[Romanized:]
Lovesick girls
Lovesick girls
Eien ni zutto
Deguchi tozashita mama no love (Love)
What can we say?
Itami ni hirei suru love (Love)
Nani o shinji yoga
Ai no kizu ni donna imi mo nai to hanarete
Hora iyake sasudesho
Kecchaku doki yo genkaine chotto itami ni kitai no sedo
Takaga isshundakedo doa
Nani o sagashi samayou no ka
But I don’t care, I’ll do it over and over
Atashitachi eien ni shiyoune
We are the lovesick girls
Nee katte ni owarasenaiyo zutto
We are the lovesick girls
Itami o shitte wakaru imi wa kitto
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
No love letters, no X and O’s
No love, never, my exes know
No diamond rings, that set in stone
To the left, better left alone
Didn’t wanna be a princess, I’m priceless
A prince not even on my list
Love is a drug that I quit
No doctor could help when I’m lovesick
Takaga isshundakedo doa
Nani o sagashi samayou no ka
Fuanna me haita no ga kimi da
Itakute mo eien ni isshone
We are the lovesick girls
Nee katte ni owarasenaiyo zutto
We are the lovesick girls
Itami o shitte wakaru imi wa kitto
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
Ai wa slippin’ and fallin’
Ai wa killin’ your darlin’
Kizuga ieta atowa zen’bu wasureruhodoni
Kikoenai what you say
Itami dake shiawase
Kanashi me o suru kimi no hou ga kawai soude
We are the lovesick girls
Nee katte ni owarasenaiyo zutto
We are the lovesick girls
Itami o shitte wakaru imi wa kitto
One, two
(Lovesick girls) Douse hanarete mo
(Lovesick girls) Namida ga karete mo
(Lovesick girls) Itami gomakashite mo
(Lovesick girls)
But we’re still looking for love
[Japanese:]
Lovesick girls
Lovesick girls
永遠にずっと
出口閉ざしたままのlove (Love)
What can we say?
痛みに比例する love (Love)
何を信じようが
愛の傷にどんな意味もないと離れて
ほら嫌気さすでしょ
決着どきよ 限界ねちょっと 痛みに期待 の せど
たかが一瞬だけどドア
何を探し彷徨うのか
But I don’t care, I’ll do it over and over
あたしたち永遠に一緒ね
We are the lovesick girls
ねぇ勝手に終わらせないよずっと
We are the lovesick girls
痛みを知って分かる意味はきっと
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
No love letters, no X and O’s
No love, never, my exes know
No diamond rings, that set in stone
To the left, better left alone
Didn’t wanna be a princess, I’m priceless
A prince not even on my list
Love is a drug that I quit
No doctor could help when I’m lovesick
たかが一瞬だけどドア
何を探し彷徨うのか
不安な目 はいたのが
君だ痛くても永遠に一緒ね
We are the lovesick girls
ねぇ勝手に終わらせないよずっと
We are the lovesick girls
痛みを知って分かる意味はきっと
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
愛は slippin’ and fallin’
愛は killin’ your darlin’
傷が癒えた後は全部忘れるほどに
聞こえないwhat you say
痛みだけ幸せ
悲しい目をする君の方が可哀想で
We are the lovesick girls
ねぇ勝手に終わらせないよずっと
We are the lovesick girls
痛みを知って分かる意味はきっと
One, two
(Lovesick girls) どうせ離れても
(Lovesick girls) 涙が枯れても
(Lovesick girls) 痛みごまかしても
(Lovesick girls)
But we’re still looking for love
[English translation:]
Lovesick girls
Lovesick girls
Forever eternal
Love remains in a closed exit (Love)
What can we say?
Love is proportional to pain (Love)
No matter what you believe
The torn wounds of love have no meaning
Look, I’m sick
The limit is settled
I’m expecting a little pain
It’s a mere moment
I’m wandering around, looking for a door
But I don’t care, I’ll do it over and over
We’ll be together forever
We are the lovesick girls
Hey, I won’t end it on my own
We are the lovesick girls
I understand what it means to know pain
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
No love letters, no X and O’s
No love, never, my exes know
No diamond rings, that set in stone
To the left, better left alone
Didn’t wanna be a princess, I’m priceless
A prince not even on my list
Love is a drug that I quit
No doctor could help when I’m lovesick
It’s a mere moment
I’m wandering around, looking for a door
I had anxious eyes
You’re the one hurting, but I’ll be with you forever
We are the lovesick girls
Hey, I won’t end it on my own
We are the lovesick girls
I understand what it means to know pain
But we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
Yeah, we were born to be alone
But why we still looking for love?
Love is slippin’ and fallin’
Love is killin’ your darlin’
After the wound has healed, I forget everything
I can’t hear what you say
Only the pain is happy
Your sad eyes are more pitiful
We are the lovesick girls
Hey, I won’t end it on my own
We are the lovesick girls
I understand what it means to know pain
One, two
(Lovesick girls) Even if you leave
(Lovesick girls) Even if my tears die
(Lovesick girls) Even if you deceive the pain
(Lovesick girls)
But we’re still looking for love
Unraveling the Pain and Power of Heartbreak
BLACKPINK’s “Lovesick Girls (Japanese Version)” is a vibrant anthem that dives deep into the complex emotions surrounding love and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of individuals who repeatedly find themselves drawn to love, despite the inevitable pain it brings. The recurring motif of being “born to be alone” highlights the paradox of longing for connection while knowing solitude may be their destiny. Yet, the group refuses to let heartbreak define them, instead embracing their pain and using it as fuel for resilience. The English and Japanese lines seamlessly blend, showcasing the group’s international appeal and emotional depth.
Why Do We Keep Searching for Love?
Throughout the song, BLACKPINK questions the relentless pursuit of love even when it leads to sorrow. The members openly admit to the wounds love causes but also acknowledge that such pain gives meaning to their experiences. The powerful refrain, “But we’re still looking for love,” offers a universal message—the hope and vulnerability that keep hearts open, no matter how many times they’re broken.
Song Credits
Artist: BLACKPINK
Songwriters: TEDDY, LØREN, Jisoo, Jennie, 24, Danny Chung (based on general release credits)
Release Year: 2020
Label: YG Entertainment / Universal Music Japan