Steppin' Out
Joe Jackson Trio Lyrics
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The mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the color of the lights that shine
Electricity so fine
Look and dry your eyes
We
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
Can come alive
Get into a car and drive
To the other side
Me babe, steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
We
Are young but getting old before our time
We'll leave the T.V. and the radio behind
Don't you wonder what we'll find
Steppin' out tonight
You
Can dress in pink and blue just like a child
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
We'll be there in just a while
If you follow me
Me babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe, steppin' out
Into the night
Into the light
The lyrics of Joe Jackson Trio's song "Steppin' Out" describe a couple who are tired of the darkness in their lives and decide to escape by driving to the other side of town. The mist on the window and the color of the lights reflect the electricity of the night that they are entering. The idea of getting into a car and driving into the night is a classic metaphor for freedom and escape.
The couple is portrayed as young but feeling old before their time due to the monotony of their lives. They are leaving behind the television and radio and venturing into the unknown. The singer invites his partner to dress in bright colors and smile as they ride in a yellow taxi on their way to their destination. The lyrics are suggestive of a desire for adventure and excitement, a celebration of the freedom to explore and experience new things.
Line by Line Meaning
Now
At this moment
The mist across the window hides the lines
The fog outside makes it hard to see the distinct edges of objects
But nothing hides the color of the lights that shine
However, the vibrant colors of the lights are still noticeable and impossible to conceal
Electricity so fine
The electricity in the air is invigorating and exciting
Look and dry your eyes
Stop crying and pay attention
We
The collective pronoun for the singer and their partner
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
We are exhausted from the negativity that surrounds us
With no more angry words to say
We don't have any more arguments left
Can come alive
We can feel rejuvenated and full of life once again
Get into a car and drive
Let's take a ride in the car
To the other side
We're escaping to somewhere new and different
Me babe, steppin out
I am stepping out and taking action
Into the night
Venturing out into the darkness
Into the light
Discovering something new and enlightening
You babe, steppin out
You are joining me on this adventure
We
The collective pronoun for the artist and their partner
Are young but getting old before our time
We feel like we're aging too quickly
We'll leave the T.V. and the radio behind
We are intentionally distancing ourselves from negative media influences
Don't you wonder what we'll find
A rhetorical question about the excitement of exploring the unknown
Steppin' out tonight
We are leaving our comfort zone and trying something new tonight
You
Referring to the artist's partner
Can dress in pink and blue just like a child
You are free to dress any way you want, like a child without societal judgment
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
On our adventure, we'll take a yellow taxi and share a moment of joy
We'll be there in just a while
We're almost to our destination
If you follow me
I'll lead you to our next adventure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKSON, JOE
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@simonellis58
Who’s still listening to this classic in 2024 🙋🏻♂️
@simongilbert2704
me ,, this and julian lennon tonight ;;
@h.c.mcguire9657
MANY of us are. Because, we ARE now old before our time. It hurts to think that we can't go back and relive and
re-experience those heady promising days.
@abyios
Me
@driftfitness
One of the best
@staceychutskoff1232
Mee!
@toddforhetz
I am 62 and have tears in my eyes as I listen to this .... remembering back to a different time, a time of my youth. Everything back then was new and exciting. I had energy enough to light New York at night. Life was fun, going out was an experience, and life was full of promise. I was young, good looking, and ready to face the world. ............. I miss those days ............
@christystewart4567
In my case it was San Francisco.
@hindlewalker9330
Yes 69 now but can relate to what you are saying .from Yorkshire .England.
@djsubculture2786
I remember clubbing until the club closed and then hanging out by the beach until the sun came up. I was living in Hawaii at the the time.
What I wouldn't give to relive those days.