V8’s “Girlsnboys” is driven by an upbeat synth beat and a deep, heavy bassline that evokes Pharrell Williams’ signature minimalist groove. The track also features the creative touch of SEVENTEEN’s longtime producer BUMZU
Hangul
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
My heart is already tired and I don’t want to pretend anymore
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Eenie, meenie, Miney, mo
He can’t get out of bed when he gets home
Bend over, touch your toes
What are you waiting for? Let’s go
The world is all in a frenzy (Girls)
Overflowing with enmity (Boys)
Energy that says “Bite me” (Girls)
So many problems, so scary (guys)
Now I want to try
Have the courage to try again
Listen, so much division
I wish this world had more love
Some people lifted me up
Some people bring me out of the dark night
I want to be a free agent
Yes, I have to go now
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
My heart is already tired and I don’t want to pretend anymore
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Hold on, trapped in the summer (summer)
Time took the boy (boy)
Don’t let the dreams fill the room (room)
Move forward with love
Girls and boys, same difference (Girls)
Moving slowly is the preference (Boys)
Touching base is the interest (Girls)
Different but the same (guys)
Right now, I feel like trying
Try it now
Listen, so much division
We need more love in the world right now
Some people lifted me up
Some people bring me out of the dark night
I want to be a free agent
Yes, I have to go now
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
My heart is already tired and I don’t want to pretend anymore
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live
They all look different but the same
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live
They all look different but the same
They all look different but the same
Romanised
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
Wo xin zao yi pibei, bu xiang zai weizhuang
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Eenie, meenie, Miney, mo
He can’t get out of bed when he gets home
Bend over, touch your toes
What are you waiting for? Let’s go
The world is all in a frenzy (Girls)
Overflowing with enmity (Boys)
Energy that says “Bite me” (Girls)
So many problems, so scary (guys)
Xianzai wo xiang fangshou shishi
Dadan chongxin lai yici
Listen, so much division
Yuan zhege shijie duo yidian ai
Tu de ren ba wo tuoqi
Tu de ren la wo chu heiye
I want to be a free agent
Yes, I have to go now
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
Wo xin zao yi pibei, bu xiang zai weizhuang
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Wait, bei kun zai xiatian (Xiatian)
Shijian dai zou le shaonian (Shaonian)
Bie rang mengxiang dui man fangjian (Fangjian)
Daizhe ai yiqi xiang qian
Girls and boys, same difference (Girls)
Moving slowly is the preference (Boys)
Touching base is the interest (Girls)
Dareun deut ttokgata (Boys)
Right now, I feel like trying
Try it now
Listen, so much division
We need more love in the world right now
Tu de ren ba wo tuoqi
Tu de ren la wo chu heiye
I want to be a free agent
Yes, I have to go now
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
Wo xin zao yi pibei, bu xiang zai weizhuang
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live
Dareun deut da ttokgata
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live
Dareun deut da ttokgata
Dareun deut da ttokgata
Translation
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie
My heart is already exhausted,
I don’t want to keep pretending anymore.
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Eenie, meenie, Miney, mo
He can’t get out of bed when he’s at home
Bend over, touch your toes
What are you waiting for? Let’s go
The world is all in a frenzy (Girls)
Overflowing with enmity (Boys)
Energy that says, “Bite me” (Girls)
So many problems, so scary (guys)
Right now, I want to let go and try,
Be bold and start all over again.
Listen, so much division.
I wish there was more love in this world.
Some people lift me up,
Some people bring me out of the darkness.
I want to be a free agent.
Yes, I have to go now.
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie.
My heart is already exhausted,
I don’t want to keep pretending anymore.
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Hold on, trapped in the summer (summer).
Time has taken away our youth (Youth).
Don’t let your dreams gather dust in your room (Room).
Let’s move forward together with love.
Girls and boys, same difference (Girls)
Moving slowly is the preference (Boys)
Touching base is the interest (Girls)
Even though we look different, we are actually the same. (Boys)
Right now, I feel like trying.
Try it now.
Listen, so much division.
We need more love in the world right now.
Some people lift me up,
Some people bring me out of the darkness.
I want to be a free agent.
Yes, I have to go now.
I’m unhappy, I can’t lie.
My heart is already exhausted,
I don’t want to keep pretending anymore.
I think the girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and boys are so tired (Girls)
The boys and girls are so tired (boys)
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live.
Even if we look different, we are all the same.
Girls and girls and girls and girls
Boys and boys and boys and boys
All we are doing is trying to live.
Even if we look different, we are all the same.
Even if we look different, we are all the same.
“Girlsnboys” is a song by V8, SEVENTEEN’s subunit featuring Vernon and The8, from their self-titled debut mini-album. Co-created by Pharrell Williams and longtime SEVENTEEN producer BUMZU, the song explores themes of generational burnout, emotional exhaustion and human connection. Built around an understated blend of retro synths, heavy basslines, mechanical drum machines and a hypnotic mid-tempo groove, it deliberately distances itself from the maximalist sound often associated with K-pop, allowing its message to take center stage.
Through lyrics like “I think girls and boys are so tired,” the song acknowledges the pressures and fatigue experienced by young people instead of glossing over them with forced optimism. At the same time, it conveys a message of hope: despite our differences, everyone shares the same struggles and desires, underscoring that the world needs more love and empathy. Among fans, the song has also been hailed as an inclusive anthem, with its gender-neutral references to “girls and boys” resonating as a celebration of love, solidarity and connection beyond traditional boundaries.
