Jin — Don’t Say You Love Me Lyrics | From “Echo”

BTS member Jin has officially returned to music with his emotional new single, “Don’t Say You Love Me,” released on May 16 as the lead track from his second solo album, Echo. This marks his first project since completing military service.

The song is a soft pop ballad that highlights Jin’s emotional vocals and minimalist production. It tells the story of two lovers unable to move on, even as their relationship fades. Jin calls it a “heart-wrenching tale of lingering love,” aiming to comfort those who have experienced heartbreak.

The music video stars Jin and popular actress Shin Se Kyung, portraying a quiet, emotional reunion between former lovers. One striking scene shows them locking eyes in a crowd, capturing the tension of unfinished love with powerful, understated performances.

Don’t Say You Love Me Jin Lyrics

I really thought I made up my mind
Hopped in the car and put it in drive
I tried to leave, like, a hundred times
But something’s stoppin’ me every time, oh-ho

Fakin’ a smile while we’re breakin’ apart
Oh, I never, never, never meant to take it this far
Too late to save me, so don’t even start
Oh, you never meant to hurt me, but you’re makin’ it hard

Don’t tell me that you’re gonna miss me
Just tell me that you wanna kill me
Don’t say that you love me ’cause it hurts the most
You just gotta let me go

I really thought this was for the best
It never worked last time that I checked
I got this pain stuck inside my chest
And it gets worse the further I get, oh-ho

Fakin’ a smile while we’re breakin’ apart
Oh, I never, never, never meant to take it this far
Too late to save me, so don’t even start
Oh, you never meant to hurt me, but you’re makin’ it hard

Don’t tell me that you’re gonna miss me (Tell me that you miss me)
Just tell me that you wanna kill me (Kill me)
Don’t say that you love me ’cause it hurts the most (The most)
You just gotta let me go
Lie to me, tell me that you hate me (Tell me that you hate me)
Look me in the eyes and call me crazy (Crazy)
Don’t say that you love me ’cause it hurts the most (The most)
You just gotta let me go

Let me go
Gotta let me go
Gotta let me
Don’t say that you love me ’cause it hurts the most
You just gotta let me go

Echo Lyrics

1. Don’t Say You Love Me
2. Nothing Without Your Love
3. Loser (feat. YENA)
4. Rope It
5. With the Clouds
6. Background
7. To Me, Today