 " Take Back " ( stylized in Japan as <unk> BACK ) is a song recorded by Japanese recording artist Kumi Koda for her debut studio album , Affection ( 2002 ) . It was written by Kumi herself , while production was handled by Max Matsuura . The track was released following Koda 's participation in an open audition where she placed second , whereby she signed to Matsuura 's label to release this song . " Take Back " premiered on December 6 , 2000 as her debut recording . Musically , the track has been described as a pop and R & B song . 
