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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

  • K-pop supergroup GOT the Beat’s “Step Back” drew controversy online after social media users deemed the lyrics to be a literal step back in women’s representation.
  • One Twitter user accused lyricist Ryan Jhun of portraying women as “jealous” and “self-absorbed” in the song.

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.

It didn’t have to be a girl power feminist anthem, sure, but it definitely didn’t have to be about putting down some “silly girl” for some lame ass man either

— K.Lo (@bossbaechu) January 1, 2022

I’m screaming tho isn’t the concept of the group supposed to be bringing women together and they got the seven of them saying step back from their man and calling women silly girls 😭

— spiritual propulsion (@dalsogucci) January 1, 2022

Another user also accused songwriter and producer Ryan Jhun, who composed thelyrics for “Step Back,” of portraying women as “jealous” and “self-absorbed.”

girls on top by boa: about defying stereotypes and expectations, celebrating the excellency of all women
stepback by girls on top written by ryan jhun: ‘this isnt the place for you, step back’ ‘theres a lot more girls like you than you think’ ‘dont delude yourself’ ‘silly girl’

— thinking abt LOONA 💭 (@loonasthinker) January 1, 2022

ryan jhun was the composer and lyricist for their song. he has a history of using sexual slurs directed at female idols, including minors and groups he has worked with. the original song by boa is about empowering women. his lyrics for stepback portray women as jealous and self-

— thinking abt LOONA 💭 (@loonasthinker) January 1, 2022

absorbed, telling women this isnt the place for them, belittling them, and putting other women down. like many countries, korea has seen a spike of incels and violence targetting women. take the olympic archer an san for example. she won multiple golds for south korea at the-

— thinking abt LOONA 💭 (@loonasthinker) January 1, 2022

2020/2021 games. despite her undeniable talent and accomplishments for her home team, she was violently harassed for having short hair and being a feminist. ryan is still working with sm and many many other companies. he even debuted a gg under his own label recently…

— thinking abt LOONA 💭 (@loonasthinker) January 1, 2022

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.

Saw at the comments. Thank me later~ pic.twitter.com/1OdYEbTIY8

— 💙 = KACY = 💙 (@YangelKac) January 1, 2022

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.

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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.