ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
APT. (아파트) — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncI'm trying to kiss your lips for real (uh-huh, uh-huh)I'm trying to kiss your lips for realListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
In “APT.,” ROSÉ and Bruno Mars play out a flirty invitation to a night of letting loose. Tired of cute texts and red-heart emojis, the singer wants something real and dares a crush to forget about tomorrow and come over. Playful drinking-game energy turns a plain apartment into a private club, and the mood builds from teasing to eager anticipation.
Key lines
4 lines from the song with the slang, wordplay and references behind them. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
I'm trying to kiss your lips for real (uh-huh, uh-huh)Listen from this lineMeaning: I'm trying to kiss your lips for real
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?Listen from this lineWhat's behind the line: A rhetorical question expressing passion and desire. 'Baby' adds intimacy and emotional weight.
I'm talking drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (come on)Listen to the first verse — freeWhat's behind the line: This line is already sung in English, so there's nothing to translate. 'Freak' here is party slang for dancing wild and sexy, fitting in with the drinking, dancing, and smoking list of a night out.
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight go crazyListen to the first verse — freeWhat's behind the line: The literal version already reads naturally in English. It's a carefree-night line: duties can wait until tomorrow, tonight is for letting go.
Lyrics © their rights holders. “APT.” — ROSÉ & Bruno Mars. Quoted for commentary and learning.
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Words from the song in alphabetical order, with what they mean here.
| Word | Sounds like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 건배 | geon·bae | cheers |
| 랜덤게임 | raen·deom·ge·im | random game |
| 아파트 | a·pa·teu | apartment (name of a game) |
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Questions about “APT.”
What is “APT.” by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars about?
In “APT.,” ROSÉ and Bruno Mars play out a flirty invitation to a night of letting loose.
What does “I'm trying to kiss your lips for real (uh-huh, uh-huh)” mean in “APT.”?
I'm trying to kiss your lips for real.
Where can I see every line of “APT.” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Sori goes through all 71 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
Official music video
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
- Official video
- YouTube
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