I Smile Lyrics in English DAY6

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song I Smile by DAY6 from Korean to English.
Oraenmaniya
Long time no see
Meonjeo yeonragi ol jureun mollasseo
I didn't think you'd call first
Shigan namyeon uri
If there's time
Jamkkan eolgurirado bojaneun
Let's at least see each other's faces for a sec
Mareul naega eotteoke geojeolhae
How could I turn that down
Seolleimgwa
The thrill and
Duryeoum baniya
Half fear
Ajik geuriwo
I still miss you
Hago itneungeol
That I'm still missing you
Nunchireul chael kkabwa
Afraid you'll notice
Oneulmankeumeun
Just for today
Apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
Neoye apeseon
In front of you
Amureochi aneun cheok
I'll act like nothing's wrong
Jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
Bandeushi
For sure
Utneunda
I'll smile
Utneunda
I'll smile
Gakkeumsshigirado ireoke
Even if it's a bit awkward like this
Useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
Bandeushi
For sure
I smile
I smile
Yeojeonhane neon
You still
Ajikdo utneun eolguri yeppeune
Look pretty when you smile
Jeongmallo
Really
Maeum gataseon
My heart's the same
Dangjangirado
Right this second
Dorawa dallago
I could beg you to come back
Malhago shipjiman
I wanna say it, but
Oneulmankeumeun
Just for today
Apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
Neoye apeseon
In front of you
Amureochi aneun cheok
I'll act like nothing's wrong
Jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
Bandeushi
For sure
Utneunda
I'll smile
Utneunda
I'll smile
Gakkeumsshigirado ireoke
Even if it's a bit awkward like this
Useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
Bandeushi
For sure
I smile
I smile
Neoreul bonaego namyeon
Once I send you off
Useumeun sarajigetji
My smile will vanish
Oneulmankeumeun
Just for today
Apeudeorado
Even if it hurts
Majimakkkaji
Till the end
Amureochi aneun cheok
I'll act like nothing's wrong
Jal jinaego itneun cheok
Pretend I'm doing fine
Bandeushi
For sure
Utneunda
I'll smile
Utneunda
I'll smile
Gakkeumsshigirado ireoke
Even if it's a bit awkward like this
Useumyeonseo mannage
Let's meet smiling
Bandeushi
For sure
I smile
I smile
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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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