[Romanized:]
Ni teru yō de gen ga zenzen chigau
Ah shaidakedo teki wa yattsuke chau
Born skinny bish futotta tte yase teru
Keisan wa nigate kan wa sae teru
Ninki kataru to ago itaku naru
F boys not my boys sakusaku katto
Namae misu tcha dame DDU-DU DDU-DU kurau
Drip drip ice it out bust it down top to the bottom
Burakku to pinku ni
All up in it make it lit like
Yeah we some bishes you can’t manage
Muzukashī kotoChallenge
We some pretty pretty savage
We some pretty pretty savage
You better run run run
You better run run run
All my diamonds they yellow or bright white
Got’em blind can’t find me I’m outta sight
If you mad stay mad we not alike
S A V A G E keep it pretty pretty savage
Ni teru fuku demoStylewa chigau
Jān to detara reddokāpetto oLayout
BLACKtokaPINKtoka henka(hen-ge) sa se chau
Shitto sa seru no wa maybe I’m the problem
Burakku to pinku ni
All up in it make it rain like
Yeah we some bishes you can’t manage
Muzukashī kotoChallenge
We some pretty pretty savage
We some pretty pretty savage
You better run run run
You better run run run
All my diamonds they yellow or bright white
Got’em blind can’t find me I’m outta sight
If you mad stay mad we not alike
S A V A G E keep it pretty pretty savage
Pretty girl
Waratterukara tte yowaku wanai
And I wish you would
Amekaze furu hodo takaku toberu
I got nothin’ left to say to you
Miseteageru neAttitude
Iwanakute mo ī ka na? (You know)
Savage
Miru hodo kawairashī
Savage
So pretty pretty pretty pretty
Savage
Miru hodo kawairashī
Savage
So pretty pretty pretty pretty
[Japanese:]
似てるようで 元が全然違う
Ah シャイだけど 敵はやっつけちゃう
Born skinny bish 太ったって痩せてる
計算は苦手 勘は冴えてる
人気語ると アゴ痛くなる
F boys not my boys サクサク カット
名前 ミスっちゃダメ DDU-DU DDU-DU 食らう
Drip drip ice it out bust it down top to the bottom
ブラックとピンクに
All up in it make it lit like
Yeah we some bishes you can’t manage
難しいことChallenge
We some pretty pretty savage
We some pretty pretty savage
You better run run run
You better run run run
All my diamonds they yellow or bright white
Got’em blind can’t find me I’m outta sight
If you mad stay mad we not alike
S A V A G E keep it pretty pretty savage
似てる服でもStyleは違う
ジャーンと出たら レッドカーペットをLayout
BLACKとかPINKとか 変化(へんげ) させちゃう
嫉妬させるのは maybe I’m the problem
ブラックとピンクに
All up in it make it rain like
Yeah we some bishes you can’t manage
難しいことChallenge
We some pretty pretty savage
We some pretty pretty savage
You better run run run
You better run run run
All my diamonds they yellow or bright white
Got’em blind can’t find me I’m outta sight
If you mad stay mad we not alike
S A V A G E keep it pretty pretty savage
Pretty girl
笑ってるからって 弱くはない
And I wish you would
雨風降るほど 高く飛べる
I got nothin’ left to say to you
見せてあげるねAttitude
言わなくてもいいかな？ (You know)
Savage
見るほど かわいらしい
Savage
So pretty pretty pretty pretty
Savage
見るほど かわいらしい
Savage
So pretty pretty pretty pretty
Embracing Confidence and Uniqueness
“Pretty Savage (Japanese Version)” by BLACKPINK is a powerful anthem of self-assurance and individuality. The lyrics highlight the group’s unapologetic attitude—embracing their duality of being both elegant and fierce. Through lines about standing out even in similar clothes and not letting envy or criticism affect them, BLACKPINK asserts their confidence and unmistakable style. The recurring theme of being “pretty” yet “savage” challenges stereotypes, showing that one can be both beautiful and strong without compromise.
Breaking Stereotypes and Owning the Spotlight
The song also touches on themes of jealousy, resilience, and defying expectations. BLACKPINK’s members confidently claim their space, unbothered by detractors and proud of their unique identity. The playful blend of Japanese and English lyrics further amplifies their global appeal, while bold declarations like “we some pretty pretty savage” serve as a rallying cry for listeners to embrace their own power and individuality.
Song Credits
Artist: BLACKPINK
Songwriters: TEDDY, Danny Chung, 24, R.Tee, LØREN
Release Year: 2021
Label: YG Entertainment