1. ON was a solo p… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists under the name ON:
1. ON was a solo project of Ken Andrews, which he started after the breakup of his previous band, Failure. The music of ON was not unlike that of Failure, in terms of songwriting, but the overall sound was more based on electronics, with less emphasis on guitars and the typical heavy rock sound.
ON was signed to Epic Records in 1999, and the first single, "Soluble Words", was released late that year. It contains four versions of the song, including a remix by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode, and an exclusive track called "Your Sister Says John" (written by Andrews' friend Jordon Zadorozny of Blinker the Star).
After several months, ON's album Shifting Skin was released in June 2000. Ken then assembled a backing band, which consisted of drummer Tim Dow (ex-Shiner/Season to Risk), bassist Tommy Walter (Abandoned Pools), guitarist Joey Sykes, and keyboardist Kevin Moore, and took ON on tour. Another single, "Slingshot", was serviced to radio, bubbling just under the Alternative Top 50; but the album didn't sell well, and Epic eventually released Andrews from his contract.
A second ON album, Make Believe, was released in 2002 via CD Baby and the iTunes Store. Also in 2002, he (and Dow) formed a new group called Year of the Rabbit. Currently, Andrews is working both as a solo artist and as a member of Digital Noise Academy, as well as being a sought-after producer and session musician.
2. ON is an alias of South Korean artist, Choi Seon 최세온, a former contestant on MNET's I-LAND. He began uploading original songs and covers to his Soundcloud page in 2021. He is currently releasing music under the name SÉON.
Avalanche
On Lyrics
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Is nothing to us at all now?
With all its force we know
It cannot ever conceive to stand in our way
Condescending
Chased it to where
Where the first ones
To start our lives here
We won't forget why we are here
With our hands held together the clouds part
As if they knew not to stand in our way
The opening lines of On's song, Avalanche, are a powerful declaration of independence and fearlessness. While the avalanche might have been a terrifying force of nature, the singer in the song has grown immune to it. They have faced it head-on and now, it poses no threat to them. This can be considered as a metaphor for challenges and difficulties that people face in their lives. If we confront those challenges, we become more confident and resilient, and eventually, we become immune to them.
The next few lines of the song continue to reinforce the idea of the singer's strength and determination. They acknowledge the force of the avalanche, but they confidently declare that it cannot stand in their way. The phrase "changing patterns don't take a toll" suggests that the singer has an unwavering focus on their goals, even when faced with the unexpected or the unknown. This resilience and refusal to be deterred by obstacles is again emphasized in the next line, where the singer declares that they will not forget why they are here.
Line by Line Meaning
The avalanche we strode towards
We confidently walked towards a challenging situation
Is nothing to us at all now?
That situation no longer intimidates us
With all its force we know
Despite its immense power
It cannot ever conceive to stand in our way
It will not hinder our progress
Condescending
Arrogantly ignoring obstacles
Chased it to where
We pursued our goals relentlessly
Where the first ones
Pioneers in a new endeavor
To start our lives here
Beginning a new chapter of our journey
And changing patterns don't take a toll
We are adaptable and resilient
We won't forget why we are here
We remain focused on our purpose
With our hands held together the clouds part
We find unity and harmony in adversity
As if they knew not to stand in our way
Even nature seems to recognize our determination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW BEWS, ANDREW GILMOUR, COLIN DORAN, LAURENCE JOHN HIBBITT, PAUL TOWNSEND
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