괜찮아 (It’s Okay) Lyrics (English Translation) – ASH ISLAND

괜찮아 (It’s Okay) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
The singer is telling their lover to stay away, even though it hurts. They believe their partner is too perfect for them and that they’ll both suffer if they stay together. They try to act like they’re fine without them, but deep down, it’s painful.

[Verse 1]
The singer reflects on how people say love is temporary, but meeting this person made them feel like they finally understood love. However, they struggle with their emotions, feeling like a fool for pretending they don’t care. Whenever they face their lover, they freeze up, unable to express their true feelings. They think their partner is flawless, making them feel unworthy. Because of this, they decide to push them away, even though it hurts. Despite the pain, they cherish the memories and believe that just knowing what love is was enough for them.

[Chorus]
Again, the singer urges their lover to leave, pretending that everything is fine. They believe staying together will only lead to more pain, so they force themselves to let go, even though it’s not what they truly want.

[Verse 2]
The singer feels trapped in a painful reality and wants to escape. The breakup hit them hard, like a storm, but they convince themselves it’s just temporary. Even though their love is fading, they’re okay with keeping it as a distant memory. They still dream about their lover but struggle to express the emotions they’ve been holding in. They go back and forth—telling their partner to leave, yet secretly wishing they’d stay. They admit that saying “it’s okay” is a lie because the more they try to hide their feelings, the more obvious they become. But in the end, they realize it’s too late to fix things, and they have to say a final goodbye.

[Chorus]
Once again, the singer repeats their plea, pushing their lover away while pretending to be fine. They convince themselves that leaving is the best option, even if it hurts them both.

[Bridge]
Here, the singer finally admits the truth—they are not okay at all. Everything they’ve been saying about being fine without their lover has been a lie. Without their partner, life feels empty and meaningless. They try to reassure themselves that their lover will be fine without them, even though they’re struggling with the breakup. They feel inferior compared to their partner, believing they don’t deserve them.

[Chorus]
In the final chorus, the singer repeats their words one last time, insisting their lover is better off without them. They continue to push them away, despite the pain, believing it’s the only way to stop hurting each other.