DESERVE (BABYMONSTER)
The song explores the bittersweet emotions of reconnecting with a past love, the lingering power of cherished memories, and the painful realization that someone you care about may not be receiving the love they truly deserve. It follows a person who reunites with someone from their past and finds that their feelings remain unchanged, recalling the warmth, tenderness, and seemingly magical moments they once shared. Despite learning that this person is still with someone else, they struggle to walk away, believing that love should bring clarity and genuine happiness rather than confusion and uncertainty. Through imagery of changing seasons, fading sunlight, and rain without an umbrella, the song reflects the contrast between a beautiful past and the sadness of the present. Ultimately, the song celebrates sincere love, emotional honesty, and the desire for someone else’s happiness, reminding listeners that truly loving someone sometimes means recognizing their worth and wishing for them to receive the love they deserve, even when the heart still longs to be the one who gives it.
[Single] DESERVE
Artist: BABYMONSTER
Genre: Ballad / Pop
Company: YG Entertainment
Release Date: 2026.10.23
Lyrics by CHOICE37, Jared Lee, Sonny, Ned Houston, YG
Composed by CHOICE37, LP, Jared Lee, Ned Houston, Sonny, LIL G
Arranged by LP, CHOICE37
Romanization
oraenmaniya jal jinaen geoni
yeojeonhi nuni busyeo neon
amado neoneun jal moreul geoya
All of the memories
All of the moments
Come rushing back
jeonhae deureosseo
ne yeopen ajik geu sarami itdago
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
gyeoureul deopeojun neoui bom
yeoreum barami dwaejudeon neoui son
eobubahaeseo jipkkaji
Butterfly-ramyeo kkotkkaji
donghwa gata dorabonikka Never
gureumcheoreom ttuiwo jwosseulkka maebeon
gyeolguk bineun naerigo nan usani eomne
challanhaetdeon gyejeol soge bicheun eodiro
jeonhae deureosseo
ne yeopen ajik geu sarami itdago
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
So wherever you go
Whoever you meet
Just remember me
Cause every time I look into your eyes
My heart won’t let me lie
Oh baby one thing I need you to know
Baby you deserve better
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
English Translation
It’s been a while, hope you’ve been well
You’re still shining
You probably don’t even know
All of the memories
All of the moments
Come rushing back
I’ve heard that
She’s still by your side
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
You were the spring that covered my winter
Your hands were my summer breeze
You carried me on your back
all the way home
Called me a butterfly
and brought me flowers
Looking back, it all feels like
a fairy tale, never
You would have lifted me up
like the clouds every time
The rain starts pouring
and I have no umbrella
Where did the light go
in those radiant seasons
I’ve heard that
She’s still by your side
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
So wherever you go
Whoever you meet
Just remember me
Cause every time I look into your eyes
My heart won’t let me lie
Oh baby one thing I need you to know
Baby you deserve better
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Hangul
오랜만이야 잘 지낸 거니
여전히 눈이 부셔 넌
아마도 너는 잘 모를 거야
All of the memories
All of the moments
Come rushing back
전해 들었어
네 옆엔 아직 그 사람이 있다고
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
겨울을 덮어준 너의 봄
여름 바람이 돼주던 너의 손
어부바해서 집까지
Butterfly라며 꽃까지
동화 같아 돌아보니까 Never
구름처럼 띄워 줬을까 매번
결국 비는 내리고 난 우산이 없네
찬란했던 계절 속에 빛은 어디로
전해 들었어
네 옆엔 아직 그 사람이 있다고
I see it in your eyes
That you need me by your side
And I can’t walk away
Cause love ain’t supposed to be a riddle
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
Better oh better
Baby you deserve better
So wherever you go
Whoever you meet
Just remember me
Cause every time I look into your eyes
My heart won’t let me lie
Oh baby one thing I need you to know
Baby you deserve better
You deserve someone that loves you right
Baby you deserve better
I could love you til the end of time
Baby you deserve better
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Source: Genie Music
Romanized: KLyrics For You
English translation: YG Entertainment
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