16 Steps
Martin Jensen Lyrics


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Lately I feel like I've been selling
Half of my soul to feel your love
I gave all of my faith to someone
Who's body is all that I know
Lately I feel like I've been feeling
Something you don't, so help me
Gotta pull you in close but I know
That I should be letting you go

A mess with it, a mess without it
I go down either way
Endless shots and countless hours
I wonder 'bout your place

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

Take me in slowly, hold me down and
Swallow your prayers, just spit me out
I wanna believe something that's
Different from what I've been told
(Different from what I've been told)
Take all my doubts so I can really
Be with you now and let my body
Really believe something that's
Different than letting you go (letting you go)

A mess with it, a mess without it
I go down either way
Endless shots and countless hours
I wonder 'bout your place

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

Only sixteen steps
Only sixteen steps
Only sixteen steps
Only sixteen steps

A mess with it, a mess without it
I go down either way
Endless shots and countless hours
I wonder 'bout your place

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
I should know better with your body next to mine
Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)

Only sixteen steps
Only sixteen steps




Only sixteen steps
Only sixteen steps

Overall Meaning

In "16 Steps" by Martin Jensen, the singer is struggling with their feelings for someone they have given their all to, but who may not feel the same. The lyrics express desperation, confusion and the singer's difficulty in letting go of their feelings. They feel they have given half of their soul to feel the love of the other person, despite only knowing their body. The singer is aware of the unhealthiness of the relationship and knows they should let go, but instead, they are drawn closer to the individual. The lyrics mention shots and countless hours, suggesting that the singer may be seeking alcohol or drugs to cope with the pain caused by the relationship. The song title, "16 Steps," is also symbolic of the physical proximity of the singer and their partner, reinforcing the idea that the distance between them is minimal, and the closeness is a challenge.


The song has an upbeat and danceable melody, contrasting with the melancholic lyrics, which creates an interesting tension. The use of repetition in the chorus also emphasizes the singer's feelings of being unable to control themselves around their love interest. The song's overarching message is about the struggle of balancing passion and reason in a relationship, particularly when the emotions are very intense.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I feel like I've been selling
I feel like I've been sacrificing something about myself to be with you


Half of my soul to feel your love
I've given up a significant part of myself just to be loved by you


I gave all of my faith to someone
I put all my trust in someone


Who's body is all that I know
The only thing I know about you is your physical body


Lately I feel like I've been feeling
I've been experiencing emotions that you don't seem to understand


Something you don't, so help me
I need your help to make sense of what I'm feeling


Gotta pull you in close but I know
I feel the need to be close to you, but I know it might not be good for me


That I should be letting you go
I know I should be walking away from this situation


A mess with it, a mess without it
I'm a mess whether I'm with you or not


I go down either way
In any case, I feel like I'm falling apart


Endless shots and countless hours
I'm drinking and partying just to try and forget about you


I wonder 'bout your place
I'm curious about where you are and what you're doing


It's only sixteen steps from your door to your bed
It's a short distance from where you are to where we could be intimate


I should know better with your body next to mine
I know that getting physical with you is not a good idea


Can't help myself, help myself (only sixteen steps)
I can't resist the temptation to be with you, even though I know it's not good for me


Take me in slowly, hold me down and
Be gentle with me, but keep me close


Swallow your prayers, just spit me out
I know you're probably not the best thing for me, but I can't resist


I wanna believe something that's
I want to have faith in something that's different from what I've been told


Different from what I've been told
I don't believe the conventional wisdom that I should stay away from you


Take all my doubts so I can really
Help me to be sure about what I'm feeling so I can


Be with you now and let my body
Be with you and give into my physical desires


Really believe something that's
Finally believe something different from previous advice about you


Different than letting you go (letting you go)
I can't bear the idea of walking away from you


Only sixteen steps
The short distance between us is tempting me


Only sixteen steps
I can't resist the temptation to be with you


Only sixteen steps
I'm feeling pulled towards you even though I know it's not a good idea


Only sixteen steps
The temptation to be with you is too strong




Lyrics © O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: Alexandra Tamposi, Andrew Haas, Daniele Owen, Ian Franzino, John Ryan, Martin Jensen

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