Step by Step
Crests Lyrics


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Step by step I fell in love with you
And step by step it wasn't hard to do
Kiss by kiss and hand in hand
That's the way it all began
Soon we found the perfect plan for love
Side by side we took a lovers walk
Word by word we had a lover's talk
One word led to another and then
Then in no time we're up to ten
My heart knew it was gonna end in love

1st step, a sweet hello
2nd step, my heart's aglow
3rd step, we had a date
4th step, we stayed up late
5th step, I walk you home
6th step, we're all alone
7th step, we took a chance
One kiss and true romance

Step by step we climbed to heaven's door
Step by step, each thrill invited more
Then you promised faithfully
All your love belonged to me
Now I know we'll always be in love





Step, step. Step, step. Step, step. Step step

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Crests' "Step By Step" describe the process of falling in love with someone. The first stanza explains how love can develop gradually, with small gestures and moments leading to deeper feelings. The use of "step by step" suggests a deliberate, intentional progression, like climbing a staircase or following a plan. The second stanza describes how communication is key to a successful relationship, as one word leads to another and conversations flow easily. The third stanza represents the culmination of the relationship, with the lovers "climbing to heaven's door" and promising to stay together forever.


The song's chorus is repetitive and catchy, with the "step by step" refrain providing a sense of momentum and movement. The song has a classic doo-wop feel, with vocal harmonies and a light, upbeat melody. The lyrics are romantic and sweet, with a touch of nostalgia for a simpler time when love and relationships were less complicated.


Line by Line Meaning

Step by step I fell in love with you
Gradually, over time, I developed affection for you.


And step by step it wasn't hard to do
As we spent more time together and got to know each other, loving you came easily.


Kiss by kiss and hand in hand
We expressed our feelings through gentle touches and closeness.


That's the way it all began
Our love story started with simple gestures and moments.


Soon we found the perfect plan for love
Our relationship was growing stronger and we figured out how to make it work.


Side by side we took a lovers walk
Together we strolled, appreciating each other's company.


Word by word we had a lover's talk
We discussed our feelings and grew closer through conversation.


One word led to another and then
Our communication deepened as we continued to talk.


Then in no time we're up to ten
Our conversation flourished and we quickly found ourselves discussing more intimate topics.


My heart knew it was gonna end in love
From the start, I had a feeling that this relationship would lead to love.


Step by step we climbed to heaven's door
Our love grew stronger and deeper with each passing moment.


Step by step, each thrill invited more
With each new exciting experience and moment, our love continued to blossom.


Then you promised faithfully
You made a sincere commitment to our relationship.


All your love belonged to me
Your heart and affection were solely devoted to me.


Now I know we'll always be in love
My confidence in our relationship is unwavering and I believe we will always be in love.


Step, step. Step, step. Step, step. Step step
Our love story continued to progress, one step at a time.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ZEMROY THOMAS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@paolamariefuchsstitelmann7458

Step, step. Step, step. Step, step... Step, step
Step by step I fell in love with you
And step by step it wasn't hard to do
Kiss by kiss and hand in hand
That's the way it all began
Soon we found the perfect plan for love
Side by side we took a lovers' walk
And word by word we had a lovers' talk
One word led to another and then
In no time we were up to ten
My heart knew it was gonna end in love

First step, a sweet hello
Second step, my heart's aglow
Third step, we had a date
Fourth step, stayed out late
Fifth step, I walked you home
Sixth step, we're all alone
Seventh step, we took a chance
One kiss and true romance

Step by step we climbed to heaven's door
And step by step, each thrill invited more
Then you promised faithfully
All your love belonged to me
Now I know we'll always be in love

Step, step. Step, step. Step, step. Step step ......



All comments from YouTube:

@FRANKIESIXTOES

One of the great voices of Rock and Roll. He should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

@Mike-yg8ig

Hands down!

@mazinwonderland3077

How lucky were we to grow up with these amazing songs? We had the best time ever.

@lindarennie2212

Agree 100%

@GeorgeVreelandHill

Nothing today compares to this.

@bangs4551

I agree. I'm 76, & quit listening to the new songs after about 1990.

@billyboi2493

im pretty young and i 100% agree

@richardnarson4014

So true.

@willdrucker4291

Different era....different world

@beastabuelos6421

Lots of stuff compares to this, you just don't know how to find it

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