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Back It Up

Back It Up

Artist: SEVENTEEN•Album: An Ode
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English40% KR📅 2019K-PopBoy Group

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Back It Up” (Back It Up) is performed by SEVENTEEN, released on the album An Ode in 2019.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

길막마 전부 다 비켜

gil-mak-ma jeon-bu da bi-kyeo

엘사 불러도 날 못 식혀

el-sa bul-reo-do nal mos sik-hyeo

쇠뿔 달고 뛰어 일직선

soe-ppul dal-go ttwi-eo il-jik-seon

(Back, back, back, back, back)

수많은 트로피들 입장 (hey)

su-man-eun teu-ro-pi-deul ip-jang (hey)

그래도 목표에 집착 (hey)

geu-rae-do mok-pyo-e jip-chak (hey)

갈증은 해소, 안 돼 심장

gal-jeung-eun hae-so, an dwae sim-jang

열정 이상의 붉은색이 침착돼

yeol-jeong i-sang-ui bul-eun-saek-i chim-chak-dwae

Chorus

그래서 우린 늘 안 들지 백기를 (백-백기를)

geu-rae-seo u-rin neul an deul-ji baek-gi-reul (baek-baek-gi-reul)

매일매일 더 넘치는 스태미나 (스태미나)

mae-il-mae-il deo neom-chi-neun seu-tae-mi-na (seu-tae-mi-na)

뒤는 안 봐서, 부셔 백미러 (hey)

dwi-neun an bwa-seo, bu-syeo baek-mi-reo (hey)

(Yo, back it up)

안 빠져 난 선두 넘어 결승선을

an ppa-jyeo nan seon-du neom-eo gyeol-seung-seon-eul

물 빠져도, 맨땅 에 노 저어서 가는

mul ppa-jyeo-do, maen-ttang e no jeo-eo-seo ga-neun

쌓아둬 벽장 속 이름 박힌 트로피들

ssat-a-dwo byeok-jang sok i-reum bak-hin teu-ro-pi-deul

모자라 곧바로 개척해 새로운 길을

mo-ja-ra got-ba-ro gae-cheok-hae sae-ro-un gil-eul

Verse 3

헤드라인에 적힌 이름

he-deu-ra-in-e jeok-hin i-reum

좋아 기분 매해 이룬

jot-a gi-bun mae-hae i-run

매진 또 매진 다 팔아 치운

mae-jin tto mae-jin da pal-a chi-un

티켓들을 모아 곧 성을 쌓지 우리는

ti-kes-deul-eul mo-a got seong-eul ssat-ji u-ri-neun

Siren, siren, siren, 웨, 웨오

Siren, siren, siren, we, we-o

Siren, siren, siren, 웨, 웨오

Siren, siren, siren, we, we-o

Made it this far, got nothing to prove

Just look back at our 발자국

Just look back at our bal-ja-guk

Verse 4

Better look back at yourself, 아이쿠

Better look back at yourself, a-i-ku

Hey, better look back (back it up)

Back, back, back, back, back (back it up)

Back, back, back, back

길막마 전부 다 비켜

gil-mak-ma jeon-bu da bi-kyeo

엘사 불러도 날 못 식혀

el-sa bul-reo-do nal mos sik-hyeo

쇠뿔 달고 뛰어 일직선

soe-ppul dal-go ttwi-eo il-jik-seon

쉽게 타지마, 삐딱선

swip-ge ta-ji-ma, ppi-ttak-seon

Verse 5

We too cool, we too hot

우리는 둘 다, 우리는 둘 다, yeah

u-ri-neun dul da, u-ri-neun dul da, yeah

길막마 전부 다 비켜

gil-mak-ma jeon-bu da bi-kyeo

Back, back, back, back, back (back it up)

적당히를 적당히 몰라 (몰라)

jeok-dang-hi-reul jeok-dang-hi mol-ra (mol-ra)

다들 출발할 때쯤, 나는 도착

da-deul chul-bal-hal ttae-jjeum, na-neun do-chak

뒤꽁무니 쫓아 쫓아와 봤자 거긴, so far

dwi-kkong-mu-ni jjot-a jjot-a-wa bwass-ja geo-gin, so far

우린 가내 수공업 흉내 낼 수 없어, 이만 수고하고

u-rin ga-nae su-gong-eop hyung-nae nael su eop-eo, i-man su-go-ha-go

Verse 6

Back it up, I'm about to 뚫어버려 대기권

Back it up, I'm about to ttul-eo-beo-ryeo dae-gi-gwon

Surreal Echelon, maybe Salvador

Moonwalking towards the man in the moon

This Le Voyage dans la lune

Bullet 안에 내 크루를 태워

Bullet an-e nae keu-ru-reul tae-wo

Shoot it straight into his 눈에

Shoot it straight into his nun-e

푸른 지구의 인간 중에

pu-reun ji-gu-ui in-gan jung-e

난 불시착 외계인 (brrr)

nan bul-si-chak oe-gye-in (brrr)

Verse 7

Siren, siren, siren, 웨, 웨오

Siren, siren, siren, we, we-o

Siren, siren, siren, 웨, 웨오

Siren, siren, siren, we, we-o

Made it this far, got nothing to prove

Just look back at our 발자국

Just look back at our bal-ja-guk

Better look back at yourself, 아이쿠

Better look back at yourself, a-i-ku

Hey, better look back (back it up)

Back, back, back, back, back (back it up)

Back, back, back, back

Verse 8

길막마 전부 다 비켜

gil-mak-ma jeon-bu da bi-kyeo

엘사 불러도 날 못 식혀

el-sa bul-reo-do nal mos sik-hyeo

쇠뿔 달고 뛰어 일직선

soe-ppul dal-go ttwi-eo il-jik-seon

쉽게 타지마, 삐딱선

swip-ge ta-ji-ma, ppi-ttak-seon

We too cool, we too hot

우리는 둘 다, 우리는 둘 다, yeah

u-ri-neun dul da, u-ri-neun dul da, yeah

길막마 전부 다 비켜

gil-mak-ma jeon-bu da bi-kyeo

Back, back, back, back, back (back it up)

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Back It Up” by SEVENTEEN.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Back It Up" (Back It Up) by SEVENTEEN is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Back It Up" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Back It Up" highlights SEVENTEEN's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Back It Up”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Back It Up”.

Performer (아티스트)SEVENTEEN
Album (앨범)An Ode
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under SEVENTEEN and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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What is the English translation and meaning of Back It Up by SEVENTEEN?

"Back It Up" is performed by SEVENTEEN. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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Who wrote and produced Back It Up by SEVENTEEN?

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