakitsuke I’ll kiss you goodbye
Keshi satte ageru sono egao
Koko kara hana dul ses
Ha, how you like that? (Woo)
You gon’ like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that
How you like that? (Bada bing, bada boom, boom boom)
How you like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred
You can get it back when I don’t want it
Karma come and get some
I got too much, too much is just enough
What’s up? I’m right back
You need no right back
Plain Jane get hijacked, don’t like me?
Then tell me how you like that, like that
Sou dondon to sekai o shine like the stars
Saikou ni iyo I’ll kiss you goodbye
Keshi satte ageru sono egao
Koko kara hana dul ses
Ha, how you like that? (Woo)
You gon’ like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that
How you like that? (Bada bing, bada boom, boom boom)
How you like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Kono hane ushinatta watashi wo
Ano yami ni ochita watashi wo
Owaraseba yokatta ne sotto
Look up in the sky
It’s a bird, it’s a plane
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
Bring out your boss bitch
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
BLACKPINK!
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
How you like that?
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, du-du-du-ddu
You gon’ like that
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
How you like that?
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, du-du-du-ddu
[Japanese:]
BLACKPINK in your area
ほら落ちるのずっと
底のないこの暗闇
伸ばした両手も
虚しさに触れただけ
この燦々の世界を light up the sky
目に焼き付け I’ll kiss you goodbye
消し去ってあげるその笑顔
ここから 하나 둘 셋
Ha, how you like that? (Woo)
You gon’ like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that
How you like that? (Bada bing, bada boom, boom, boom)
How you like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Your girl need it all and that’s a hundred
You can get it back when I don’t want it
Karma come and get some
I got too much, too much is just enough
What’s up? I’m right back
You need no right back
Plain Jane get hijacked, don’t like me?
Then tell me how you like that, like that
そう どんどんと世界を shine like the stars
最高に良いよ I’ll kiss you goodbye
消し去ってあげるその笑顔
ここから 하나 둘 셋
Ha, how you like that? (Woo)
You gon’ like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that
How you like that? (Bada bing, bada boom, boom, boom)
How you like that, that-that-that, that, that-that-that, that?
Now, look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
Now, look at you now, look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me (Uh)
Look at you, now look at me
How you like that?
この羽失った私を
あの闇に堕ちた私を
終わらせば良かったねそっと
Look up in the sky
It’s a bird, it’s a plane
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
(Bring out your boss bitch)
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
BLACKPINK!
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
How you like that?
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, du-du-du-ddu
You gon’ like that
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
How you like that?
Ddu, ddu, ddu, ddu-ddu-ddu
Ddu, ddu, ddu, du-du-du-ddu
Unpacking Empowerment and Resilience
“How You Like That (Japanese Version)” by BLACKPINK is a dynamic anthem of self-confidence and comeback energy. The lyrics paint a vivid narrative of rising from darkness, overcoming setbacks, and embracing newfound strength. The opening verses describe a descent into a seemingly bottomless darkness, symbolizing hardship or emotional pain. But the mood quickly shifts as BLACKPINK declares their intent to “light up the sky”—a metaphor for reclaiming their power and shining brightly despite adversity.
Confidence in Every Line
The recurring phrase “How you like that?” is both a challenge and celebration, urging listeners to recognize their transformation. BLACKPINK’s blend of Japanese, Korean, and English lyrics amplifies the song’s global appeal, while the assertive delivery and infectious beat reinforce the message: no matter how far you fall, you can rise even higher and shine brighter.
Song Credits
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Songwriters: Teddy Park, Danny Chung, R. Tee, 24
- Release Year: 2021
- Label: YG Entertainment