Solar’s song “To My 20s” tells the story of someone reminiscing and talking to their younger self in their 20s. Looking back on their life’s journey, they realize how hard they once fought to overcome various difficulties, made many mistakes, and hid their sadness behind a smile as if everything were fine. They recall how they kept working hard, tried to get back up every time they fell, and kept moving forward even when they were actually exhausted. Now, she wants to embrace her past self and thank her for having persevered this far. She realizes that without all the struggles and sacrifices of the past, she wouldn’t be who she is today. Through this song, Solar also wants to convey that it’s okay to rest and, every now and then, prioritize her own happiness, because life isn’t just about constantly working hard and persevering. Interestingly, after reflecting on her past, she begins to question whether she’s truly okay right now, before finally realizing that one day, the life she’s living today will also become a memory. This song serves as a loving message to herself—to appreciate every struggle she’s been through while learning to love herself more in the present.
To My 20s (Solar)
[Single] 나의 20대에게 (Harmonica. 하림)
Artist: 솔라 (마마무)
Genre: Ballad / Pop
Company: ㈜RBW
Release Date: 2026.11.12
Lyrics by 솔라
Composed by 솔라, 이후상(RBW)
Arranged by 솔라, 이후상(RBW)
Romanization
ije waseo malhaneun geonde neo cham orae beotyeosseo
apeun naldo samkyeogamyeo unneun cheok jaldo haetji
jageun sesang ane gachyeo miumdo sarangdo bada
silsutuseongi haruharu geureoke beotyeonae
inneun georagon meoljjeonghan du darira
geuraeseo deo bappatdeon eorin neoyeosseo
maeil geotgo tto ttwimyeo neomeojyeodo
gwaenchaneun cheokhadeon neol naega anajulge
ije waseo malhaneun geonde neo jeongmal sugohaesseo
geuttaeui nega isseotgie jigeum naega isseo
sumaneun bam jinan hue ijeya boyeo
geuttaeui nega isseotgie yeogikkaji wasseo
eommaboda chinguga joko
noneun geotboda iri jotdeon
geuttaeui neol saenggakhamyeon waenji deo aeteuthaejyeo
“mwo eojjeogesseo gyesokhaeyaji”rago malhadeon
geu eorin neo-ege
ije waseo malhaneun geonde neo jeongmal sugohaesseo
geuttaeui nega isseotgie jigeum naega isseo
sumaneun bam jinan hue ijeya boyeo
geuttaeui nega isseotgie yeogikkaji wasseo
jom swieodo dwae
nega meonjeoyeodo dwae
geu modeun gyejeol kkeute
nal manna
ije waseo saenggakhae boni jigeumui nan gwaenchanna
cheoncheonhi dorikyeoboni byeolban dareuji anne
sumaneun nal jinagoseoya alge dwae
jigeumui nado eonjengan chu-eogi doegetji
English Translation
I’m only saying this now, but you’ve held on for so long.
You swallowed your pain and pretended to smile, even on the hardest days.
Trapped in a small world, you were both loved and hated.
You made it through each day, mistakes and all.
All you had were your own two healthy legs.
That’s why your younger self was always on the move.
Every day, you walked and ran, even when you stumbled.
I’ll hold you close, the one who always pretended to be okay.
I’m only saying this now, but you’ve worked so hard.
I am who I am today because of who you were back then.
After so many nights, I can finally see it.
I’ve come this far because of who you were back then.
You preferred your friends over Mom and working over having fun.
When I think of you back then, my heart aches a little more.
You used to say, “What else can I do? I just have to keep going.”
To that younger version of you
I’m only saying this now, but you’ve worked so hard.
I am who I am today because of who you were back then.
After so many nights, I can finally see it.
I’ve come this far because of who you were back then.
It’s okay to take a break.
It’s okay to put yourself first.
At the end of all those seasons
You’ll meet me.
Now that I think about it, am I doing okay?
Looking back, I realize I’m not that different.
Only after so many days do I realize
That who I am today
Will someday become a memory too.
Hangul
이제 와서 말하는 건데 너 참 오래 버텼어
아픈 날도 삼켜가며 웃는 척 잘도 했지
작은 세상 안에 갇혀 미움도 사랑도 받아
실수투성이 하루하루 그렇게 버텨내
있는 거라곤 멀쩡한 두 다리라
그래서 더 바빴던 어린 너였어
매일 걷고 또 뛰며 넘어져도
괜찮은 척하던 널 내가 안아줄게
이제 와서 말하는 건데 너 정말 수고했어
그때의 네가 있었기에 지금 내가 있어
수많은 밤 지난 후에 이제야 보여
그때의 네가 있었기에 여기까지 왔어
엄마보다 친구가 좋고
노는 것보다 일이 좋던
그때의 널 생각하면 왠지 더 애틋해져
“뭐 어쩌겠어 계속해야지”라고 말하던
그 어린 너에게
이제 와서 말하는 건데 너 정말 수고했어
그때의 네가 있었기에 지금 내가 있어
수많은 밤 지난 후에 이제야 보여
그때의 네가 있었기에 여기까지 왔어
좀 쉬어도 돼
네가 먼저여도 돼
그 모든 계절 끝에
날 만나
이제 와서 생각해 보니 지금의 난 괜찮나
천천히 돌이켜보니 별반 다르지 않네
수많은 날 지나고서야 알게 돼
지금의 나도 언젠간 추억이 되겠지
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Source: Genie Music
Romanized: KLyrics For You
English translation: RBW
Disclaimer: For educational and fan-sharing purposes only.