STEP BY STEP
JD Souther Lyrics

Heart in Hand like a kid on a corner
Feeling vulnerable and exposed, like a child standing on a street corner with no protection

Waiting for the light to change
Pausing, anticipating a change in the situation, but no certain of what's to come

'til he can't wait any longer
Holding off making a move until it's impossible to keep waiting

Time speeds up and stops for a minute
Feeling like time is running too fast, but then a brief moment of stillness and clarity appears

but is bating in my brain
Uncertainty and fear occupy the mind

Couldn't take it any stronger
The emotions and turmoil are almost unbearable

Heart to Heart
Speaking honestly from one's innermost feelings

What if I love you
Expressing the fear and uncertainty of being vulnerable and in love

Face to face
Being open and honest, revealing oneself fully to the other person

I don't want to lose you
Expressing the deep fear of losing the person they love

Only Love can draw the line
Acknowledging that love is what connects and separates people, and that it's the only force that can define the boundaries of a relationship

Let it fall
Letting go of control, surrendering to love and the unknown

Step by step
Moving forward slowly, cautiously, and intentionally

'til the world runs out of time
Continuing until the very end of time, never giving up on love

Key you hold in the door it opens
Alluding to the key to the other person's heart, and the challenges that come with opening up

You're gonna make it hard
Acknowledging that love is complicated and difficult, and that it takes effort to make it work

but you can crack like a mirror
Acknowledging that vulnerability is a two-way street, and that the other person can also be hurt and break down

When the rain won't stop
Referencing the difficult times when everything seems to be going wrong

the clouds won't break up
Offering a metaphor of feeling stuck, boxed in, and unable to escape the negative emotions

Sun is shinin' in your eyes
Alluding to the hope, light, and positivity that exists in the midst of difficulties

couldn't see it any clearer
Finally understanding the positive side of the situation and seeing a way forward

Oh - heart to heart
Revisiting the idea of being fully honest and open with the other person

all I wanna' do is
Expressing the absolute focus and clarity of purpose

takin' it step by step
Continuing to move forward carefully, deliberately, and with intention

step by step 'til the world runs out of time
Reiterating the focus and determination to never give up on love