“IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” (오늘만 I LOVE YOU) is BOYNEXTDOOR‘s first digital single. The track is a dance song that captures the emotional aftermath of a breakup, filled with realistic and relatable feelings. The lyrics express a self-deprecating sentiment, questioning whether speaking out would bring any comfort, yet the melody is light-hearted and vibrant, built around a lively band sound.
Song Credits
- Artist: BOYNEXTDOOR
- Released: January 6, 2025
- Length: 2:41
- Label: KOZ Entertainment
- Writer: Kako, Woonhak
- Composer: Pop Time, Kako, Ryo, Zico, Taesan, Woonhak
BOYNEXTDOOR “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” Official MV
BOYNEXTDOOR “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” Lyrics
Hangul
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살고
더는 기타 한 번도 들지 못 하고
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살아
웃기지 그런데
세탁기는 가득히 밀려버린 빨래를 토해내고
머리는 붕 떠 부스스해
나 빼고 분주한 창밖은 벚꽃마저 바쁘고
한심하기로
퍽 짝이 없어도
당장에 내가 내일
환생할 리 만무해도
추억 팔아서
곡이나 쓰는 건
딱 죽기보다 싫은데
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살고
더는 기타 한 번도 들지 못 하고
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살아
웃기지 그런데
오늘만 I love you 愛してる 사랑해라 말하고
말하고 후회하면 좀 괜찮을까
Love you
Dum dum dum yeah
Dum dum dum yeah
Wanna tell ya
영감을 받은 척하고
뻔한 가사를 써봐도
돌고 돌아 종착지는 결국 you
So sick of being sober
너에 대한 노래 아닌 척
살아가겠지 오늘 내일 또 모레
지겹지만
추억 팔아서
곡이나 쓰는 건
딱 죽기보다 싫은데
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살고
더는 기타 한 번도 들지 못 하고
그날 이후로 난 이렇게 살아
웃기지 그런데
오늘만 I love you 愛してる 사랑해라 말하고
말하고 후회하면 좀 괜찮을까
Love you
솔직히 말해 음악 같은 건
감정 소모밖엔 안 되니까
가사 쓰고 기타 치는 건 의미도 없고
억지스러운 감동 코드로 변질될 것 같아서
이만 할래
다 별거 없는 거잖아
(I love you)
Dum dum dum yeah
(愛してる 사랑해)
Dum dum dum yeah
Romanized
geunal ihuro nan ireoke salgo
deoneun gita han beondo deulji mot hago
geunal ihuro nan ireoke sara
utgiji geureonde
setakgineun gadeukhi millyeobeorin ppallaereul tohaenaego
meorineun bung tteo buseuseuhae
na ppaego bunjuhan changbakkeun beotkkotmajeo bappeugo
hanshimhagiro
peok jjagi eopseodo
dangjange naega naeil
hwansaenghal li manmuhaedo
chueok paraseo
gogina sseuneun geon
ttak jukgiboda shireunde
geunal ihuro nan ireoke salgo
deoneun gita han beondo deulji mot hago
geunal ihuro nan ireoke sara
utgiji geureonde
oneulman I love you aishiteru saranghaera malhago
malhago huhwehamyeon jom gwaenchaneulkka
Love you
Dum dum dum yeah
Dum dum dum yeah
Wanna tell ya
yeonggameul badeun cheokhago
ppeonhan gasareul sseobwado
dolgo dora jongchakjineun gyeolguk you
So sick of being sober
neoe daehan norae anin cheok
saragagetji oneul naeil tto more
jigyeopjiman
chueok paraseo
gogina sseuneun geon
ttak jukgiboda shireunde
geunal ihuro nan ireoke salgo
deoneun gita han beondo deulji mot hago
geunal ihuro nan ireoke sara
utgiji geureonde
oneulman I love you aishiteru saranghaera malhago
malhago huhwehamyeon jom gwaenchaneulkka
Love you
soljikhi malhae eumak gateun geon
gamjeong somobakken an dwenikka
gasa sseugo gita chineun geon uimido eopgo
eokjiseureoun gamdong kodeuro byeonjildwel geot gataseo
iman hallae
da byeolgeo eomneun geojana
(I love you)
Dum dum dum yeah
(aishiteru saranghae)
Dum dum dum yeah
Translation
This is just what I’m like ever since that day
Can’t even pick up the guitar anymore
Yeah, it’s just what I’m like ever since that day
It’s funny but
Dirty laundry’s overflowing in the washer
Hair’s sticking up, it’s a mess
Outside’s bustling, even cherry blossoms look busy but not me
It’s just pathetic
Yeah, I’ve got it bad
It’s not like tomorrow
I’ll wake up as a brand new person
And to use my memories
To write another song
There’s nothing I hate more than that
This is just what I’m like ever since that day
Can’t even pick up the guitar anymore
Yeah, it’s just what I’m like ever since that day
It’s funny but
If I say I love you 愛してる 사랑해 just for today
Knowing I’d regret it, would it be better that way?
Love you
Dum dum dum yeah
Dum dum dum yeah
Wanna tell ya
I could fake the inspiration
And write a lyric that’s so cliché but
In the end, it all comes back to you
So sick of being sober
Pretending this isn’t a song about you
I’ll just keep on living like that, today, tomorrow, on and on
But I’m so sick of it
And to use my memories
To write another song
There’s nothing I hate more than that
This is just what I’m like ever since that day
Can’t even pick up the guitar anymore
Yeah, it’s just what I’m like ever since that day
It’s funny but
If I say I love you 愛してる 사랑해 just for today
Knowing I’d regret it, would it be better that way?
Love you
To be honest, music is nothing but
One big emotional black hole
Writing songs, playing guitar, it all feels meaningless
Like I’m forcing a feeling, it all feels phony
So I’m done
What’s it matter anyway
(I love you)
Dum dum dum yeah
(愛してる 사랑해)
Dum dum dum yeah
BOYNEXTDOOR “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” Meaning
“IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” by BOYNEXTDOOR encapsulates the group’s signature approach to music—fearlessly exploring the raw, unfiltered emotions of youth. The song delves into the lingering regret and emotional attachment that follows a breakup, with lyrics like “I hate the idea of writing songs about memories” and “Would it be better if I said it and regretted it?” These lines reflect a sense of vulnerability and confusion, balancing moments of sorrow with youthful charm and wit. The track cleverly contrasts the painful topic of love lost with an upbeat, energetic melody, creating a refreshing perspective on heartbreak.
The accompanying music video enhances this narrative, portraying a boy whose failed confession leads to him being fragmented into six personalities, each represented by a different member of the group. This cinematic concept adds emotional depth to the song, as the boy’s struggle with heartbreak is mirrored through the members’ performances. Ultimately, “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” continues BOYNEXTDOOR’s tradition of expressing authentic emotions and experiences, offering listeners a unique blend of comfort, empathy, and a sense of shared youth.