BOYNEXTDOOR brings a heartfelt story to life with ‘123-78,’ a track from their album No Genre. The lyricists Daily, KAKO, and others pen a mix of longing and love, while Pop Time and Minhee Hwang @HYBE Studio create a melody that matches the sentiment. The song talks about missing someone deeply and holding onto the memories they left behind.
Released: May 13, 2025
123-78
Boynextdoor • From “No Genre”
Lyricist
Daily, Kako, Likey, Pop Time, Roho, Woonhak
Composer
Pop Time, Minhee Hwang @Hybe Studio, Namwoo Kwon @821 Sound Mastering, Stay Tuned @ Stay Tuned Studio, Jongpil Gu, Kako
123-78 Lyrics Translation Boynextdoor | No Genre
The song mentions ‘My only hometown is you,’ showing how the narrator ties their sense of belonging to one person. The melody builds as the lyrics list the small, painful reminders of what’s been lost, from a messy appearance to a heart that’s been beaten up. It’s a reminder of how love can feel like a place you can’t leave.
Give me straight ginGive me straight gin.
Yangmal hana namgiji ankoWithout leaving even a single sock behind,
Tteonan neol wihae Cheerscheers to you, the one who left.
Wish you saw thisI wish you saw this,
Eongmangi dwaebeorin nae jataethe total mess my appearance has become.
Oh my babyOh, my baby.
Silkeot dudeulgyeomajeun maeumMy heart’s been beaten up as much as it can take,
Jeonbu muneojin kkol jom bwajust look at how everything’s crumbled.
I jeongdo haesseum dwaetjanayoI think I’ve done enough by now.
Count 1 to 10Count from one to ten,
Turn to turn to my heartturn back, turn back to my heart.
123-781-2-3-7-8.
My baby Georgia baby GeorgiaMy baby Georgia, baby Georgia.
Can’t take my eyes off youI can’t take my eyes off you.
The ‘123-78’ lyrics express a longing that grows stronger with every count. BOYNEXTDOOR captures the emotion of waiting for someone who feels like home.