愛が通り過ぎた跡 (Where love passed) Lyrics – SEVENTEEN (세븐틴)

愛が通り過ぎた跡 (Where love passed) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse]
This part is about regret. The singer is thinking, “If only I could turn back the clock, what would I say to you?” It shows that there were things left unsaid, moments they wish they could redo. Seeing the other person walk away, all they can do is wonder what could’ve been different if they had spoken up back then.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the memory of the person still feels very real. Even something small, like the scent carried by the evening breeze, brings everything rushing back. It’s that feeling when something so simple can suddenly hit you with a wave of emotions because it reminds you of someone you loved deeply.

[Chorus]
This part paints a sad but beautiful image. Even though the love has passed, its trace is still there—like a flower that won’t bloom swaying in the wind. It’s fragile and incomplete, but it’s still there. Just remembering the warmth of being close to that person, even once, gives the singer enough courage to keep going. There’s something peaceful and bittersweet about a spring afternoon filled with those memories.

[Post-Chorus]
The melody here doesn’t have many words, but emotionally, it’s like the singer is quietly reaching out. They’re drawn back to where that person used to be, not physically maybe, but emotionally—they’re still there in that space where love once lived.

[Pre-Chorus]
Even though the singer decided to stop looking back and tried to move forward, the memories are too powerful. It’s like every step forward is being pulled back by the weight of what they once had. It shows how love, especially a deep one, doesn’t just vanish even when you want it to.

[Chorus]
This chorus repeats but feels even more meaningful now. It’s about how even a single memory—just the feeling of touching that person’s hand once—can carry someone through loneliness and pain. It’s not about having them back, but about how strong that love was.

[Bridge]
This line is really powerful. It captures how someone can be both a source of comfort and hurt at the same time. The love is over, but it left behind something tender—something that hurts, but in a strangely comforting way. It’s a part of the singer now, like a soft scar on the heart.

[Chorus]
Now the tone starts to shift. Where once there was only sorrow, now there’s a little bit of hope. The love that ended left something behind, and maybe, in time, something new and beautiful can grow from it. Like a flower about to bloom, even in a place where love once faded. Saying “thank you” to the sky, like a flower speaking in its own quiet way, suggests healing and a gentle goodbye.

[Post-Chorus]
The song ends where it began—in the place where love once existed. But now, instead of just sadness, there’s a quiet sense of acceptance. Love passed through, left its trace, and while it hurt, it also gave something beautiful. Even if it’s just a memory, it’s enough to carry forward.