That's Okay (괜찮아도 괜찮아)
I. Introduction
"That's Okay" 괜찮아도 괜찮아 is a single by South Korean singer D.O. from the boy group EXO. It is the 15th single of SM Station Season 3 and was released on July 1, 2019. The single was a gift for his fans before his enlistment until January 25 2021.
SM Station is a digital music project under SM Entertainment that involves solos or duets from members in existing SM groups, as well as opportunities for singers to experiment in other genres or collaborate with artists inside and outside of SM Entertainment. The project releases a number of singles digitally each year on digital platforms, including streaming audio like Spotify.
II. Song
"That's Okay" is an R&B pop song featuring a warm acoustic guitar and a minimalist drum beat. The lyrics co-written by D.O. are about letting go of sad feelings and having hope, in order to achieve happiness.
The music video is an animation that shows the story of a man finding comfort in reviving a dying potted cactus following the passing of his pet dog.
[Verse 1]
I feel like I'm losing myself in the
Many emotions that have gone by
From some point, I became used to
The rules I follow to hide my heart
[Verse 2]
I ran, only looking forward
The words I've postponed
[Pre-Chorus]
Like time passes, inside of me
Times when I'm happy, days where
I cried so much my chest went numb
Like the sun that rises and sets every day
And the moon, I send them away naturally
[Chorus]
Sometimes I cry (Ay, yo)
Sometimes I laugh (Ay, yo)
I have expectations (Ay, yo)
And I go through pain (Ay, yo) (Ay, yo)
I get butterflies once again (Ay, yo)
And become dull (Ay, yo)
Following my heart, the way that I am
[Post-Chorus]
Like the countless stars
I’m always in the same place
I'll shine on you with all the light I have
So don't hide yourself, will you show me you?
Be comfortable with the way you are
That's right, it's okay to be okay
[Verse 3]
Today, for the first time
I face my honest heart
Even looking in the mirror is hard
Why is this facial expression so awkward?
[Verse 4]
Beautiful things are always precious
Even if you stay for a while and then leave
Like the ordinary occurrences I see everyday
Somehow I still want to fill up my daily life
[Pre-Chorus]
The loneliness that's stayed hidden inside
Let it linger for a little
Just look at it
If the soft breeze blows
Open your heart, the day will pass
[Chorus]
Sometimes I cry (Ay, yo)
Sometimes I laugh (Ay, yo)
I have expectations (Ay, yo)
And I go through pain (Ay, yo) (Ay, yo)
I get butterflies once again (Ay, yo)
And become dull (Ay, yo)
Following my heart, the way that I am
[Post-Chorus]
Like the countless stars
I'm always in the same place
I'll shine on you with all the light I have
So don’t hide yourself, will you show me you?
Be comfortable with the way you are
That’s right, it's okay to be okay
[Bridge]
The memories that fill both hands
Our precious story
A sincere heart
If you can still remember them after time passes
Will you be able to say
That you were happy too?
[Chorus]
I cried with you (Ay, yo)
And we laughed together (Ay, yo)
I had expectations (Ay, yo)
And I went through pain (Ay, yo)
I poured out everything (Ay, yo)
And I loved (Ay, yo)
Following my heart, the way that I am
[Post-Chorus]
The troubles you couldn’t talk about
The time passing at the same pace
Like always, I'll wash them away
So it's okay to live like flowing water
It's just okay to be okay
III. Release
That's Okay is the SM music video with the highest like/dislike ratio on Youtube (317,3).
A lot of idols started to cover and mention this song, thanks to its beautiful message that gives strengh and hope.
The January 25th 2021, SM released the live version of That's Okay after D.O.'s discharge Vlive.
IV. Tracklist and Charts
1. | "That's Okay" (괜찮아도 괜찮아) |
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3:41 | |
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2. | "That's Okay" (instrumental) |
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3:41 | |
Total length: | 7:22 |
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