Got the Beat is the first sub-unit of Girls On Top, was formed by SM Entertainment in 2022, featuring BoA, Taeyeon, Hyoyeon (Girls’ Generation), Seulgi, Wendy (Red Velvet), and Karina, Winter (Aespa). Their debut track, “Step Back,” is an addictive hip-hop R&B song with a repeating bassline and dynamic instrumental variations, highlighted by the members’ distinctive vocals and strong vocal abilities.
Song Credits
- Artist: GOT the beat
- Released: January 3, 2022
- Length: 3:48
- Label: SM Entertainment
- Writer: Yoo Young-jin
- Composer: Yoo Young-jin, Dwayne Abernathy Jr, Taylor Monet Parks, Ryan Jhun
GOT the beat “Step Back” Stage Video
GOT the beat “Step Back” Lyrics
Hangul
Incoming
You must step back 어딜 어딜 봐
너 감히 누구라고 날 제껴
이쯤에서 물러나고 입 닫는 게 좋을걸
아님 어디 한번 기어 올라와 보던가
널 짝사랑을 했었니? 소꿉장난처럼 어릴 때
엔간히 끼를 좀 끼를 좀 끼를 좀 네가 부렸겠니?
소싯적 추억 팔이 그리 재밌니?
내 남잔 지금 another level (level)
너 따윈 꿈도 못 꿀 level (level)
날 가진 그런 next level (level)
보다시피 another level (don’t bring it to me 꺼져줘)
내 거에서 손 떼 너 (step back, step back)
다시 태어나도 안 될걸 (step back, step back)
착한 남자들에게 너는 독배 같은 것 (ayy)
마실수록 외로워 he’s sick and tired everyday
넘지 말아 borderline (step back, step back)
니가 비빌 곳이 아니야 (step back, step back)
저울질로 가린 건 (ho) 참지 못할 가벼운
니 마음일걸 he’s sick and tired everyday
Ayy 그런다고 네게 되나? 들어봐 (ho! ho!)
상상보다 너 같은 애들이 많긴 많아
그러거나 말거나 세상은 너를 빼고 돌아가 (돌아가)
You gotta get a good mind
Are you looking for fun?
(재미를 또 찾니) 호의로 다가와
(이미 계산 끝나) 공해상의 보물선을 보기라도 한 듯
(막 들이대) 시작해 transaction
넌 좀 감당 못 할 level (level)
세계가 무대인 our level (level)
내 곁에서야 가능 level (level)
보다시피 another level (don’t bring it to me 꺼져줘)
내 거에서 손 떼 너 (step back, step back)
다시 태어나도 안 될걸 (step back, step back)
착한 남자들에게 너는 독배 같은 것 (ayy)
마실수록 외로워 he’s sick and tired everyday
넘지 말아 borderline (step back, step back)
니가 비빌 곳이 아니야 (step back, step back)
저울질로 가린 건 (ho) 참지 못할 가벼운
니 마음일걸 he’s sick and tired everyday
니 장난 같은 유혹에 흔들리지 않아 oh
사랑이란 감정을 거래하는 건 too much (ayy)
이제 그만 꺼져, 돌아가 니 세계
다시는 착각은 말고
남자들 다 똑같애, 내가 뜨면 시선 집중
여기저기 flash 터져, 찍어라, 찍어라, 찍어라 (pose)
상상은 너의 freedom
가지가지 하기 전에 속부터 build up
더 나가면 넌 좀 다쳐 (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!
내 앞에서 좀 비켜줘 yeah
Don’t bring it to me 꺼져줘
내 거에서 손 떼 너 (step back, step back)
다시 태어나도 안 될걸 (step back, step back)
착한 남자들에게 너는 독배 같은 것 (ayy)
마실수록 외로워 he’s sick and tired everyday
넘지 말아 border line (step back, step back)
니가 비빌 곳이 아니야 (step back, step back)
저울질로 가린 건 (ho) 참지 못할 가벼운
니 마음일걸 he’s sick and tired everyday
Romanized
You must step back eodel eodel bwa
neo gamhi nugurago nal jekkyeo
ijjeumeseo mulleonago ip danneunge joeulgeol
anim eodi hanbeon gieo ollawa bodeonga
neol jjaksarangeul haesseonni
sokkupjangnancheoreom eoril ttae
enganhi kkireul jom kkireul jom kkireul jom
niga buryeotgenni
soshisjeok chueok pari geuri jaeminni
nae namjan jigeum Another level
neo ttawin kkumdo mot kkul Level
nal gajin geureon Next level
bodashipi Another level
Don’t bring it to me kkeojeojweo
nae geoeseo son tte neo
(Step back, step back)
dashi taeeonado andwelgeol
(Step back, step back)
chakan namjadeurege
neoneun dokbae gateun geot (Ay)
mashilsurok weroweo
He’s sick and tired everyday
neomji mara Border line
(Step back, step back)
niga bibil goshi aniya
(Step back, step back)
jeouljillo garin geon
chamji motal gabyeoun (Hoo)
ni maeumilgeol
He’s sick and tired everyday
Ay geureondago nege dwena deureobwa
sangsangboda neo gateun aedeuri mankin mana
geureogeona malgeona
sesangeun neoreul ppaego doraga doraga
[Tae/Win] You gotta get a good mind
Are you looking for fun
jaemireul tto channi
hoiro dagawa
imi gyesan kkeunna
gonghaesange bomulseoneul bogirado han deut
(mak deuridae) shijakae Transaction
neon jom gamdang motal Level
segyega mudaein Our Level
nae gyeoteseoya ganeung Level
bodashipi Another level
Don’t bring it to me kkeojeojweo
nae geoeseo son tte neo
(Step back, step back)
dashi taeeonado andwelgeol
(Step back, step back)
chakan namjadeurege
neoneun dokbae gateun geot (Ay)
mashilsurok weroweo
He’s sick and tired everyday
neomji mara Border line
(Step back, step back)
niga bibil goshi aniya
(Step back, step back)
jeouljillo garin geon
chamji motal gabyeoun (Hoo)
ni maeumilgeol
He’s sick and tired everyday (He’s sick and tired)
geuwa hamkkehaetteon sumaneun naldeul
ni jangnan gateun yuhoge
heundeulliji ana Oh
sarangiran gamjeongeul
georaehaneun geon Too much
ije geuman kkeojeo doraga ni segye
dashineun chakkageun malgo
Uh namjadeul da ttokkatae
naega tteumyeon shiseonjipjung
yeogijeogi Flash teojeo
jjigeora jjigeora jjigeora (Pose)
sangsangeun neoye Freedom
gajigaji hagi jeone sokbuteo Build up
deo nagamyeon neon jom dacheo
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!
nae apeseo jom bikyeojweo Yeah
Don’t bring it to me kkeojeojweo
nae geoeseo son tte neo
(Step back, step back)
dashi taeeonado andwelgeol
(Step back, step back)
chakan namjadeurege
neoneun dokbae gateun geot (Ay)
mashilsurok weroweo
He’s sick and tired everyday
neomji mara Border line
(Step back, step back)
niga bibil goshi aniya
(Step back, step back)
jeouljillo garin geon
chamji motal gabyeoun (Hoo)
ni maeumilgeol
He’s sick and tired everyday
Translation
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
You can’t even dream about this level
The one that got me next 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 by weighing was
Your unrestrainable light heart
He’s sick and tired everyday
Ay, 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, around
You gotta get a good mind
Are you looking for fun?
Looking for some fun again?
Approach with a favor
Calculation is already so over
Like you’ve found a treasure ship above the ocean
(Making a move) Start the transaction
You can’t even stand this level
The world is our stange, our level
It’s only possible next to me, 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 by weighing was
Your unrestrainable light heart
He’s sick and tired everyday
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
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 by weighing was (Woo!)
Your unrestrainable light heart
He’s sick and tired everyday
GOT the beat “Step Back” Meaning
Got the Beat’s debut track, “Step Back,” is about a confident woman warning another to stay away from her lover. While the song showcases the group’s powerhouse vocals and dynamic production, it has faced widespread criticism for its lyrics, which many find outdated and even misogynistic.
Critics and fans alike have pointed out that rather than celebrating female empowerment, the lyrics focus on rivalry between women over a man, with lines like “You’re like a poison to good boys” and “Boys are the same, all eyes are on me when I appear.” Some argue that this narrative feels out of place in modern K-pop, especially considering SM Entertainment’s history of promoting strong, independent women through artists like BoA, Taeyeon, and aespa. The backlash has led some to suggest rewriting the lyrics, while others lament that the song’s empowering message is undermined by its outdated portrayal of female relationships. Cultural critics note that while such themes were common in the early 2000s, today’s audiences expect more progressive representations of women in pop music.
Despite the controversy, “Step Back” has been praised for its impressive vocal performances, leaving many fans wishing the song had lived up to its intended message of confidence and strength.