Love, older you Lyrics (English Translation) – ILLIT (아일릿)
A letter from future self to a struggling younger self, offering comfort, self-acceptance, and hope. It explores loneliness, pressure, and healing through time, encouraging belief in tomorrow and emotional resilience.
“Love, older you” Lyrics English Translation
[Verse 1]
Dear younger me
Will I disappear like a tiny speck of dust
Like a puzzle left alone
Do you feel like there’s no place for you
The one in the mirror
You hate more than anyone
The tears you’ve swallowed
Become an ocean in your heart
[Pre-Chorus]
So small and fragile
Dear younger me
[Chorus]
In a dark long night, in a room all alone
Curled up as you fall asleep
On the wet pillow by your head
A letter I leave behind
[Post-Chorus]
A shining future is just one step ahead
It will be waiting for you there
Don’t hold it in, it’s okay to cry, you’re doing well
Love, older you
[Verse 2]
In the crumpled diary
Sorry mom got angry
Always “do your best”, and “do your best” again
Those words sometimes hurt
[Pre-Chorus]
Dear younger me
[Chorus]
In a dark long night, in a room all alone
Curled up as you fall asleep
On the wet pillow by your head
A letter I leave behind
[Post-Chorus]
Countless tears, to the you of the future
Will give you stronger wings
Tell yourself it’s okay, hold yourself, believe in you
Love, older you
[Outro]
Tonight, just try sleeping deeply (Dear younger me)
When you open your eyes, even the dark heart will brighten
Dear younger me
Love, older you
Dear younger me
Love, older you
Hope you believe in tomorrow and keep dreaming
Love, older you
Love, older you (English Translation) Song Credits & Production Details
| Song Title | Love, older you (English Translation) |
| Album | MAMIHLAPINATAPAI |
| Singer(s) | ILLIT (아일릿) |
| Musician(s) | 신쿵 (Shin Kung), dyvahh, VINCENZO |
| Lyricist(s) | 신쿵 (Shin Kung), dyvahh, VINCENZO, Sasha Alex Sloan, Henry Allen (Producer), 문여름 (Moon Yeo Leum), 장정원 (Jang Jung Won), YUNAH (ILLIT), MINJU (ILLIT), MOKA (ILLIT), WONHEE (원희), IROHA (ILLIT) |
| Release Date | April 30, 2026 |
| Label | HYBE (하이브), BELIFT LAB |
| Copyright © | BELIFT LAB |
| Language | Korean |
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Who is the singer of the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’?
The song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ is sung by ILLIT (아일릿).
Who wrote the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ by ILLIT (아일릿)?
The song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ by ILLIT (아일릿) is written by 신쿵 (Shin Kung), dyvahh, VINCENZO, Sasha Alex Sloan, Henry Allen (Producer), 문여름 (Moon Yeo Leum), 장정원 (Jang Jung Won), YUNAH (ILLIT), MINJU (ILLIT), MOKA (ILLIT), WONHEE (원희) and IROHA (ILLIT).
Who produced the music for the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’?
Music of the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ is produced by 신쿵 (Shin Kung), dyvahh and VINCENZO.
When was the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ officially released?
The song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ is officially released on April 30, 2026, accompanied by its official music video.
What album is the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ from?
The song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ is from the album titled ‘MAMIHLAPINATAPAI’.
Which record label released the song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’?
The song ‘Love, older you (English Translation)’ by ILLIT (아일릿) was released under the record labels HYBE (하이브) and BELIFT LAB.
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