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Step Back

Step Back

Artist: ZEROBASEONE•Album: BLUE PARADISE - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English23% KR📅 2025K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Step Back” (Step Back) is performed by ZEROBASEONE, released on the album BLUE PARADISE - EP in 2025.

💡 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

Away, away

That's right, that's right

Hey, hey (oh)

나를 떠나

na-reul tteo-na

마치 악연 같은 우린 tragic

ma-chi ak-yeon gat-eun u-rin tragic

달아나 move your body

dal-a-na move your body

도망가 move your body, right now

do-mang-ga move your body, right now

이제 그만

i-je geu-man

Chorus

나와 함께라면 너를 삼킬 damage

na-wa ham-kke-ra-myeon neo-reul sam-kil damage

Don't look at me like that

Don't look at me like that, why not?

기회는 한 번뿐 (na-na) 내게서 피해 (na-na)

gi-hoe-neun han beon-ppun (na-na) nae-ge-seo pi-hae (na-na)

욕망을 드러낼 my red eyes

yok-mang-eul deu-reo-nael my red eyes

I know I can never let you go

But you're not too late

I'm gonna make you cry

Verse 3

어서 달아나

eo-seo dal-a-na

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

돌아오지 마

dol-a-o-ji ma

Baby, don't look back, just leave me like that

오직 너를 노린 날 선 눈빛 더는 위험해

o-jik neo-reul no-rin nal seon nun-bit deo-neun wi-heom-hae

제발 도망가

je-bal do-mang-ga

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

쫓고 쫓길 혼란함 속 dangerous (so dangerous)

jjot-go jjot-gil hon-ran-ham sok dangerous (so dangerous)

Verse 4

네 피 향긴 중독처럼 fabulous (oh)

ne pi hyang-gin jung-dok-cheo-reom fabulous (oh)

날카로운 이빨 앞에 serious (let's go)

nal-ka-ro-un i-ppal ap-e serious (let's go)

Can't tell you why

허락 못할 꿈같아

heo-rak mos-hal kkum-gat-a

기회는 한 번뿐 (na-na) 내게서 피해 (na-na)

gi-hoe-neun han beon-ppun (na-na) nae-ge-seo pi-hae (na-na)

욕망을 드러낼 my red eyes

yok-mang-eul deu-reo-nael my red eyes

I know I can never let you go

But you're not too late

Verse 5

I'm gonna make you cry

어서 달아나

eo-seo dal-a-na

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

돌아오지 마

dol-a-o-ji ma

Baby, don't look back, just leave me like that

오직 너를 노린 날 선 눈빛 더는 위험해

o-jik neo-reul no-rin nal seon nun-bit deo-neun wi-heom-hae

제발 도망가

je-bal do-mang-ga

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

Verse 6

That's right

달이 뜨는 sky

dal-i tteu-neun sky

악몽 속에 긴 밤이 와 (밤이 와)

ak-mong sok-e gin bam-i wa (bam-i wa)

Getting out of control

난 점점 변해 가 (ah, ha, ha)

nan jeom-jeom byeon-hae ga (ah, ha, ha)

내 손을 놔 baby, tonight (ooh-ooh-ooh)

nae son-eul nwa baby, tonight (ooh-ooh-ooh)

어서 달아나 (yeah)

eo-seo dal-a-na (yeah)

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

Verse 7

돌아오지 마 (oh, oh, yeah)

dol-a-o-ji ma (oh, oh, yeah)

Baby, don't look back, just leave me like that

분명히 너를 노린 날 선 눈빛 더는 위험해 (oh, whoa)

bun-myeong-hi neo-reul no-rin nal seon nun-bit deo-neun wi-heom-hae (oh, whoa)

제발 도망가

je-bal do-mang-ga

Don't stop, don't stop, don't cry 됐어 날 떠나

Don't stop, don't stop, don't cry dwaess-eo nal tteo-na

Move now 미쳐 가

Move now mi-chyeo ga

이래도 날 원해? Last chance

i-rae-do nal won-hae? Last chance

Move now 떠나가

Move now tteo-na-ga

Verse 8

해치기 전에 널 can't stop

hae-chi-gi jeon-e neol can't stop

Move now 두고 봐 결국 난 널 가둬 (Can you take a step back?)

Move now du-go bwa gyeol-guk nan neol ga-dwo (Can you take a step back?)

제발 도망가

je-bal do-mang-ga

Can you just step back? Can you just step back?

Step back

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Step Back” by ZEROBASEONE.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Step Back" (Step Back) by ZEROBASEONE 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 "Step Back" 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, "Step Back" highlights ZEROBASEONE'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 “Step Back”?

"Step Back" (Step Back) by ZEROBASEONE is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vul...

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

Verified production lineage and creative contributors for “Step Back”.

Performer (아티스트)ZEROBASEONE
Album (앨범)BLUE PARADISE - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under ZEROBASEONE and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Step Back by ZEROBASEONE?

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

Where can I practice singing Step Back with Romanized lyrics?

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Who wrote and produced Step Back by ZEROBASEONE?

"Step Back" is performed by ZEROBASEONE, released on the album "BLUE PARADISE - EP" in 2025. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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