Mina’s ‘Turning Tables’ from the album ‘Play’ is a powerful anthem of self-confidence. The performer collaborates with lyricists Sofia Vivere and Yuki Kokobo. The song tells the story of someone who refuses to back down.
Released: February 4, 2026
Turning Tables
Mina • From “Play”
Turning Tables Lyrics Meaning Mina | Play
Sofia Vivere, Yuki Kokobo, and the writing team draft lyrics that mix personal mantras with bold declarations. A key line, ‘I talk, I walk however I please,’ describes a life lived on one’s own terms. Mina sings about a backpack filled with rules that keep her blessed and focused.
Turning, turning tablesTurning, turning tables,
Turning tablesTurning tables.
Turning, turning tablesTurning, turning tables,
Turning tablesTurning tables.
Let’s make it very clearLet’s make it very clear,
I don’t give in to fearI don’t give in to fear.
Stand up for myself, watch me shootStand up for myself, watch me shoot.
(Shoot, shoot, shoot)(Shoot, shoot, shoot.)
I talk, I walk however I pleaseI talk, I walk however I please.
I’m way too cool, make your body freezeI’m way too cool, make your body freeze.
Back pack, ni wa rules and they keep me blessedIn my backpack are rules, and they keep me blessed.
I take up my space, I ain’t got no stressI take up my space, I ain’t got no stress.
Rockin’ since I was bornRockin’ since I was born,
Lock in, gonna exploreLock in, gonna explore.
Risky, hibiku roarRisky, an echoing roar.
That’s how I do it, let’s get it moving, ahThat’s how I do it, let’s get it moving, ah.
Ooh, turning tablesOoh, turning tables,
‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggerTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
And I’m so precise, no beginnerAnd I’m so precise, no beginner.
I go, ooh, turning tablesI go, ooh, turning tables,
And thеir ego’s die, what a scandalAnd their egos die, what a scandal.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggеrTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
All the skeptics lose, I’m the winnerAll the skeptics lose, I’m the winner.
Quick on the trigger, aim as I shootQuick on the trigger, aim as I shoot.
They end up dizzy, need a rebootThey end up dizzy, need a reboot.
I’m making mantras that they repeatI’m making mantras that they repeat.
They go and hate but urayamashī？(Ooh)They go and hate, but are they secretly jealous? (Ooh)
Push backPush back,
To see me leveling up, guess that really hit a nerveTo see me leveling up, guess that really hit a nerve.
I don’t compromise or take advice, achieve all my goalsI don’t compromise or take advice, achieve all my goals.
I don’t play any roles, I’m on top, yeah, yeah, yeahI don’t play any roles, I’m on top, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Rockin’, since I was bornRockin’, since I was born,
Lock in, gonna exploreLock in, gonna explore.
Risky, hibiku roarRisky, an echoing roar.
That’s how I do it, let’s get it moving, ahThat’s how I do it, let’s get it moving, ah.
Ooh, turning tablesOoh, turning tables,
‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggerTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
And I’m so precise, no beginnerAnd I’m so precise, no beginner.
I go, ooh, turning tablesI go, ooh, turning tables,
And their ego’s die, what a scandalAnd their egos die, what a scandal.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggerTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
All the skeptics lose, I’m the winnerAll the skeptics lose, I’m the winner.
I lift up people around me (That’s me)I lift up people around me. (That’s me.)
And go ahead, criticize me (Criticize me)And go ahead, criticize me. (Criticize me.)
I won’t step back from a challengeI won’t step back from a challenge.
Yuzurenai my groundI will never yield my ground.
And I go after what I wantAnd I go after what I want,
Always with finesse (With finesse)Always with finesse. (With finesse.)
And every time I shoot I hit the goalAnd every time I shoot I hit the goal,
And I’m turning tables, yeah (When I roll the dice)And I’m turning tables, yeah. (When I roll the dice.)
Ooh, turning tablesOoh, turning tables,
‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle‘Cause my mind is lit like a candle.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggerTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
And I’m so precise, no beginnerAnd I’m so precise, no beginner.
I go, ooh, turning tablesI go, ooh, turning tables,
And their ego’s die, what a scandalAnd their egos die, what a scandal.
Turning up, ooh, pull the triggerTurning up, ooh, pull the trigger,
All the skeptics lose, I’m the winner (Mwah)All the skeptics lose, I’m the winner. (Mwah)
Turning, turning tablesTurning, turning tables,
Turning tables (‘Cause I’m so precise)Turning tables. (‘Cause I’m so precise.)
Turning, turning tablesTurning, turning tables,
Turning tables (That’s my game, that’s my game)Turning tables. (That’s my game, that’s my game.)
Turning, turning tablesTurning, turning tables,
Turning tables (Pull the trigger)Turning tables. (Pull the trigger.)
Turning, turning tables (Ayy, yeah)Turning, turning tables, (Ayy, yeah.)
Turning tables (Turning tables, yeah)Turning tables. (Turning tables, yeah.)
Turning Tables Music Video
This track is a celebration of personal power. The ‘Turning Tables’ lyrics create a sense of unshakable confidence for the listener.