Guest appearances through various Six Feet Under albums include Ice-T on True Carnage's "One Bullet Left" and Karyn Crisis of Crisis fame on the True Carnage song "Sick and Twisted." Many consider this the first death metal duet between a male and female.
World-renowned tattoo artist Paul Booth is known to do most of Six Feet Under's album art.
2) 6 Feet Under was Nanette DeLaune, Jerry Dobb, Scott Julian, Duane Ulgherait, Jay Crystal, Hector Tico Torres. Formed in 1966 out of the ashes of the Marc 5 and The Sonix, this Colonia, NJ ensemble captured the changing times and sociological upheaval of the pre-Woodstock Nation. Like the Jefferson Airplane, Neighb'rhood Childr'n and The United States Of America, Six Feet Under was blessed with a dynamic diva who soared amidst searing fuzz leads, swirling organ chords, and gifted songwriting with prophetic lyrics. (from their CD-release "In Retrospect 1969-'70")
Stepping Stone
Six Feet Under Lyrics
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I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone.
You're trying to make your mark in society,
You're using all the tricks that you used on me,
You're reading all them high-fashion magazines,
The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes.
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes,
But, now you're walking around like you're front page news,
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose,
But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who".
I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, (No, girl, not me!)
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)
Not your steppin' stone,
I'm not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
The song "Stepping Stone" by Six Feet Under is a classic rock song with lyrics that tell the story of a person who is not willing to be used as a stepping stone by another person. The singer declares that he/she will not allow themselves to be taken advantage of by someone who is trying to make it in society using dishonest means. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and betrayal, with the singer expressing their rejection of being used as a tool for someone else's success.
The lyrics also describe the materialistic and superficial nature of the person who is trying to "make their mark" in society. The singer observes that this person is using all the tricks they used on him/her, and is reading high-fashion magazines and wearing attention-grabbing clothes. However, despite their attempts to gain social status and popularity, the singer makes it clear that they will not be part of this person's game.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "I'm not your steppin' stone" to emphasize the singer's refusal to be used or manipulated. The song ends with the statement, "No girl, I'm not your steppin' stone," as a final affirmation of the singer's determination not to be molded into a tool for someone else's advancement.
Line by Line Meaning
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I refuse to be used as a convenient tool to advance your goals.
You're trying to make your mark in society,
You're striving for success and recognition in life.
You're using all the tricks that you used on me,
You're employing the same tactics you used to manipulate me.
You're reading all them high-fashion magazines,
You're immersing yourself in trendy and stylish publications.
The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes.
Your provocative attire is attracting unwanted attention.
When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes,
You were in a state of poverty when we first crossed paths.
But, now you're walking around like you're front page news,
You've undergone an impressive transformation and conduct yourself as a celebrity.
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose,
You're selective about the people you associate with.
But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who".
I won't be included in your list of prestigious and influential acquaintances.
No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone,
I'm not willing to be exploited for your gain.
Not your steppin' stone,
Don't consider me a pawn in your quest for success.
Not your steppin' stone,
I won't be used and discarded to further your career.
Not your steppin' stone,
I have my own purposes and won't be subservient to yours.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER JOSEPH HOOTON, STEPHEN GEDDES GRIMES, KEITH ROGER MULLIN, CARL JAMES HUNTER, TOMMY BOYCE, BOBBY HART
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