CurlyBand brings a heartfelt tune with ‘saranghae,’ a song that digs deep into the emotions of a breakup. SANGWOOK and 곽민승 pen the lyrics, while the band arranges a melody that matches the raw sentiment. The song is part of their album NOTBAND, offering a poignant look at love and loss.
Released: February 24, 2026
saranghae
Curlyband • From “NOTBAND”
Lyricist
Sangwook, 곽민승
Composer
Curlyband
saranghae Lyrics Translation – NOTBAND Soundtrack
The lyrics describe the aftermath of a breakup, with lines like, ‘When you left me behind, did I resent you a lot? No, looking back, from the very beginning, you weren’t the right person for me.’ The songwriter captures the exhaustion and regret of holding onto something that was never meant to be.
Nareul Dugo Nega Tteonagal JeogeWhen you left me behind,
Naneun Neoreul Manhi Wonmanghaesseonnadid I resent you a lot?
Ani Dorabwado Neoneun AechoeNo, looking back, from the very beginning,
Nawa Eoullineun Sarami Anyayou weren’t the right person for me.
Jibe Doragamyeo Hansum SwijimanI sighed on my way back home,
Nunmulkkaji Naojineun Anhasseobut the tears didn’t fall.
Ireoke Doel Geora SaenggakaetjimanI thought it would turn out like this,
Majimakkkajido Naneun Monnasseobut I was foolish until the very end.
Neon Algo IsseulkkaI wonder if you know.
Bameul Saedo Deo Ppaegokan Neoui GeurimjaeseoIn your shadow that grows denser as I stay up all night,
Hoksi Molla Jiujido MotagoI couldn’t even erase you, just in case,
Geudaero Tto Geudaeroleaving things exactly as they are, over and over.
Nareul Dugo Nega Tteonagal JeogeWhen you left me behind,
Naneun Neoreul Manhi Wonmanghaesseonnadid I resent you a lot?
Neoneun Naege Seontaekjireul JwotjimanYou gave me a choice,
Geugeon Heeojijan Malgwa Gatasseobut it was just another way of saying let’s break up.
Syawogireul Keuge TeureonwatjimanI turned the shower on full blast,
Ureumsoriga Naoji Anaseobut the sound of my crying wouldn’t come out.
Sumeul Swiryeo JujeoanjabwatjimanI collapsed to try and catch my breath,
Hanchameul Ireonal Suga Eopseosseobut I couldn’t get up for a long time.
Neomu Jichyeo Dasi SseureojijimanI’m so exhausted that I collapse again,
Jame Deul Su Inneun Sangtaeneun Anyabut I’m in no condition to fall asleep.
Dasi Neoui Mesijireul BwatjimanI looked at your messages again,
Gajang Babo Gateun Seontaegieosseoand it was the most foolish choice I could make.
I Mal Mothaneun Sseurin GotongiIf this unspeakable, bitter pain,
Nega Chamawatdeon Maeiriramyeonwas the everyday reality you quietly endured,
Nan Jeongmallo MianhaeI’m truly sorry.
Nado Naega MiwoI hate myself too.
Nareul Dugo Nega Tteonagal JeogeWhen you left me behind,
Naneun Neoreul Butjabeuryeo HaesseosseoI tried to hold onto you.
Neoneun Naege Seontaekjireul JwotjimanYou gave me a choice,
Geugeon Jeongdabi Eomneun Geoyeosseobut there was no right answer.
The meaning behind ‘saranghae’ is the struggle of letting go after a painful breakup. CurlyBand delivers this emotional narrative through their Korean lyrics and melodic arrangement.
