Jeon So Min unleashes her solo power with the track ‘Backseat’ from her first EP ‘UNVEIL’. She co-writes the lyrics with BM, while producer PXPILLON creates a bold, driving beat. This musician makes a strong statement about knowing your worth and refusing to play games.
Released: April 2, 2026
Backseat
Jeon So Min | Somin • From “SOMIN 1st EP ‘UNVEIL'”
SOMIN 1st EP ‘UNVEIL”s Backseat Korean Lyrics English Meaning
The author of the song talks directly to a fake person who wants the spotlight without doing the work. She delivers a memorable command: ‘Call me the Queen, ’cause you can’t handle this kind of weight.’ He can only stay in the backseat while she takes control of the wheel.
I don’t play gamesI don’t play games.
I don’t relate to the shh that you do day to day nahI don’t relate to the tr#sh you do every day, nah.
I don’t chase fameI don’t chase fame.
Bulleo nareul Queen neon i mugereul gamdangmotaeCall me the Queen, ’cause you can’t handle this kind of weight.
Baby you fakeBaby, you’re a fake.
You can just take take takeYou can just take, take, take.
Gyesok gihoereul noryeo AhYou’re constantly looking for an opportunity, ah.
GwansimddawinThat kind of attention,
Neon injeongmotaedo I stay on your radareven if you won’t admit it, I’m always on your radar.
You meoritsogeneun ontongIt’s all that’s inside your head,
Know you wanna take controlI know you want to take control.
Wae neul seoneul neomeuryeohaeWhy do you always try to cross the line?
Don’t speak up stay down lowDon’t speak up, just stay down low.
My name gives you elevationMy name gives you a higher status.
You should know your roleYou really should know your role.
Wae Oh waeWhy, oh why,
You gotta speak so louddo you have to speak so loud?
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t help but talk about usYou can’t help but talk about us.
Wanna ride with meYou want to ride along with me,
But you stay in the Backseatbut you’re staying in the backseat.
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t stop I guess you don’t knowYou can’t stop, so I guess you don’t know
How to ride with mehow to ride along with me.
So stay there in the BackseatSo stay right there in the backseat.
Mess it up one timeMess it up just once,
Nan an wonhaeand I’m done with it.
Mess it up two timesMess it up twice,
Neoneun Dummyand you’re just a fool.
I ain’t gonna stay upI’m not going to stay up,
Cryin’ all nightcrying all through the night,
Waiting for you coming home at sunrisewaiting for you to come home at sunrise.
Ijeneun kkeuteul bol TimingNow’s the time to see this through to the end.
Pay the price you made the bedPay the price, since you made your bed.
So sorry babeI’m so sorry, babe.
Know you saw it comingI know you saw this coming.
Warned you that it’ll come back to you laterI warned you that it’d come back to haunt you later.
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t help but talk about usYou can’t help but talk about us.
Wanna ride with meYou want to ride along with me,
But you stay in the Backseatbut you’re staying in the backseat.
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t stop I guess you don’t knowYou can’t stop, so I guess you don’t know
How to ride with mehow to ride along with me.
So stay there in the BackseatSo stay right there in the backseat.
Keep doing what you’re doing yeah it ain’t my fightKeep doing what you’re doing, it’s not my fight.
So burn this to the groundSo burn this all to the ground,
Geotjabeulsueopgeuntil it’s completely out of control.
Keep telling all all you pretty liesKeep telling all your pretty lies.
You’re doing it to yourselfYou’re only doing it to yourself.
Nah baby wooNah, baby, woo.
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t help but talk about usYou can’t help but talk about us.
Wanna ride with meYou want to ride along with me,
But you stay in the Backseatbut you’re staying in the backseat.
I hear how you talk about usI hear how you talk about us.
You can’t stop I guess you don’t knowYou can’t stop, so I guess you don’t know
How to ride with mehow to ride along with me.
So stay there in the BackseatSo stay right there in the backseat.
Keep doing what you’re doing yeah it ain’t my fightKeep doing what you’re doing, it’s not my fight.
Wanna ride with meYou want to ride along with me,
But you stay in the Backseatbut you’re staying in the backseat.
So burn this to the groundSo burn this all to the ground,
Geotjabeulsueopgebeyond anyone’s control.
How to ride with meShow me how to ride along with me,
So stay there in the Backseatthen stay right there in the backseat.
Backseat Music Video
This is a perfect anthem for shutting down distractions and claiming your space. The English lyrics of ‘Backseat’ deliver a powerful message about self-respect and setting firm boundaries with toxic people.