ILLIT – Love Older You Lyrics (English Translation)

[Verse 1]
Dear younger me,
Do I just vanish like a speck of dust?
Like a forgotten puzzle piece
That feels like it doesn’t belong anywhere?
That kid who stares back from the mirror—
The one you hate more than anyone else—
All those tears you never let fall
Have carved an ocean deep inside your heart.

So small. So fragile. Mm.
Dear younger me.

[Pre-Chorus]
In the long, dark night, alone inside your room,
Curled up so tight, drifting into sleep…
On your pillow, damp beside your head,
I’m leaving this letter just for you.

[Chorus]
That shining future is only one step away.
It’s waiting for you, right there, don’t be afraid.
Don’t hold back—it’s okay to cry. You’re doing just fine.
With love, your older you.

[Verse 2]
Inside that crumpled, beaten-up diary,
I’m sorry for screaming at Mom that day.
Those words, “Work harder, work harder,”
Sometimes they cut deeper than you’d ever say.

Dear younger me…

[Pre-Chorus]
In the long, dark night, alone inside your room,
Curled up so tight, drifting into sleep…
On your pillow, damp beside your head,
I’m leaving this letter just for you.

[Chorus]
Every single tear you cry will give the future you
A pair of stronger wings to finally break through.
It’s okay to let someone hold you. Believe in yourself.
With love, your older you.

[Bridge]
Tonight, just let yourself fall into a deep, peaceful sleep.
(Dear younger me…)
When you open your eyes, even the darkest heart will learn to glow.

[Outro]
Dear younger me… love, your older you.
Dear younger me… love, your older you.
Trust the you of tomorrow, and keep on dreaming.
With love, your older you.