“Like We Just Met” is the emotional closing track from NCT DREAM’s third full-length album, ISTJ. This song is particularly special to the group and the fans (NCTzens) because it marks the first time that all seven members of NCT DREAM participated in the songwriting process.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT DREAM
  • Album: ISTJ
  • Released: July 17, 2023
  • Length: 3:39
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyricists: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung
  • Composers: Allegro, Dan Johnson, Robbie Jay, Mark, Jeno, Jaemin

NCT DREAM “Like We Just Met” Official Audio

NCT DREAM “Like We Just Met” Lyrics

Hangul

어느 날 나를 비춘 별빛
따스한 손에 남은 의미
어두웠던 맘들, 두려운 날 이젠
I don’t mind
Just tell me you love me
여전해, 너를 보면 항상
어색한 내 말투, 떨리는 목소리
Girl, I can’t explain

우린 마치 영원할 사랑을 하는 것 같아
내 눈빛이 모든 걸 대신해 말해주고 있어
처음 만났던 그때 그대로 여전해
시간이 불어와 흩날려 진대도
내 마음은 이 계절의 향기를 남기고 있어
I look in your eyes and it still feels like

Like we just met-et-et-et
Like we just met-et-et-et
다시 돌아가도
I’ll love you again, darling

Uh 익숙한 바람 불어 너에게로
첨 만난 날과 똑같은 내 표정
결국엔 nothing really matters
우리가 원한 love forever
걸어가 둘만의 끝없는 길
기억해 수많은 계절 속 우릴
Everyday 사랑한다 해도
영원은 충분하지가 않아
시간이 흘러도 I will always love you
Girl, let me explain

우린 마치 영원할 사랑을 하는 것 같아
내 눈빛이 모든 걸 대신해 말해주고 있어
처음 만났던 그때 그대로 여전해
시간이 불어와 흩날려 진대도
내 마음은 이 계절의 향기를 남기고 있어
I look in your eyes and it still feels like
Like we just

우리 기억들이 꿈처럼 사라져 버려도
잘 보일 수 있게 I’ll stand like this forever, oh
꿈의 장면 속에 해가 떠오를 때
함께할 수 있게 I want to

So tell me 영원히 곁에 함께 해 줄 수 있어?
남은 매일 밤하늘 별 (밤 하늘의 별) 같이 세어주고 싶어
We don’t need nothing (we don’t need nothing)
It’s perfect enough, you and me (ah)
시간이 흘러 지나 무뎌진대도 (무뎌져 간대도)
함께라면 가장 빛나고 순수한 그 시절로 (기억할게)
내 눈동자에 비친 모습은 (still like)

Like we just met-et-et-et (like we just)
Like we just (ooh) met-et-et-et
아직 스치는 그날의 온기
Forever like this 널 늘 그렇게
더 사랑할게 it’s like we just met, darling

Romanized

Eoneu nal nareul bichun byeolbit
Ttaseuhan sone nameun uimi
Eoduwotdeon mamdeul duryeoun nal ijen

I don’t mind
Just tell me you love me
Yeojeonhae neoreul bomyeon hangsang
Eosaekan nae maltu
Tteollineun moksori
Girl I can’t explain

Urin machi
Yeongwonhal sarangeul haneun geot gata
Nae nunbichi
Modeun geol daesinhae malhaejugo isseo
Cheoeum mannatdeon geuttae geudaero
Yeojeonhae
Sigani bureowa heunnallyeo jindaedo
Nae maeumeun
I gyejeorui hyanggireul namgigo isseo
I look in your eyes
And it still feels like

Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Dasi doragado
I’ll love you again
Darling

Uh iksukan baram bureo neoegero
Cheom mannan nalgwa ttokgateun nae pyojeong
Gyeolgugen Nothing really matters
Uriga wonhan Love forever
Georeoga dulmanui kkeuteomneun gil
Gieokae sumaneun gyejeol sok uril

Everyday saranghanda haedo
Yeongwoneun chungbunhajiga ana
Sigani heulleodo
I will always love you
Girl let me explain

Urin machi
Yeongwonhal sarangeul haneun geot gata
Nae nunbichi
Modeun geol daesinhae malhaejugo isseo
Cheoeum mannatdeon geuttae geudaero
Yeojeonhae
Sigani bureowa heunnallyeo jindaedo
Nae maeumeun
I gyejeorui hyanggireul namgigo isseo
I look in your eyes
And it still feels like
Like we just

Uri gieokdeuri
Kkumcheoreom sarajyeo beoryeodo
Jal boil su itge
I’ll stand like this forever oh
Kkumui jangmyeon soge
Haega tteooreul ttae
Hamkkehal su itge
I want to

So tell me
Yeongwonhi gyeote hamkke hae jul su isseo?
Nameun maeil
Bamhaneul byeol gachi seeojugo sipeo
We don’t need nothing
It’s perfect enough
You and me

Sigani heulleo jina mudyeojindaedo
(Mudyeojyeo gandaedo)
Hamkkeramyeon
Gajang binnago sunsuhan geu sijeollo
(Gieokalge)
Nae nundongjae bichin moseubeun (Still like)

Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Like we just met Eh eh eh et

Ajik seuchineun geunarui ongi
Forever like this neol neul geureoke
Deo saranghalge It’s like we just met
Darling

Translation

One day, a starlight shone upon me
The meaning left in your warm hand
Now, those dark hearts and fearful days are gone

I don’t mind
Just tell me you love me
It’s still the same whenever I see you
My awkward way of speaking
My trembling voice
Girl I can’t explain

It’s as if we are
Sharing a love that will last forever
My gaze
Is telling you everything instead of words
Just like that very first time we met
It’s still the same
Even if time blows in and scatters us
My heart
Is leaving behind the scent of this season
I look in your eyes
And it still feels like

Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Even if I went back in time
I’ll love you again
Darling

Uh, a familiar breeze blows toward you
My expression is the same as the day we first met
In the end, Nothing really matters
The Love forever that we wanted
Walking down an endless path just for the two of us
Remember us within the countless seasons

Even if I say “I love you” Everyday
Eternity is not enough
Even as time flows by
I will always love you
Girl let me explain

It’s as if we are
Sharing a love that will last forever
My gaze
Is telling you everything instead of words
Just like that very first time we met
It’s still the same
Even if time blows in and scatters us
My heart
Is leaving behind the scent of this season
I look in your eyes
And it still feels like
Like we just

Even if our memories
Disappear like a dream
So that you can see me clearly
I’ll stand like this forever oh
In the scenes of our dreams
When the sun rises
So that we can be together
I want to

So tell me
Can you stay by my side forever?
Every day that remains
I want to count the stars in the night sky with you
We don’t need nothing
It’s perfect enough
You and me

Even if time passes and things become dull
(Even if they grow dull)
If we are together
We go back to those brightest, purest days
(I’ll remember)
The reflection in my eyes is (Still like)

Like we just met Eh eh eh et
Like we just met Eh eh eh et

The warmth of that day still brushes past
Forever like this, I’ll always
Love you even more, It’s like we just met
Darling

NCT DREAM “Like We Just Met” Meaning

NCT DREAM “Like We Just Met” is a deeply emotional R&B ballad that serves as a heartfelt closing to their album ISTJ. What makes the song especially meaningful is that all seven members participated in writing it, turning the track into a genuine message straight from the group to their fans (NCTzens).

At its core, “Like We Just Met” expresses a timeless connection. The title reflects the idea that, despite years spent together, the bond between the members and fans still feels as fresh and exciting as the very first meeting. It captures that rare feeling where time passes, but emotions remain unchanged.

The song also carries a strong sense of continuity and promise. Through its lyrics, NCT DREAM reassures fans that even as seasons change and they grow older, their gratitude and love will stay constant. It’s not just about reminiscing the past, but also about moving forward together, building more memories side by side.

Because the members directly contributed to the lyrics, the track feels like a personal letter filled with emotional honesty touching on nostalgia, warmth, and the comfort of a long-lasting relationship. Rather than a typical fan song, it becomes a sincere conversation between artist and listener.

Ultimately, “Like We Just Met” is a beautiful reminder that true connections don’t fade with time they only grow deeper while still feeling brand new.