ITZY’s “Girls Will Be Girls” celebrates sisterhood, unity and women’s empowerment. Echoing the traditionally derogatory phrase, the song emphasizes that girls can be and achieve anything. It highlights the indestructible strength that comes from relying on your team and weathering life’s storms together.
Hangul
Girls, girls
(Girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Street trigger (trigger)
heart on fire
Shocked, stunned, here we are, my friend
Ooh, ooh, ooh
The hero who will save me
The ego that wants nothing (uh-huh)
Waiting is not my way
I kill, I kill, I kill
Hold tightly with both hands
I throw everything away
I’m willing to give up
hold your hand instead
This is a syndrome we call it
We will paint the void
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Let me hear you sing
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Our siren sounds throughout the world
Wake up the warmth of sleep
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey, ooh, yes)
Count, three, two, one
Let’s all scream (girls will be girls, yeah)
Reality is sometimes obscured
From downtown to the city (uh-huh)
You’ll be fine (yeah) every time (yeah)
I’m the one who’ll hold your hand (oh-yeah)
We have finally become one
Who can block? We will continue to move forward
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, we are
Even if it’s on broken glass
Get in and hit the road
I’m willing to go
If I’m with you, I shine
Our synergy is growing
Every step we take (every step we take)
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Girls will be girls, yes
Girls, girls, girls, gggg
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be (ah, yes, yes, yes)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Our siren will sound louder
I’ll go with you until the end
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Girls will be girls, yes
Romanised
Girls will be girls, will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They’ll be girls, they’ll be girls (Ah, yes, yes, yes)
Girls will be girls, will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They’ll be girls, they’ll be girls (Ah, yes, yes, yes)
Dangerous trigger on the street
Buri buteo beorin simjang
Shocked, stunned, here we are, my friend
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Nareul Guwonhae is a hero
Ttawin wonchi anneun ego (Uh-huh)
Gidarineun is not my street
I kill, I kill, I kill
You are kkwak umkyeojwin
Nae modeun geol throws everything away
Gikkeoi nan drop
Neoui soneul daesin holds
Igeon uriraneun syndrome
We will paint the void
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Let me hear you sing
Girls will be girls, will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They’ll be girls, they’ll be girls (Ah, yes, yes, yes)
Girls will be girls, will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Sesange sounds our siren
Jamdeun yeolgireul kkaewonae
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes (Ooh, yes)
Count, three, two, one
Let’s all shout (Girls will be girls, yeah)
Hyeonsiriran ttaeron black out
From downtown to the city (Uh-huh)
You’ll be fine (Yes), geuttaemada (Yes)
Ne son jabajul naini (Oh, yes)
Finally, hanaga doen uril
Who can block? We will continue to move forward
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, we are
Kkaejin yuri wira haedo
Ditgo seo has hit the road
Gikkeoi nan go
Neowa hamkkeramyeon glow
Keojyeoganeun our synergy
Han Georeummada Blow (Han Georeummada, We Blow)
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Girls will be girls, yes
Gi-gi-gi girls will be
Girls, girls, girls, gggg
Girls will be girls, will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They’ll be girls, they’ll be girls (Oh; Ah, yes, yes, yes)
Girls will be girls, will be girls (Ah, yes, yes, yes)
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
They will be girls, they will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Deo keuge ullil our mermaid
Hamkke gajulge until the end
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Count, three, two, one
Let’s all shout (Girls will be girls, yeah)
Translation
Girls, girls
(Girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl, girl)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
A trigger pulled just above the street
A heart that has completely caught fire
Shocked, stunned, here we are, my friend
Ooh, ooh, ooh
A hero who will come to save me?
An ego like that is something I don’t want at all (uh-huh)
Sitting and waiting is not my path
I kill, I kill, I kill
Everything I’ve held onto
In both hands, I’ll throw it all away
I’m more than willing to let it go
And hold your hand instead
This is a syndrome called “We”
We will paint the void
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Let me hear you sing
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (ah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Our siren echoes throughout the world
Awaken the sleeping passion
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey, ooh, yes)
Count, three, two, one
Let’s all scream (girls will be girls, yeah)
Sometimes reality can feel like a complete blackout
From downtown to the city (uh-huh)
You’ll be fine (yeah) whenever that happens (that’s right)
‘Cause I’m the one who’ll hold your hand (oh-yeah)
Finally, now that we have become one
Who can block? We will continue to move forward
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ah, we are
Even if we stand on shattered glass
I’ll climb over it and hit the road
I’m more than willing to go
Because if I’m with you, we shine
Our growing synergy
Explodes with every single step (we blow with every step)
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Girls will be girls, yes
Girls, girls, girls, gggg
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls (oh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Girls will be, girls will be (ah, yes, yes, yes)
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be, girls will be
Girls will be girls
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Ah, yes, yes, yes
Our siren will sound even louder
I will walk there with you until the end
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Ah, yes, yes, yes (hey)
Count, three, two, one, we all shout
Girls will be girls, yes
ITZY’s “Girls Will Be Girls” is an uplifting anthem about sisterhood, unity and the limitless potential of women. The song takes a phrase that has often been used to stereotype or dismiss girls, turning it into a bold statement of confidence and strength.
At its core, the song celebrates the idea that women can define themselves on their own terms. Rather than adapting to expectations, the lyrics embrace the many aspects of being a strong, vulnerable, fearless, ambitious and authentic girl all at the same time.
Another important theme is the power of solidarity. The song highlights how people can overcome challenges when they support each other, reflecting the strong bond shared by the members of ITZY and encouraging listeners to find strength in their communities and friendships.
Ultimately, “Girls Will Be Girls” is a message of empowerment and self-confidence. Through its uplifting energy and confident lyrics, the song reminds listeners that there are no limits to what they can achieve when they stay true to themselves and stand together.
