Yoo Seung Woo - Hello

A quiet letter to anyone in Korea who feels like they’re running out of breath.
No flex, no drama – just a winter walk by the river, a girl talking softly to herself and to you:
“You did enough today.
You’re still here.
That’s already a victory.”
If it makes you breathe a little slower, it’s doing its job.

조금 늦게 살아도
[Verse 1]
The alarm only shuts off on the fifth try
Outside the window, people are already running
On the timeline, only the word “success” again today
It feels like only my day is standing still, like only I’m late
Mom says “right now is the most important time”
Sunbaes say “the one who endures wins”
But the eyes in the mirror keep asking
“Do I really have to go this hard? Can’t I rest a little?”
[Pre-Chorus]
Sometimes I just want to put everything down
Close my eyes somewhere no one knows
But every time, that small voice inside
gently taps my shoulder and says
[Chorus]
It’s okay to live a little slower
It’s enough if you just breathe like this right now
Even if everyone overtakes you
you’re already beautiful in your place
It’s okay to do a little less well
You made it through today, that’s already enough
No matter what the world says
I’m on your side, remember that
[Post-Chorus]
It’s okay, it’s okay
You breathed today too
It’s okay, it’s okay
You can go a little slower
[Verse 2]
The face reflected in the subway window
looks exhausted at nineteen, twenty-five, thirty
They all say “youth must shine”
but honestly we’re all swallowing tears inside
The words I secretly type at night
“Am I the only one?” “I want to quit”
But before I press enter, close your eyes for a second
and think of yourself who somehow made it through today
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Even in this moment your heart
is beating for you without asking anything in return
Even if no one claps
that alone is already a miracle
[Chorus 2]
It’s okay to live a little slower
Choose your path, not the ‘right answer’ path
Even if everyone runs ahead
just breathe at your own speed
It’s okay to waver a little more
It’s okay to fall apart a few times a day
When you stand up again
you’ll be able to hug yourself
[Post-Chorus 2]
It’s okay, it’s okay
You’re still here today
It’s okay, it’s okay
It’s not over yet
[Bridge]
Look at the night sky, no star
calls itself the “number one star”
Just existing together
is already beautiful enough to shine
You’re the same, even if someone ranks you
that can’t define your worth
Just being alive in this place, at this speed…
you’re already
[Final Chorus]
It’s okay to live a little slower
If you can love your own life
Even if everyone leaves
I’ll stand by your side until the end
It’s okay if you seem a little lacking
Every broken piece is still part of you
One day when you look back
you’ll definitely hug today’s you
[Final Post-Chorus]
It’s okay, it’s okay
That’s enough for today
It’s okay, it’s okay
Just keep breathing tomorrow too
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한국에서 버티며 살아가는 모든 사람들에게 보내는 작은 편지입니다.
화려한 말도, 거창한 위로도 없이
겨울 강가를 걷는 한 여자, 스스로에게 그리고 당신에게 말합니다.

“오늘도 충분히 잘했어.
아직 여기 있잖아.
그걸로 벌써 대단한 거야.”

피아노 한 대와, 기도처럼 위태로운 보컬 한 줄기.
편의점 알바, N수생, 야근하는 직장인,
‘나만 뒤쳐진 거 아닐까’ 새벽에 불안해지는 모든 사람들을 위한 노래입니다.

잠깐이라도 숨이 조금 편해진다면, 이 곡의 역할은 끝난 거예요.

조금 늦게 살아도 돼 (It’s Okay to Live a Little Slower)

Vocsls: L.A. (fridjiit) Ferguson
Writtrn & Performed by L.A. (fridjiit) Ferguson

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