BYOB (bring your own best friend)

Billlie's song 'BYOB (bring your own best friend)' is a vibrant anthem celebrating the sanctity of friendship over romantic entanglements. The lyrics emphasize the importance of spending quality time with friends, free from the distractions and complications that often come with romantic relationships. The repeated refrain 'B-Y-O-B, bring your own best friend' and '두고 와 boyfriend' (leave your boyfriend behind) underscores the song's central message: this is a time for friends, and nothing should interfere with that bond.

The song's narrative unfolds in a party setting where the protagonist expresses disinterest in conversations about boys and social media drama. Lines like '뭐 딱히 관심 없어 그 남자앤 별로' (I'm not really interested, that guy is not special) and '걘 자꾸 SNS에 like 눌러 설마' (He keeps liking things on SNS, no way) highlight a preference for genuine, in-person interactions over superficial online engagements. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist values the deep, shared experiences and secrets with friends, as seen in '서로 닮은 우리 공유하던 비밀' (we resemble each other, sharing secrets).

The song also touches on the theme of change and the desire to maintain the status quo in friendships. The line '이대로도 좋은데 변하는 게 싫지' (it's good as it is, I don't like changes) reflects a reluctance to let external factors alter the dynamics of their friendship. The 'Secret invitation, 단 한 가지 규칙' (secret invitation, only one rule) further emphasizes the exclusivity and special nature of their bond. Ultimately, 'BYOB (bring your own best friend)' is a celebration of the irreplaceable joy and comfort that comes from being with one's closest friends, free from the pressures and distractions of the outside world.