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I Smile Lyrics in English DAY6

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song I Smile by DAY6 from Korean to English.
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oraenmaniya
It's been a while
meonjeo yeollagi ol jureun molrasseo
I didn't think you'd call first
sigan namyeon uri jamkkan eolgurirado bojaneun
Saying, if you have time, let's at least meet for a moment
mareul naega eotteoke geojeolhae
How could I refuse those words
seolreimgwa duryeoum baniya
With excitement and half fear
ajik geuriwo hago itneungeol
I'm still missing you
nunchireul chael kkabwa
Afraid you'll notice
oneulmankeumeun
At least for today
apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
neoui apeseon
In front of you
amureochi anheun cheok
Pretending nothing's wrong
jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
bandeusi
For sure
unneunda
I smile
unneunda
I smile
gakkeumssigirado ireoke
Even if it's just sometimes, like this
useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
bandeusi
For sure
yeojeonhane neon
You haven't changed
ajikdo unneun eolguri yeppeune
Your smiling face is still pretty
jeongmalro
Really
maeum gataseon
If it were up to my heart
dangjangirado
This very instant
dorawa dalrago malhago sipjiman
I want to tell you to come back, but
oneulmankeumeun
At least for today
apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
neoui apeseon
In front of you
amureochi anheun cheok
Pretending nothing's wrong
jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
bandeusi
For sure
unneunda
I smile
unneunda
I smile
gakkeumssigirado ireoke
Even if it's just sometimes, like this
useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
bandeusi
For sure
neoreul bonaego namyeon
Once I let you go
useumeun sarajigetji
My smile will vanish
oneulmankeumeun
At least for today
apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
majimakkkaji
Till the end
amureochi anheun cheok
Pretending nothing's wrong
jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
bandeusi
For sure
unneunda
I smile
unneunda
I smile
gakkeumssigirado ireoke
Even if it's just sometimes, like this
useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
bandeusi
For sure
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SONG MEANING

DAY6’s “I Smile” captures that thrilling and nerve-wracking moment when you bump into an old love and try to look perfectly fine. The lyrics paint a picture of surprise: an unexpected call, plans to meet “just for a moment,” and the singer’s heart juggling excitement with fear. He still aches for the other person, but he worries that showing it will make him look weak. So he rehearses his best performance—acting like life is great, flashing a bright grin, and promising himself that he will definitely smile, even if it feels forced.

Beneath that cheerful mask lies bittersweet honesty. “I Smile” reminds us that sometimes a smile is both a shield and a silent confession. It is a song about maturity, pride, and quiet vulnerability—choosing to meet hurt with kindness, choosing hope over bitterness, and proving that courage can start with something as simple as curving your lips upward. Listen closely, and you will feel the subtle tug of longing wrapped in an upbeat melody, encouraging you to keep moving forward while carrying precious memories with grace.

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