Step By Step
Jeffrey Gaines Lyrics

Step by step
The process of helping a friend in need is going to be gradual and continuous.

You can bet
The person giving the assistance is certain of their commitment to help.

I'm gonna be with you
The helper is assuring their friend that they won't be facing this challenge alone.

Step by step
Reiterating the slow and consistent nature of the process.

My friend
The person needing help is a close friend to the helper.

There's nothing I can do
The helper has accepted that they cannot single-handedly fix their friend's problems.

Side by side
The friends are going to work together as a team through the challenges.

We're gonna finally get you on the mend
The friends are determined to help the person in need overcome their difficulties.

Until you love yourself again
The aim of the help is to assist the person in finding self-love and appreciation.

I always thought of you just like a brother
The relationship between the helper and the person in need has a familial nature.

When we were young we'd try to outdo the other
The two friends grew up together competing against each other.

Motorcycles and girls
The things that brought them joy in their youth are now distant memories.

We were the kings of our little world
The two were inseparable and were the standout personalities in their group.

But now you're falling apart
The person in need is struggling with challenges that have caused a decline in their life.

Step by step
Focusing on the approach of helping little by little.

We can't let
The friends have a common goal to improve the situation and cannot afford to give up.

You just waste away
It's not an option to let the person in need stay on a path of destruction.

We're gonna get a little better every day
Gradual progress is expected with every day that passes.

By day
Every passing day will bring hope and progress.

You're gonna hear my praise 'til you comprehend
The helper is persistent in ensuring their friend understands their worth and their progress.

Until you love yourself again
The goal is to help the person in need find self-love and appreciation.

Remember all those nights when I rushed right over
The helper reminds their friend that they have always been available when needed.

You thought you'd crossed that line
The person in need has struggled with substance abuse or addiction in the past.

But I got you sober
The helper has been instrumental in the past in assisting their friend to overcome addiction.

Tough love to tears
The help provided has been challenging, but necessary.

Too many drugs
The cause of the current struggle is due to the overuse of drugs or substance abuse.

Too many years
The struggle with addiction has been ongoing for an extended period.

Man you're breaking my heart
The helper is deeply hurt by their friend's struggles.

Step by step
Reiterating the approach of helping gradually and continuously.

You can bet
Reaffirming the commitment to helping the person in need.

I'm gonna be with you
The helper ensuring their friend that they won't be facing the challenge alone.

Step by step
Reiterating the approach of helping gradually and continuously.

My friend
Reaffirming the closeness of the friendship.

There's just one thing to do
The helper believes that their approach is the only solution.

Side by side
The friends united through this process and facing the challenge together.

We're gonna finally get you on the mend
The helper is confident that their help will be successful.

Until you love yourself again
Reaffirming the goal of helping the person in need find self-love and appreciation.

Step by step
Reiterating the approach of helping gradually and continuously.

Don't want to hear your lip
The helper is direct in their approach and doesn't want to hear any excuses from the person in need.

I'm gonna be with you
Reaffirming the helper's commitment to helping.

Step by step
Reiterating the approach of helping gradually and continuously.

My friend
Reaffirming the closeness of the friendship in the face of the challenge.

There's very little that you can do
The person in need has limited options to help themselves and needs the help of their friend.

Side by side
Reiterating the united approach to facing the challenge together.

I stand with you
Reiterating the commitment of the helper to help their friend through thick and thin.

And I strongly recommend
The helper has clear and direct advice for their friend.

You learn to love yourself again
The end goal is for the person in need to find self-love and appreciation.

You better learn to love yourself again
Reiterating the importance and urgency of the person in need finding self-love and appreciation.