Step
Alice Cooper Lyrics


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You're in my way
You cross the line
You're in my face
You're on my case, you really waste my time

Don't like your style
Don't like your sound
You talk too much
You got no touch, you drive it in the ground

I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you

Don't like your smile
Don't like your clothes
Don't like your hair
And I don't care about your ruby-pierced nose

You push too hard
You talk too loud
You stay too long
You're in my song but you ain't in my crowd

I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you
I'm gonna step on you

You ruin my day
You're wrecking my night
I'm biting my lips because I'm ready to fight
I'm gonna sharpen my spikes
I'm gonna strap on my boots
I'm gonna squash you on sight
Oh, I'm gonna step on you
Step
Step
Step
Step

You ruin my day
You're wrecking my night
I'm biting my lips because I'm ready to fight
I'm gonna sharpen my spikes
I'm gonna strap on my boots
I'm gonna squash you on sight
Step

Don't leave me no message on my telephone
Cut right through to bull, right to the bone
The snow in your nose
And the crack in your brain
It used to be cool, now it's just insane

I'm gonna step on you
Step
I'm gonna step on you




Step
Step

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alice Cooper's song "Step" are a direct and unapologetic expression of frustration towards someone who is getting in the way and causing problems. The singer's annoyance is made clear in the opening lines as they confront the person for crossing the line and wasting their time. The unlikable aspects of the person's personality and appearance are listed one after the other, emphasizing the singer's dislike. The phrase "I'm gonna step on you" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a verbal threat to the other person. The lyrics become more intense towards the end of the song when the singer expresses a desire to fight and physically harm the person who is causing them problems.


The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is referring to is a nuisance or a hindrance in some way. They are "in the way" and "on my case" and seem to cause frustration and anger to the singer. The lines "I'm gonna sharpen my spikes / I'm gonna strap on my boots / I'm gonna squash you on sight" suggest a more physical response to this annoyance. Overall, the song can be read as a message to anyone who gets in the way of the singer, urging them to back off and stop causing problems.


Line by Line Meaning

You're in my way
You are a hindrance to me and obstructing my path.


You cross the line
You have overstepped the boundaries and acted inappropriately.


You're in my face
You are being confrontational and aggressive towards me.


You're on my case, you really waste my time
You are criticizing and constantly bothering me, which is a complete waste of my time.


Don't like your style
I do not appreciate your mannerisms and behavior.


Don't like your sound
I find your voice and music unpleasant and unenjoyable.


You talk too much
You speak excessively and unnecessarily.


You got no touch, you drive it in the ground
You lack talent and constantly produce uninteresting and monotonous content.


I'm gonna step on you
I will do everything in my power to stop you and ensure that you no longer bother me.


Don't like your smile
I do not like your facial expression and the impression it gives.


Don't like your clothes
I do not appreciate your choice of attire.


Don't like your hair
I find your hairstyle unappealing.


And I don't care about your ruby-pierced nose
I hold no value in your personal preference to pierce your nose with a ruby stud.


You push too hard
You are being too forceful and imposing on me.


You talk too loud
You are speaking in a manner that is too high-pitched and high-volume.


You stay too long
You are spending an unreasonable amount of time here.


You're in my song but you ain't in my crowd
You do not fit in with the group of people that appreciate and value my music.


You ruin my day
You have a negative effect on my mood and make me feel upset.


You're wrecking my night
You are preventing me from enjoying my evening and are becoming a burden on me.


I'm biting my lips because I'm ready to fight
I am getting infuriated and ready to confront you in a physical altercation.


I'm gonna sharpen my spikes
I will put on sharpened footwear in anticipation of stepping on you and causing pain.


I'm gonna strap on my boots
I will forcefully wear heavy-duty boots to maximize the damage done when I step on you.


I'm gonna squash you on sight
I will crush you immediately upon seeing you.


Don't leave me no message on my telephone
Do not leave me a message on my voicemail.


Cut right through to bull, right to the bone
Do not waste my time by speaking meaningless or irrelevant content.


The snow in your nose
I can see cocaine residue in your nose.


And the crack in your brain
You are acting erratically due to drug use.


It used to be cool, now it's just insane
Your previous behavior was acceptable and enjoyable, but now you have crossed a line and are behaving in an unacceptable fashion.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: COOPER, ROBERTS

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Phil


on Former Lee Warmer

Interesting. I like it! I am surprised someone covered that lesser known song of Cooper’s. I will have to check out more of Valery’s work.

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