ROSÉ’s New Single ‘Number One Girl’: Co-Written by Bruno Mars and Exploring the Truths of Stardom

ROSÉ’s New Single ‘Number One Girl’: Co-Written by Bruno Mars and Exploring the Truths of Stardom

November 23, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

Bruno Mars Collaborates with ROSÉ on New Single

BLACKPINK member ROSÉ released her second single, “number one girl.” This song follows her previous single “APT.” and showcases her musical versatility. “number one girl” is a piano ballad that explores the need for validation, inspired by a personal moment of insecurity.

Song Details:

  • Title: “number one girl”
  • Co-writers/Producers: Bruno Mars, Amy Allen, Carter Lang, Sir Dylan, Omer Fedi, D’Mile
  • Chart Performance: Debuted at the top of the Genius Top Songs chart

In the opening verse, ROSÉ expresses a longing for compliments and approval, reflecting her thoughts about public perception. She sings:

"Tell me that I’m special, tell me I look pretty…"

The second verse highlights the challenges of being in the spotlight, as she seeks acknowledgment and relevance:

"Tell me I’m that new thing, tell me that I’m relevant…"

The chorus captures feelings of loneliness in fame:

"Isn’t it lonely? I’d do anything to make you want me…"

The music video for “number one girl” features a home-video style, displaying ROSÉ in a big city at night, conveying feelings of sadness and isolation.

You can view the music video here and read the full lyrics on Genius.