Following her hit single "APT" with Bruno Mars, BLACKPINK's Rosé returned with another pre-release track before she drops her full album 'Rosie,' showcasing a more introspective and emotionally resonant side.
On November 22, Rosé released "Number One Girl," a slow pop track that expresses a girl’s longing to be someone’s top priority. At first listen, the song comes across as a heartfelt serenade about a girl yearning for love from her significant other.
However, it was revealed that Rosé wrote the song when she found herself unable to sleep after reading malicious comments online. Moreover, Rosé dedicated the song to everyone who wants to simply be loved. She wrote on her Instagram "This one is for every girl (and boy) who dreams to be somebody's number."
English lyrics from Genie:
Tell me that I’m special
Tell me I look pretty
Tell me I’m a little angel
Sweetheart of your city
Say what I’m dying to hear
Cause I’m dying to hear you
Tell me I’m that new thing
Tell me that I’m relevant
Tell me that I got a big heart
Then back it up with evidence
I need it and I don’t know why
This late at night
Isn’t it lonely
I’d do anything to make you want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
Your one and only
So what’s it gon’ take for you to want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
Tell me I’m going real big places
Down to earth so friendly
And even through all the phases
Tell me you accept me
Well that’s all I’m dying to hear
Yeah I’m dying to hear you
Tell me that you need me
Tell me that I’m loved
Tell me that I’m worth it
And that I’m enough
I need it and I don’t know why
This late at night
Isn’t it lonely
I’d do anything to make you want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
Your one and only
So what’s it gon’ take for you to want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
The girl in your eyes
The girl in your eyes
Tell me I’m the number one girl
I’m the number one girl in your eyes
The girl in your eyes
The girl in your eyes
Tell me I’m the number one girl
I’m the number one girl in your eyes
Well isn’t it lonely
I’d do anything to make you want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
Your one and only
So what’s it gon’ take for you to want me
I’d give it all up if you told me
That I’d be
The number one girl in your eyes
The number one girl in your eyes
After taking a closer look at the lyrics and finding out the track's backstory, Korean fans and netizens became emotional. They gathered in an online community to share their thoughts and emotions about the track commenting:
"I'm not really a fan of Rosé but this is making my heart break."
"I'm from another fandom but this is making me cry."
"I really want to go to Rosé's solo concert. Probably nearly impossible."
"I can tell you that you're my number one girl millions of times Rosé."
"This song is so good."
"You can hear how sad and heartbroken she was. This is the first time I'm leaving a comment but I want to thank her for this amazing song. I want her to be happy."
"This song is so amazing. This isn't something that Rosé only feels but this is what everyone wants. So this song is so relatable."
"Rosé is an amazing artist to write a song like this."
"She's such a good songwriter."
"This song is making me tear."
"The lyrics are so relatable. Everyone wants to be loved."
"This song is so sad."
"I don't know Rosé too well but this song is really emotional."
"I think Rosé is really an outstanding solo artist."
"This song is so heartbreaking, especially because it's written by Rosé who seems so bubbly and bright all the time."
"You might think being an idol is all about the glam and being loved by so many people... but I guess they feel lonely and want to be loved more too."
"I'm crying because of this song."
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