[Romanized:]
Blackpink in your area eh oh
Blackpink in your area eh oh
Keombaegi anya tteonan jeok eopseunikka
Gogaedeuri dora jinjeonghae mok kkeokkilla
Bunhongbiche eoreum Drip drip drip freeze ’em on sight
Shut it down what what what what
Geimi anya jin jeogi eopseunikka
Jijeobwa ne moge mokjureun nae kkeonikka
Ttangbadage daeun Pedal we go two zero five
Shut it down uh uh uh uh
Chorok bireul naeryeo meori wiro Don’t trip, baby
Gyeomsonhage geunyang anjaisseo Just sit, baby
Praying for my downfall, many have tried, baby
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Ganpan naerigo mun jamga Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Ganpan naerigo mun jamga Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Nah
You don’t wanna be on my bad side
That’s right I’m slidin’ through
Bunch of wannabes that wanna be me
Me three if I was you
Been around the world, pearls on ya girl
VVS’s we invested uh
Need a lesson see the necklace, see these dresses
We don’t buy it we request it uh
A rockstar, a popstar but rowdier
Say bye to the paparazzi
Get my good side, I’ll smile for ya
Know it ain’t fair to ya
It’s scarin’ ya like what now
Blackpink in your area,
The area been shut down
It’s a shutdown
Ni daeum dapanjiya ttokbaro bwa Don’t sleep baby
Dwijibeobwa igeon gagyeokpyoya Ain’t cheap baby
Stay in your own lane ’cause I’m ’bout to swerve
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Ganpan naerigo mun jamga Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Ganpan naerigo mun jamga Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Shut it down woah woah woah woah
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Keep talking we shut you down
[Korean:]
Blackpink in your area eh oh
Blackpink in your area eh oh
컴백이 아냐 떠난 적 없으니까
고개들이 돌아 진정해 목 꺾일라
분홍빛의 얼음 Drip drip drip freeze ’em on sight
Shut it down what what what what
게임이 아냐 진 적이 없으니까
짖어봐 네 목에 목줄은 내 거니까
땅바닥에 닿은 Pedal we go two zero five
Shut it down uh uh uh uh
초록 비를 내려 머리 위로 Don’t trip, baby
겸손하게 그냥 앉아있어 Just sit, baby
Praying for my downfall, many have tried, baby
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
간판 내리고 문 잠가 Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
간판 내리고 문 잠가 Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Nah
You don’t wanna be on my bad side
That’s right I’m slidin’ through
Bunch of wannabes that wanna be me
Me three if I was you
Been around the world, pearls on ya girl
VVS’s we invested uh
Need a lesson see the necklace, see these dresses
We don’t buy it we request it uh
A rockstar, a popstar but rowdier
Say bye to the paparazzi
Get my good side, I’ll smile for ya
Know it ain’t fair to ya
It’s scarin’ ya like what now
Blackpink in your area,
The area been shut down
It’s a shutdown
니 다음 답안지야 똑바로 봐 Don’t sleep baby
뒤집어봐 이건 가격표야 Ain’t cheap baby
Stay in your own lane ’cause I’m ’bout to swerve
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
간판 내리고 문 잠가 Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
간판 내리고 문 잠가 Shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Shut it down woah woah woah woah
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Keep talking we shut you down
[English translation:]
Blackpink in your area eh oh
Blackpink in your area eh oh
It’s not a comeback since we’ve never left
Heads turning, careful you’ll strain your neck
Pink ice drip drip drip freeze ’em on sight
Shut it down what what what what
It’s not a game since we’ve never lost
The leash on your neck is mine
Flooring the gas pedal we go two zero five
Shut it down uh uh uh uh
Make it rain Don’t trip, baby
Be humble Just sit, baby
Praying for my downfall, many have tried, baby
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Pull down the shutter lock the door, shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Pull down the shutter lock the door, shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Nah
You don’t wanna be on my bad side
That’s right I’m slidin’ through
Bunch of wannabes that wanna be me
Me three if I was you
Been around the world, pearls on ya girl
VVS’s we invested uh
Need a lesson see the necklace, see these dresses
We don’t buy it we request it uh
A rockstar, a popstar but rowdier
Say bye to the paparazzi
Get my good side, I’ll smile for ya
Know it ain’t fair to ya
It’s scarin’ ya like what now
Blackpink in your area,
The area been shut down
It’s a shutdown
You’re looking at your next answer key, don’t sleep baby
Flip it over it’s the price tag, ain’t cheap baby
Stay in your own lane ’cause I’m ’bout to swerve
Catch me when you hear my Lamborghini go
Vroom, vroom, vroom, vroom
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Pull down the shutter lock the door, shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
It’s black and it’s pink once the sun down
When we pull up you know it’s a shutdown
Pull down the shutter lock the door, shut down
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Whip it whip it whip it whip it
Keep watching me shut it down
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Shut it down woah woah woah woah
Shut it down Blackpink in your area
Keep talking we shut you down
Explosive Confidence and Cultural Fusion
“Shut Down” by BLACKPINK is a powerful anthem that blends hip-hop swagger with K-pop flair. The lyrics surge with confidence, declaring that BLACKPINK remains dominant and unchallenged in the music world. With references to luxury, fast cars, and exclusivity, the group asserts their status as trendsetters who have never truly left the spotlight. The repeated imagery of “shutting down” and locking doors metaphorically underscores their control over their own narrative and environment, making it clear that when BLACKPINK arrives, the world takes notice.
Layers of Meaning and Assertive Wordplay
Beneath the bravado, the lyrics also convey a message of resilience and self-assurance. Lines about never losing, staying in their lane, and responding to those wishing for their downfall reflect both the pressures of fame and the group’s ability to rise above criticism. The bilingual delivery and playful use of metaphors—like “pink ice” and “pulling down the shutter”—add to the song’s dynamic energy, emphasizing BLACKPINK’s unique blend of style and strength.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Teddy Park, Danny Chung, Vince, 24
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: YG Entertainment / Interscope Records