O-P Lyrics Translation: 1’Only | One Pact

One Pact introduces their new single ‘O-P’ from the album 1’Only with fierce energy. The group writes lyrics about ambition and respect in the competitive music scene. Their music mixes a powerful beat with direct and confident verses.

O-P Lyrics Translation: 1'Only | One Pact
Released: February 26, 2026

O-P

One Pact • From “1’Only”

Lyricist
Tag (One Pact), Joha (조하) (Kor)

1’Only’s O-P Korean Lyrics English Meaning

The lyrics writer, Tag, describes the music industry as a constant battle. One Pact declares, ‘Every day is a war,’ highlighting their determination to succeed against all odds. The artists list their goals, from world tours to global recognition, with unwavering confidence.

Meon balchieseo jikyeoman bwatdeon nan junbihae coup d’étatI’ve been watching from a distance, but now I’m preparing a ‘coup d’état’.
’26 new season, introduction, who am I?’26 is a new season, this is my introduction, so who am I?
Nan eopseo jungneun beobi even if I change my labelI don’t have a way to die, even if I change my label.
I still be the T, you know? ja ije nega nal jabeul sullaeyaI’m still the ‘Top,’ you know? Now it’s your turn to be the seeker trying to catch me.
Munjeneun don, not enough, I deserve much betterThe problem is money, there’s not enough, and I deserve much better.
Geuge samjibui sumeun uimi “DESERVED,” yeah, all love that songThat’s the hidden meaning of the third album, “DESERVED,” yeah, everyone loves that song.
Geuttaeman haedo nan ajik mollatgeodeun nae jinjeonghan yamangeunEven back then, I didn’t truly realize the depth of my ambition.
The crown belongs to me and your comedy is overThe crown belongs to me and your comedy is over.
Pass the microphone, isiboen dorasseo tueoPass the microphone, by ’25 I’ll be finishing my tour.
See me passout, dangyeonhan sorineun aengkol (ONE PACT)Watch me give it my all until I pass out, while the crowd naturally screams for an encore (ONE PACT).
Mot deureobwasseodo we on different levelEven if you haven’t heard of us, we’re on a completely different level.
Yeojeonhi ganji an chaenggineun geotdeul anhajiI still don’t bother with those who lack style.
Sillyereul beomhae sillyeogi seonbaeYou’re being disrespectful, but skill is what makes a senior.
Yeotdamyeon dangjang jeolhaesseoyahae yeureul gatchwo, boyIf you knew, you should’ve bowed immediately; show some respect, boy.
Hal mareun eopseo, deunneun gwiga eomneun geolI’ve got nothing more to say to someone who refuses to listen.
Jeongsineul eottadugoWhere have you left your mind?
Jeottangeol gajyeowasseoWhy did you bring something like that?
Gyeou ijeongdoro hamyeonIf this is all you’ve got,
Seol jari ttawin eopseothere’s no place for you to stand.
Cheonbeonui take bujokaeseo nagariEven after a thousand takes, you’re still not good enough, so you’re out.
Tellebi ane nan ajik nobodyInside the television, I’m still seen as a nobody.
Everyday’s a warEvery day is a war.
Every-everyday’s a warEvery, every day is a war.
O-PO-P,
Make a sign in the airmake a sign in the air.
Make it O-PMake it O-P.
Kkeokkiji aneun gojipMy stubbornness won’t be broken.
Jeoldae tahyeop anhae binmal anhaeI’ll never compromise and I don’t make empty promises,
‘Cause we iconicbecause we’re iconic.
It’s O-PIt’s O-P.
20242024,
Chulbaljineun mapoeseoour starting point was in Mapo.
Urin keun geurimeul geuriji isiboenWe’re painting a big picture, and by ’25,
Jigu ban bakwi marathonit’ll be a marathon halfway across the globe.
Daeum mokjeokjineun deouk meolliOur next destination is even further away.
G.O.A.T since startedWe’ve been the ‘Greatest Of All Time’ since we started.
Aju gyang meotjin geoIt’s just simply cool.
Everyday’s a warEvery day is a war.
Every-everyday’s a warEvery, every day is a war.
Jeonjaengteo, nan pihaji anaThe battlefield, I don’t run from it.
Maen apjure seon janggunI’m the general standing on the front lines.
I ttangeul tamnaendamyeon gacha eopsi galla beoryeoIf you covet this land, I’ll split it apart without mercy.
Sarajyeo neon jidoeseo goneYou’ll vanish from the map, you’re gone.
Chenbeonui take bujokaeseo nagariEven after a thousand takes, you’re still not good enough, so you’re out.
Tellebi ane nan ajik nobodyInside the television, I’m still seen as a nobody.
Everyday’s a warEvery day is a war.
Every-everyday’s a warEvery, every day is a war.
O-PO-P,
Make a sign in the airmake a sign in the air.
Make it O-PMake it O-P.
Kkeokkiji aneun gojipMy stubbornness won’t be broken.
Jeoldae tahyeop anhae binmal anhaeI’ll never compromise and I don’t make empty promises,
‘Cause we iconicbecause we’re iconic.
It’s O-PIt’s O-P.

O-P Music Video

The meaning of ‘O-P’ is a bold statement of self-belief. The lyrics dismiss doubters and celebrate the group’s iconic status with sharp, unapologetic lines.