Rosé, in collaboration with Bruno Mars, has recently released the single APT which has now gone viral on all platforms. A song that started as a game and turned into a reality, making everyone go crazy.
Don’t you want me like I want you, baby?
Don’t you need me like I need you now?
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazyAll you gotta do is just meet me at the
The meaning behind APT by Rosé and Bruno Mars
Roseanne Park, known as Rosé, has taken the world by storm with the single APT. With its simplicity and catchiness, it’s on everyone's lips. The song, which was a bit unexpected and different from Rosé’s previous singles, is becoming unique in its genre. APT is short for "Apateu," which means "apartment" in Korean. It also refers to a popular drinking game in Korea, often played when people gather in their apartments. The idea for the song came from a game that Rosé played with Bruno Mars in the studio, and from there, Bruno suggested they turn it into a song, gifting us this incredible single.
APT talks about how, during these nights, between games and conversations, you can meet someone who drives you crazy. The central verses emphasize how a romantic encounter can lead to such a strong attraction that messaging is no longer enough — you start craving real contact. "Kissy face sent to your phone but I’m tryna kiss your lips for real." APT shows us how sometimes you just need to enjoy the moment and live the relationship now without waiting for tomorrow.
Who's Rosé?
With this song, APT, Rosé has shown that her musical style has evolved beyond BLACKPINK’s, which was more focused on hip-hop, electronic music, and K-pop. It was with BLACKPINK that her career began in 2016, turning them into icons and achieving international success. After the group's disbandment, her fellow members Jennie, Jisoo, and Lisa also launched solo careers, continuing to increase their fame. In 2021, Rosé began her solo journey with the album R, which was met with great public success, especially thanks to the single On the Ground. Now we can't wait to hear more of her future hits and see her musical style grow, characterized by her unique, husky, and refined voice.