Step By Step
JD Souther Lyrics
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Waiting for the light to change
'til he can't wait any longer
Time speeds up and stops for a minute
but is bating in my brain
Couldn't take it any stronger
Heart to Heart
What if I love you
I don't want to lose you
Only Love can draw the line
Let it fall
Step by step
'til the world runs out of time
Key you hold in the door it opens
You're gonna make it hard
but you can crack like a mirror
When the rain won't stop
the clouds won't break up
Sun is shinin' in your eyes
couldn't see it any clearer
Oh - heart to heart
What if I love you
Face to face
I don't wanna lose
Only Love can draw the line
All I wanna' do is
Step by step
'til the world runs out of time
takin' it step by step
'til the world runs out of time
Heart to heart
Oh face to face
I don't wanna lose you
Only Love can draw the line
all I wanna do is
Step by step
'til the world runs out of time
step by step 'til the world runs out of time
step by step 'til the world runs out of time
The lyrics of "Step by Step" by JD Souther convey a sense of apprehension and uncertainty about a romantic relationship, and a desire to take things slowly in order to avoid losing each other. The opening line, "Heart in Hand like a kid on a corner, waiting for the light to change," sets the scene for a situation where the singer feels vulnerable and unsure of what the future holds. They are waiting for a signal, a sign that it's safe to move forward.
As the song continues, the singer expresses their fear of losing the person they love. "What if I love you, face to face, I don't want to lose you," they sing, acknowledging that expressing their feelings could be risky. However, they also recognize that it's only through taking that risk that they'll be able to move forward and build a stronger relationship. The refrain, "Step by step, 'til the world runs out of time," reinforces the idea of slow but steady progress, and seems to suggest that as long as they continue to move forward, everything will turn out all right.
Overall, "Step by Step" is a thoughtful and introspective song about the challenges of navigating a new relationship, and the importance of taking things one day at a time.
Line by Line Meaning
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
Contributed by Isaiah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JannaBrewer
J. D. Souther is awesome..and this will always be a special movie to me♥️
@egnaldocardoso5239
um dos duetos mais belo que já ouvi melhor ainda ouvindo em vinil
@lorisilvagnoli6655
Love this song and Movie!!!
@OlafRonald
.......it has been ages since I heard this,life is going so fast!!Thnx!
@Motorheadltd
I've spent 25 years searching for this song not knowing who sang it or what it was called. All I knew was a handful of lyrics. Thank you for posting this.
@ziblot1235
Hey Motor that happens to me all the time. The thing is, if you can come up with a line or part of aline, just runa search on it with your chosen web browser, and chances are the name of the sone is probably. included in the line you remember! Yeah Im getting older now...68, but Ive liestened to a lot of music and used a lotta recreational "stuff" so Im doing good when I can remember my passwords haha
@christopherbullock2644
Man I would love to hear them both do an updated version.
@DanielFernandez-uf3gb
Unos de los mejores dúos de la historia para un gran tema de una gran película.lowe Moore perkins y belushi.amo esta peli
@Meehowski
Epic.....
@blusztig
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