they don’t know ’bout us Lyrics [Korean]
[Intro]
They don't know about us
How your voice
Can come to see-ee-ee
They know
[Verse 1]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you?
대체 뭐가 달랐냐고 자꾸 물어
나는 대답해, 나도 몰라
Everybody hears the story that they wanna
쟤넨 이거 땜에 떴어, 내가 맞어
We just big boys, a.k.a. 촌놈
그냥 뭐 기세지, just shut up, shut up, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Hold up, chill, and take a bubble bath, bae (Ayy)
Do the math and go, just say what you say (Just say)
Oh, it's hard and that we cannot explain (Ayy)
Every time we tryna, tryna explain, we find
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh, oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
[Verse 2]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you? (They don't)
대체 뭐가 달랐냐고 자꾸 물어
나는 대답해, 나도 몰라
항상 쉬운 길만 찾기 바빠 괜시리 (Ayy)
오지랖들은 태평양쯤 뺀질이 (Uh)
알기 쉽게 설명해 줄까, baby?
몰라도 돼 뭘 또 굳이 알려 하니? Ah (Ayy; Woo)
"걔넨 특별해 (해) Asian 중에," ayy
"영웅스러운 존재 (재), too hard to break," uh
Uh, wе can't relate (Late)
그냥 사람 일곱인데
Ah, you said wе changed? (Changed)
We feel the same, shit
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh, oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us)
[Outro]
They don't know us
How your voice
Can come to see-ee-ee-ee-ee
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they don’t know ’bout us Lyrics [English]
[Intro]
They don't know about us
How your voice can come to see, they know
[Verse 1]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you?
They keep asking what was different
I tell them, I don't know either
Everybody hears the story that they wanna
They say we got famous because of this, and I'm right
We just big boys, a.k.a. chonnom
It's just momentum, just shut up, shut up
[Pre-Chorus]
Hold up, chill, and take a bubble bath, bae (Ayy)
Do the math and go, just say what you say (Just say)
Oh, it's hard and that we cannot explain (Ayy)
Every time we tryna, tryna explain, we find
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Ooh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yеah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yеah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
[Verse 2]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you?
You keep asking what's so different about me
I tell you, I don't know either
Always too busy looking for the easy way out, for no reason
Your nosiness is as vast as the Pacific Ocean
Should I explain it in a way you can understand, baby?
You don't need to know—why do you insist on finding out?
"They're special among Asians," ayy
"Heroic beings, too hard to break," uh
Uh, we can't relate (Late)
We're just seven people
Ah, you said we changed? (Changed)
We feel the same
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Ooh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us)
[Outro]
Us, how your voice can come to see
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they don’t know ’bout us Lyrics [Romanized]
[Intro]
They don't know about us
How your voice
Can come to see-ee-ee
They know
[Verse 1]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you?
Daeche mwoga dallannyago jakku mureo
Naneun daedapae, nado molla
Everybody hears the story that they wanna
Jyaenen igeo ttaeme tteosseo, naega majeo
We just big boys, a.k.a. chonnom
Geunyang mwo giseji, just shut up, shut up, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Hold up, chill, and take a bubble bath, bae (Ayy)
Do the math and go, just say what you say (Just say)
Oh, it's hard and that we cannot explain (Ayy)
Every time we tryna, tryna explain, we find
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh, oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right (They don't know)
[Verse 2]
I can show you love, I can show you
If you wanna know me, what can I do for you? (They don't)
Daeche mwoga dallannyago jakku mureo
Naneun daedapae, nado molla
Hangsang swiun gilman chatgi bappa gwaensiri (Ayy)
Ojirapdeureun taepyeongyangjjeum ppaenjiri (Uh)
Algi swipge seolmyeonghae julkka, baby?
Mollado dwae mwol tto guji allyeo hani? Ah (Ayy; Woo)
"gyaenen teukbyeolhae (hae) Asian junge," ayy
"yeongungseureoun jonjae (jae), too hard to break," uh
Uh, we can't relate (Late)
Geunyang saram ilgobinde
Ah, you said we changed? (Changed)
We feel the same, shit
[Chorus]
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh, oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us (Oh-oh)
They don't know 'bout us, they don't know 'bout us
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us; They don't know)
Yeah, damn, ooh, damn right, ooh, damn right
(They don't know about us, they don't know about us)
[Outro]
They don't know us
How your voice
Can come to see-ee-ee-ee-ee
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they don’t know ’bout us Song Meaning [BTS]
“they don’t know ’bout us” appears on BTS’ fifth studio album "ARIRANG", released March 20, 2026. The project marks the group’s first full‑length studio effort in years following their military hiatus, blending global pop sensibilities with deeply personal reflections from all seven members. ARIRANG draws its title from Korea’s cherished folk tradition, symbolizing unity, warmth, and collective identity — themes that resonate across the record.
Song Meaning
Placed midway through ARIRANG’s narrative arc, “they don’t know ’bout us” carries a defiant spirit rooted in authenticity. Rather than chasing external perceptions or conforming to outside expectations, the song’s voice insists on the complexity beneath public myths — that outsiders seldom grasp the true texture of their journey. By rejecting simplistic narratives, the track reclaims agency over how they are seen and understood within the global arena.
The verses unfold as an answer to curiosity and speculation. Here, curiosity isn’t just casual interest; it’s a reminder of all the assumptions cast upon artists like BTS. The group has faced hyper‑visibility since debut, with every milestone documented and debated. This song reframes that dynamic — not as bitterness, but as grounded self‑awareness. It acknowledges the gap between what is seen and what is actually lived.
Musically and lyrically, confidence underpins the chorus’s refrain. This isn’t bravado without foundation: it’s the calm certainty of seven individuals who have weathered intense scrutiny, enormous achievement, and personal growth. Through this lens, the song doesn’t just name ignorance; it highlights the intimate bonds that outsiders miss — both between group members and with their fans.
In the second verse, deeper layers of reflection emerge. Here, questions about difference and identity are reframed: the track pushes back against exoticism and stereotype, asserting their own normalcy, their collective reality. This self‑definition resists narratives that pigeonhole them as something mythical or unreachable, instead underscoring their humanity and interconnectedness. It speaks to what fans often feel but outsiders may overlook — that BTS’s story is driven not by superstardom alone, but by genuine lived experience.
By the time the song reaches its final passages, an emotional punchline settles in: the understanding shared within this circle — whether between the members or with ARMY — is unique. It is not a secret, but it is something that transcends tabloids, charts, and casual observation. The track’s confidence isn’t a wall; it’s an invitation to recognize depth beyond the headlines.
Emotional Core and Themes
At its heart, the song channels conviction and self‑possession. It is less about protest and more about clarity — acknowledging that public narratives can be shallow, while personal truths are richer and more nuanced. The song resonates as both introspective affirmation and a quiet celebration of shared history.
Connection with Listeners
For fans who have accompanied BTS through triumphs and trials, the song resonates as a testament to shared experience. It echoes a universal truth: people often make assumptions, but only those who’ve journeyed closely together truly understand one another.
Conclusion
“they don’t know ’bout us” occupies a unique space in ARIRANG’s tapestry: it’s reflective without being retrospective, assertive without aggression, and deeply human. In an era defined by visibility, the song invites listeners to step beneath the surface and connect with the real story — one of resilience, authenticity, and the bonds that shape identity.
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Song Details
Song Name: they don’t know ’bout us
Artist: BTS
Album: ARIRANG (2026)
Lyricist: Jimin, RM, SUGA, j-hope, Pdogg, Rug (UK), Kurtis Wells, GHSTLOOP & Y2K
Producers: GHSTLOOP, Pdogg & Y2K
Genre: Pop
Language: Korean, English
Label: BIGHIT MUSIC & HYBE
Released: March 20, 2026
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[Disclaimer: Lyrics are for educational and entertainment purposes only. All rights belong to the original owners.]
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