STEP BY STEP
NKOTBSB Lyrics


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Step by step, ooo baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step
Rock!

Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, in your eyes I see your picture of me all the time
Step! And, girl, when you smile you got to know that you drive me wild
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, can't you see I've got to have you all just for me
Step! And girl, yes, it's true, no one else will ever do
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Step! Step! Step by step!

Step one! We can have lots of fun
Step two! There's so much we can do
Step three! It's just you and me
Step four! I can give you more
Step five! Don't you know that the time is right. Huh!

Step by step. Don't you know I need you
Step by step. Yes, I do, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, (step by step girl) ooo, baby, gonna get to you (to you), girl
Step by step, yeah, ooo, baby, (I want you, I need you, I want you in my world) in my world
Step by step, ooo, to you girl
Step by step, ooo girl, really want you in my world




Step by step, ooo, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NKOTBSB's "Step By Step" are about a man who is determined to get the girl of his dreams. He is willing to take it step by step, slowly working his way towards her until he finally reaches his ultimate goal. The verses of the song describe his intense attraction to the girl, noting that she is always on his mind and that he can't help but be driven wild by her smile. The chorus repeats the phrase "step by step" as the man continues to work towards his goal, first by having fun with the girl, then by exploring all the possibilities of their relationship, and ultimately by making her his own.


The song is ultimately about perseverance and determination in pursuing what you want. The man in the song is unafraid to take things slow and work at his own pace to achieve his desires. Though the lyrics are relatively simple, the song is upbeat and catchy, making it a popular hit for both New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys.


Line by Line Meaning

Step by step, ooo baby, gonna get to you, girl
I am going to take the necessary actions little by little to reach you, girl.


Step! Hey, girl, in your eyes I see your picture of me all the time
When I look into your beautiful eyes, I know that you're always thinking of me.


Step! And, girl, when you smile you got to know that you drive me wild
Whenever you smile, it makes me feel crazy and I can't help but want you more.


Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
You are constantly on my thoughts and I am always imagining the ways I can get closer to you.


Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time
I strongly believe that it's only a matter of time before I finally get to be with you.


Step one! We can have lots of fun
The first step is for us to start having lots of amazing times together.


Step two! There's so much we can do
The second step is exploring all the endless possibilities we have together.


Step three! It's just you and me
The third step is the realization that it's just you and me in this journey towards love.


Step four! I can give you more
The fourth step is when I am able to offer you more than just a simple romance.


Step five! Don't you know that the time is right. Huh!
Finally, the fifth and final step is having the confidence to know that the time is perfect for us to be together.


Step by step. Don't you know I need you?
I want you to know that I need you in my life and I can't imagine being without you.


Step by step, ooo, baby, you're always on my mind
My thoughts are always occupied with you and my mind is constantly creating scenarios where we're together.


Step by step, ooo, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time
Again, I believe wholeheartedly that soon enough we will be able to take the first steps towards being together.


Step by step, (step by step girl) ooo, baby, gonna get to you (to you), girl
I am slowly but surely making my way towards you, because you are the one I want, girl.


Step by step, yeah, ooo, baby, (I want you, I need you, I want you in my world) in my world
Having you in my life is all I want, all I need, and I want you to be a major aspect of my world.


Step by step, ooo, to you girl
Bit by bit, I am moving towards you and everything that you represent.


Step by step, ooo girl, really want you in my world
I truly desire to have you exist in my world and in my daily life.


Step by step, ooo, baby, really want you in my world
It's important for me to let you know that I earnestly want you to be a major part of my life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@DrBeauHightower

I want to live a day in the life of these dudes in 1990

@davidyorio7446

They also had to endure a lot of criticism. They were not taken seriously, accused of lip syncing and dismissed easily. I'm not sure how happy they were in those days. It seemed like everyone hated them and made fun of them.

@rdjtheking419

Me tooo!! Lol fr tho..criticism this that they had a great time im sure! 😄

@Pur3jibbz

1990 lol how about 2023. There in my opinion the best ever

@Pur3jibbz

have you watched any of there stuff from the 2000's forward its pretty good. i could recommend you a few songs. ya know hit 100's and they hit 1 numerous times Dr.

@jorgeaguirre9217

@@Pur3jibbz Hey Bryan, it has been such a long time since I have heard this song.

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@23setGo

2024 and still 🔥‼️

@unique7825

You are right they are still fire I will be going to there concert in august of 2024

@WLA-General

These guy had a NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK CARTOON too. And CAPTAIN PLANET cartoon took this beat. Look it up

@brettsprang7991

Yes it is 🎉

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