Incoming! You must step back Who do you think you're looking at? How dare you go over my head? You'd better shut your mouth and stand back Or else give it a go, try climbing your way up here Did he have a crush on you? When we played like a baby, when we were young I'm sure you flirted some, flirted some, flirted some, quite some bit Playing with your childhood memories, is it that fun? My man is on another level (Level) You can't even dream about this level (Level) The one that got me next level (Level) As you can see, another level Don't bring it to me Get outta my way Take your hands off of mine (Step back, step back) It won't be enough even if you're born again (Step back, step back) You're like a poison to the good boys They become lonelier as they drink more He's sick and tired everyday Don't you cross it borderline (Step back, step back) This isn't the place for you (Step back, step back) What you tried to hide was your unrestrainable light heart He's sick and tired everyday Ayy, does doing that make him yours? Listen to me There's a lot more girls like you than you think True or not, the world still goes around without you You gotta get a good mind Are you looking for fun? Looking for some fun again? Approach with a favor Calculation is already over Like you've found a treasure ship above the ocean Making a move Start the transaction You can't even stand this level (Level) The world is our stage, our level (Level) It's only possible next to me, level (Level) As you can see, another level Don't bring it to me Get outta my way Take your hands off of mine (Step back, step back) It won't be enough even if you're born again (Step back, step back) You're like a poison to the good boys They become lonelier as they drink more He's sick and tired everyday Don't you cross it borderline (Step back, step back) This isn't the place for you (Step back, step back) What you tried to hide was your unrestrainable light heart He's sick and tired everyday (He's sick and tired) Bridge All those days I've been together with him Even with your playful flirting, I won't be swayed Exchanging an emotion that we call love is too much (Ayy) Now stop and get lost Go back to your world Don't delude yourself again Boys are the same All eyes on me when I appear Everywhere there's a flash Take pictures, take pictures, take pictures, pose Imagination is your freedom Before you start doing things, from the inside build up The further you go, you'll get hurt Girls, bring it on Step back, step back, step back, silly girl The only girl who live in a dream Step back, step back, step back, silly girl Please stand out of my way, yeah Don't bring it to me Get outta my way Take your hands off of mine (Step back, step back) It won't be enough even if you're born again (Step back, step back) You're like a poison to the good boys (Ayy) They become lonelier as they drink more He's sick and tired everyday Don't you cross it borderline (Step back, step back) This isn't the place for you (Step back, step back) What you tried to hide was your unrestrainable light heart (Woo!) He's sick and tired everyday
Girls On Top (GOT) the Beat’s debut single “Step Back” caused a stir online as some K-pop fans found the lyrics to be a literal step back in women’s representation in South Korea. The single, performed for the first time on New Year’s Day and released online on Jan. 3, follows the story of a woman trying to warn another woman to step away from the man she likes, Genius reported. The woman in question warns the other one of potential backlash if she defies her and accuses her of flirting with her man despite him being in a relationship. She also puts the other woman down, saying, “Try climbing your way up here. My man is on another level (Level). You can’t even dream about this level (Level).” The lyrics of the song’s chorus, which is the focus of the recent online controversy, read: “It won’t be enough even if you’re born again. (Step back, step back). You’re like a poison to the good boys. They become lonelier as they drink more.” Many Twitter users quickly took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the lyrics.
Another user also accused songwriter and producer Ryan Jhun, who composed thelyrics for “Step Back,” of portraying women as “jealous” and “self-absorbed.”
However, one Twitter user shared a screenshot of another person’s comment, explaining their interpretation of the “Step Back” lyrics. In summary, the song’s narrator was apparently trying to fight off a “homewrecker,” adding that the man in the song is a “faithful person” who shows no interest in the other woman.
South Korea is experiencing a surge of anti-feminist movements as many young male activists continue to spread misogynistic rhetoric targeting online feminists and those they perceive to be supporters of the women’s rights movement. Some young men in the country believe men, not women, are the ones who are being threatened and marginalized, while nearly 70% of men in their 20s think they have been victims of serious gender discrimination, a May 2021 poll revealed, The New York Times reported. Three-time Tokyo Games gold medalist An San became a target of online anti-feminist activists last year after she appeared at the Tokyo Games sporting a short haircut. The sexist comments she received online prompted many social media users to come to the South Korean archer’s side and show their support, as NextShark previously reported. Featured Image via Girls On Top Support our Journalism with a ContributionMany people might not know this, but despite our large and loyal following which we are immensely grateful for, NextShark is still a small bootstrapped startup that runs on no outside funding or loans. Everything you see today is built on the backs of warriors who have sacrificed opportunities to help give Asians all over the world a bigger voice. However, we still face many trials and tribulations in our industry, from figuring out the most sustainable business model for independent media companies to facing the current COVID-19 pandemic decimating advertising revenues across the board. We hope you consider making a contribution so we can continue to provide you with quality content that informs, educates and inspires the Asian community. Even a $1 contribution goes a long way. Thank you for everyone’s support. We love you all and can’t appreciate you guys enough. Who wrote the Beat Step Back?Yoo Young-jinStep Back / Lyricistnull
Who produced Step Back?The group brought the song, which has Yoo Young Jin and Dem Jointz among its producers, to the stage for a special performance at SMTOWN Live 2022 on New Year's Eve. “Step Back” was officially released as a single on Jan. 3.
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