HELLO Lyrics (English Translation) – ZEROBASEONE

[Verse 1: Zhang Hao, Kim Gyuvin, Kim Taerae & Sung Hanbin, Han Yujin]
How could I forget the nervousness of that day? Yeah
With a heart of anticipation
To meeting each other
What should I start?
What words could conveys my feelings?
I think about it every day

[Pre-Chorus: Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Kim Gyuvin, Ricky]
Just a simple greeting called “Hello”
Don’t need other fancy words
With all my sincere eyes
The words that started you and me after seeing
[Chorus: Kim Taerae, Park Gunwook, Sung Hanbin, Zhang Hao]
Our first greeting
It’s like a fate that has been decided
It all starts from the first moment I see you
You had me at hello
Our first meeting
I’ve known it since then
There is no tomorrow
If it’s without you

[Verse 2: Seok Matthew, Han Yujin, Ricky & Kim Taerae, Kim Gyuvin]
How can I not know
Your feelings to me, yeah, yeah
You’re looking at me with those eyes
That show you’re happy without saying a word
What more I have to say?
What words will fill your heart?
I think about it every day, yeah, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Kim Taerae, Kim Jiwoong, Seok Matthew, Park Gunwook]
A parting of goodbye
So that it doesn’t feel sad
I promise to find an see you more often
The words that started you and me after seeing
[Chorus: Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Jiwoong, Sung Hanbin]
Our first greeting
It’s like a fate that has been decided
It all starts from the first moment I see you
You had me at hello
Our first meeting
I’ve known it since then
Tomorrow without each other
There is no future

[Chorus: Kim Taerae, Park Gunwook, Zhang Hao, Sung Hanbin]
It’s so special between you and me
I wish only for happiness
As the word “Hello”
Get passed on to me and you
It’s so affectionate between you and me
It’s always bittersweet to be apart
There will never be a tomorrow
Without each other

[Outro: Han Yujin]
I will recognize you tomorrow as well
Like today’s “Hello”

Verse 1 reflects on the intense emotions experienced during the initial encounter with someone special. The speaker reminisces about the nervousness and anticipation leading up to the meeting, pondering over the appropriate words to convey their feelings, which occupy their thoughts daily.

The Pre-Chorus highlights the power of a simple yet sincere greeting, “Hello,” as the catalyst for the connection between two individuals. It emphasizes the importance of genuine expression over elaborate words, signifying the start of a meaningful relationship.

In the Chorus, the significance of the first greeting and meeting is emphasized as pivotal moments guided by fate. The repetition of “You had me at hello” underscores the immediate impact of that first interaction, with the speaker acknowledging that life lacks meaning without the presence of their beloved.

Verse 2 delves into the speaker’s awareness of their partner’s feelings, recognizing the unspoken happiness reflected in their eyes. Despite this understanding, the speaker grapples with finding the right words to express their own emotions, a sentiment that consumes them daily.

The second Pre-Chorus acknowledges the inevitability of parting but promises to cherish every moment spent together. It reaffirms the significance of the initial meeting and the commitment to maintaining the connection despite the temporary separation.

The subsequent Chorus reaffirms the profound bond established through the first greeting and meeting, portraying a future without each other as devoid of hope and purpose. It emphasizes the irreplaceable role of the beloved in shaping their shared destiny.

In the following Chorus, the intimacy and affection between the two individuals are celebrated, with the word “Hello” symbolizing their enduring connection and shared happiness. It acknowledges the bittersweet nature of separation while reaffirming the necessity of their bond for a meaningful future.

The Outro expresses the speaker’s determination to continue recognizing and cherishing their partner, echoing the sentiment of today’s “Hello” extending into the future. It symbolizes a commitment to the enduring nature of their relationship, despite the uncertainties of tomorrow.