Song Information
Title: Tally
Artist: BLACKPINK
Album: BORN PINK
Writers: Nat Dunn, David Phelan, Alex Oriet, Brian Lee, Soraya LaPread, Danny Chung
Producers: 24, Soraya LaPread, Alex Oriet, David Phelan
Length: 03:04
About the Song
“Tally” is the seventh track on
BLACKPINK’s
second studio album Born Pink,
released on September 16, 2022 through YG Entertainment and Interscope. Written by Nat Dunn, David Phelan, Alex Oriet, Brian Lee, Soraya LaPread, and 24, the song blends a rock-influenced pop sound with a bold, unapologetic message.
Unlike many of BLACKPINK’s darker or performance-heavy tracks,
“Tally” delivers a clear and empowering attitude. The lyrics speak openly about personal freedom, bodily autonomy, and the right to live without apology—topics rarely expressed this directly in mainstream K-pop. Clean guitar lines and a steady mid-tempo beat give the track a confident but relaxed groove that fits its message perfectly.
Critics praised “Tally” for its honesty and focus on individual agency. Many considered it one of the album’s most meaningful songs, noting how it reinforces knowing your worth and refusing to let others dictate your choices. The track also performed well on global charts, reaching #52 on the Billboard Global 200 and hitting the Top 10 in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam.
With its empowering lyrics and stripped-down attitude, “Tally” stands out as a moment where
BLACKPINK leans fully into independence and self-identity—making it one of the most personally resonant songs on
Born Pink.
[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]
I say “fuck it” when I feel it
‘Cause no one’s keeping tally, I do what I want with who I like
I ain’t gon’ conceal it
While you talking all that shit, I’ll be getting mine, getting mine
Don’t ‘pologize for my behavior
If you’re offended, I don’t care (yeah)
Staring at me ‘stead of staring in the mirror
Little weird how
Everybody tells me to play nice
Everybody judge, but looking twice
But my body don’t belong to, nah-ah-ah, none of them though
And I’m not gonna change ’cause you say so
I say “fuck it” when I feel it
‘Cause no one’s keeping tally, I do what I want with who I like
I ain’t gon’ conceal it
While you talking all that shit, I’ll be getting mine, getting mine
Yeah, I say “fuck it” when I feel it
‘Cause no one’s keeping tally, I do what I want with who I like
And I ain’t gon’ conceal it
I’ll just do it like the boys say, I’m getting mine, getting mine
Told me to play it cool, I break the rules, I’m breaking hearts in two
Warned me to make the rules, or play the fool, it ain’t that hard to choose
Take apart the “do”‘s and “don’t”s, and lose the “won’t”s, I’m getting mine
Mines is mine, yours is mine, this is mine, get in line
Sometimes, I like to go play dirty
Just like all of the fuck boys do
That’s my choice and there’s no one I’m hurting
When that’s not girly
Everybody tells me to play nice
Everybody judge, but looking twice
But my body don’t belong to, nah-uh-uh, none of them though
And I’m not gonna change ’cause you say so
I say “fuck it” when I feel it
‘Cause no one’s keeping tally, I do what I want with who I like
I ain’t gon’ conceal it
While you talking all that shit, I’ll be getting mine, getting mine
Yeah, I say “fuck it” when I feel it
‘Cause no one’s keeping tally, I do what I want with who I like
And I ain’t gon’ conceal it
I’ll just do it like the boys say, I’m getting mine, getting mine
Yeah, I say “fuck it” when I feel it
And I ain’t gon’ conceal it
