Step Aside
Faron Young Lyrics


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Angry words were spoken and I left my baby in a cloud of gloom
Got into my car and drove around until I spurted this saloon
Came inside and bought a drink then I saw you and felt a burning glow

Got the urge to hold you tight but if I try refuse me tell me know
Step aside if I try to get near you lock your heart if I start making time
Walk away if I say that I need you step aside if I step out of line
Bitter is my feelings for my baby and the things she said so cruel
Half of me says cheat on her but part of me says stop don't be a fool
Don't let me get close to you cause if I do I won't be very strong

Save me from my conscience and keep me from being sorry later on




Step aside if I try to get near you...
Step aside if I step out of line

Overall Meaning

Faron Young's song "Step Aside" addresses themes of temptation, angst, and ultimately, the struggle of the singer to resist urges that would potentially betray his partner. The song opens with the lyric, "Angry words were spoken and I left my baby in a cloud of gloom," suggesting a tumultuous relationship that's hit a rough patch. The singer expresses his frustration with the situation, noting that he "got into [his] car and drove around until [he] spurted this saloon." The drink he orders is seemingly intended to numb his pain, but it's in this setting that he encounters someone new, noting that he "saw you and felt a burning glow," indicating he's become attracted to this person.


He considers acting on his impulses, but acknowledges that doing so would be hurtful to his partner, requesting that she "step aside if [he] try to get near you lock your heart if [he] start making time. Walk away if [he] say that [he] need you step aside if [he] step out of line." The song's later lyrics express the singer's internal conflict, stating that "half of me says cheat on her but part of me says stop don't be a fool," implying he's wracked by indecision. Ultimately, he pleads with the other woman to resist his advances, asking her to "save [him] from [his] conscience and keep [him] from being sorry later on."


Line by Line Meaning

Angry words were spoken and I left my baby in a cloud of gloom
After a fight with my significant other, I left in a bad mood.


Got into my car and drove around until I spurted this saloon
I drove around aimlessly, looking for a bar to drink at.


Came inside and bought a drink then I saw you and felt a burning glow
I noticed you and felt a strong attraction towards you.


Got the urge to hold you tight but if I try refuse me tell me know
I want to hold you, but if I make a move and you're not interested, please let me know.


Step aside if I try to get near you lock your heart if I start making time
If I try to approach you, please step away and don't let me seduce you.


Walk away if I say that I need you step aside if I step out of line
If I ever try to use my feelings for you as an excuse for my bad behavior, please walk away. And if I ever cross a line, please step away from me.


Bitter is my feelings for my baby and the things she said so cruel
I feel angry towards my significant other, and I'm hurt by their harsh words.


Half of me says cheat on her but part of me says stop don't be a fool
I'm struggling with the idea of cheating on my significant other, but I know it's not the right thing to do.


Don't let me get close to you cause if I do I won't be very strong
If I get too close to you, I might lose my self-control.


Save me from my conscience and keep me from being sorry later on
Help me avoid doing something I'll regret, and prevent me from feeling guilty later.




Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RAY GRIFF

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

George Daly

I have asked me, so many times,
What is the greatest song and singer.
After all them miles I left behind me.
The singer was called the “Sheriff” because he was a Sheriff.
He never shot a bad marijuana smoker like Willie.
Sweet Jesus (my Saviour) he shot, himself.
Because he believed he was not good enough.
The “best” according to “Classic Comic Book, George”
This man, this song, - Step Aside.
Young man hear the message in the song.



All comments from YouTube:

steelmanK

This song became a hit shortly before I left for military active duty in 1971. I loved it from the first moment I heard it. I carried it in my heart then, and ever since. It's classic Faron and is very special to me. He was one of the greatest male singers ever. My wife and I had the good fortune to see him live three times in various clubs near our home. Those memories are treasures. RIP buddy.

John O'Neill

1 of the greatest,yet underrated, singers of all time!

Kevin Wicker

Love Faron. This was a favorite because of that signature shuffle beat those Nashville A-team players could lay down. It was always a great combination.

John Dortch

I just can't get enough of this music.  True country music by one of its best singers.  He is one of my favorites.  Listen to him every Friday on my way home from work.

spanish eyes

A LEGEND FOR SURE...ONE OF THE BEST SINGERS EVER....HIS MUSIC WILL GO ON FOR ALL TIMES...REST IN PEACE MR.FARON YOUNG....

Christine Canada

I love to hear him sing he has a wonderful voice ❤ 💕

yvonne lindsey

Cannot believe Faron Young is not in the Country Music Hall of Fame. He is one of the great ones.

James Guthrie

He is,2000

steelmanK

Classic Faron, and one of his very best. Faron, you and Jim Reeves were head and shoulders above the rest. RIP and thank you for all the treasures you left us forever.

Vince Sarmento

Love Faron Young, so much to learn about this man! One of the Greats 👍 for sure!

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