Song Information
Title: Really
Artist:
BLACKPINK
Composer:
TEDDY,
CHOICE 37
Lyricist:
TEDDY,
Danny Chung
Album: SQUARE UP
Track Length: 03:17
About the Song
“Really” is one of the more understated yet emotionally revealing tracks on
BLACKPINK’s first mini-album
Square Up.
Placed between the energetic “Forever Young” and the attitude-filled “See U Later,” the song acts as a softer moment within the album — a space where the members shift from fierce confidence to a more vulnerable kind of honesty.
Written and produced by
Teddy
and Future Bounce, “Really” blends simple rhythmic beats, subtle hip-hop elements, and melodic vocal lines to create a track that feels intimate and direct, as if the members are speaking their truth to someone face-to-face.
Lyrically, the song revolves around one central question:
“If you really love me, prove it.”
The members demand authenticity over pretty words, wanting reassurance, loyalty, and real commitment rather than empty promises.
The mix of Korean and English lines — including the repeated “really, really” hook — gives the song a conversational tone, making it feel relatable and emotionally grounded.
Even with minimalistic production, each member’s vocal color stands out: Rosé’s dreamy tone, Jennie’s smooth delivery, Lisa’s charismatic rap, and Jisoo’s warm vocals blend into a track that is simple on the surface but deeply expressive underneath.
Though “Really” wasn’t released as a title track or promoted heavily, it quickly became a fan favorite for its honesty and melodic charm.
It showcases a different side of
BLACKPINK —
less explosive, more tender, and quietly confident.
The song highlights the group’s ability not only to dominate with powerful pop anthems, but also to convey sincerity and emotional nuance within a stripped-back, R&B-tinged sound.
Over time, “Really” has earned a lasting place in
BLACKPINK’s discography as one of their most personal and subtly addictive tracks.
[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]
if you really really love me malhaejwo
if you really, really love me, then tell me.
na eopsi harudo beotil su eopdago really really
say you can’t last a single day without me — really, really.
jipchakal mankeum wonhandago really
say you want me so much it feels like obsession — really.
if you really really want me malhaejwo
if you really, really want me, then tell me.
neo jeoldae jamsido hannun an pandago really really
say your eyes never wander, not even for a second — really, really.
dareun namjawaneun dareudago really
say you’re different from other guys — really.
haneurui byeorirado ttajugetda malhae
tell me you’d even bring me the stars in the sky.
siganeun manchi ana isseul ttae jalhae
time isn’t plenty, so treat me right while you have me.
dareun yeoja bogireul dol gachi bondago hae
say other girls look like plain old stones to you.
ttaeron geojinmal gatji aneun geojinmareul nan wonhae
sometimes i want a lie that doesn’t feel like a lie.
byeol bol il eomneun ne juwiui yeoja
those pointless girls around you —
geuman gwallihago ssak da jeongnihae ne eojang
stop managing them and clear out your whole “fish tank.”
eochapi neon naege oge dwae isseunikka
you’re going to end up with me anyway.
better act like you know what
better act like you know what’s up.
better act like you know what
better act like you know what’s up.
eyes have been callin me baby
your eyes have been calling me “baby.”
body been tellin me take me
your body’s been telling me “take me.”
boys have been sayin to date me
boys keep saying they want to date me —
your lips should be sayin the same thing
your lips should be saying the same thing.
for real, what’s the deal?
got a feelin you feelin me
got a feeling you’re feeling me.
aye but i don’t play with them fakes
but i don’t play with fakes.
keep it real with me.
if you really really love me malhaejwo
if you really, really love me, then tell me.
na eopsi harudo beotil su eopdago really really
say you can’t get through a day without me — really, really.
jipchakal mankeum wonhandago really
say you want me so much you’re obsessed — really.
if you really really want me malhaejwo
if you really, really want me, then tell me.
neo jeoldae jamsido hannun an pandago really really
say your eyes don’t wander at all — really, really.
dareun namjawaneun dareudago really
say you’re different from other guys — really.
hanbeon haejumyeon du beon haejul ge ppoppo
kiss me once and i’ll kiss you twice.
geureotago hamburo deuridaemyeon no no
but don’t rush in carelessly — no, no.
duri nunman majeumyeon haha hihi hoho
when our eyes meet, we laugh together — ha ha, hee hee, ho ho.
oerowotdeon jinannareun neoro inhae no more
thanks to you, the lonely days are no more.
sureun masyeodo yeollageun ssipjima yeah
even if you drink, don’t ignore my messages — yeah.
ije kkeuchiran nae mareun midjima yeah
and don’t believe me when i say it’s over — yeah.
bokjapan ge aniya swipge saenggakae 1 2 3
it’s not complicated; think simple — 1, 2, 3.
sangsanghaebwa uriga hana doeneun ge eotteolji
imagine how it would feel if we became one.
want a romance like the old times
i want a romance like the old times.
want to slow dance when it’s show time
i want to slow dance when it’s show time.
just me and you.
and that slow jam that we both like
and that slow jam we both like.
that playlist my favorite
that playlist — it’s my favorite.
so play it, but baby—
f a love song i need you to say it say it
forget love songs, i need you to say it, say it.
if you really really love me malhaejwo
if you really, really love me, then tell me.
na eopsi harudo beotil su eopdago really really
say you can’t live a day without me — really, really.
jipchakal mankeum wonhandago really
say you want me so much it’s obsessive — really.
if you really really want me malhaejwo
if you really, really want me, then tell me.
neo jeoldae jamsido hannun an pandago really really
say your eyes never wander — really, really.
dareun namjawaneun dareudago
say you’re different from other guys.
i gotta know that you’re for real
i need to know that you’re real.
really, really, really.
i gotta know that you’re for real
i need to know that you mean it.
really, really, really.
i gotta know that you’re for real
i need to know you’re sincere.
really, really, really.
i gotta know that you’re for real
i need to know you’re true.
really, really, really.
Practice Korean Words
Additional Notes: Used when asking someone to express their feelings directly.
Additional Notes: A phrase meaning loyalty and unwavering attention toward one person.
