For day 66 of analyzing a BTS song every day until their concert in April, I decided to analyze the song, “ON” by BTS. This song is BTS’ expression of how they may feel scared and nervous as they enter new spaces however they will continue to push forward and chase their dreams anyways.

This narrative can be seen throughout the song. However, one of the most prominent places it can be seen is in Verse 1 where Jimin and V describe how wherever they go, such as New York, Paris, or Seoul, they feel nervous and unsure about what they are doing. I think addressing a topic such as this is an important one as there are so many people who go through those emotions when they travel to a different place. Although the emotions BTS are feeling run deeper than the average tourist as they have to perform at these places, the lyrics are vague enough to comfort anyone feeling like a stranger in a different, unfamiliar place.

BTS does not leave the listener in that unfamiliar place uncomforted. Instead they describe that although they are scared, they will still keep moving forward; they will keep going in spite of the struggle and pain (Verse 2). This kind of motivational theme seen within their song is something that I find incredibly fascinating. They are not just giving empty words such as, “Everything is fine, I’m not scared, etc.” Instead, they are honestly admitting that they are scared however, they will not let that prevent them from moving forward.

All in all, “ON” by BTS is a very powerful song that beautifully illustrates that even when things seem daunting, we still have the power to keep going in spite of it all. We can still push forward towards our dreams while we are afraid. It is through that perseverance that we grow as people and the things we are chasing after truly gain meaning.

NOTE: I accessed, “ON” by BTS (English Translation) by Genius English Translations hyperlinked in this article on March 21th, 2026 in order to assist in writing this article. Special thanks to Genius for their accessible translations.