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처음 그대를 만났던 그날 lyrics
English: The Day I First Met You
- Korean
- Love
- Anniversary
- For a wife
- For a husband
- romantic
- tender
- hopeful
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What “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” is about
A person sings to their spouse, reflecting on 35 years of marriage. They express gratitude for their partner's unwavering support through difficult times and acknowledge the sacrifices made for their family. The singer reaffirms their love and commitment, promising to protect their partner and grow old together.
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Each line in the original, in Roman letters and in English. Translation and romanization by AI, to help you follow the song.
처음 그대를 만났던 그날
Cheoeum geudaereul mannatdeon geunal
The day I first met you
우리 사랑 시작되었지
Uri sarang sijakdoeeotji
Our love began
서툴렀던 젊은 날의 약속
Seotulleotdeon jeolmeun narui yaksok
A clumsy promise from our young days
어느새 삼십오 년이 흘렀네
Eoneusae samsibo nyeoni heulleonne
Already thirty-five years have passed
내가 아파 힘들어할 때면
Naega apa himdeureohal ttaemyeon
Whenever I was sick and struggling
말없이 내 곁을 지켜주고
Mareopsi nae gyeoteul jikyeojugo
You silently stayed by my side
세상 모든 것이 힘겨울 때
Sesang modeun geosi himgyeoul ttae
When everything in the world was difficult
언제나 내 편이 되어준 사람
Eonjena nae pyeoni doeeojun saram
You were always on my side
우리의 사랑으로 태어난
Uriui sarangeuro taeeonan
Born from our love
소중한 아이들과
Sojunghan aideulgwa
Our precious children
아이들의 웃음과 눈물 속에
Aideurui useumgwa nunmul soge
In the laughter and tears of our children
당신의 세월이 담겨 있네
Dangsinui sewori damgyeo inne
Your years are contained
가족을 위해 살아온 당신
Gajogeul wihae saraon dangsin
You who lived for your family
당신의 고생을 이제야 아네
Dangsinui gosaengeul ijeya ane
Only now do I realize your hardships
고맙다는 말조차 부족한 사람
A person for whom even 'thank you' is not enough
내 인생 가장 소중한 사람
Nae insaeng gajang sojunghan saram
The most precious person in my life
가족을 위해 살아온 당신
Gajogeul wihae saraon dangsin
You who lived for your family
당신의 고생을 이제야 아네
Dangsinui gosaengeul ijeya ane
Only now do I realize your hardships
고맙다는 말조차 부족한 사람
A person for whom even 'thank you' is not enough
내 인생 가장 소중한 사람
Nae insaeng gajang sojunghan saram
The most precious person in my life
내 사랑, 나의 사랑
Nae sarang, naui sarang
My love, my love
당신이 있어 행복했어요
Dangsin-i isseo haengbokhaesseoyo
I was happy because you were there
삼십오 년을 함께 걸어온
Samsibo nyeoneul hamkke georeoon
Having walked together for thirty-five years
내 인생의 가장 큰 선물
Nae insaengui gajang keun seonmul
The greatest gift of my life
내 사랑, 사랑하는 그대여
Nae sarang, saranghaneun geudaeyeo
My love, my beloved
이제는 내가 당신을 지킬게
Ijeneun naega dangsineul jikilge
Now I will protect you
사십 년도 오십 년도 지나
Sasip nyeondo osip nyeondo jina
Even after forty, fifty years pass
우리 함께 늙어가요
Uri hamkke neulgeogayo
Let's grow old together
때로는 힘들고 지친 날에도
Ttaeroneun himdeulgo jichin naredo
Even on days that are sometimes difficult and tiring
서로의 손을 놓지 말아요
Seoroui soneul nochi marayo
Let's not let go of each other's hands
지금껏 그래왔던 것처럼
Jigeumkkeot geuraewatdeon geotcheoreom
Just as we have until now
남은 날도 함께 걸어가요
Nameun naldo hamkke georeogayo
Let's walk together for the remaining days
내 사랑, 나의 사랑
Nae sarang, naui sarang
My love, my love
세상 끝까지 사랑할게요
Sesang kkeutkkaji saranghalgeyo
I will love you until the end of the world
다시 태어나 또 만난다 해도
Dasi taeeona tto mannanda haedo
Even if I'm reborn and meet you again
나는 당신을 선택할 거예요
Naneun dangsineul seontaekhal geoyeyo
I will choose you
Lines explained
“당신의 고생을 이제야 아네”
Dangsinui gosaengeul ijeya ane
Only now do I realize your hardships
This line expresses a common sentiment in Korean culture, where children or spouses often reflect on the sacrifices of their parents or partners only after experiencing life themselves, leading to a deeper appreciation.
“내 인생의 가장 큰 선물”
Nae insaengui gajang keun seonmul
The greatest gift of my life
Calling the partner the 'greatest gift' emphasizes the profound impact and value the relationship has had on the singer's life, more than just a romantic partner but a foundational presence.
“다시 태어나 또 만난다 해도”
Dasi taeeona tto mannanda haedo
Even if I'm reborn and meet you again
The idea of choosing the same person in a next life is a powerful declaration of eternal love and destiny, often found in romantic Korean songs and dramas.
Korean words from this song
Learning Korean? These words come straight from the lyrics.
- 그날geunal
- that day
- 시작되었지sijakdoeeotji
- began
- 힘들어할 때면himdeureohal ttaemyeon
- whenever I was struggling
- 곁을 지켜주고gyeoteul jikyeojugo
- stayed by my side
- 고생을gosaengeul
- hardships, toil
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“처음 그대를 만났던 그날” is a Korean song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.
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감성적인 K-발라드, 피아노와 스트링, 맑은 여성 보컬, 잔잔하게 시작해 크게 터지는 후렴, 첫사랑을 그리는 가사
Questions about “처음 그대를 만났던 그날”
What does “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” mean in English?
“처음 그대를 만났던 그날” means “The Day I First Met You” in English.
What is “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” about?
A person sings to their spouse, reflecting on 35 years of marriage. They express gratitude for their partner's unwavering support through difficult times and acknowledge the sacrifices made for their family. The singer reaffirms their love and commitment, promising to protect their partner and grow old together.
Is there an English translation of the “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” lyrics?
Yes. Every line of “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” is translated into English on this page, and each Korean line is also written in Roman letters so you can sing along. The translation was written by AI to help you follow the song, so a few lines may lose some nuance.
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