E.X.P. are Jimmy Nicoli, Luca Galiati and Mario Borgonovo.
This Italian … Read Full Bio ↴E.X.P. are Jimmy Nicoli, Luca Galiati and Mario Borgonovo.
This Italian Eurodance trio. E.X.P. were noticed right from the start with their first single "Before The Night" in 1992.
Their formula was simple and consisted to release dance tracks similar to the popular German dance hits of the time. And so "Before The Night" was based on "Understand This Groove" by SoundFactory while "Shake Your Body" was based on Snap!'s "Rhythm Is A Dancer".
The titles of E.X.P. were very 'DJ Friendly' and began to be mixed by DJ's with the hits they were based on.
Fronted by vocalists Julia and Katya Dave, E.X.P. collected the club hits.
"Before The Night" was used in a mash up by The Original. "Shake Your Body" and "Save Me" did well in Europe and Canada.
The latter singles got lost in the saturated market of Eurodance. "The Sound (Keep Rolling)" (1994) was heavily based on Corona's "Rhythm Of The Night" while "Dunga! Dunga!" (1995), the very last song to be released by E.X.P., was very similar to "Dub-I-Dub" by Me & My.

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E.X.P. Feat. Julia Lyrics

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(Ayy, Tiny, you crazy)
(Tiny, this bitch the one, dummy)

Ever felt respect like a thug?
Sacrifices you done made for them people that say they love
Goin' in a different lane than your day one's, you switchin' up
Sippin' lean from out the cup
Just some niggas who I don't trust

Wrong move, bet they gon' up
Fuck boy, yeah, you get bussed
We ain't aiming none at your leg
Aiming at your chest and the head up, yeah
Deep up in my feelings, I've been focused on my career forreal
How you gon' talk that shit and your man just got killed?

Way before this shit, I was tryna catch a kill
Then I had signed a deal, then this shit, it got so real
These niggas fake, they say they love you, leave my steering wheel
'Cause if you don't, then I'ma crash, probably start popping pills
Don't go back home, that's where it ain't safe at
Got a chopper in my bed and I got one under my doormat
Nigga, them fake-ass niggas, they know that
You break the window, hit his ass with the oh, yeah
Ridin' in the front, them shooters got souls, yeah
Take down the Glock, you was hanging with a ho, yeah
I'm thuggin' until they give me a toe tag
Execution style, if they ever try to hurt my soul, yeah
Shit, I've been filled up with these demons way before they killed my bro, yeah
Got a chopper in my backpack while I'm performing my songs, yeah
Put a Rollie on your wrist, you still ain't gon' have time to show, yeah

Ever felt respect like a thug?
Sacrifices you done made for them people that say they love
Goin' in a different lane than your day one's, you switchin' up
Sippin' lean from out the cup
Just some niggas who I don't trust
Wrong move, bet they gon' up
Fuck boy, yeah, you get bussed
We ain't aiming none at your leg
Aiming at your chest and the head up, yeah
Deep up in my feelings, I've been focused on my career forreal
How you gon' talk that shit and your man just got killed?

Know he just caught a soul
Been through it all and he's still strong
He had a dream, he saw the vision, went up on his own
Gotta get these millions just so I can put my team on
You beat your bitch up, 'cause she got me as her ringtone
Been droppin' hits, these people steady just gon' sleep on
When we in the bed, don't touch my dreads, 'cause you don't even know my songs
Feel the opposite lately for my dead, 'cause they speak in the songs
This just be why I'm speaking from the heart, I ain't gotta write no song
Forever risk your life for me, that's either right or wrong
Before they send a shot at me, you better bust their dome
Go through so many one nigh phases don't even understand my songs

Ever felt respect like a thug?
Sacrifices you done made for them people that say they love
Goin' in a different lane than your day one's, you switchin' up
Sippin' lean from out the cup
Just some niggas who I don't trust
Wrong move, bet they gon' up
Fuck boy, yeah, you get bussed
We ain't aiming none at your leg
Aiming at your chest and the head up, yeah

Deep up in my feelings, I've been focused on my career forreal
How you gon' talk that shit and your man just got killed?

Overall Meaning

The song "Step By Step" by E.X.P. Feat. Julia is a rap song that touches upon themes of respect, loyalty, trust, and sacrifice. The lyrics describe the life of a thug who has made sacrifices for the people he loves, but the betrayal and distrust of those around him have led him to change course. The life of a thug is a constant struggle, and the song touches upon the risks and dangers that come with it.

The lyrics describe the feeling of being in a different lane than the day one's, which could be interpreted as changing one's course, moving in a new direction, or just pursuing a different path. There is a sense of sadness and anger as the song reflects on betrayal and the loss of a friend, and how it has affected the singer. There are also references to violence and guns, which add to the overall sense of danger that permeates the song.

In summary, the lyrics to "Step By Step" paint a picture of life as a thug, complete with the risks, dangers, and betrayals that come with it. The song touches upon themes of respect, loyalty, trust, and sacrifice, and the price that one must pay to live that life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ever felt respect like a thug?
Have you ever experienced admiration from others for your toughness and resilience?

Sacrifices you done made for them people that say they love
You have given up a lot for those who claim to love you

Goin' in a different lane than your day one's, you switchin' up
You are changing your life path and leaving behind old friends

Sippin' lean from out the cup
You are drinking lean from a cup

Just some niggas who I don't trust
You don't trust some of the people around you

Wrong move, bet they gon' up
If they make the wrong move, things could get violent

Fuck boy, yeah, you get bussed
You will get beaten up if you are being a fuck boy

We ain't aiming none at your leg
If someone is coming after you, they won't aim for your leg, they will aim higher

Aiming at your chest and the head up, yeah
They will aim for your chest or head

Deep up in my feelings, I've been focused on my career forreal
You are concentrating on your career while dealing with deep emotions

How you gon' talk that shit and your man just got killed?
You are questioning how someone can talk trash when their friend just died

Know he just caught a soul
You know someone has recently died

Been through it all and he's still strong
Despite everything, he is still strong

Gotta get these millions just so I can put my team on
You need to make money so you can help your team

You beat your bitch up, 'cause she got me as her ringtone
Someone is violent towards their girlfriend because they have your song as their ringtone

Been droppin' hits, these people steady just gon' sleep on
Despite producing great songs, people are not paying attention

When we in the bed, don't touch my dreads, 'cause you don't even know my songs
You don't want people touching your hair if they don't know your songs

Feel the opposite lately for my dead, 'cause they speak in the songs
You feel a different way towards the dead because they are in your songs

This just be why I'm speaking from the heart, I ain't gotta write no song
You are speaking from the heart and don't need to write a song

Forever risk your life for me, that's either right or wrong
People are risking their lives for you, which could be good or bad

Before they send a shot at me, you better bust their dome
If someone is coming after you, they better take care of them first

Go through so many one nigh phases don't even understand my songs
You go through so many phases that people can't even understand your songs

Lyrics © NOW WE MAJOR PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Duron Gerald Stukes, Kamrein McClay, Sazikov Yuri Alekseevich

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