여름 바람이 불어오면 (That Summer) Lyrics (English Translation) – NCT DREAM

여름 바람이 불어오면 (That Summer) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Chenle]
When summer arrives, old memories come flooding back, especially the ones tied to a specific day that felt special and unforgettable.

[Verse 1: Haechan, Mark]
At eighteen, everything felt new and uncertain, just like early summer before it gets too hot. The singer remembers waiting eagerly for someone at four o’clock, catching their scent—maybe from hand cream—while riding a bike together. It was a warm day, but the moment felt cool and refreshing because of that person’s presence.

[Pre-Chorus: Renjun, Jisung, Jeno, Chenle]
In just a second, instead of saying goodbye, that person gave a small gesture—a drink can—making the farewell silent but meaningful. The smell of peaches brings back nervous, fluttering feelings. They pretended not to notice their feelings out of fear of making things awkward. That day was clumsy and shy, like a typical first love, and they miss it now.

[Chorus: Chenle & All]
Whenever the warm summer wind blows, those memories return. Their relationship was something in between—more than friends but not quite lovers. Like a short season, that connection faded quickly but left behind a lasting impression, a unique feeling they call a “flavour.”

[Post-Chorus: Chenle & All]
They long to feel that unforgettable moment again—the taste of that day, the warmth of that summer, and the bond they shared. Even though it didn’t last, it became a part of their heart, like a flavour that will always remind them of that person.

[Verse 2: Jisung, Jaemin, Mark, Jeno]
They remember small details—rolled-up sleeves, sunlight on their skin—and how those images brought back sleepy memories like editing old photos to make them clearer. Every memory feels soft and dreamy, like a vintage film. They even took the long way home just to stay in the moment a little longer. Even though they struggled to express themselves, just being near that person made their heart race. They wonder if the other person remembers too.

[Pre-Chorus: Chenle, Mark, Jaemin, Haechan]
Looking up at a sky that feels like a mix of spring and summer, their heart feels the same—unsure and holding back. Fear of ruining something made them hesitate and let that person go. They think of that younger version of the other person with a bit of sadness, still missing them deeply right now.

[Chorus: Chenle & All]
Once again, the summer breeze brings back those memories. Their connection was always somewhere in between, not clearly defined. And just like a passing season, that person is gone, but they remain in their memory like a lingering taste—something that never quite leaves.

[Post-Chorus: Chenle & All]
They ask to relive that same feeling, that one-of-a-kind summer. Even though it was brief, it meant the world. That person, like a season, faded too fast, but the feelings they left behind still stick around like a sweet memory.

[Bridge: Renjun, Haechan, Chenle]
As the golden sunlight shines, they wonder if the other person is seeing the same view. Though they’re apart, they imagine walking through the same moment in time, both shining in their own way.

[Chorus: Chenle & All]
The summer wind returns, and so do the memories. That in-between relationship—part friendship, part romance—comes to mind again. It didn’t last, but the feeling is unforgettable, still alive in their heart like a special flavour tied to that person.

[Post-Chorus: Chenle & All, Haechan, Renjun, Chenle]
They ask for that feeling again, remembering the warmth, the fun, and the love tied to that summer. Even if time moved too fast and the season they loved is over, the person will always be remembered, like a lasting taste that stays with them forever.