JAEHYUN’s “Timeless” represents the idea that memories, moments, and love are everlasting and immune to the passage of time. Jaehyun explains it as creating a lasting, relatable feeling, where music keeps memories alive regardless of time or circumstances. It signifies a deep, unwavering connection.

Song Credits

  • Artist: JAEHYUN
  • Album: Timeless
  • Released: August 26, 2025
  • Length: 3:10
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: 문여름 (Jamfactory), 재현 (JAEHYUN), HYUN, 808Bhav808, Ebenezer Fabiyi, Charlotte Wilson
  • Composers: 재현 (JAEHYUN), HYUN, 808Bhav808, Ebenezer Fabiyi, Charlotte Wilson

JAEHYUN “Timeless” Official MV

JAEHYUN “Timeless” Lyrics

Hangul

꿈일 거야
기억 속 모습 그대로
내 눈앞에 네가 멈춰 있어

이상하지
그 오랜 시간 뒤에도
내 심장은 그날을 반복해

두 눈을 감으면
기억은 어느새
우릴 다시 그곳으로 데려가

오늘은 꼭 말해야 할 텐데
소릴 낼 수가 없어
손을 뻗어 널 잡으려 해도
맘대로 안돼

수없이 연습한
아직 널 사랑해
끝끝내 하질 못해
널 보내면 안 될 텐데

이 현실 같은 꿈에서 깨
악몽 같은 하루를 또 삼켜

But which is real
네가 없는 내 세상에
내게 주어진 건 널 꿈꾸는 것뿐

두 눈을 감으면
기억은 어느새
우릴 다시 그곳으로 데려가

오늘은 꼭 막아야 할 텐데
눈을 피할 수 없어
발을 돌려 도망치려 해도
맘대로 안돼

수없이 되새긴
이제 그만하자
끝끝내 막질 못해
널 보내면 안 될 텐데

이 악몽이 Oh no no no
이 기억이
날 괴롭힌 대도
몇 번이 반복되어도
널 다시 만날 수 있는
이 꿈으로 들어가

오늘만큼은
그냥 나갈 수 없어
시간을 멈춰
기억을 돌려

수없이 꿈꿨던
다시 시작하자
끝끝내 해준다면
이 꿈에서 난 살 텐데

Oh yeah
깨지 않을 텐데

Romanized

Kkum-il geoya
Gieok sok moseup geudaero
Nae nun-ape nega meomchwo isseo
Isang-haji
Geu oraen sigan dwi-edo
Nae simjang-eun geunal-eul banbok-hae

Du nuneul gameumyeon
Gieog-eun eoneusae
Uril dasi geugoseuro deryeoga
Oneul-eun kkok mal-haeya hal tende
Soril nael suga eopseo
Soneul ppeodeo neol jabeuryeo haedo
Mamdaero andwae
Su-eopsi yeonseup-han
Ajik neol sarang-hae
Kkeut-kkeunnae hajil mot-hae
Neol bonaemyeon an doel tende

I hyeonsil gateun kkum-eseo kkae
Angmong gateun harureul tto samkyeo
But which is real
Nega eomneun nae sesang-e
Naege jueojin geon neol kkumkkuneun geot-ppun

Du nuneul gameumyeon
Gieog-eun eoneusae
Uril dasi geugoseuro deryeoga
Oneul-eun kkok mag-aya hal tende
Nuneul pihal su eopseo
Bareul dollyeo domang-chiryeo haedo
Mamdaero andwae
Su-eopsi desaegin
Ije geuman-haja
Kkeut-kkeunnae mak-jil mot-hae
Neol bonaemyeon an doel tende

I angmong-i Oh no no no
I gieog-i
Nal goerophin daedo
Myeot beoni banbok-doeeodo
Neol dasi mannal su inneun
I kkum-euro deureoga

Oneul-mankeum-eun
Geunyang nagal su eopseo
Siganeul meomchwo
Gieog-eul dollyeo
Su-eopsi kkum-kwotdeon
Dasi sijak-haja
Kkeut-kkeunnae haejundamyeon
I kkum-eseo nan sal tende
Oh yeah
Kkaeji aneul tende

Translation

It must be a dream
Exactly as you were in my memories
You are standing still right before my eyes
It’s strange
Even after all this time
My heart keeps repeating that day

When I close my eyes
Before I know it, memory
Takes us back to that place again
I really should say it today
But I can’t make a sound
Even if I reach out my hand to grab you
It won’t go my way
I’ve practiced it countless times:
“I still love you”
But in the end, I can’t say it
I shouldn’t let you go

I wake from this dream that feels like reality
And swallow another day that feels like a nightmare
But which is real?
In my world without you
The only thing given to me is to dream of you

When I close my eyes
Before I know it, memory
Takes us back to that place again
I really should stop it today
But I can’t look away
Even if I turn my feet to run away
It won’t go my way
I’ve retraced it countless times:
“Let’s stop this now”
But in the end, I can’t stop it
I shouldn’t let you go

Even if this nightmare, Oh no no no
Even if this memory
Torments me
No matter how many times it repeats
I’ll enter this dream
Where I can meet you again

At least for today
I can’t just leave
Stop time
Turn back the memory
The thing I’ve dreamed of countless times:
“Let’s start over”
If you would only say that in the end
I would live inside this dream
Oh yeah
I would never wake up

JAEHYUN “Timeless” Meaning

Jaehyun “Timeless” is a self-composed song that captures the idea of love, memories, and emotions that remain unchanged despite the passage of time. At its core, the track reflects on everlasting memories moments that continue to feel vivid and present, even as time moves forward. Lyrics describing memories “falling” back into the present suggest how certain feelings never truly fade, but stay with us in quiet, meaningful ways.

Another key theme is unconditional love and devotion. The song emphasizes holding onto someone through both the good and the bad, portraying a connection that is steady, enduring, and emotionally grounded.

“Timeless” also explores the idea of transcending time through music. Jaehyun described the song as a way to preserve feelings creating something listeners can return to, no matter when or where, and still feel the same emotional resonance.

The context of its release adds even more depth: the song was shared while he was serving in the military, making it feel like a message frozen in time for fans, maintaining their connection despite physical distance.