Tokai brings us ‘Tomodachi,’ a gentle song from the album Shining. The lyrics are written by Kwak Taepung and the band Tokai Official. The musician offers a warm hand of support to a friend who feels lost.
Released: January 25, 2026
Tomodachi
Tokai • From “Shining.”
Tomodachi Lyrics Translation Tokai | Shining.
The songwriter uses everyday moments, like quiet sighs and faint words, to show deep concern. A key line promises, ‘We’ll pat your shoulder, and reach out our hands so you can move forward again.’ The poet frames rainy days as a necessary part of life.
Gongheohame jamgyeoinneun neoui moseubeI see you’re lost in a deep sense of emptiness,
Gwaenhi nongdamseokkin jangnangwa jilmuneul geonnegoso I try to reach out with some playful jokes and questions.
Aesseo byeol geo aniraneun neoui heuritan mareunYou struggle to say it’s nothing, but your voice is faint,
Waenji yunanhido ansseureowoboyeoand for some reason, seeing you like this really hurts my heart.
Mal kkeute sumeoinneun ne pyojeong dwieBehind the expression you’re hiding at the end of your words,
Jageun hansumdeuri naegen deouk keuge deulligoyour quiet sighs sound so much louder to me.
Gwajangmalgo eokjiro utji anado dwaeYou don’t have to exaggerate or force yourself to smile.
Neoui ireon moseupdeuldo urin natseolji anaWe’re used to seeing every side of you, even this one.
Urin myeotbeonirado neoui eokkael dudeurimyeoNo matter how many times it takes, we’ll pat your shoulder,
Dasi naagal su itge son naemil su isseoand reach out our hands so you can move forward again.
Neoui ireon moseupdo jeonhyeo eosaekaji anaSeeing you like this isn’t awkward for us at all.
Jageun gominmajeo urin deureojul su isseoWe’re here to listen to even your smallest worries.
Gakkwowatdeon noryeongmajeo miwohajineun maDon’t start hating all the effort you’ve put in.
Bi narineun naldo bandeusi piryohangeojanaAfter all, rainy days are a necessary part of life.
Ttaeron unneun naldo uneun naldo inneun geotcheoreomJust like there are days for laughter and days for tears,
Neoui naeireun kkok hwachanghalgeoyayour tomorrow’s definitely going to be bright and clear.
Wanbyeokan haegyeolchaegeun aniljiradoEven if we don’t have the perfect solution for you,
Seulpeumboda useumdeullo urin chaeul sun isseowe can fill your days with laughter instead of sadness.
Maeum sok iyagireul malhaejwodo dwaeYou can tell us everything that’s weighing on your heart.
Neoui ireon moseupdeuldo urin natseolji anaWe’re used to seeing every side of you, even this one.
Urin myeotbeonirado neoui eokkael dudeurimyeoNo matter how many times it takes, we’ll pat your shoulder,
Dasi naagal su itge son naemil su isseoand reach out our hands so you can move forward again.
Neoui ireon moseupdo jeonhyeo eosaekaji anaSeeing you like this isn’t awkward for us at all.
Jageun gominmajeo urin deureojul su isseoWe’re here to listen to even your smallest worries.
Urin myeotbeonirado neoui gyeote isseulgeoyaWe’ll stay by your side, no matter how many times it takes.
Museun iri isseodo neol tteonaji anaNo matter what happens, we’ll never leave you.
Neoui ireon moseupdo jeonhyeo eosaekaji anaSeeing you like this isn’t awkward for us at all.
Jageun gominmajeo urin deureojul du isseoWe’re here to listen to even your smallest worries.
Tomodachi Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Tomodachi’ provide comfort through steadfast friendship. It’s a touching Korean track about loyalty.