On October 23rd 2026 Blackpink’s own LISA released her debut solo EP “PRESS PLAY”. The EP was released through her own label LLOUD Co. in partnership with Rca Records. In this article we cover all 6 songs on “PRESS PLAY” and what each is about.

By: Ahmylie Huerta

Lalisa Manobal, also known as LISA is a singer, rapper and actress, who debuted as part of the famous girl group, “BLACKPINK”.  LISA has taken a break from “BLACKPINK” and is taking time to focus on her solo career, within that She has released solo music, launched her management company and has taken up acting.

Song on this EP are:

SaWaDiKa (pre-released, September 3rd 2026)

V12

Cobra 

Tarantino (lead single of EP)

Sweat

Cut U Off

SaWaDiKa:

The title of the track is phonetic spelling of the Thai word Sawatdee ka (สวัสดีค่ะ), that mean “Hello”. The track itself is homage to LISA’s Thai roots and upbringing. The track’s music video is filmed in various locations in Thailand and highlights Thai culture, such as Chula kites, Thai fabric, and Muay Thai, with real Muay Thai fighters featured. The track is a mix of Hip hop and trap.

V12:

The track title is based off the powerful 12-cylinder V12 engine. LISA uses the engine as a metaphor for her own uniqueness and rarity in the music industry. The track takes real life inspiration from her own passion for supercars, and her own V12 powered vehicles. 

Cobra:

The track is club-tempo song that also blend elements from 2000’s dance-pop and contemporary R&B. The track paints the event’s of a late night out, drinking with friends and dancing all night, “like a cobra”. The lyric emphasize owning the night and not caring what other people think. 

Tarantino:

The track is a high beat Pop-hip-hop song about confidence and action movie swagger. In the song LISA paints herself as the fearless female lead in her own action film. Reference to Tarantino classics are made, such as Kill Bill (2003) and  Death proof (2007), while mixing small hints to her Thai roots.

Sweat:

Sweat is a yoga and Fitness inspired dance pop song about body-to-mind connection, letting go of stress and physical attraction. The track uses working out as a metaphor for finding your zone and letting go mental pressure, and along with the workout motifs, magnetism, movement and physical chemistry.

Cut U Off:

This track is about cutting ties with fake friends, LISA talks about leaving behind toxic friendships and refusing to let someone’s bad behavior hold her back. LISA emphasizes self reliance and the satisfaction of cutting off others who hold you back. This track, like Tarantino also has references to Kill Bill (2003), the beginning tune of the song is Bernard Herrmann’s Iconic whistle tune, “Twisted knife”.

The EP covers LISA’s personal journey to fame and how proud she is about her Thai roots.

Ahmiley Huerta
Ahmylie Huerta
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Ahmylie is a new Gigantea reporter, it's her first year on Gigantea, but she already loves to write and read in her free time. She hope to write inspiring story's and inform other about what is happening at Redwood High School.

 

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