初志一貫 초지일관

Meaning

"Carrying through your original intention from beginning to end without wavering."

Hanja

初志一貫

Pronunciation

초지일관

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First Step, Still Mine (初志一貫)

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Facing a series of rejections while applying for jobs in a competitive industry.

初志一貫 초지일관 - First Step, Still Mine (初志一貫) idiom music album cover

First Step, Still Mine (初志一貫)

Keep the spark of your first step alive; even when the path gets steep, tell yourself 'The first step is still mine' and keep moving forward.

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Hey yeah

Hey yeah

Right here right now

지금 이 자리에서

I remember the start

처음 그 시작을 기억해

Hey yeah

Hey yeah

No fear no doubt

두려움도 의심도 없이

I remember my heart

내 마음을 기억해

Back when the world felt big and loud

세상이 크고 시끄럽게 느껴졌던 그때

I was small but I stood out

난 작았지만 분명히 존재했어

Didn’t know where the road would go

길이 어디로 이어질지 몰랐지만

Only knew I said hello

그저 인사를 건넸을 뿐이야

Every voice said take it slow

모두가 천천히 가라고 말했지

Play it safe and let it go

적당히 타협하고 놓아버리라고

But I felt that spark inside

하지만 내 안의 불꽃을 느꼈어

Like a match that wouldn’t die

꺼지지 않는 성냥불처럼

Step by step I hear it call

한 걸음씩, 부르는 소리가 들려

When I run I never fall

달릴 때 난 절대 넘어지지 않아

Even shadows fade away

그림자마저 사라져 가네

When I choose myself and stay

나 자신을 선택하고 머무를 때

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

I’m walking my line

난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어

Day and night

낮이나 밤이나

I’m shining alright

난 눈부시게 빛나고 있어

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

No change of mind

마음은 변하지 않아

I go on

난 계속 나아가

I go on

난 계속 나아가

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

Say it again

다시 한번 말해줘

This is who I am

이게 바로 나야

To the end

끝까지

Time went fast like flashing lights

시간은 섬광처럼 빠르게 흘렀고

Wrong turns turned to reasons why

잘못 든 길은 이유가 되었어

Every tear became a sign

모든 눈물은 하나의 표지판이 되어

Pointing back to that first line

처음 그 선으로 나를 안내했지

Now I know what keeps me strong

이제 나를 강하게 만드는 게 뭔지 알아

Not the crowd but moving on

대중이 아니라 계속 나아가는 힘

When I hear my own heartbeat

내 심장 박동 소리를 들을 때

It reminds me why I lead

내가 왜 이끄는지 깨닫게 돼

Hands up high I feel the flame

두 손을 높이 들어, 불꽃을 느껴

Call my name I stay the same

내 이름을 불러줘, 난 그대로니까

Every moment proves it true

모든 순간이 진실을 증명해

I’m still choosing what I choose

난 여전히 내가 선택한 것을 선택해

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

I’m walking my line

난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어

Day and night

낮이나 밤이나

I’m shining alright

난 눈부시게 빛나고 있어

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

No change of mind

마음은 변하지 않아

I go on

난 계속 나아가

I go on

난 계속 나아가

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

Say it again

다시 한번 말해줘

This is who I am

이게 바로 나야

To the end

끝까지

If the lights go out tonight

오늘 밤 불빛이 꺼진대도

I’ll be glowing from inside

난 내면으로부터 빛날 거야

I don’t need a different dream

다른 꿈은 필요 없어

I believe in what I mean

내가 뜻하는 바를 믿어

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

I’m walking my line

난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어

Every time

언제나

I’m ready to fly

난 날아오를 준비가 됐어

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

Read the sign

이 표식을 읽어봐

In my heart

내 마음속에

From the start

처음부터 있었던

First step still mine

첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것

Hear me say

내 외침을 들어줘

I won’t fade

난 사라지지 않아

I won’t change

난 변하지 않아

First step

첫 걸음

Still mine

여전히 나의 것

Hey yeah Right here right now I remember the start Hey yeah No fear no doubt I remember my heart Back when the world felt big and loud I was small but I stood out Didn’t know where the road would go Only knew I said hello Every voice said take it slow Play it safe and let it go But I felt that spark inside Like a match that wouldn’t die Step by step I hear it call When I run I never fall Even shadows fade away When I choose myself and stay First step still mine I’m walking my line Day and night I’m shining alright First step still mine No change of mind I go on I go on First step still mine Say it again This is who I am To the end Time went fast like flashing lights Wrong turns turned to reasons why Every tear became a sign Pointing back to that first line Now I know what keeps me strong Not the crowd but moving on When I hear my own heartbeat It reminds me why I lead Hands up high I feel the flame Call my name I stay the same Every moment proves it true I’m still choosing what I choose First step still mine I’m walking my line Day and night I’m shining alright First step still mine No change of mind I go on I go on First step still mine Say it again This is who I am To the end If the lights go out tonight I’ll be glowing from inside I don’t need a different dream I believe in what I mean First step still mine I’m walking my line Every time I’m ready to fly First step still mine Read the sign In my heart From the start First step still mine Hear me say I won’t fade I won’t change First step Still mine
Hey yeah 지금 이 자리에서 처음 그 시작을 기억해 Hey yeah 두려움도 의심도 없이 내 마음을 기억해 세상이 크고 시끄럽게 느껴졌던 그때 난 작았지만 분명히 존재했어 길이 어디로 이어질지 몰랐지만 그저 인사를 건넸을 뿐이야 모두가 천천히 가라고 말했지 적당히 타협하고 놓아버리라고 하지만 내 안의 불꽃을 느꼈어 꺼지지 않는 성냥불처럼 한 걸음씩, 부르는 소리가 들려 달릴 때 난 절대 넘어지지 않아 그림자마저 사라져 가네 나 자신을 선택하고 머무를 때 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어 낮이나 밤이나 난 눈부시게 빛나고 있어 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 마음은 변하지 않아 난 계속 나아가 계속 나아가 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 다시 한번 말해줘 이게 바로 나야 끝까지 시간은 섬광처럼 빠르게 흘렀고 잘못 든 길은 이유가 되었어 모든 눈물은 하나의 표지판이 되어 처음 그 선으로 나를 안내했지 이제 나를 강하게 만드는 게 뭔지 알아 대중이 아니라 계속 나아가는 힘 내 심장 박동 소리를 들을 때 내가 왜 이끄는지 깨닫게 돼 두 손을 높이 들어, 불꽃을 느껴 내 이름을 불러줘, 난 그대로니까 모든 순간이 진실을 증명해 난 여전히 내가 선택한 것을 선택해 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어 낮이나 밤이나 난 눈부시게 빛나고 있어 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 마음은 변하지 않아 난 계속 나아가 계속 나아가 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 다시 한번 말해줘 이게 바로 나야 끝까지 오늘 밤 불빛이 꺼진대도 난 내면으로부터 빛날 거야 다른 꿈은 필요 없어 내가 뜻하는 바를 믿어 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 난 나만의 길을 걷고 있어 언제나 난 날아오를 준비가 됐어 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 이 표식을 읽어봐 내 마음속에 처음부터 있었던 첫 발걸음은 여전히 나의 것 내 외침을 들어줘 난 사라지지 않아 난 변하지 않아 첫 걸음 여전히 나의 것

Hey yeah

Right here right now

I remember the start

Hey yeah

No fear no doubt

I remember my heart

Back when the world felt big and loud

I was small but I stood out

Didn’t know where the road would go

Only knew I said hello

Every voice said take it slow

Play it safe and let it go

But I felt that spark inside

Like a match that wouldn’t die

Step by step I hear it call

When I run I never fall

Even shadows fade away

When I choose myself and stay

First step still mine

I’m walking my line

Day and night

I’m shining alright

First step still mine

No change of mind

I go on

I go on

First step still mine

Say it again

This is who I am

To the end

Time went fast like flashing lights

Wrong turns turned to reasons why

Every tear became a sign

Pointing back to that first line

Now I know what keeps me strong

Not the crowd but moving on

When I hear my own heartbeat

It reminds me why I lead

Hands up high I feel the flame

Call my name I stay the same

Every moment proves it true

I’m still choosing what I choose

First step still mine

I’m walking my line

Day and night

I’m shining alright

First step still mine

No change of mind

I go on

I go on

First step still mine

Say it again

This is who I am

To the end

If the lights go out tonight

I’ll be glowing from inside

I don’t need a different dream

I believe in what I mean

First step still mine

I’m walking my line

Every time

I’m ready to fly

First step still mine

Read the sign

In my heart

From the start

First step still mine

Hear me say

I won’t fade

I won’t change

First step

Still mine

Summary

Cho-ji-il-gwan (初志一貫) means to push forward with your original purpose until the very end. it symbolizes a steadfast attitude that remains unshaken by difficulties or temptations, holding fast to one's initial goals.

Key Lessons

1

The Value of Beginnings: The pure passion felt at the start is your greatest fuel for overcoming trials.

2

The Power of Consistency: Excellence is achieved not through a single grand gesture, but through unchanging, steady effort.

3

Self-Trust: Success requires believing in your original choice without being swayed by the opinions of others or changing environments.

Origin & Background

The idiom is composed of four characters: Cho (初 - beginning), Ji (志 - will/intention), Il (一 - one/consistent), and Gwan (貫 - to pierce/through). Historically rooted in classic texts like the 'Zuo Zhuan' (Commentary of Zuo), this philosophy teaches that the key to true success lies in maintaining the same pure passion and sense of purpose you had on day one. In a modern context, phrases like 'First step still mine' or 'No change of mind' capture this essence perfectly—it is about protecting your core identity and vision against the distractions of external pressure and the passage of time.

Modern Application Examples

Situation

Facing a series of rejections while applying for jobs in a competitive industry.

Action

Refusing to give up and instead revisiting the original reason for choosing this career path while steadily honing necessary skills.

Lesson

When you focus on your fundamental goals rather than immediate results, opportunities eventually reveal themselves.

Situation

Struggling to maintain a new morning fitness routine when the initial excitement fades.

Action

Getting out of bed on an exhausted morning by recalling the commitment to a 'healthier life' and heading to the gym.

Lesson

Maintaining small habits is the first step toward the consistency that creates life-changing transformation.

Situation

An entrepreneur facing pressure to pivot their business model solely for short-term profit.

Action

Prioritizing the original mission of 'solving a problem for people' and improving service quality instead of chasing quick gains.

Lesson

A clear and unwavering founding spirit builds the long-term value and identity of a brand.

Situation

Failing a major professional certification exam after years of dedicated preparation.

Action

Remembering the dream of contributing to the public good and sitting back down at the desk to try again with renewed focus.

Lesson

Failure is merely a part of the process; as long as your will remains firm, you haven't truly stopped.

English Vocabulary

doubt

의심

"Believe in yourself and don't let any doubt stop you."

stood out

두드러지다, 눈에 띄다

"Her bright red dress stood out in the crowd."

play it safe

신중하게 행동하다, 위험을 피하다

"I decided to play it safe and stay home during the storm."

fade away

사라지다, 희미해지다

"The music began to fade away as we walked further."

no change of mind

변심하지 않음

"Once he makes a decision, there is no change of mind."

flashing lights

번쩍이는 불빛

"The city was full of flashing lights at night."

remind

상기시키다, 다시 생각나게 하다

"Please remind me to call my mom tonight."

prove

증명하다

"I will prove that I can finish this project alone."

glow

빛나다

"The stars glowed brightly in the dark sky."

fade

바래다, 시들해지다

"Flowers will eventually fade without water."

Learning Quiz

Question 1 / 5

가사 중 'First step still mine'의 의미와 가장 가까운 사자성어는 무엇일까요?

'초지일관'은 처음 세운 뜻을 끝까지 밀고 나감을 뜻하며, 가사 속 처음의 마음을 끝까지 지키겠다는 내용과 일치합니다.

Question 2 / 5

'Every voice said take it slow'에서 'take it slow'의 의미는?

'take it slow'는 서두르지 말고 천천히 조심스럽게 하라는 뜻입니다.

Question 3 / 5

다음 중 'fade away'와 반대되는 의미를 가진 단어는?

'fade away'는 사라지다라는 뜻이므로, 나타나다를 뜻하는 'appear'가 반대말에 가깝습니다.

Question 4 / 5

가사에서 'wrong turns'가 결국 무엇이 되었다고 하나요?

가사에서 'Wrong turns turned to reasons why'라고 하며 성장의 발판이 되었음을 암시합니다.

Question 5 / 5

'I believe in what I mean'에서 'what I mean'의 해석으로 적절한 것은?

여기서 'what I mean'은 자신이 뜻하는 바, 즉 자신의 의도나 진심을 의미합니다.

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#Bright #Refreshing #Hopeful #Powerful #Bold

Mood

Tempo

Energy

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About This Music

Reflecting the theme of the idiom 'Choji-ilgwan'—meaning to remain steadfast from start to finish—this track is a bright dance-pop anthem filled with the energy of charging toward one's dreams. The combination of refreshing vocals and catchy, upbeat synth sounds creates an empowering atmosphere that instantly boosts the listener's confidence. Its repetitive and easy-to-sing chorus stays in your head after just one listen, delivering a powerful message of positivity. Experience the uplifting sensation of sprinting forward under the bright morning sun with this exhilarating track.

Musical Composition

🎸 Instruments

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🎤 Vocals

Features lead vocals with a bright and refreshing tone, rhythmic phrasing, and rich harmonic layering in the latter half of the track.

🎛️ Production

A modern K-Pop sound that emphasizes clean pop harmonies and a catchy vocal chop intro for an instant hook.

🌏 Cultural Elements

A fusion of modern Western pop production with the hopeful and narrative-driven melodic lines characteristic of the Korean 'hopeful anthem' style.

📖 Music Glossary

I-V-vi-IV progression

One of the most widely used chord progressions in popular music, providing a stable yet hopeful feeling.

💡 In this song: Used in the chorus to create a familiar and emotionally swelling sensation that is easy for anyone to sing along with.

Vocal Chops

A technique where vocal samples are cut into short pieces and rearranged rhythmically to be used like an instrument.

💡 In this song: Placed in the intro as short, cheerful vocal snippets to establish a strong hook from the very beginning.

Pluck Synth

A synthesizer sound with a short, clear attack that mimics the sound of plucking a string instrument.

💡 In this song: Provides a bouncy rhythmic feel throughout the track, driving the bright and refreshing atmosphere.

Bridge

A section in the middle of a song that shifts the mood before transitioning back to the final chorus.

💡 In this song: Designed to lower the energy momentarily to build tension before exploding into the high-energy final chorus.

Tonic

The first note of a scale and the tonal center that provides the strongest sense of arrival or rest.

💡 In this song: By returning strongly to the tonic at the end of the chorus, the song reinforces the determined 'steadfast' theme and provides a sense of stable satisfaction.

🎶 Similar Tracks

IVE - I AM

Shares a similar energy through confident lyrics, a soaring melody, and a grand synth-driven production.

TWICE - Fanfare

Resembles the track's empowering vibe with hopeful brass sounds and a bright pop arrangement that encourages moving forward.

Seventeen - Very Nice

Comparable in its refreshing quality, driven by a cheerful rhythm, funky bass, and energetic vocal delivery.

STAYC - Run2U

Aligned through its fast-paced beat, 'teen-fresh' aesthetic, and lyrics that portray a bold attitude toward reaching one's goals.

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