Farewell For Myself Lyrics [English Translation] – Shin Ye-Young

Shin Ye-Young brings heartfelt emotion to ‘Farewell for Myself,’ a song that mixes regret with longing. The lyricist Kim Hyung Suk and composer 박주연 tell the story of a breakup that questions its own purpose. Shin Ye-Young’s voice carries the weight of memories, making every word resonate deeply.

Farewell For Myself Lyrics [English Translation] - Shin Ye-Young
Released: May 12, 2024

Farewell for myself

Shin Ye-Young

Lyricist
Kim Hyung Suk, 박주연
Composer
Kim Hyung Suk, 박주연

Farewell for myself Lyrics English Translation by Shin Ye-Young

The lyrics describe a plea for a lost love to return, with lines like ‘Come back, if you call for me even now, I’d run to you no matter where it is.’ The performer reflects on the pain of separation, wondering if the breakup truly brought happiness. The song’s imagery of drunken nights and chance meetings adds a layer of raw honesty.

Nan algoinneunde da algoinneundeI know, I know it all,
Nega inneun geugot eodinjiI even know the place where you are.
Neodo gakkeumssigeun nae saenggangnalgeoyaYou must think of me sometimes, too,
Suri chwihan eoneunal bameon some drunken night.
Nugureulwihan ibyeorieonneunjiWho was this breakup even for?
Geuraeseo urin haengbokhaejyeonneunjiAnd has it made us happy?
Geureotdamyeoneun apeumuisigandeureulIf so, then all these painful moments,
Nan eotteokeseolmyeonghaeyamanhaneunjihow am I supposed to explain them?
Dorawa nega isseoyahal goseunCome back, the place you’re supposed to be,
Baroyeoginde nauigyeotindeis right here by my side.
Dorawa jigeumirado nareulbureumyeonCome back, if you call for me even now,
Geueodirado naneun dallyeonagaltendeI’d run to you no matter where it is.
Dorawa uriuyeonhan mannamiCome back, our chance meeting,
Ajikdo naegen sachiingabwastill seems to be a luxury for me.
Dorawa nareulwihan ibyeorieotdamyeonCome back, if this breakup was for my own good,
Dasidoedollyeoyahae naneun chungbunhi bulhaenghanikkawe have to take it back because I’m miserable enough.
Nugureulwihan ibyeorieonneunjiWho was this breakup even for?
Geuraeseo urin haengbokhaejyeonneunjiAnd has it made us happy?
Geureotdamyeoneun apeumuisigandeureulIf so, then all these painful moments,
Nan eotteokeseolmyeonghaeyamanhaneunjihow am I supposed to explain them?
Dorawa nega isseoyahal goseunCome back, the place you’re supposed to be,
Baroyeoginde nauigyeotindeis right here by my side.
Dorawa jigeumirado nareulbureumyeonCome back, if you call for me even now,
Geueodirado naneun dallyeonagaltendeI’d run to you no matter where it is.
Dorawa uriuyeonhan mannamiCome back, our chance meeting,
Ajikdo naegen sachiingabwastill seems to be a luxury for me.
Dorawa nareulwihan ibyeorieotdamyeonCome back, if this breakup was for my own good,
Dasidoedollyeoyahae naneun chungbunhi bulhaenghanikkawe have to take it back because I’m miserable enough.

Farewell for myself Music Video

The ‘Farewell for Myself’ lyrics explore the struggle of moving on, and Shin Ye-Young delivers a performance that is both touching and unforgettable. This Korean ballad reminds us how love’s echoes can linger long after the goodbye.