Album
Release Date
February 21, 2020
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Composers / Lyricists
Pdogg, RM, August Rigo, Melanie Fontana, Michel "Lindgren" Schulz, SUGA, j-hope, Antonina Armato, Krysta Youngs, Julia Ross
About the Song
《ON》 is a powerful and defiant track by BTS from MAP OF THE SOUL : 7, released in 2020 through BIGHIT MUSIC. Featuring vocals by BTS, the song was written and composed by Pdogg, RM, August Rigo, Melanie Fontana, Michel Lindgren Schulz, SUGA, j-hope, Antonina Armato, Krysta Youngs, and Julia Ross. Built on explosive production and an unshakable sense of conviction, 《ON》 turns struggle, pressure, and pain into a bold declaration of strength. With its marching intensity, dramatic scale, and unforgettable energy, 《ON》 stands out as one of BTS’s most commanding and iconic songs, and I would strongly recommend it to listeners who enjoy the group at their most fierce, resilient, and larger than life.
[FULL LYRICS – ROMANIZATION & ENGLISH ONLY]
eo-neu jang-dan-e mach-wo-ya doel-ji
han bal-ja-guk tte-myeon han bal-ja-guk keo-ji-neun Shadow
jam-e-seo nun-eul tteun yeo-gin tto eo-di
eo-jjeom se-oul tto New York or Paris
i-reo-na-ni hwi-cheong-i-neun mom
what beat should i dance to
every step i take, the Shadow grows larger
where is this place i’ve woken up in
maybe seoul, or new york, or paris
rising up, my body staggers
heun-deul-li-neun geon i-nom-in-ga
a-ni-myeon nae ja-geun bal-kkeut-in-ga
du-ryeop-jan-eul ri eop-jan-a
da gwaen-chan-eul ri eop-jan-a
geu-rae-do i know seo-tul-ge i flow
jeo kka-man ba-ram-gwa ham-kke nal-a
is it this guy that’s shaking
or is it my own small toes
of course it’s SCARY, there’s no way it’s not
of course everything’s not okay
but still i know, clumsily i flow
flying together with that black wind
hey na na na na-reul da deon-jyeo i du jjok se-sang-e
hey na na na can’t hold me down cuz you know i’m a fighter
je bal-ro deu-reo-on a-reum-da-un ga-mok
find me and i’m gon-na live with ya
hey na na na throw myself into this two-sided world
hey na na na can’t hold me down cuz you know i’m a fighter
a beautiful prison i walked into on my own
find me and i’m gon-na live with ya
(eh oh) ol-la-ta-bwa Bring the pain oh yeah
rain be pou-rin’ sky keep fal-lin’
ev-er-y-day oh na na na
(eh oh) ga-jyeo-wa Bring the pain oh yeah
(eh oh) climb on it Bring the pain oh yeah
rain be pou-rin’ sky keep fal-lin’
ev-er-y-day oh na na na
(eh oh) bring it on Bring the pain oh yeah
bring the pain no fear bang-beop-eul al-get-seu-ni
ja-geun geos-e breathe geu-geon eo-dum sok nae san-so-wa bit
nae-ga na-i-ge ha-neun geos-deul-ui him
neom-eo-jyeo-do da-si i-reo-na scream
bring the pain, no fear now that i know the way
breathe in the small things, that’s my oxygen and light in the darkness
the power of the things that make me WHO I AM
even if i fall, i get up and scream
eon-je-na u-rin geu-rae-sseu-ni
seol-ryeong nae mu-reup-i ttang-e dah-eul-ji-eon-jeong
pa-mut-hi-ji an-neun i-sang
geu-jeo geu-reon haep-eu-ning-jjeum doel geo-ran geol
win no mat-ter what
win no mat-ter what
win no mat-ter what
ne-ga mwo-ra-deon nu-ga mwo-ra-deon
i don’t give a uhh
because we’ve always been like that
even if my knees touch the ground
as long as i’m not buried
it’ll just be another tiny happening
win no mat-ter what
win no mat-ter what
win no mat-ter what
no matter what you say, no matter what anyone says
i don’t give a uhh
nae-ga sum swi-ge ha-so-seo
my ev-er-y-thin’ my blood and tears
got no fears i’m sin-gin’ ohhhhh
let me breathe there
my ev-er-y-thin’ my blood and tears
got no fears i’m sin-gin’ ohhhhh
can’t hold me down cuz you know i’m a fighter
kkam-kkam-han si-myeon sok gi-kkeo-i jam-gyeo
find me and i’m gon-na bleed with ya
can’t hold me down cuz you know i’m a fighter
willingly sinking into the dark abyss
find me and i’m gon-na bleed with ya
(eh oh) ga-jyeo-wa Bring the pain oh yeah
(eh oh) bring it on Bring the pain oh yeah
The song explores the theme of facing one’s shadow and pain as a necessary part of growth. It is a powerful anthem of resilience and acceptance, declaring that no matter the hardship, the journey continues with unwavering strength.
