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Korean song · Korean ballad

처음 그대를 만났던 그날 lyrics

English: The Day I First Met You

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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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처음 그대를 만났던 그날 lyrics with English translation

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

About this recording

“처음 그대를 만났던 그날” is a Korean song, made by a SongUp AI listener with SongUp AI.

The lyrics run to 36 sung lines. They were typed in by the person who made it, and SongUp AI sang them as written. What you hear is the free 30-second preview, made on ; it is one of 15 Korean previews on SongUp AI.

The idea it was sung from

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.

Who wrote the lyrics of “처음 그대를 만났던 그날”?

The person who made this preview typed these lyrics in, and SongUp AI sang them word for word.

Why is “처음 그대를 만났던 그날” only 30 seconds long?

It is the free 30-second preview SongUp AI sings from a song's chorus, so anyone can hear their own lyrics first. A full song is about three minutes, $2.99 as a single song or with a paid plan.

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