NCT Dream’s song “Never Goodbye” (Korean title: 북극성 or “North Star”) is a heartfelt, emotional ballad about enduring bonds. It uses the North Star as a metaphor to assure fans and loved ones that no matter the distance or separation, their connection remains permanent and they will always find their way back to each other.

Song Credits

  • Artist: NCT DREAM
  • Album: GLITCH MODE
  • Released: March 28, 2022
  • Length: 3:33
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Lyrics: Hwang Yu Bin, Mark, Jeno, Jaemin & Jisung
  • Composers: Zayson, Kim Jihoo
  • Producers: Zayson, Kim Jihoo, Lee Soo-man

NCT DREAM “Never Goodbye” Official Audio

NCT DREAM “Never Goodbye” Lyrics

Hangul

변해가는 계절들을 막아 줄 거란
그런 말로 너를 붙잡을 순 없지만
많은 계절을 마주칠 너에게
이 마음 하날 비춰주려 해

떠나는 걸음이 맘이 흐려지지 않게
So please don’t cry 약속할 테니

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날
눈물을 참지 못해 문득 고개를 들면
반짝이는 별을 따라
다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야
It’s never goodbye

네가 지금 가야 하는 길이
나와 엇갈릴 수도 있어
항상 같은 방향을 걸을 수 없단 걸
I know, I know, I know (I know)
함께 가는 방법을 찾을 수 없다면
너를 멀리서 늘 비춰줄 거야 (Uh)

난 그대로야 여전해 like a photo
시간은 근데 그렇지 않더라고 (그렇지 않더라고)
이거 듣고 기억들을 간지럽혀
I see you 눈을 감아도
You know, that’s not normal for you, I’m not normal
잠시 놓쳐도 단번에 찾을 수 있게
그 자리에서 기다릴게
우린 it’s never goodbye (It’s never goodbye)
다시 돌고 돌아 어둠 속에서
내가 너를 알아보듯 언젠가
Find me please

멈춰 선 내 맘이 (맘이) 다시 (다시) 달려가지 않게
So please (So please) don’t cry (Don’t cry) 약속할 테니

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날
눈물을 참지 못해 문득 고개를 들면
반짝이는 별을 따라
다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야
It’s never goodbye

언젠가 나에게 돌아오는 날
한 걸음에 널 마중 갈게
You were, you are, you and I
항상 함께 일 거야
그때는 엇갈리지 마

유난히 짙고 긴 밤 견디던 어느 날
눈물을 참지 못해 문득 고개를 들면
반짝이는 별을 따라 (별을 따라)
다시 돌아올 길을 찾을 거야 (돌아올 길을 찾을 거야)
It’s never goodbye

You never say goodbye
같은 시간 같은자리 같은 공간 속
밝혀줘 어둠 속 starlight
너로 인해 나의 하나뿐인 별자리가
완성되어가길 바라
불안해하지 마 난 너를 보고 있어
같이 있던 밤 기억하고 있어
낯선 길을 걸을 땐 고개를 들어
저 별을 바라봐

Romanized

Byeonhaeganeun gyejeoldeureul maga jul georan
Geureon mallo neoreul butjabeul sun eopjiman
Maneun gyejeoreul majuchil neoege
I maeum hanal bichwojuryeo hae

Tteonaneun georeumi mami heuryeojiji anke
So please don’t cry yaksokal teni

Yunanhi jitgo gin bam gyeondideon eoneu nal
Nunmureul chamji mothae mundeuk gogaereul deulmyeon
Banjjagineun byeoreul ttara
Dasi doraol gireul chajeul geoya
It’s never goodbye

Nega jigeum gaya haneun giri
Nawa eotgallil sudo isseo
Hangsang gateun banghyangeul georeul su eopdan geol
I know, I know, I know (I know)
Hamkke ganeun bangbeobeul chajeul su eopdamyeon
Neoreul meolliseo neul bichwojul geoya (Uh)

Nan geudaeroya yeojeonhae like a photo
Siganeun geunde geureochi anteorago (geureochi anteorago)
Igeo deutgo gieokdeureul ganjireopyeo
I see you nuneul gamado
You know, that’s not normal for you, I’m not normal
Jamsi nochyeodo danbeone chajeul su itge
Geu jarieseo gidarilge
Urin it’s never goodbye (It’s never goodbye)
Dasi dolgo dora eodum sogeseo
Naega neoreul arabodeut eonjenga
Find me please

Meomchwo seon nae mami (mami) dasi (dasi) dallyeogaji anke
So please (So please) don’t cry (Don’t cry) yaksokal teni

Yunanhi jitgo gin bam gyeondideon eoneu nal
Nunmureul chamji mothae mundeuk gogaereul deulmyeon
Banjjagineun byeoreul ttara
Dasi doraol gireul chajeul geoya
It’s never goodbye

Eonjenga naege doraoneun nal
Han georeume neol majung galge
You were, you are, you and I
Hangsang hamkke il geoya
Geuttaeneun eotgalliji ma

Yunanhi jitgo gin bam gyeondideon eoneu nal
Nunmureul chamji mothae mundeuk gogaereul deulmyeon
Banjjagineun byeoreul ttara (byeoreul ttara)
Dasi doraol gireul chajeul geoya (doraol gireul chajeul geoya)
It’s never goodbye

You never say goodbye
Gateun sigan gateunjari gateun gonggan sok
Balkyeojwo eodum sok starlight
Neoro inhae naui hanappunin byeoljariga
Wanseongdoeeogagil bara
Buranhaehaji ma nan neoreul bogo isseo
Gachi itdeon bam gieokago isseo
Natseon gireul georeul ttaen gogaereul deureo
Jeo byeoreul barabwa

Translation

I can’t try to hold onto you with words like
“I will stop the changing seasons for you,”
But to you, who will face so many seasons ahead,
I want to shine this single heart of mine

So that your departing steps and heart don’t grow cloudy,
So please don’t cry, because I will make you a promise

On some day when you are enduring an exceptionally dark and long night,
If you suddenly lift your head, unable to hold back your tears,
Following the shimmering star,
You will find your way back to me once again
It’s never goodbye

The path that you have to walk right now
Might end up crossing past mine
I know we can’t always walk in the exact same direction
I know, I know, I know (I know)
If we can’t find a way to go together,
I will always shine on you from afar (Uh)

I’m still right here, unchanged, like a photo
But time doesn’t seem to work that way (it doesn’t work that way)
Listen to this and tickle your old memories
I see you even when I close my eyes
You know, that’s not normal for you, I’m not normal
Even if I temporarily lose track of you, so I can find you in a single glance,
I will wait for you right in that very spot
For us, it’s never goodbye (It’s never goodbye)
Twisting and turning through the darkness once again,
Just like the way I instantly recognize you, someday—
Find me please

So that my frozen, stopped heart won’t start racing ahead again,
So please (So please) don’t cry (Don’t cry), because I will make you a promise

On some day when you are enduring an exceptionally dark and long night,
If you suddenly lift your head, unable to hold back your tears,
Following the shimmering star,
You will find your way back to me once again
It’s never goodbye

On that day when you eventually return to me someday,
I’ll run out to greet you in a single stride
You were, you are, you and I
We will always be together
When that time comes, don’t let our paths cross by

On some day when you are enduring an exceptionally dark and long night,
If you suddenly lift your head, unable to hold back your tears,
Following the shimmering star (following the star),
You will find your way back to me once again (you’ll find the way back)
It’s never goodbye

You never say goodbye
Inside the same time, the same spot, the same space
Light it up, the starlight inside the darkness
Because of you, I hope my one and only constellation
Can finally move toward completion
Don’t be anxious, I am looking right at you
I still remember the nights we spent together
When you’re walking down an unfamiliar road, lift your head
And look at that star

NCT DREAM “Never Goodbye” Meaning

“Never Goodbye” (북극성, meaning “North Star”) by NCT DREAM is a heartfelt ballad about enduring love, unwavering support, and the promise of reunion. The song reassures listeners that true connections can withstand any distance, separation, or passage of time.

The central symbol of the song is the North Star, which serves as a metaphor for guidance and stability. Just as Polaris helps travelers find their way through darkness, the members promise to remain a constant source of comfort and strength for those they care about, especially their fans.

Another key theme is the idea that goodbyes are never truly final. The lyrics emphasize that even when people are physically apart, the emotional bond they share remains intact. Rather than focusing on loss, the song offers reassurance that meaningful relationships continue to exist beyond distance and time.

Ultimately, “Never Goodbye” is a touching promise of loyalty and reunion. Through its warm lyrics and emotional melody, the song conveys hope, reminding listeners that no matter how far apart they may be, the people who matter most will always find their way back to one another.