“O”-正.反.合. Lyrics - TVXQ (동방신기)
Artist: TVXQ (동방신기)
Album: [Album] O
Composer: 작곡 : 유영진
Lyricist: 작사 : 유영진
Arranger: 편곡 : 유영진
Release Date: 2006.09.02
“O”-正.反.合. lyrics by TVXQ (동방신기). "“O”-“O”-“O” let’s do this. hangeoreum mulleoseo jigeum i sidaereul dorabondamyeo…" Includes full Korean, Romanized, English T
“O”-正.反.合. Lyrics (Korean)
“O”-“O”-“O” let’s do this. 한걸음 물러서 지금 이 시대를 돌아본다면 원리도, 원칙도, 절대 진리도 없는 것 시대 안의 그대 모습은 언제나 반(反) 이었나 현실에 없는 이상(理想)은 이상형일 뿐 “O” (So Why you diggin’) “O”—– 이제 난 두려워, 반대만을 위한 반대 “O”—– 끝도 없이 표류하게 되는 걸 나 이제 찾는 건, 합(合)을 위한 노력일 뿐 나와 같은 손을, 한 외침을 꿈이 실현 되는 걸 갈망하는 자여.. 그대 곁에 정의라는 모습의 용기를 You, Know, 절대 절명, 그대들의 논쟁엔 논리가 없어 누구도, 듣지 못하면, 열지 못하면, 절대 해답을 찾을 수 없어 난 가야 돼, 가야 돼. 나의 반(反)이 정(正). 바로 정(正). 바로잡을 때까지, 정.반.합 의 노력이, 언젠가 이 땅에, 꿈을 피워 낼꺼야 작은 꿈이라 해도 모두 같은 곳을 바라본다면 끝도 없이 새로워져, 없던 길도 만들어가 나의 반(反)의 무게로 흐름들을 막아서는 안 되지 언제나 공존할 수 있는 걸 “O”—– 모든 게 두려워, 나의 길은 맞는 걸까 “O”—– 목적 없는 싸움들은 아닌가 아름다운 조화를, 변함없는 믿음을 만들 수가 있다면 한 그루의 나무가 되어, 더 큰 숲을 이루는 게 가치 있을꺼야 우린 큰 시련들을 경험했었지. 마치 암흑 속에 있는 것 잘못된 선택이라 후회한다 해도, 절대 멈추지는 마.. 멈추지는 마 “O”—– 두려워하지마, 삶은 계속 되고 있어 “O”—– 이제 모든 건, 제자리를 찾는 것 나 이제 찾는 건, 합(合)을 위한 노력일 뿐 나와 같은 손을, 한 외침을 꿈이 실현 되는 걸 갈망하는 자여.. 그대 곁에 정의라는 모습의 용기를 네가 속한 사회는 모두 정,반,합(正.反.合)의 흐름 속에서 끝도 없이 새로워져, 없던 길도 만들어가 나의 반(反)의 무게로 흐름들을 막아서는 안 되지 Ah– “O”—–
“O”-正.反.合. Romanized Lyrics
“O”-“O”-“O” let’s do this. hangeoreum mulleoseo jigeum i sidaereul dorabondamyeon wollido, wonchikdo, jeoldae jillido eobtneun geot sidae aneui geudae moseubeun eonjena ban ieotna hyeonsire eobtneun isangeun isanghyeongil ppun “O” (So Why you diggin’) “O”—– ije nan duryeowo, bandaemaneul wihan bande “O”—– ggeutdo eobsi pyoryuhage dweneun geol na ije chatneun geon, habeul wihan noryeogil ppun nawa gateun soneul, han wechimeul ggumi sirhyeon dweneun geol galmanghaneun jayeo… geudae gyeote jeongui raneun moseub eui yonggireul You Know, jeoldae jeolmyeong, geudaedeurui nonjaengen nolliga eobseo nugudo, deudji mothamyeon, yeolji mothamyeon, jeoldae haedabeul chajeul su obseo nan gaya dwae, gaya dwae. naui bani jeong. baro jeong. barojabeul ddekkaji, jeong.ban.hab ui noryeogi, eonjenga i ddange, ggumeul piwo naelggeoya jageun ggumira hedo modu gateun goseul barabondamyeon, ggeutdo eobsi saerowojyeo, eobtdeon gildo mandeureoga naui banui mugero heureumdeureul magaseoneun an dweji eonjena gongjonhal su itneun geol “O”—– modeun ge duryeowo, naui gireun matneun geolkka “O”—– mokjeok eobtneun ssaumdeureun aninga areumdaun johwareul, byeonhameobtneun mideumeul mandeul suga itdamyeon han geuru-ui namuga dwe-eo, deo keun supeul iruneun ge gachi isseulggeoya urin keun siryeondeureul gyeongheomhaesseotji. machi amheuk soge itneun geot jalmotdwen seontaegira huhwehanda haedo, jeoldae meomchujineun ma.. meomchujineun ma “O”—– duryeowohajima, salmeun gyesok dwego isseo “O”—– ije modeun geon, jejarireul chatneun geot na ije chatneun geon, habeul wihan noryeogil ppun nawa gateun soneul, han wechimeul ggumi sirhyeon dweneun geol galmanghaneun jayeo… geudae gyeote jeongui raneun moseub eui yonggireul niga sokhan sahweneun modu jeong,ban,habui heureum sogeseo ggeutdo eobsi saerowojyeo, eobtdeon gildo mandeureoga [ JJ / CM ] naui banui mugero [ JJ / CM ] heureumdeureul magaseoneun an dweji Ah– “O”—–
“O”-正.反.合. Lyrics in English (Translation)
“O”-“O”-“O” let’s do this.
Take a step back,
If we look at this era now,
There are no principles, no rules, no absolute truth.
Your image within this era
Was it always opposition (反)?
An ideal that doesn't exist in reality is just an ideal type “O”
(So why are you digging?)
“O”-----
Now I’m afraid, of opposition just for opposition's sake.
“O”-----
That we'll drift endlessly.
What I'm looking for now is just effort for synthesis (合).
Hands like mine, one single shout.
Oh, you who yearn for dreams to come true...
Courage, in the form of justice, by your side.
You know, absolute crisis,
There's no logic in your debates.
If no one listens, if no one opens up,
You can never find the answer.
I must go, must go. Until my opposition (反)
Is right (正). Truly right (正). Until it is set straight.
The effort of Thesis (正), Antithesis (反), Synthesis (合),
Someday, on this land, will make dreams bloom.
Even if it’s a small dream,
If everyone looks at the same place,
It will endlessly renew, creating paths that didn't exist.
With the weight of my opposition (反),
I shouldn’t block the currents.
We can always coexist.
“O”-----
Everything scares me, is my path the right one?
“O”-----
Are these not just aimless battles?
If we could create beautiful harmony, unchanging
Trust,
Becoming one tree,
Forming a bigger forest would be valuable.
We experienced great trials.
Like being in darkness.
Even if you regret a wrong choice, absolutely
Don't stop... Don't stop.
“O”-----
Don't be afraid, life continues.
“O”-----
Now everything will find its place.
What I'm looking for now is just effort for synthesis (合).
Hands like mine, one single shout.
Oh, you who yearn for dreams to come true...
Courage, in the form of justice, by your side.
The society you belong to
Is always in the flow of Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis (正.反.合).
Endlessly renewing, creating paths that didn't exist.
With the weight of my opposition (反),
I shouldn’t block the currents.
Ah--
“O”-----
About “O”-正.反.合.
Imagine a city at dusk, the air thick with unresolved arguments, where everyone seems to be speaking past each other. This is the atmosphere “O”-正.反.合. steps into, acting as both an observer and an earnest advocate. It captures a feeling of apprehension, noting a society seemingly caught in "opposition just for opposition's sake," where "no principles, no rules, no absolute truth" seem to guide discussions. The song urgently calls for a shift towards constructive effort and a shared vision for progress.
This track speaks to anyone who has felt the frustration of unproductive debates or witnessed societal stagnation born from endless conflict. It’s for those seeking a deeper meaning in collective action, who understand that true progress requires moving beyond mere disagreement. The lyrics, with lines like "what I'm looking for now is just effort for synthesis," articulate a desire for genuine resolution over perpetual friction.
People return to “O”-正.反.合. because it offers a framework for hope. It acknowledges past "great trials" and the feeling of "being in darkness," yet firmly believes that "life continues" and things will ultimately find their proper place. The song’s persistent resolve, urging listeners not to "stop," makes it a powerful reminder that sustained effort towards unity can indeed make dreams bloom on this land.
Song Background & Story
From the very first note, the narrator stands at a crossroads, a deep apprehension settling in as they observe the world around them. They begin by urging us to "take a step back" and reflect on an era where "no principles, no rules, no absolute truth" seem to exist. There's a clear critique here, a fear expressed that society is trapped in "opposition just for opposition's sake," leading to an endless drift. The narrator questions whether an "ideal that doesn't exist in reality is just an ideal type," highlighting the futility of debates without grounding.
As the song progresses, the narrator's emotional state shifts from critique to determined advocacy. They declare, "what I'm looking for now is just effort for synthesis," actively seeking to gather others, urging for "hands like mine, one single shout." This isn't just a passive wish; it's a call to action for those who "yearn for dreams to come true." The path forward isn't easy; the narrator acknowledges that "we experienced great trials," even feeling "like being in darkness," but their conviction holds firm, repeating the command, "don't stop... don't stop."
The story culminates in a hopeful and persistent resolve. The narrator believes that "the effort of Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis will someday make dreams bloom on this land." Despite the fears, they remind us to "don't be afraid, life continues" and that "everything will find its place." This journey from apprehension to a hopeful vision, from stagnation to creating "paths that didn't exist," defines the core of the song's narrative.
Poetic Meaning & Analysis
At the heart of “O”-正.反.合. lies the concept of '정.반.합' (Jeong-Ban-Hap), the Korean translation of the Hegelian dialectic of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis. This isn't simply a call for unity; it’s a philosophical framework suggesting that progress emerges from the clash and reconciliation of opposing ideas. The lyrics highlight that "your image within this era, was it always opposition?" implying that pure opposition, without a drive towards synthesis, is unproductive. The song argues that the "effort of Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis" is what truly fosters growth, moving society beyond mere debate to construct something new.
The imagery of "becoming one tree, forming a bigger forest would be valuable" beautifully illustrates this idea of collective synthesis. Individual 'trees' (ideas, people, efforts), even if they begin as distinct or even opposing forces, can, through a process of '합' (synthesis), contribute to a larger, more resilient, and vibrant 'forest.' It speaks to the power of shared vision and collaborative effort, where individual contributions find their greater purpose within a collective whole. This metaphor grounds the philosophical concept in a tangible, natural image of growth and interconnectedness.
The standout line, "the effort of Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis will someday make dreams bloom on this land," encapsulates the song's hopeful and determined message. It ties the abstract philosophical process directly to real-world outcomes: the realization of dreams. Coupled with the powerful image of "creating paths that didn't exist," the song inspires listeners to actively engage in this dialectical process, suggesting that through thoughtful engagement and reconciliation of differences, humanity can forge new, better futures. It's a profound statement on how societal progress is not just about overcoming conflict, but about leveraging it for innovation and collective aspiration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who sings “O”-正.反.合.?
“O”-正.反.合. is sung by TVXQ (동방신기).
Who wrote the lyrics for “O”-正.反.合.?
The lyrics for “O”-正.反.合. were written by 작사 : 유영진.
Who composed the music for “O”-正.反.合.?
The music for “O”-正.反.合. was composed by 작곡 : 유영진.