In her first-ever solo single, Blackpink star Jennie released her “Mantra” for being at the top of her game. On a dancey beat, Jennie shows us how she has nailed it down and preaches us the recipe to be the IT girl.
Jennie formed her own music company Oddatelier, after leaving YG Entertainment, under which the K-Pop sensation Blackpink was signed. Jennie is the lead vocalist and rapper in the Blackpink group. The new song “Mantra” by Jennie is likely from her first solo album ‘Rubyred.’ The album release is expected in late 2024.
In the song, Jennie teaches us the ‘pretty girl mantra’ that has helped her life–be happy, don’t pick drama unless you want to, always look fabulous, only sustain good relationships, and always have fun.
Listen to “Mantra” by JENNIE
In the hook of the song, Jennie tells us that her pretty girl mantra involves less drama and even defending other pretty girls. For better subtext, let’s assume ‘pretty’ here stands for a good person. Jennie says that she is not going to let her friends be caught in any drama and get dragged into unnecessary feuds.
she’s that stunna, make you wanna swing both ways
‘Swinging both ways’ is a phrase used to hint at being bisexual. Here, Jennie implies that girls living by her mantra are so irresistible, even to the point of making her question her own sexuality.
Pretty girls don’t do trauma, no new drama, we already got a full day
Jennie also says that pretty girls don’t have time for drama or trauma. This has to do with not inflicting any harm on others while not being involved with drama in the industry or personal lives. This is a good mantra to live by.
What is the mantra you live by?
Let us hear what you think about this song in the comments below. Read the complete lyrics to the song on Genius.