Some fans believe Lisa dissed BLACKPINK and her co-member Jennie in the lyrics of her latest song, "ROCKSTAR."
After three years since her solo debut, Lisa finally made her solo comeback with the single "ROCKSTAR" on June 28. This marks her first project with her new company, LLOUD, and serves both as an opportunity and a challenge for Lisa to show a new side to her.
Despite achieving significant success in the charts, "ROCKSTAR" quickly became embroiled in controversy. Most of the criticisms are due to the lyrics since it is Lisa's first time writing her own music. Penned entirely in English, the lyrics have been deemed superficial by some listeners, focusing mainly on flexing herself without much depth.
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Online forums and social media have seen a flood of negative reactions, with many pointing out the repetitive nature of Lisa's rap and the lack of depth in the cultural references within her lyrics. Despite the high-quality production, fans believe it couldn't overshadow the lack of depth in the lyrics.
"ROCKSTAR" aims for flashiness but ultimately lacks substance, sparking further scrutiny about the song's meaning. To defend Lisa, fans have attempted to analyze and uncover deeper meanings in her words to prove that the criticisms are unfounded.
On X (formerly Twitter), a viral post by a Lily (Lisa's fan) claims that the lyrics of "ROCKSTAR" actually have hidden meaning. For example, the line “Gold teeth sittin' on the dash, she a rockstar; Make your favorite singer wanna rap, baby, lala” is interpreted by fans as a reference to past criticisms of Lisa for allegedly "stealing" Jennie's rap parts in BLACKPINK. This has been suggested as an indirect jab at the group's dynamics.
Additionally, lines like “Been MIA, BKK so pretty; Every city that I go is my city" are seen by some fans as Lisa flaunting her work ethic and global influence, countering claims that she prioritizes travel over work.
However, these fan interpretations have sparked yet another controversy, with some accusing Lilies of spreading unfounded accusations that could potentially harm BLACKPINK’s sisterhood. Fans defending Lisa by dragging Jennie is seen by some as contributing to discord within the fandom, especially since it involves supposed negative references to other members.
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Written by Alexa Lopez
