days gone by (행복했던 날들이었다)

DAY6's '행복했던 날들이었다 (days gone by)' is a poignant reflection on a past relationship, filled with nostalgia and acceptance. The song opens with the imagery of a sunset, a metaphor for the end of a beautiful day, symbolizing the end of a cherished relationship. The lyrics express gratitude for the time spent together, even though it now feels like a distant memory. The sunset, once a symbol of their love, now merely marks the beginning of the night, indicating a shift in the narrator's emotional state.

The song delves into the beauty of the past, where every moment was cherished, and there were no regrets. The narrator acknowledges that while looking back might seem foolish, the love they shared was genuine and fulfilling. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, '후회는 남기지 않았어 사랑했으니까 뭐 됐어 첫째 날부터 마지막 날까지,' which translate to 'I have no regrets because I loved you, from the first day to the last.' This acceptance of the past, despite its end, highlights the maturity and depth of the narrator's emotions.

As the song progresses, the narrator admits to the pain and longing that still linger. The silence that once felt comfortable now feels heavy and suffocating, a stark contrast to the past. The lyrics, '아주 가끔은 그리워할 거야 널 사실 가끔은 아니고 자주겠지,' meaning 'I will miss you sometimes, actually, often,' reveal the ongoing struggle with these emotions. Despite this, the narrator finds solace in the fact that those days were indeed happy, and they choose to remember them fondly. The song beautifully captures the bittersweet nature of reminiscing about a lost love, balancing the joy of the memories with the pain of their absence.