Don’t Say You Love Me Lyrics – Jin (진)

Don’t Say You Love Me Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
He’s trying to leave the relationship, feeling sure at first, even getting in the car ready to go. But no matter how many times he tries, something inside him stops him every time, like his emotions won’t fully let go.

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s pretending everything’s fine on the outside, even though things are clearly falling apart. He didn’t expect things to get this bad or painful. He feels beyond saving at this point and doesn’t want anyone trying to fix it. Even though his partner didn’t mean to hurt him, it’s still becoming too difficult to handle.

[Chorus]
He doesn’t want to hear comforting lies like “I’ll miss you” or “I love you” because those words only make it harder. It’s less painful to hear something harsh than to hear love that feels fake or too late. He just wants to be set free.

[Verse 2]
He thought leaving was the right choice because they’ve been through this before and it didn’t work. But even though he walked away, the emotional pain is getting worse, not better. The more distance he puts between them, the heavier it feels inside.

[Pre-Chorus]
He’s still forcing a smile while everything is falling apart. He never wanted their relationship to reach this level of damage. At this point, there’s no fixing things, and even if it wasn’t intentional, his partner is still making it all harder to move on from.

[Chorus]
He’s begging not to hear sweet or loving words because they cut deeper now. Saying “I miss you” or “I love you” only brings back pain. Instead, he’d rather be told harsh things, even if they’re lies, because it helps him detach. He’s asking for space and emotional release, because love—especially now—just hurts too much. Letting go completely is the only way he can start to heal.

[Outro]
He’s making one last plea—asking to be let go, emotionally and mentally. Repeating it shows how desperate and serious he is. He doesn’t want love confessions anymore, because they only reopen wounds. All he wants now is to be freed.