Duncan began his solo career in 1985 with his old label Light Records following the dissolution in 1984 of his prior musical endeavor Sweet Comfort Band. Since then, he has recorded for four different labels, including his own imprint, Red Road Records. His material since after 2012 has been self-released with 2019's SHINE the most recent. In 1992, CCM Industry trade magazine Christian Research Report named his album MERCY their Album of the Year.
STEP BY STEP
Bryan Duncan Lyrics
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Mistakes I can never take back
Made my decisions, I'm willing, I'm able
With Your help on my side
I know it's easier to run away
Than to face the way I feel
I know I need You but I'm still afraid
It's a last chance
Takin' it step by step
Like walkin' on water
To a land no man can see
Step by step by step
A little step closer to
The man I long to be
All the things they've said and I've quoted
A man's world is supposed to be
Can I be strong yet be humble and tender
Allow you to watch over me, yeah?
I'm self-sufficient though I'm all alone, in control and insecure
I know you know how hard this is for me to admit I'm wrong
But after everything else I've tried
Now I'm takin' it step by step, oh yeah
Like walkin' on water
To a land no man can see
Step by step, step by step
Learnin' to dance once more
For the joy that can set me free
Step by step by step
No it ain't easy, no
To believe love is liftin' me, yeah
Step by step
A little step closer to
The man I long to be
Step, step
I'm takin' it step by step
Like walkin' on water
I'm walkin' to a land no man can see
Step by step by step
Learnin' to dance once more
For the joy that can set me free
Step by step, no it ain't easy
No it ain't easy
To believe love is liftin' me
Step by step by step
A little step closer to
The man I long to be, yeah
Step, a little step closer
By step, closer to the man that I long to be
Step, closer, little step, by step
Closer to the man that I long to be
Step, step, step, step in the town
A little step, step by step
Take him closer to, by step
Ya come on get him a little closer to, step by step
A little closer, come on all
Step by step get him closer to me
Step, step by step
The lyrics of Bryan Duncan's song Step by Step express a sense of admission of past mistakes and the desire to make a fresh start by taking things one step at a time. The song's speaker acknowledges their fear of facing their emotions and the difficulty in admitting when they are wrong. However, with the help of a higher power, they are willing and able to make changes in their life. The act of taking things one step at a time is compared to tasks such as walking on water and learning to dance, implying that it requires a strong faith and perseverance.
The lyrics also touch upon the societal expectations placed upon individuals, particularly men, to be strong and in control. However, the singer concludes that vulnerability and humility are necessary traits to allow for growth and improvement. By admitting their imperfections and taking things one step at a time, they can come closer to becoming the person they long to be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm startin' over for the rest of my life
I'm beginning anew for the rest of my life.
Mistakes I can never take back
I've committed irreversible mistakes.
Made my decisions, I'm willing, I'm able
I've made my choices and I'm ready to accept the consequences.
With Your help on my side
I have Your support to get through this.
I know it's easier to run away
Running away is simpler than confronting my emotions.
Than to face the way I feel
It's harder to acknowledge my feelings honestly.
I know I need You but I'm still afraid
I'm wary, although I understand that I need You.
It's a last chance
It's the final opportunity I have.
Gonna trust You now for the first time
For the first time, I'm going to put my faith in You.
Takin' it step by step
I'm progressing one step at a time.
Like walkin' on water
It feels like an impossible task.
To a land no man can see
It's leading me somewhere unknown.
Step by step by step
I'll keep going incrementally.
A little step closer to
Each step brings me closer to my goal.
The man I long to be
The person I aspire to become.
All the things they've said and I've quoted
I've absorbed societal expectations and traditions.
A man's world is supposed to be
Men are expected to live a certain way.
Can I be strong yet be humble and tender
Is it possible to be both sturdy yet gentle?
Allow you to watch over me, yeah?
Can I let you guard me?
I'm self-sufficient though I'm all alone, in control and insecure
Although I'm solitary, I'm self-reliant and anxious.
I know you know how hard this is for me to admit I'm wrong
I understand that it's difficult for me to confess my mistakes to you.
But after everything else I've tried
This is my final option after attempting various alternatives.
Learnin' to dance once more
I'm learning how to enjoy myself again.
For the joy that can set me free
It's for the happiness that will usher in my freedom.
No it ain't easy, no
It's definitely not simple.
To believe love is liftin' me, yeah
To accept that love is encouraging me.
Closer to the man I long to be, yeah
One step nearer to achieving my aspirations.
Step, a little step closer
Each movement brings me closer.
Step by step, closer to the man that I long to be
I'll get closer to my ambitions one small step at a time.
A little closer, come on all
Let's get a little bit closer.
Step by step get him closer to me
I'm getting closer and closer to my objectives one step at a time.
Step, step by step
Each step leads me closer to where I need to be.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL OMARTIAN
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