Lyrics, Cara Baca & English Translation
I can't understand what people are sayin'
어느 장단에 맞춰야 될지
eo-neu jang-dan-e mat-chwo-ya doel-ji
한 발자국 떼면 한 발자국 커지는 shadow
han bal-ja-guk tte-myeon han bal-ja-guk keo-ji-neun shadow
잠에서 눈을 뜬 여긴 또 어디?
jam-e-seo nun-eul tteun yeo-gin tto eo-di?
어쩜 서울 또 New York or Paris
eo-jjeom seo-ul tto New York or Paris
일어나니 휘청이는 몸
il-eo-na-ni hwi-cheong-i-neun mom
Yeah, look at my feet, look down (down)
날 닮은 그림자
nal dal-eun geu-rim-ja
흔들리는 건 이놈인가
heun-deul-ri-neun geon i-nom-in-ga
아니면 내 작은 발끝인가
a-ni-myeon nae jak-eun bal-kkeut-in-ga
두렵잖을 리 없잖아
du-ryeop-jan-eul ri eop-jan-a
다 괜찮을 리 없잖아
da gwaen-chan-eul ri eop-jan-a
그래도 I know, 서툴게 I flow
geu-rae-do I know, seo-tul-ge I flow
저 까만 바람과 함께 날아
jeo kka-man ba-ram-gwa ham-kke nal-a
(Hey, na-na-na)
미치지 않으려면 미쳐야 해
mi-chi-ji an-eu-ryeo-myeon mi-chyeo-ya hae
(Hey, na-na-na) hey
나를 다 던져 이 두 쪽 세상에
na-reul da deon-jyeo i du jjok se-sang-e
(Hey, na-na-na)
Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
제 발로 들어온 아름다운 감옥
je bal-ro deul-eo-on a-reum-da-un gam-ok
Find me and I'm gonna live with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타 봐, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ol-ra-ta bwa, 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
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
Bring the pain, oh, yeah
모두 내 피와 살이 되겠지, eh, ooh
mo-du nae pi-wa sal-i doe-gess-ji, eh, ooh
Bring the pain, eh, ooh
No fear, 방법을 알겠으니, eh
No fear, bang-beop-eul al-gess-eu-ni, eh
작은 것에 breathe (uh-huh)
jak-eun geos-e breathe (uh-huh)
그건 어둠 속 내 산소와 빛 (uh-huh)
geu-geon eo-dum sok nae san-so-wa bit (uh-huh)
내가 나이게 하는 것들의 힘
nae-ga na-i-ge ha-neun geos-deul-ui him
넘어져도 다시 일어나, scream
neom-eo-jyeo-do da-si il-eo-na, scream
넘어져도 다시 일어나, scream
neom-eo-jyeo-do da-si il-eo-na, scream
언제나 우린 그랬으니
eon-je-na u-rin geu-raess-eu-ni
설령 내 무릎이 땅에 닿을지언정
seol-ryeong nae mu-reup-i ttang-e dat-eul-ji-eon-jeong
파묻히지 않는 이상 그저 그런 해프닝쯤 될 거란 걸
pa-mut-hi-ji an-neun i-sang geu-jeo geu-reon hae-peu-ning-jjeum doel geo-ran geol
Win no matter what
Win no matter what, win no matter what
네가 뭐라던 누가 뭐라던, I don't give a, uh
ne-ga mwo-ra-deon nu-ga mwo-ra-deon, I don't give a, uh
I don't give a, uh, I don't give a, uh, yeah
(Hey, na-na-na)
미치지 않으려면 미쳐야 해
mi-chi-ji an-eu-ryeo-myeon mi-chyeo-ya hae
(Hey, na-na-na) hey
나를 다 던져 이 두 쪽 세상에
na-reul da deon-jyeo i du jjok se-sang-e
(Hey, na-na-na) hey
Can't hold me down 'cause you know I'm a fighter
제 발로 들어온 아름다운 감옥
je bal-ro deul-eo-on a-reum-da-un gam-ok
Find me and I'm gonna live with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타 봐, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ol-ra-ta bwa, 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
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
나의 고통이 있는 곳에
na-ui go-tong-i iss-neun gos-e
내가 숨 쉬게 하소서
nae-ga sum swi-ge ha-so-seo
My everythin', my blood and tears
Got no fears, I'm singin', oh-whoa
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
kkam-kkam-han sim-yeon sok gi-kkeo-i jam-gyeo
Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya
(Eh-oh) 가져와, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타 봐, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ol-ra-ta bwa, 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) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) 올라타 봐, bring the pain, oh, yeah
(Eh-oh) ol-ra-ta bwa, 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
(Eh-oh) ga-jyeo-wa, bring the pain, oh, yeah
Track Information & Sing-Along Guide
“ON” (ON) is performed by BTS, released on the album MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 in 2020.
💡 Linguistic Features & Sing-Along Guide: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Mencari lirik lagu dan terjemahan atau cara baca Hangul mudah? Gunakan synchronized Pronunciation Coach to practice tricky syllables at 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.
💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context
Explore the narrative arc, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “ON” by BTS.
1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Thesis
"Hong Kong" from Monkey Hotel is a cinematic vintage pop-rock ballad steeped in 1970s British pop romance and melancholy. The city of Hong Kong represents a nostalgic dreamscape where unrequited memories, neon lights, and romantic youth linger forever.
3. Production Lore & Sound Engineering
Rich with warm retro brass lines, Beatles-inspired chord progressions, and dramatic dynamic swells.
Cultural Context & Lyrical Nuance (정 • 한 • 인연)
Decode the culturally specific emotional currents, philosophical idioms, and generational vernacular defining “ON”:
Cherished memories, nostalgia
Chueok (추억) represents treasured memories tinged with the bittersweet yearning of youth and vintage Hong Kong cinema romance.
Yearning, tender longing
Geurium (그리움) is the quintessential Korean emotion of tender longing for an absent love or unreachable past era (han 한 & jeong 정).
🇰🇷 Essential Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance
Key terms to unlock the deeper emotional resonance of this song:
❓ Song Analysis & Common Queries
Q: What is the core artistic message of “ON”?
"Hong Kong" from Monkey Hotel is a cinematic vintage pop-rock ballad steeped in 1970s British pop romance and melancholy. The city of Hong Kong represents a nostalgic dreamscape where unrequited memor...
Q: How does “ON” express traditional Korean sentiment?
Through cultural motifs such as Cherished memories, nostalgia and nuanced vocal delivery, BTS bridges contemporary global pop aesthetics with authentic Korean emotional expression.
Q: How can I practice singing “ON” with proper Korean pronunciation?
Use the K-Lyrics Sing-Along Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch lock and real-time audio sync.
🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits
Verified songwriting lineage, producer lore, and KOMCA copyright registration for “ON”.
| Performer (아티스트) | BTS |
|---|---|
| Album (앨범) | MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 |
| Release Year (발매연도) | 2020 |
| Rights Society (저작권 관리) | Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA)✓ Verified Rights Registry |
| Lyricist (작사) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI) |
| Composer (작곡) | Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), Kim Do-hyung |
| Arranger (편곡) | JANNABI |
| Producer (프로듀서) | Peponi Music |
| Record Label (기획사) | Peponi Music |
| Distributor (유통사) | Kakao Entertainment |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ON, pronunciation practice, and production history.
What is the English translation and meaning of ON by BTS?
"ON" is performed by BTS. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.
Where can I practice singing ON with Romanized lyrics?
You can practice ON with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach at k-lyrics.com/coach/?song=on, featuring 0.5x and 0.75x slowed-down playback, pitch lock, and syllable breakdown.
Who wrote and produced ON by BTS?
"ON" was produced by Peponi Music with lyrics by Choi Jung-hoon (JANNABI), released under Peponi Music.
Apakah tersedia lirik lagu ON dan terjemahan serta cara baca?
Ya, K-Lyrics menyediakan lirik lagu ON (BTS) lengkap dengan teks asli Hangul, cara baca lirik (romanization mudah), terjemahan bahasa Inggris / Tagalog, serta ulasan arti lagu dan makna lirik mendalam.