Step By Step
Shavaun Marie Lyrics
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I almost broke us 'cause I wasn't listening
And you told me to stay
I up and left
Now we're apart trying to heal things
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Hold it all down
You let it all out
Send me a long as voice mail
Telling me about how you're still around
Waiting till I come to my senses
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
And I am grateful for you
'Cause you stuck it with me
Guess that's what friends do
That's what friends do
And I am grateful for you
'Cause you stuck it with me
Guess that's what friends do
That's what friends do
You were right that was sefish
I don't know what happened
Guess I was just jealous of all your success
Of all of your friends
I'm sorry I hurt you
Can we start to mend?
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
And I am grateful for you
'Cause you stuck it with me
Guess that's what friends do
That's what friends do (oh ooh oh ooh ohh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh oh oh oh no-no-no oh oh
Thank you for loving me
Thank for all the little things
How I never was grateful
Until I open my eyes to see
How great of a friend you are
Like a wish made upon a star
I couldn't thank you enough
So you were right everything you said
I almost broke us 'cause I wasn't listening
And you told me to stay
I up and left
Now we're apart trying to heal things
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
I'm trying to heal things
Step by step
The lyrics of "Step By Step" by Shavaun Marie express regret, remorse, and a desire to mend a fractured friendship. The singer admits that they were wrong, and that their selfish behavior almost destroyed the friendship. The song highlights the importance of communication, listening, and empathy in relationships. The line "I almost broke us 'cause I wasn't listening" emphasizes the significance of paying attention to the needs and feelings of others.
The chorus, "Step by step, I'm trying to heal things," shows a willingness to take small, intentional steps towards repairing the damage that was done to the friendship. The singer expresses gratitude and appreciation for their friend, acknowledging that they stuck it out during a difficult time. The repetition of the line "That's what friends do" emphasizes the value of true friendship in times of crisis.
Overall, "Step By Step" is a reflective and introspective song that highlights the importance of taking responsibility for our mistakes, showing empathy and appreciation towards others, and being intentional in our efforts to repair damaged relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You were right everything you said
Acknowledging the truth that was spoken and admitting fault
I almost broke us 'cause I wasn't listening
Realizing that not hearing the other person caused damage to the relationship
And you told me to stay
Recognition of the advice given and regret that it wasn't followed
I up and left
Admitting to making a mistake and leaving the relationship without a thorough understanding of the situation
Now we're apart trying to heal things
Understanding that the relationship is currently broken and attempting to repair it
Step by step
Slowly making progress in repairing the relationship
Hold it all down
Suppressing emotions and feelings
You let it all out
Expressing emotions and feelings
Send me a long as voice mail
Communicating through technology and expressing a lot of information
Telling me about how you're still around
Reassuring presence and willingness to stick around and work through the issues
Waiting till I come to my senses
Patience with the other person to understand the gravity of the situation
And I am grateful for you
Appreciation for the other person and their role in life
'Cause you stuck it with me
Gratefulness for the other person's commitment to the relationship
Guess that's what friends do
Realization that true friendship involves commitment and loyalty
You were right that was selfish
Admitting to selfish behavior
I don't know what happened
Confusion about what caused the behavior
Guess I was just jealous of all your success
Jealousy as the source of the selfish behavior
Of all of your friends
Envy towards the other person's social circle
I'm sorry I hurt you
Sincere apology for causing harm or pain to the other person
Can we start to mend?
Invitation to work towards repairing the relationship
Thank you for loving me
Gratitude for the other person's love and affection
Thank for all the little things
Appreciation for the small things that the other person does
How I never was grateful
Acknowledgment of past ungratefulness
Until I open my eyes to see
Realization of past mistakes and change in perspective
How great of a friend you are
Appreciation for the wonderful qualities of the other person as a friend
Like a wish made upon a star
Reference to the other person's importance and value
I couldn't thank you enough
Expressing the depth of appreciation for the other person
I'm trying to heal things
Continuing efforts to repair and restore the relationship
Writer(s): Larry Curtis Johnson
Contributed by Emily E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.