Stanisland Magazine

The BLACKPINK singer slows down the tempo and once again does so with a catchy, sonic chorus.

Rosé has unveiled her new song Number One Girl, an emotionally raw vocal performance. It follows her electrifying debut solo single with Bruno Mars, but this time, she flips the switch, drawing inspiration from her own life.

Proving she hasn’t run her course, this new offering reflects on the difficulties the singer endured reading comments about herself online.

Song Overview

Previews are meant to build anticipation and excitement—not just for her fans, but for anyone outside her usual audience. With this in mind, I say she’s doing a good job of achieving that.

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Both songs distance themselves from traditionally vapid pop content, and today’s new release is particularly revealing. A line from the single speaks for itself, “Tell me I’m that new thing / Tell me that I’m relevant.”

Not only does it highlight the artist’s need for validation, but also her desire for approval within her career. In an interview with Paper Magazine, the singer admitted to an addiction to reading comments about herself, particularly bad ones, “that are just going to get into my head.”

Verdict

Many outlets have described her new work through the lens of vulnerability, though the exact theme behind this track feels much deeper. It’s personal, delving into an extreme self-examination following the fallout of an online analysis.

It is reminiscent of the ’90s era, when pop music felt structured and orderly, but this time, Rosé delivers a sonically emotional performance.

Where To Stream It

It is available on every major streaming platform, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and Tidal.