D.O.’s song “Darling” tells the story of someone who finds happiness simply by looking at and admiring the person they love. That person’s gaze and smile always manage to lift his spirits, make him forget all his fatigue, and keep him dreaming. Even though he realizes that the smile and warmth he admires aren’t just for him alone, that doesn’t change his feelings. For him, love doesn’t mean having to possess someone entirely, because simply seeing the person he cares about happy is enough to make his heart feel joyful. He also hopes that person can continue to be a part of his life, like the light of the setting sun that never fades—bringing peace at the end of the day and serving as a reason to welcome tomorrow. Through this song, D.O. portrays a form of love that is sincere and simple—where happiness isn’t measured by how much of the person he loves he can possess, but rather by the gratitude he feels that this person has become such a beautiful part of his life.
Darling (D.O.)
[Single] Darling
Artist: 도경수 (D.O.)
Genre: Ballad / Pop
Company: Blitzway Music
Release Date: 2026.11.11
Lyrics by 김이나
Composed by 김희원, 제휘, SDWZ
Arranged by 제휘
Romanization
Darling nal kkumkkuge mandeuneun nunbitgwa
da itge mandeuneun misoga
jichil jul moreuge mandeureo
geuge da namanui geotdeuri animeul
algodo byeonhaji aneumeul
geuge nae sarangui tteusimeul
nan geujeo barabol ppun
eonjena doraol gyejeoldeulgwa
oneul gateun bam, geurigo Ooh darling
Ooh darling
gajigo sipdaneun maeum eopsi
baraman bwado haengbokhan Ooh darling
Ooh darling
dalmasseo, eojeboda ne moseupgwa
hankyeonui sesangi neoraseo
geuge nan jeongmallo mame deureo
yeongwonhi jiji aneul noeuri doe-eo
maeirui kkeute meomulleo
nal pyeonhi jamdeulge haeju-eo
nal kkumkkuge haejueo
eonjena doraol gyejeoldeulgwa
oneul gateun bam, geurigo Ooh darling
Ooh darling
gajigo sipdaneun maeum eopsi
baraman bwado haengbokhan Ooh darling
Ooh darling
My darling
My darling, you
geuriwo mattanghan gieokdeulgwa
oneul gateun bam, geurigo Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Darling nal kkumkkuge mandeuneun nunbitgwa
da itge mandeuneun misoga
oneuldo ireoke nunbusyeo
English Translation
Darling I’m dreamin’ ‘bout you and your starry eyes
You take the whole world off my mind
Smile that I’d fall for a thousand times
And how could I
How could I want it to be all mine
Nothing could change how I feel inside
Give you my word and a thousand lives
So I’m gonna stay right here
Seasons will circle and find us again
Forever my heart will remain
Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Nothing to ask for, got nothing to claim
I’m home in the light of your face
Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Soft and slow
Day by day, you’re pulling me close
Part of my night is already yours
You give me feelings I’ve never known
Now I see
Part of you in pieces of me
I’m not alone like I used to be
Right by your side’s where I’m meant to be
So I’m gonna lay right here
Seasons will circle and find us again
Forever my heart will remain
Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Nothing to ask for, got nothing to claim
I’m home in the light of your face
Ooh darling
Ooh darling
My darling
My darling, you
Moments will pass by and memories will fade
Forever my heart will remain
Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Darling I’m dreamin’ ‘bout you and your starry eyes
You take the whole world off my mind
Shinin’ so bright every single time
Hangul
Darling 날 꿈꾸게 만드는 눈빛과
다 잊게 만드는 미소가
지칠 줄 모르게 만들어
그게 다 나만의 것들이 아님을
알고도 변하지 않음을
그게 내 사랑의 뜻임을
난 그저 바라볼 뿐
언제나 돌아올 계절들과
오늘 같은 밤, 그리고 Ooh darling
Ooh darling
가지고 싶다는 마음 없이
바라만 봐도 행복한 Ooh darling
Ooh darling
닮았어, 어제보다 네 모습과
한켠의 세상이 너라서
그게 난 정말로 맘에 들어
영원히 지지 않을 노을이 되어
매일의 끝에 머물러
날 편히 잠들게 해주어
날 꿈꾸게 해주어
언제나 돌아올 계절들과
오늘 같은 밤, 그리고 Ooh darling
Ooh darling
가지고 싶다는 마음 없이
바라만 봐도 행복한 Ooh darling
Ooh darling
My darling
My darling, you
그리워 마땅한 기억들과
오늘 같은 밤, 그리고 Ooh darling
Ooh darling
Darling 날 꿈꾸게 만드는 눈빛과
다 잊게 만드는 미소가
오늘도 이렇게 눈부셔
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Source: Genie Music
Romanized: KLyrics For You
English translation: Blitzway Music
Disclaimer: For educational and fan-sharing purposes only.