The inspiration of this song is much happier than that of the title.
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Lately, BLACKPINK‘S Rose released his latest album, Rosie.
The idol has gained attention for speaking openly about the inspiration for the album’s songs, which have romantic and heartbreak themes. This includes the mysterious ex who inspired the album’s title track, “toxic to the end.”
Over the course of various interviews, Rosé opened up about her experience as a K-Pop idol, even sharing that she and her ex got into an argument while she was on tour.
BLACKPINK’s Rosé recalls arguing with her ex during the tour
Some have speculated that one person primarily inspired the album, but Rosé recently revealed that was false.
Following the album’s release, Rosé attended an online listening party with Spotify and answered questions from fans.
ROSÉ LISTENING PARTY ON SPOTIFY pic.twitter.com/qYBhe6wmDT
— Grandma (@strobeci) December 11, 2024
A fan asked her about a b-side to her album called “drinks or coffee”. “Drinks or Coffee” is about meeting someone at a party and not being able to get them out of your head.
Standing in the corner of a crowded place
It’s boring until I hear your name
And now I’m staying for you, we’re just friends, that’s okay
It’s a little strange how my night changesI’m just starting to see
Are you in a different light?
I know we can’t say what we mean
(But I’m glad you’re here tonight)– Lyrics of “drinks or coffee”.
During the listening party, Rosé revealed that the song was inspired by meeting someone at a party and realizing they were cute, and how it turned into a nice party afterward.
Rosie said that “drinks or coffee” actually means meeting someone nice at a party and how that night turned out to be one of the best parties ever 🥰✨ pic.twitter.com/gdKp0fhilR
— ✨ELEVEИDIGITS ꫂ ၴႅၴ✨ (@eleven_digits) December 11, 2024
While no further details were provided, some fans of the idol attempted to guess their identity. Many pointed out that the party was BLACKPINK’s Coachella afterparty, remembering him STAR‘S Cha Eunwoo was present.
Some have indicated that he may be the inspiration for the track based on these “clues”.
https://t.co/bul4uNIL9g pic.twitter.com/8woxbhfq6m
— 1 (@Soloroser) December 11, 2024
the first person who came to mind when I first read this https://t.co/8GDTY2wFaJ pic.twitter.com/yz9jZPrTlF
— ˖ ׁ julia .ᐟ. (@iloverosis) December 12, 2024
the first person who came to mind when I first read this https://t.co/8GDTY2wFaJ pic.twitter.com/yz9jZPrTlF
— ˖ ׁ julia .ᐟ. (@iloverosis) December 12, 2024
While Rosé will probably never reveal the real people who inspired her tracks, it’s interesting to hear her speak so honestly!
