Blackpink's The Album Has A Song For Every Mood
By Natasha Mulenga
Blackpink’s
The Album has finally arrived, plus it feels like a long time coming. Though they’re the most-followed K-pop girl order on Instagram, the initial Korean girl categorize to
perform at Coachella, and the order whose music video for “
How You Like That” garnered a record-breaking 86.3 million views in its beginning day, it’s hard to believe that
The Album’s eight tracks make up the quartet’s first full-length Korean-language album since they debuted in 2016.
Yet since they dropped their 2018 Japanese-language album
Blackpink in Your Area and teamed up with Lady Gaga on the dance-pop “
Sour Candy” earlier this year, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have plotted a course for this very moment.
The Album shines. Blending genres is an organic occurrence in K-pop, so it comes as no surprise that Blackpink’s latest project — out today (October 2) — draws from EDM, trap, and hip-hop, with a drizzle of South Asian beats along with a dollop of pop rock. The only two collaborations are exceedingly high-profile; Selena Gomez brings the sweetness on “Ice Cream,” and Cardi B — whose “
Bardipink in your area” tweet set a tone of excitement earlier this week — lets loose on “Bet You Wanna.”
Let there be no doubt: This is very much a confident pop album that Blinks will be satisfied with. And it’s got a song for every mood. Below, we break down how
The Album can soundtrack your life.
“How You Like That”
Listen to it when: you require a confidence boost
Key Lyrics: “Those dark days While I was trapped / you have got to have ended me any time once you still have a chance”
“How You Like That” is a song that positively oozes with sass, and with lyrics about finding self-love in the face of these who might appreciate your downfall, it’s a cooperative self-esteem boost for anyone who has been in a dark place. The track begins off soft and susceptible, only for the chorus to arrive with a powerful beat drop. “How You Like That” lets you know that you are in for an audacious ride.
“Ice Cream” (ft. Selena Gomez)
Listen to it once you’re feeling: flirtatious
Key Lyrics: “Even in the sun, you know I keep it icy / you can take a lick, however it's also cold to bite me”
Just like the title suggests, the song is sugar, spice, naughty, and nice! Yet what else would you expect from a track co-written by Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét, among others? Fittingly, “Ice Cream” makes several light, delectable dessert metaphors: Blackpink are approaching their guys with grown-women energy and are not being shy in their approach of what they want.
“Pretty Savage”
Listen to it as soon as you’re feeling: brazen
Key Lyrics: “Yeah, we some bitches you can’t manage”
Lisa, Jennie, Jisoo, and Rosé are making it very clear that they aren’t bothered by what people think of those. Case in point, they find the criticism laughable and are not pulling any punches as they curse at their haters. “Pretty Savage” makes it clear that you could call out their weight, popularity, and attitudes all you like. You are the one with the problem.
“Bet You Wanna” (ft. Cardi B)
Listen to it as soon as you’re feeling: seductively cute
Key Lyrics: “From the club to the tub, you mentioned you wanna / Give me an all-night hug, I bet you wanna”
“Bet You Wanna” is a seductive, come-hither track cautiously disguised as a carefree bop that you’ll desire to have playing in the background as you get ready for a night out — any time we can safely do that again. The females slyly sing about “all-night hugs” and wanting to be taken to “paradise,” which leaves listeners understanding their flirty sex appeal amid a PG setting. Cardi even toned down her verse, although the aim is still there: “Grab my waistline, although don't ever waste me,” she raps.
“Lovesick Girls”
Listen to it any time you’re feeling: heartbroken and needing to dance
Key Lyrics: “Didn't wanna be a princess, I'm priceless / A prince not even on my list / Love is a drug that I quit”
This bass-heavy electro-pop song finds the four members singing about the fact that they were “born to be alone” while lamenting the loss of a relationship. They appear to be dancing on the borders of two of the five stages of grief, anger and denial, however who hasn’t gone through those emotions as soon as going through a breakup?
“Crazy Over You”
Listen to it as soon as you’re feeling: possessive
Key Lyrics: “I know I have enemies / Long as you’re into me / However I don’t care ‘cause I got what I need”
All’s fair in love and war, and here, the women of Blackpink are preparing for battle over their love interests. They also don’t care if they make enemies, or Lisa’s words, in case you think they are “loco.” They what they want, and on this dizzying carousel of a pop gem, they’re going to get it.
“Love To Hate Me”
Listen to it once you’re: not stressing about the haters
Key Lyrics: “Stressing over nothing, baby relax / Why you getting furious? I’ma kick back / Only thing I think about is big stacks”
“Love To Hate Me” is a no-nonsense song about dealing with a jealous, “stupid” ex who visualize your success as a threat as an alternative opposed to a celebration. Just like every song on this album, Blackpink’s intentions are clear: “You ain’t worth my love in the event you only love to hate me.
“You Never Know”
Listen to it any time you’re feeling: vulnerable
Key Lyrics: “The brighter that light gets, the longer my shadow becomes / Can I look back any time it gets also bright?"
The Album ends with a heartfelt ballad, as Blackpink urge listeners to have persistence and empathy on what’s probably the most emotional song of the eight. They might be the most popular girl sort at the moment, however there really are days any time things get overwhelming, and as they remind us, you will never know what they have been through. The song ends with triumph however serves as a reminder that we all need to be cautious before we pass judgment on anyone.
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