괜찮아 (It’s Okay) Lyrics – ASH ISLAND

괜찮아 (It’s Okay) Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
The singer is pushing their lover away, telling them not to come closer. They believe the other person is perfect and will be fine without them. They want them to leave quickly because staying together will only hurt them both. Even though it’s painful, they pretend that everything will be okay.

[Verse 1]
People around them say love doesn’t last, but when the singer looks at their lover, they feel like they understand love completely. However, they also feel like a fool because their heart wants one thing, but they say the opposite. In front of their lover, they freeze up and feel small compared to them. Since they believe they are not good enough, they think it’s best to leave before causing pain. Even though they are heartbroken, they are still grateful for the love and happiness they experienced.

[Chorus]
The singer repeats that their lover shouldn’t come closer. They insist that their lover is perfect and doesn’t need them. They want them to leave fast because staying together will only lead to more pain. Even if it hurts, they pretend it’s okay.

[Verse 2]
The singer wants their lover to escape from this painful situation and protect themselves. Their love felt intense like a storm, but in the end, it was just a passing moment. Now, it’s like a faded picture or an echo with no sound. They are okay with just being a memory. In dreams, they will watch from a distance. Even though they want their lover to leave, deep inside, they don’t want them to go. They admit that pretending to be okay is a lie, and in love, the more you try to hide your feelings, the more obvious they become. They realize that it’s already too late to fix things, and now, they must say a real goodbye.

[Chorus]
Again, the singer tells their lover not to come closer. They say the other person is perfect and will be fine without them. They want them to leave quickly to avoid more pain. Even though they are hurting, they keep pretending to be okay.

[Bridge]
The singer finally admits that they are not okay, and everything they said was a lie. They want their lover to tell them they will be fine, even if it’s not true. Without them, everything feels meaningless. Even though it’s hard, they are not actually okay. Compared to their lover, they feel dull and unimportant. They give permission for them to leave because, in the end, they believe their lover will be fine without them.

[Chorus]
One last time, the singer repeats that their lover shouldn’t come closer. They say the other person is perfect and doesn’t need them. They ask them to leave quickly, believing that staying will only cause more pain. Even though it’s heartbreaking, they act like they’re okay.