- A Victim of “Red Flags,” Yet Still Haunted by Her Ex
- Accusing Her Ex of Playing the “Good Guy” and Manipulating Her
- Learning to Accept the Pain and Appreciate the Love That Came Before
At midnight on December 6, Rosé released her long-awaited first full album, “rosie”, to global fan excitement. Fans from all over the world had been anxiously waiting for this major project that Rosé had been working on for over a year.
True to its preview, “rosie” is an album filled with themes of pain and heartbreak, centered around a 27-year-old girl enduring criticism and emotional turmoil from a toxic relationship. Listening to the album, many fans felt as if they had experienced the emotional weight of a breakup themselves.
A Victim of “Red Flags,” Yet Still Haunted by Her Ex
The album features 12 tracks, with “Number One Girl” leading the way. This song speaks about the emotional wounds Rosé felt after reading online criticism of herself. “3AM” and “2 Years” express the heartache she experienced when she realized that, even though she was a victim of “red flags,” she was still unable to let go of her ex, despite having moved on to someone new.
In “3AM,” Rosé sings about feeling lost and confused at 3 AM, yearning for her ex’s love despite the pain he caused. In “2 Years,” she reflects on the emotional scars that linger even after two years of being apart. Despite trying to be with someone else, Rosé confesses that her ex still haunts her.
Accusing Her Ex of Playing the “Good Guy” and Manipulating Her
Through the ballads in “rosie,” Rosé’s heartfelt lyrics give listeners a glimpse into the emotional turmoil of a secretive relationship. Tracks like “Toxic Till The End” and “Gameboy” reveal how Rosé was emotionally manipulated by her ex, who used jealousy, possessiveness, and psychological games to control her. She describes their toxic love as something that made her question her own worth.
Rosé reveals how her ex skillfully manipulated her and played the part of the perfect boyfriend, even making public appearances on TV, but in reality, it was all an act. In “Toxic Till The End,” Rosé sings, “Save your game as chess, who would ever guess? Playing with the pieces in my chest. Now it’s on the screen and saying, ‘Don’t leave’. It’s all a lie to me.”
In one unforgettable lyric, Rosé sings, “I can’t forgive you for all of the things, for not giving me back my Tiffany rings. I never forgive you for wanting my tears. You wasted my prettiest years.” This line is a powerful moment of both forgiveness and sorrow, capturing the pain of losing precious time to a toxic relationship.
Learning to Accept the Pain and Appreciate the Love That Came Before
Songs like “Stay A Little Longer” and “Too Bad For Us” express Rosé’s inner struggle as she tries to hold on to a love that has already slipped away. Even though the pain feels unbearable, she still yearns for her ex, “I can’t stand these four walls without you inside them.” But as time goes on, she starts to realize the futility of holding on.
The album closes with “Dance All Night”, an upbeat R&B track that conveys a sense of moving on from the darkness. Despite the hardships, Rosé finds strength and self-love, learning to cherish the beautiful moments of her past and embrace the future.
At 9 AM (KST) on December 6, Rosé posted a teaser for the “Toxic Till The End” music video, which will be released later that day. The teaser showcases cinematic visuals and a moment where Rosé introduces her “ex.” With the haunting lyrics, “Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you: The ex,” fans are eagerly anticipating the full video, which will be available at 2 PM (KST) on December 6.
Source: K14
