Ateez drops an anthem for perseverance with On The Road from their album Golden Hour: Part.4. Eden and Maddox write lyrics about a long and tiring journey. The group delivers a powerful story of moving forward no matter the obstacles.
Released: February 6, 2026
On The Road
Ateez • From “Golden Hour : Part.4”
On The Road Lyrics Meaning Ateez | Golden Hour : Part.4
The songwriter notes they shared this painful journey, soaked in sweat rather than tears. This line highlights the physical toll of their efforts. He describes running a long marathon with a steady step that will never falter.
Kkeojyeo gane modeun ge aryeonhan binmajeo yeoteojigoEverything is fading away, and even the faint light is growing dim.
Chagawojin i girui georeowatdeon dwireul doraboneI’m looking back at the path I’ve walked on this cold road.
Ah-ah, natseoreotdeon siseone jichyeoAh-ah, I’m exhausted from those unfamiliar gazes.
Ah-ah, this might be the last for us, butAh-ah, this might be the last for us, but,
Can’t stay behindI can’t stay behind,
Dasi sijagin geotcheoreomas if it’s a brand new start.
We live our livesWe’re living our lives,
‘Cause I’ma go down this road tonight’cause I’m going down this road tonight.
Go left, go rightGo left, go right,
I’ma go down this road tonightI’m going down this road tonight.
That’s right, it’s timeThat’s right, it’s time,
‘Cause, nothing won’t make me change my mind’cause nothing will make me change my mind.
Oh-oh-ohOh-oh-oh,
Yeah, we’re goin’ down this road tonightyeah, we’re going down this road tonight.
Fix on, yeahFix on, yeah.
Urineun gieokaji gеu bameul nune maechin gеu haneulWe remember that night, and the sky reflected in our eyes.
Da damgo chamawasseo jigeum i sunganeul wihaeseoWe held it all in and endured, just for this very moment.
Nunmulboda ttameuro jeoksin i apeun yeojeongeul hamkkehanWe shared this painful journey, soaked in sweat rather than tears.
Urineun jigeum binnaneun jungiyaWe’re shining brightly right now.
Muhanhi sewojin pareun an byeonhae, ohOur arms, raised endlessly, won’t ever change, oh.
Jeoldae sseureojiji anneundago jeonhae, ohTell them we’ll never fall down, oh.
Mideumi namgin jaguk gil wireul georeumyeoWalking on the path where faith has left its mark,
Sumaneun siseon sok urireul saegyeonaewe carve our names amidst countless gazes.
Meomchul jul mollatdeon sigan ganeun jul mollatdeonWe didn’t know how to stop, nor did we realize time was passing.
Geunaldeureul dwiro dasi seon chulbalseon (chulbalseon)Leaving those days behind, we’re at the starting line again.
Gamangi eopdadeon apgiri kkamkkamhadadeonThey said there was no hope and that the path ahead was dark.
Sugungeorimeun deoneun nan an duryeowoI’m not afraid of those whispers anymore.
Dwi eopsi ttwieotgo swineun ge beokchasseoI ran without looking back, and even resting felt overwhelming.
Kkwaena gin maraton ajikdo meoreosseoIt’s been a long marathon, and we still have a long way to go.
Kkeuteomneun jilmune musuhan jatdaereul daebwadoEven if they judge us with endless questions and countless standards,
Na, anin uriui stepeun yeojeonhae gyeolkoour steps—not just mine, but ours—remain steady and will never falter.
Can’t stay behindI can’t stay behind,
Dasi sijagin geotcheoreomas if it’s a brand new start.
We live our livesWe’re living our lives,
‘Cause I’ma go down this road tonight’cause I’m going down this road tonight.
Go left, go rightGo left, go right,
I’ma go down this road tonightI’m going down this road tonight.
That’s right, it’s timeThat’s right, it’s time,
‘Cause, nothing won’t make me change my mind’cause nothing will make me change my mind.
Oh-oh-ohOh-oh-oh,
Yeah, we’re goin’ down this road tonightyeah, we’re going down this road tonight.
Meomchwo seon igoseseoIn this place where I’ve stopped,
Hollo namgyeojyeodoeven if I’m left all alone,
Jeo bicheul ttaraseoI’ll follow that light.
I’m heading for tonightI’m heading for tonight.
Oneul urin chumeul chwoToday, we’re dancing,
Run away tomorrowand we’ll run away tomorrow.
Keep going on, no time to wasteKeep going on, there’s no time to waste.
Don’t worry ’bout a thing, it’s gon’ be okayDon’t worry ’bout a thing, it’s gonna be okay.
Go left, go rightGo left, go right,
I’ma go down this road tonightI’m going down this road tonight.
That’s right, it’s timeThat’s right, it’s time,
‘Cause, nothing won’t make me change my mind’cause nothing will make me change my mind.
Oh-oh-ohOh-oh-oh,
Why are we running away?Why are we running away?
Jinaon modeun naldeuriAll the days we’ve passed,
Jinaon geochin gildeuriall the rough roads we’ve traveled,
Uri seo inneun igosi (Yeah)lead to where we’re standing now.
We’re on the road, we’re on the roadWe’re on the road, we’re on the road.
Jinaon modeun naldeuri (modeun naldeuri)All the days we’ve passed,
Jinaon geochin gildeuriall the rough roads we’ve traveled,
Uri seo inneun igosi (i)lead to where we’re standing now.
We’re on the road, we’re on the roadWe’re on the road, we’re on the road.
On The Road Music Video
The ‘On The Road’ lyrics offer pure determination. Featuring Ateez, this track from Golden Hour: Part.4 pushes past doubt.