One Step Forward
DJ Derek Lyrics
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Na na na na na na
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
One day you are dreadlocks (well dread)
Next day you are baldhead (clean shave)
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Are you a commercialized
Grabbing at the cash-backs?
This is a time of decision
Tell me, what is your plan? yeah
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Straight is the road that leads to destruction
Ooh yeah
The road to righteousness is narrow
Ah let me tell you say
Indictive feelings enter feeling
The truth is a fact, tell me
Are you a con man, or are you a dreadlocks, eh?
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Na na na na na na
The road is rough and the hill is steep
Ah let me tell you say
The mountain is high and the valley is deep
Oh yeah oh yeah
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
Onward, forward, don't step backward
Step out of Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
One step forward, two steps backward
Down inna Babylon
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Ah let me tell you say
Ah let me tell you say
Ooh yeah ooh yeah
Ah let me tell you say
One step forward, two steps backward
Dow
n inna Babylon" is a song by DJ Derek which was released in 1980. The lyrics are a call to action, encouraging listeners to take steps towards progress and moving away from negative influences, symbolized by Babylon. The repetition of the lines "One step forward, two steps backward, Down inna Babylon" emphasizes the struggle that one may encounter when attempting to make positive changes in their life. The lyrics also point out the dangers of materialism and greed, urging listeners to make a conscious decision about their values and goals.
The lyrics are confrontational and provocative, questioning the authenticity of those who claim to be on a positive path but are more focused on commercial gain. The lines "Are you a con man, or are you a dreadlocks, eh?" reflect the tension and disagreements that can exist between different communities and lifestyles. Overall, the song is a powerful message of hope and determination, urging listeners to take steps towards personal growth and social change.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEE PERRY, GRAHAM DE WILDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Les1987
DJ D Wrek should have a Wild N Out lifetime award for being there since the beginning.
@ghost_rain1996
Facts
@Cutelycaca
Pays to be a DJ
@for3ver_eriyanah213
Right
@LowriderRios1316
He’s probably the only there that has a 401k haha…wouldn’t be the same without him
@THATGIRLALLI
They love him
@RomaroBrandon
DJ D-Wrek vs Emmanuel will always be funny!
@ricardocjoulzenn2568
The dime joke
@RomaroBrandon
@Riqardo C. Joulzenn if that ain't the best joke and what makes it better is Chance The Rapper laughing.
@royallan3491
always