This song also has a Japanese version featured in their fourth Japanese studio album Map of the Soul: 7 ~The Journey~.
—Awards and nominations—
—Music program awards—
Song Program Date
"ON" Music Bank (KBS) February 28, 2020
March 6, 2020
March 13, 2020
March 20, 2020
Show! Music Core (MBC) February 29, 2020
March 7, 2020
March 14, 2020
March 21, 2020
March 28, 2020
Inkigayo (SBS) March 1, 2020
March 8, 2020
March 15, 2020
Show Champion (MBC Music) March 4, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 18, 2020
M Countdown (Mnet) March 5, 2020
—Editions—
Limited Edition 7" Vinyl [Vinyl] (June 11, 2020)
—Tracklist—
Limited Edition 7" Vinyl
A-side
1.ON
B-side
1.ON (feat. Sia)
ON
BTS Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
한 발자국 떼면 한 발자국 커지는 shadow
잠에서 눈을 뜬 여긴 또 어디 어쩜 서울 또 New York or Paris
일어나니 휘청이는 몸
Look at my feet, look down 날 닮은 그림자
흔들리는 건 이놈인가 아니면 내 작은 발끝인가
두렵잖을 리 없잖아 다 괜찮을 리 없잖아
(Hey, na-na-na) 미치지 않으려면 미쳐야 해
(Hey, na-na-na) 나를 다 던져 이 두 쪽 세상에
(Hey, na-na-na) Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
제 발로 들어온 아름다운 감옥
Find me and I'm gonna live with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타봐 bring the pain, oh, yeah
Rain be pourin', sky keep fallin', every day, oh, na-na-na
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
Bring the pain 모두 내 피와 살이 되겠지
Bring the pain, no fear 방법을 알겠으니
작은 것에 breathe 그건 어둠 속 내 산소와 빛
내가 나이게 하는 것들의 힘 넘어져도 다시 일어나 scream
넘어져도 다시 일어나 scream
언제나 우린 그랬으니
설령 내 무릎이 땅에 닿을지언정
파묻히지 않는 이상 그저 그런 해프닝쯤 될 거란 걸
Win no matter what
Win no matter what, win no matter what
네가 뭐라던 누가 뭐라던
I don't give a ugh, I don't give a ugh, I don't give a ugh
(Hey, na-na-na) 미치지 않으려면 미쳐야 해
(Hey, na-na-na) 나를 다 던져 이 두 쪽 세상에
(Hey, na-na-na) Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
제 발로 들어온 아름다운 감옥
Find me and I'm gonna live with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타봐 bring the pain, oh, yeah
Rain be pourin', sky keep fallin', every day, oh, na-na-na
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
나의 고통이 있는 곳에
내가 숨 쉬게 하소서
My everythin', my blood and tears
Got no fears, I'm singin', oh
Oh, I'm takin' over
You should know, yeah
Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
깜깜한 심연 속 기꺼이 잠겨
Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타봐 bring the pain, oh, yeah
Rain be pourin', sky keep fallin', every day, oh, na-na-na
(Eh-oh) Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타봐 bring the pain, oh, yeah
All that I know is just goin' on and on and on and on
(Eh-oh) 가져와 bring the pain, oh, yeah
In the song ON by BTS, the lyrics initially express confusion as the singer can't understand the people around them. They feel like a shadow behind themselves that grows when they take a step. They wake up feeling disoriented again in random locations around the world, with Seoul, New York, or Paris as potential destinations. The singer also feels physically weak and unstable until finally beginning to walk with confidence. The idea of fighting and not being held down is a prominent theme throughout the song. To win, they must go crazy, put everything they have into it, fight with no fear, and never give up. The lyrics mention facing pain but being willing and ready to take it on since it's what keeps them going. The idea is to push through and not let setbacks defeat them.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't understand what people are sayin'
Confusion on what to follow, when people speak in different tones
Look at my feet, look down
The singer is explaining the feeling of being followed by their own shadows
Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
The singer is determined to never give up despite the challenges they are faced with
Find me and I'm gonna live with ya
The artist is optimistic that they will survive and thrive despite the challenges they face
Rain be pourin', sky keep fallin', every day, oh, na-na-na
The artist is trying to communicate the overwhelming feeling that something depressing or negative is happening every day
Bring the pain 모두 내 피와 살이 되겠지
The singer is saying that they embrace their own pain and seek comfort in it because they know it will shape and define them
Win no matter what
The singer is determined to be successful, regardless of any obstacles or barriers in their path
My everythin', my blood and tears
The artist is referring to the fact that they have poured their heart and soul into everything, including their goals, dreams and passions
Got no fears, I'm singin', oh
The artist is saying they have no fear and they will keep singing (persevering) despite the challenges they will face.
Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya
The artist is saying that they will stand in solidarity with those who are in pain or facing difficulties
Writer(s): Antonina Armato, Yun Ki Min, Krysta Marie Youngs, Melanie Joy Fontana, Michel Schulz
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luvkookies9687
BTS 2013: we are bulletproof pt.2
BTS 2020: we are bulletproof: the eternal
BTS, 2017: 4 o'clock
BTS, 2020: zero o'clock
BTS, 2014: the stars
BTS, 2020: moon
BTS, 2013: adult child
BTS, 2020: inner child
BTS, 2013: n.o
BTS, 2020: on
BTS, 2014: boy in luv
BTS, 2019: boy with luv
@bestofbestae
Anyone in 2024
@Celine.f
💜
@anjalisaxena4750
Always and forever ♾️
@user-dd4nt1ic5j
Me
@waniwardinaabdullahyan1401
Everyday I'm here..
@BhagyalakshmiPrabhu-wj8wu
Yes😊
@alessandravaranini1640
I've already watched it many times, but I always get goosebumps during Jungkook's high notes, how is it even possible?!?!
@skyfoot3230
Follow me
@mikrokosmos5867
Me too
@kirandeshpande9168
Cauz its Jungkook