Following The Story's breakup, Kimball released her first solo album, the critically acclaimed Veering from the Wave (Imaginary Road/PolyGram), in 1998. She followed this with a 2006 release Oh Hear Us (Epoisse).
Kimball performs regularly with several Boston-based bands including Wayfaring Strangers, Family Affair, and Maybe Baby, a quartet she fronts with her husband Ry Cavanaugh. She is in high demand as a vocalist and has performed on more than 60 releases by Catie Curtis, Jabe Beyer, Kris Delmhorst, Peter Mulvey, Ellis Paul, Lucy Kaplansky, Lori McKenna and Patty Larkin.
Take One Step
Jennifer Kimball Lyrics
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It captured my heart today.
Your father and you sing a late night song and you turn
Take one step, come towards me
If I asked you would you take one step?
You can lead.
Let my hand go in yours.
Take me along, and we will dance.
Your opening, more of a question.
Better to keep it that way.
The look on your face when you opened the door after midnight said
Take one step, come towards me
If I asked you would you take one step?
You can lead.
Let my hand go in yours.
Don't look sideways, don't look sideways.
Take me along, and we will dance.
The first verse creates a calming sensation that sets the tone for the whole song. The singer observes the harbor in Argentia and is struck by its beauty. It's not just an observation, but it captured their heart, which suggests there is something more profound happening. Then, the scene switches to a late-night moment where someone plays music with their father. We don't know who "you" is, but we get the sense that they are a part of this moment. The chorus comes in as the singer implores "you" to take one step towards them. It's clear that they want to be closer to "you," but they also allow "you" to lead them. "Let my hand go in yours" and "take me along, and we will dance" are poetic ways of showing vulnerability and a desire for intimacy.
The second verse describes a specific moment, possibly when "you" opened the door to the singer. It's simple, but the way the singer describes "the look on your face" shows that this moment caught their attention. The chorus follows again, this time with a sense of urgency as the singer asks "if I asked you, would you take one step?" They want a clear answer and are direct in their approach. The chorus repeats twice more, ending with the same image of the two dancing together.
Line by Line Meaning
The harbor lies still in Argentia.
The quiet harbor of Argentia caught my attention today.
It captured my heart today.
The serenity of the harbor stirred emotion in my heart.
Your father and you sing a late night song and you turn
You and your father shared a moment singing and then you faced me.
Take one step, come towards me
Please make a move towards me.
If I asked you would you take one step?
Would you be willing to follow my lead if I asked you?
You can lead.
You have the power to direct us.
Let my hand go in yours.
I want to hold your hand.
Don't look sideways, don't look sideways.
Don't hesitate or get distracted.
Take me along, and we will dance.
If you take my hand, we can enjoy ourselves together.
Your opening, more of a question.
Your initial words were more inquisitive than declarative.
Better to keep it that way.
It's best to maintain an air of curiosity rather than presumption.
The look on your face when you opened the door after midnight said
Your expression when you opened the door in the middle of the night conveyed something to me.
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