[Romanized:]
Aesseoseo hwaljjak useotdeon nare
Bameun wae deo eoduulkka
It keeps bringing me down, down, down
Modu neomu swipge naebaetdeon mal
Ama deulligetji meojiana
I’ve heard enough, I’ve heard enough
Of the things that I’m not
On sesangi bakkwieogado
Ajik naneun geudaeron geol
Naega georeoganeun I gireul kkumkkudeon
Geuttae geudaero
Geuttae geudaero
Nae maeireul chumchudeon
Cheoeum geu jarie nama inneun geol
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
Gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
Gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
Geureolsurok I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
Sunday night I’ve been swallowed by my bed
I’ve been all over my head
Wonderin’ if I gotta try and pretend
Nado jal moreuneun nal
Nuga arajugil gidaehaneun nae moseubeul chajeulkka duryeowo
Jeo bichi deo balgajilsurok
Nae geurimjado gireojineunde
Neomu nuni busyeool ttae
Nan dwireul bol su isseulkka
On sesangi bakkwieogado
Ajik naneun geudaeron geol
Naega georeoganeun I gireul kkumkkudeon
Geuttae geudaero
Geuttae geudaero
Nae maeireul chumchudeon
Cheoeum geu jarie nama inneun geol
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
Gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
Gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
Geureolsurok I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
Garaanjeumyeon an dwae
Nado jal ara
Ttangman boneun chaeron nal su eopseo
Gureum geonneopyeonen
Ajik balgeun hae
Naega geuryeo watdeon geurim soge
Jjijeobeorin gotdeulkkaji
Da biwonaego useul su itge
Bogi sileotdeon nawa majuhallae
Nan gieokae
So I’ll be okay
Paran nae bang hangadeuk kkochi pige
Know I’ll always be waiting
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
Gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
Gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
Geureolsurok I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
[Korean:]
애써서 활짝 웃었던 날에
밤은 왜 더 어두울까
It keeps bringing me down, down, down
모두 너무 쉽게 내뱉던 말
아마 들리겠지 머지않아
I’ve heard enough, I’ve heard enough
Of the things that I’m not
온 세상이 바뀌어가도
아직 나는 그대론 걸
내가 걸어가는 이 길을 꿈꾸던
그때 그대로
그때 그대로
내 매일을 춤추던
처음 그 자리에 남아 있는 걸
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들
가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만
그럴수록 I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
Sunday night I’ve been swallowed by my bed
I’ve been all over my head
Wonderin’ if I gotta trying pretend
나도 잘 모르는 날
누가 알아주길 기대하는 내 모습을 찾을까 두려워
저 빛이 더 밝아질수록
내 그림자도 길어지는데
너무 눈이 부셔올 때
난 뒤를 볼 수 있을까
온 세상이 바뀌어가도
아직 나는 그대론 걸
내가 걸어가는 이 길을 꿈꾸던
그때 그대로
그때 그대로
내 매일을 춤추던
처음 그 자리에 남아 있는 걸
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들
가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만
그럴수록 I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
가라앉으면 안 돼
나도 잘 알아
땅만 보는 채론 날 수 없어
구름 건너편엔
아직 밝은 해
내가 그려 왔던 그림 속에
찢어버린 곳들까지
다 비워내고 웃을 수 있게
보기 싫었던 나와 마주할래
난 기억해
So I’ll be okay
파란 내 방 한가득 꽃이 피게
Know I’ll always be waiting
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know 엉켜버린 내 끈
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
깊이 숨겼던 낡은 생각들
가끔 나를 잡고 괴롭히지만
그럴수록 I’ma shine, baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
[English translation:]
On the day when I laughed hard
Why is the night darker?
It keeps bringing me down, down, down
Hmm, the words that everyone said so easily
Maybe you can hear it soon
I’ve heard enough I’ve heard enough
Of the things that I’m not
Even if the whole world changes
I’m still the same
I dreamed of this path I walked
As it was then, as it was then
The first time I danced every day
I was left there
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know, my tangled strings
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
The old thoughts I hid deeply
Sometimes grabbing me and tormenting me
The more I do, I’mma shine baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
Sunday night, I’ve been swallowed by my bed
I’ve been all over my head
Wonderin’ if I gotta try and pretend
I don’t know what day it is
I’m afraid I’ll find myself hoping to know
The brighter that light gets
My shadow is getting longer
When it’s too dazzling
Will I be able to see behind you?
Even if the whole world changes
I’m still the same
I dreamed of this path I walked
As it was then, as it was then
The first time I danced every day
I was left there
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know, my tangled strings
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
The old thoughts I hid deeply
Sometimes grabbing me and tormenting me
The more I do, I’mma shine baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
You can’t sink, I know well
I can’t fly while looking at the ground
Across the clouds, it’s still bright
I’ve been drawing in the picture
Even in the torn places
So I can empty everything and laugh
I wanna face me, who I didn’t want to see
I remember, so I’ll be okay
Make flowers bloom in my blue room
Know I’ll always be waiting
But you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
You’ll never know, my tangled strings
‘Cause everybody sees what they wanna see
It’s easier to judge me than to believe
The old thoughts I hid deeply
Sometimes grabbing me and tormenting me
The more I do, I’ma shine baby
You know they ain’t got a shot on me
Peering Beneath the Surface: The Message of “You Never Know”
“You Never Know” by BLACKPINK is a candid reflection on the unseen struggles that exist behind a glamorous exterior. Through heartfelt verses, the group reveals the weight of misunderstood words and the loneliness that can follow success. The lyrics emphasize how easy it is for others to judge without truly understanding personal pain and perseverance. BLACKPINK highlights the difficulty of maintaining one’s authentic self in the face of public scrutiny, repeating the idea that only those who have walked in their shoes can comprehend their reality. The song’s recurring metaphor of light and shadow beautifully illustrates how every bright moment can cast a deeper shadow, reminding us of the vulnerability behind strength.
Song Credits
- Artist: BLACKPINK
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: YG Entertainment
- Songwriters: Brian Lee, Realmeee, Steven Franks, Teddy Park