Step Down
Rubber Duc Lyrics

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Hold you horses, dear
The tumbleweed is rolling in and the wind ain't gonna run
This time of year

So feel the rains, hold on tight
We're leaving with the storm
'Cause in this place a young visionary was born

So who's the healer here?
To heal the souls on this rocky road
Though the crows are gonna come
This time of year

So fix this train
Choose your side
We ride here with the storm
'Cause on this road a young visionary was born

(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
Now

The river's drawing near
The river mouth's just a few miles south and the water's gonna rise
This time of year

The current sides with the ocean tides
We're floating with the storm
'Cause on this boat a young visionary was born

(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down

(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down

(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down

(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
(Zuma)
Step down
Zuma

So we'll go cross to where the rivers dry break
The road up to heaven's on the other side
And we'll write a melody like this

(All that we are has given us something)
(It's in the way we know we're not nothing)
(All that we are has given us)
(All that we are has given us)

(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)
(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)
(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)
(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)

(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)
(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)
(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)

(We are waiting)
(Waiting for something)

Overall Meaning

The song "Step Down" by Rubber Duc starts off with the lyrics "Hold your horses, dear. The tumbleweed is rolling in, and the wind ain't gonna run this time of year." These lyrics suggest the idea of waiting and being patient, even when a storm is coming your way. It's almost as if the song is a metaphor for life and the challenges that come along with it. The next few lyrics "So feel the rains, hold on tight. We're leaving with the storm 'cause in this place a young visionary was born" suggests that even when things get tough, one should embrace the challenges and find the beauty in the midst of the storm.

The chorus of the song "Step Down" is simply "Zuma, step down" repeated over and over again. It is unclear who or what "Zuma" is, but the repetition of the phrase gives a sense of urgency and importance to whatever or whoever "Zuma" may be. The second verse of the song mentions a river and the idea of floating with the storm. The lyrics "This time of year" are repeated several times throughout the song, further emphasizing the concept of timing and the cyclical nature of life. The song ends with the lyrics "We are waiting for something" repeated over and over again, ending the song with a sense of anticipation and expectation for what's to come.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold you horses, dear
Be patient and calm

The tumbleweed is rolling in and the wind ain't gonna run
Difficult times are coming

This time of year
It's a recurring cycle of tough times

So feel the rains, hold on tight
Be strong and brace yourself for what's coming

We're leaving with the storm
We'll face the challenges head-on

'Cause in this place a young visionary was born
We have what it takes to overcome obstacles

So who's the healer here?
Who can guide us through difficult times?

To heal the souls on this rocky road
We need someone to help us navigate the challenges ahead

Though the crows are gonna come
We'll face obstacles and challenges

This time of year
It's a recurring cycle of difficult times

So fix this train
Get back on track, fix what's broken

Choose your side
Decide where you stand

We ride here with the storm
We'll face the challenges head-on

'Cause on this road a young visionary was born
We have what it takes to overcome obstacles

(Zuma) Step down
Give up your power and control

The river's drawing near
The end is coming

The river mouth's just a few miles south and the water's gonna rise
The end is imminent

This time of year
It's a recurring cycle of difficult times

The current sides with the ocean tides
We can't resist the inevitable

We're floating with the storm
We'll face the challenges head-on

'Cause on this boat a young visionary was born
We have what it takes to overcome obstacles

(Zuma) Step down
Give up your power and control

So we'll go cross to where the rivers dry break
We'll go where there's hope

The road up to heaven's on the other side
There's a way out of tough times

And we'll write a melody like this
We'll make the best of what we have

(All that we are has given us something)
We have valuable skills and experiences

(It's in the way we know we're not nothing)
We're not worthless

(All that we are has given us)
We have what it takes to succeed

(We are waiting)
We're waiting for better times