Song Information
Title: You Never Know
Artist: BLACKPINK
Album: THE ALBUM
Release: 2020.10.02
Produced by: 24, bekuhBOOM
Genre: Pop Ballad
Length: 03:49
About the Song
“You Never Know” is one of the most emotional tracks on The Album, released on October 2, 2020. Written by Bekuh Boom and Løren, and composed by 24 and Bekuh Boom, the song presents a softer, vulnerable side of Blackpink. Its minimalist piano-and-strings arrangement became even more meaningful after THE SHOW (2021), where many fans first felt the full emotional impact.
Lyrically, the track speaks about judgment, misunderstanding, and the unseen struggles behind the spotlight. Løren revealed he wrote the lyrics after listening to the members share their honest thoughts during preparations leading up to THE SHOW (2021), shaping the song into something painfully real.
Although not a title track, “You Never Know” earned strong global reception — charting on the Billboard Global 200 and entering the top 10 in Malaysia and Singapore. The emotional weight of the song intensified once THE SHOW (2021) showcased it live, turning the medley performance with “Love to Hate Me” into one of the concert’s most memorable highlights.
Fans often describe the THE SHOW (2021) version as the definitive interpretation — the raw vocals, softer staging, and honest expression added layers that aren’t captured in the studio recording. Moments from THE SHOW (2021) continue to circulate among fans as the performance that best represents the heart of the song.
A Japanese version followed in August 2021, but for many listeners, the emotional identity of “You Never Know” is permanently tied to the atmosphere created during THE SHOW (2021). With its sincerity and vulnerability, the track stands out as the quiet, heartfelt finale of The Album.
[Full Lyrics – Romanization & English Only]
aesseoseo hwaljjak useotdeon nare
on the days i forced a big smile
bameun wae deo eoduulkka
why does the night feel even darker
it keeps bringing me down down down
modu neomu swipge naebaetdeon mal
all the words people said so easily
ama deulligetji meojiana
maybe i’ll hear them again soon
i’ve heard enough i’ve heard enough
of the things that i’m not
on sesangi bakkwieogado
even when the whole world changes
ajik naneun geudaeron geol
i’m still the same as before
naega georeoganeun i gireul kkumkkudeon
the path i’m walking now was once my dream
geuttae geudaero
just like back then
geuttae geudaero
just like back then
nae maeireul chumchudeon
the place where i danced every day
cheoeum geu jarie nama inneun geol
i’m still standing right where i first began
but you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
you’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
you’ll never know how tangled my laces get
’cause everybody sees what they wanna see
it’s easier to judge me than to believe
gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
the old thoughts i hid so deep
gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
sometimes grab me and hurt me again
geureolsurok imma shine baby
but the more it happens, imma 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
i’ve been lost in my own head
wonderin’ if i gotta trying pretend
wonderin’ if i should try to pretend
nado jal moreuneun nal
even i don’t know myself well
nuga arajugil gidaehaneun nae moseubeul chajeulkka duryeowo
i’m scared i’ll search for someone to recognize me
jeo bichi deo balgajilsurok
as the light grows brighter
nae geurimjado gireojineunde
my shadow grows longer too
neomu nuni busyeool ttae
when it becomes blinding
nan dwireul bol su isseulkka
will i be able to look back?
on sesangi bakkwieogado
even when the whole world changes
ajik naneun geudaeron geol
i’m still the same as before
naega georeoganeun i gireul kkumkkudeon
the path i’m walking now was once my dream
geuttae geudaero
just like back then
geuttae geudaero
just like back then
nae maeireul chumchudeon
the place where i danced every day
cheoeum geu jarie nama inneun geol
i’m still standing right where i first began
but you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
you’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
you’ll never know how tangled my laces get
’cause everybody sees what they wanna see
it’s easier to judge me than to believe
gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
the old thoughts i hid so deep
gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
sometimes grab me and hurt me again
geureolsurok imma shine baby
but the more it happens, imma shine, baby
you know they ain’t got a shot on me
garaanjeumyeon an dwae
i can’t let myself sink
nado jal ara
i know that very well
ttangman boneun chaeron nal su eopseo
i can’t fly if i only stare at the ground
gureum geonneopyeonen
beyond the clouds
ajik balgeun hae
there’s still a shining sun
naega geuryeowatdeon geurim soge
in the picture i’ve been painting
jjijeobeorin gotdeulkkaji
even the torn and broken parts
da biwonaego useul su itge
i’ll empty them out so i can smile again
bogi sileotdeon nawa majuhallae
i’ll face the me i didn’t want to see
nan gieokae
i remember
so i’ll be okay
paran nae bang hangadeuk kkochi pige
let my blue room fill with blooming flowers
i’ll always be waiting
but you’ll never know unless you walk in my shoes
you’ll never know eongkyeobeorin nae kkeun
you’ll never know how tangled my laces get
’cause everybody sees what they wanna see
it’s easier to judge me than to believe
gipi sumgyeotdeon nalgeun saenggakdeul
the old thoughts i hid so deep
gakkeum nareul japgo goeropijiman
sometimes grab me and hurt me again
geureolsurok imma shine baby
but the more it happens, imma shine, baby
you know they ain’t got a shot on me
Practice Korean Words
Additional Notes: Used to describe old thoughts or feelings that haven’t healed and still haunt someone.
Additional Notes: Symbolizes one’s darker emotions or the weight that grows as the “light” (success/fame) gets brighter.
