One Step Ahead
Split Enz Lyrics
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stay in motion, keep an open mind
Love is a race won by two
Your emotion, my solitude
If I stop I could lose my head
So I'm losing you instead
Either way I'm confused
You slow me down, what can I do?
One step ahead of you
Always someone makes it hard to move
She says, Boy I want you to stay
But I save it all for another day
If I stop I could lose my head
But I'm ready for romance
Either way I'm confused
I don't know what I'm supposed to do
I can only stay
One step ahead of you
Da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, dumb
Stop, I confess sometimes
I don't know where I'm going
Part of me stays with you,
I'm slowing down, what can I do
It's hard to stay one step ahead of you
(Uh huh)
One step ahead of you
Time is running out
Catching up with you
One step ahead of you
When I hold you close
Can I really lose?
One step ahead
Only one step ahead
She's one step ahead of you
The Split Enz's song 'One Step Ahead' is a classic hit about the complex nature of romantic relationships. The song's title reflects the main theme of the lyrics, which is the idea of staying one step ahead of your lover. This is demonstrated in the opening line, "one step ahead of you", where the singer suggests that in order to maintain a healthy relationship, both individuals need to stay active and open-minded. The song also implies that love is a race won by two and that the fear of losing one's own identity and being controlled by the other can cause confusion, as expressed in the line, "your emotion, my solitude".
Line by Line Meaning
One step ahead of you
I am trying to stay ahead of you in our relationship
stay in motion, keep an open mind
To stay ahead of you, I must always be on the move and open to new ideas
Love is a race won by two
In order for our relationship to be successful, we both need to put in effort
Your emotion, my solitude
Your emotional needs are causing me to retreat and be alone
If I stop I could lose my head
If I slow down or stop, I am afraid I will lose my focus and direction
So I'm losing you instead
Rather than lose myself, I am sacrificing our relationship
Either way I'm confused
No matter what I do, I am uncertain of how to proceed
You slow me down, what can I do?
Your presence is hindering my progress, but I am unsure of how to address this issue
There's one particular way I have to choose
I must make a decision about our relationship, even if it is difficult to do so
Always someone makes it hard to move
There are always outside forces complicating our relationship
She says, Boy I want you to stay
Another woman wants me to stay with her
But I save it all for another day
I am resisting her advances and putting off making a decision
I don't know what I'm supposed to do
I am uncertain about how to handle this situation
Stop, I confess sometimes
I admit that there are times when I need to slow down and reassess
I don't know where I'm going
I am unsure of what my future holds
Part of me stays with you
Even as I try to move forward, part of me is still attached to you
I'm slowing down, what can I do
My feelings for you are causing me to lose momentum and direction
Time is running out
We are running out of time to make a decision about our relationship
Catching up with you
You are starting to catch up to me and our roles may soon be reversed
When I hold you close
Being close to you makes me question if sacrificing our relationship is worth it
Can I really lose?
Am I really willing to lose you and our relationship?
Only one step ahead
I am barely able to stay ahead of you in our relationship
She's one step ahead of you
Another woman may be one step ahead of you in winning my heart
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico
Written by: FINN, RAYNER
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@919blade
I was 10.
I just knew I wanted to listen.
Superior musicians producing quality sounds.
The birth of F.M radio and the Brothers Finn and their mates in this kick ass band making freaky new sound with fucking beautiful harmony
It captures a listener, compelled almost😂👌to listen.drawn into it.
@demelza32
Split Enz were always "one step ahead" with their music.
@bevansmith3384
More than one
@gmansi
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@evldvl1
Great comment.
@BrianScottHarris
UB DUB DUB!!!!!
@demelza32
@@BrianScottHarris ?
@myultimatemixedtape
Split Enz you are still one of my very fave ever bands! Pleeeease reform and tour Australia in 2024!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰
@JFLY78
If we had the internet back in the 70s-80s I think that Split Enz would have been as prominent around the world as they were in Australasia at the time...a phenomenal group of musicians and the penmanship of Neil Finn really is second to none!...I will make this same comment on every Split Enz song I come across so don't @ me! lol
@gmansi
@jfly7862 "I will make this same comment on every Split Enz song I come across so don't @ me! lol" OK ! 🤣
@arthurdent1097
@@gmansi well he's not wrong