Step Up
Drowning Pool Lyrics

1, 2, 3 - Go!
The song starts with a countdown to indicate the beginning of the performance.

Broken,
The singer addresses the listener, stating that they are broken.

Yeah, you've been living on
The singer recognizes the listener's struggle and acknowledges the fact that they have been existing through a difficult time.

The edge of a broken dream
The singer describes the listener's situation as being on the periphery of an unfulfilled life goal or dream.

Nothing,
The singer proclaims that the only thing left for the listener to experience is emptiness.

Yeah, that's the only thing
The singer reiterates that there is nothing else for the listener to gain from their current situation.

You'll ever take away from me
The singer puts up a metaphorical guard and asserts that the listener will not take anything else from them.

I'm never gonna stop,
The singer pledges to persevere and continue onward despite any obstacle presented.

I'm never gonna drop,
The singer vows to remain resilient and unbowed, no matter how challenging the situation becomes.

Ain't no different
The singer asserts that despite the situation, they will not change their approach.

Than it was before
The singer declares that their mindset has not shifted from how they previously approached adversity.

So take some good advice,
The singer offers guidance to the listener.

You better stop and think twice,
The singer urges caution and careful consideration before taking any action.

Before you take your first step,
The singer advises the listener to carefully contemplate before starting anything new.

Out that door
The singer implies that the listener may be leaving something behind; possibly a difficult situation.

If you want to step up (step up),
The singer challenges the listener with the conditions that, if they want to take action, then they need to steel themselves for the consequences.

You're gonna get knocked down (knocked down)
The singer warns the listener that they will face obstacles and experience setbacks in their pursuit.

You had your chance to walk away
The singer implies that the listener had an opportunity to opt-out of the situation.

Live to see another day
The singer expresses their hope that the listener can find a way to come back and try again another day.

Suffering,
The singer acknowledges, once again, the painful experiences that the listener has endured.

Yeah, that's the only thing here
The singer reconfirms that, in their current situation, there is nothing but misery left.

That's left for you
The singer declares that the only thing remaining for the listener is agony.

You're ever gonna - do
The singer suggests that the listener may be stuck in the current circumstance, without any prospects of progress.

And now you've crossed that line...
The singer suggests that the listener has taken action and has entered a new phase of their journey.

You must be out your mind
The singer chastises the listener for taking action and implies that they are foolish for doing so.

You're gonna get knocked...
The singer reiterates the warning that the listener will face obstacles and setbacks along the way.

down!
The song ends with a blunt assertion that the listener will go through difficult times if they choose to act.