SEVENTEEN, one of the most popular K-Pop groups in the industry, has once again surprised their fans with their latest release. The hip-hop unit of the group, consisting of members S.Coups, Wonwoo, Mingyu, and Vernon, has recently dropped their new track “Back to Me” from their latest album “Semicolon”. What makes this particular song stand out is the unexpected interpolation of a Roy Orbison hit from the 1960s. Who would have thought that SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop unit would take inspiration from such a classic and make it their own?
For those who may not be familiar with the term, interpolation is the act of using a portion of an existing song and incorporating it into a new one. In this case, SEVENTEEN’s “Back to Me” samples the iconic chorus from Roy Orbison’s “Oh, Pretty Woman”. This may come as a surprise to many fans, as SEVENTEEN is known for their unique and diverse sound, but never before have they delved into the world of old-school music.
But why did SEVENTEEN’s hip-hop unit choose to interpolate “Oh, Pretty Woman” specifically? The answer lies in the message of the song. “Back to Me” talks about the struggles of a relationship and the desire to go back to the way things used to be. The chorus of “Oh, Pretty Woman” perfectly captures this sentiment with its lyrics, “Oh,
