Chain Reaction
Steps Lyrics


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You took a mystery and made me want it
You got a pedestal and put me on it
You made me love you out of feeling nothing
Something that you do, oh
And I was there not dancing with anyone
You took a little then you took me over
You set your mark on stealing my heart away
Crying trying anything for you

I'm in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You give me all the after midnight action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get you where I can let you make all that love to me
I'm on a journey for the inspiration
(Inspiration)
To anywhere and there ain't no salvation
(Don't make me cry)
I need you to get me nearer to you
So you can set me free
We talk about love love love
We talk about love
We talk about love love love
We talk about love

You make me tremble when your hand moves lower
(When you're in love)
You taste a little then you follow slower
(When you're in love)
Nature has a way of yielding treasure
Pleasure made for you
You gotta plan your future is on the run
Shine a light for the whole world over
You never find your love if you hide away
Crying dying all you gotta do is

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you
(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say
We talk about love love love
We talk about love
You let me hold you for the first explosion
My arms will cover you

All you gotta do is
Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you
(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say

All you gotta do is
Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you




(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steps's song "Chain Reaction" are about the power of attraction and the intense feelings that come with falling in love. The song describes how the singer was initially indifferent to the other person's mysterious nature, only to be drawn in by the attention and affection they received. The other person is described as placing the singer on a pedestal, and loving them out of what had previously been disinterest. The singer is so taken with the other person that they would do anything for them, even cry and try to get closer to them.


The lyrics use metaphors to describe the intensity of the relationship. The chorus of the song refers to being in the middle of a "chain reaction" and experiencing "instant radiation". The singer wants to "get your love all ready for the sweet sensation" and "let you make all that love to me". The lyrics also touch on the idea of being lost in the moment, with the line "You get a medal when you're lost in action". The song ends with the singer picturing their love in motion and saying that their arms will cover and smother the other person.


In summary, the lyrics of "Chain Reaction" describe a passionate and intense romantic relationship, where the singer is swept away by the attraction and intensity of their feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

You took a mystery and made me want it
You introduced something unknown to me and made me desire it


You got a pedestal and put me on it
You elevated me and gave me a high opinion of myself


You made me love you out of feeling nothing
You caused me to develop feelings for you despite there being no prior interest


Something that you do, oh
Something about your actions caught my attention


And I was there not dancing with anyone
I was standing alone without a dance partner


You took a little then you took me over
You started with little gestures and ended up taking control of me


You set your mark on stealing my heart away
You aimed to capture my affections and succeeded


Crying trying anything for you
I am desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to win your affection


I'm in the middle of a chain reaction
I am experiencing a series of events that are leading me towards a desired outcome


(Chain reaction)


You give me all the after midnight action
You provide me with exciting experiences that occur late at night


(Don't pass me by)


I wanna get you where I can let you make all that love to me
I want to be in a place where you can express your love physically towards me


I'm on a journey for the inspiration
I am searching for something that will inspire me


(Inspiration)


To anywhere and there ain't no salvation
I am willing to go anywhere to find what I am looking for and there is no escaping this quest


(Don't make me cry)


I need you to get me nearer to you
I require your assistance to get closer to you


So you can set me free
Once I get close to you, I will feel liberated


We talk about love love love
We discuss the concept of love in great detail


We talk about love
We communicate about our feelings


You make me tremble when your hand moves lower
You make me feel nervous and excited when your hand descends down my body


(When you're in love)


You taste a little then you follow slower
You take a small sample and then proceed at a more leisurely pace


(When you're in love)


Nature has a way of yielding treasure
The world possesses hidden treasures that can be discovered over time


Pleasure made for you
You were made to experience pleasurable moments


You gotta plan your future is on the run
You have to come up with a plan because your future is approaching quickly


Shine a light for the whole world over
Spread light and positivity to everyone in the world


You never find your love if you hide away
You will never discover true love if you remain in seclusion


Crying dying all you gotta do is
Feeling sad and hopeless, but the solution is simple


You get a medal when you're lost in action
You are rewarded when you temporarily lose your direction and take risks


(Don't pass me by)


I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
I desire to be prepared to fully experience your love and derive the greatest pleasure from it


Instant radiation
Immediate, intense release of energy


You let me hold you for the first explosion
You permit me to embrace you during the initial burst of passion


(First explosion)


We get a picture of our love in motion
We develop a clear, continuously evolving understanding of our love for one another


(Don't make me cry)


My arms will cover my lips will smother you
I will envelop you completely in a loving embrace, rendering you speechless


(Sooner or later)


With no more left to say
Once everything has been expressed, there is nothing more to be said




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Barry Gibb

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@_gigi1023

You took a mystery and made me want it
You got a pedestal and put me on it
You made me love you out of feeling nothing
Something that you do, oh
And I was there not dancing with anyone
You took a little then you took me over
You set your mark on stealing my heart away
Crying trying anything for you

I'm in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You give me all the after midnight action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get you where I can let you make all that love to me
I'm on a journey for the inspiration
(Inspiration)
To anywhere and there ain't no salvation
(Don't make me cry)
I need you to get me nearer to you
So you can set me free
We talk about love love love
We talk about love
We talk about love love love
We talk about love

You make me tremble when your hand moves lower
(When you're in love)
You taste a little then you follow slower
(When you're in love)
Nature has a way of yielding treasure
Pleasure made for you
You gotta plan your future is on the run
Shine a light for the whole world over
You never find your love if you hide away
Crying dying all you gotta do is

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you
(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say
We talk about love love love
We talk about love
You let me hold you for the first explosion
My arms will cover you

All you gotta do is
Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you
(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say

All you gotta do is
Get in the middle of a chain reaction
(Chain reaction)
You get a medal when you're lost in action
(Don't pass me by)
I wanna get your love all ready for the sweet sensation
Instant radiation
You let me hold you for the first explosion
(First explosion)
We get a picture of our love in motion
(Don't make me cry)
My arms will cover my lips will smother you
(Sooner or later)
With no more left to say



@KPVTHEJUDGMENTDAYWWE

You took a mystery and made me want it
You got a pedestal and put me on it
You made me love you out of feeling nothing
Something that you do, oh, oh

And I was there not dancing with anyone
You took a little then you took me over
You set your mark on stealing my heart away
Crying, trying, anything for you

I'm in the middle of a chain reaction
You give me all the after midnight action
I want to get you where I can let you make
All that love to me

I'm on a journey for the inspiration
To anywhere and there ain't no salvation
I need you to get me nearer to you
So you can set me free

We talk about love, love, love
We talk about love
We talk about love, love, love
We talk about love

You make me tremble when your hand moves lower
You taste a little then you follow slower
Nature has a way of yielding treasure
Pleasure made for you

You gotta plan, your future is on the run
Shine a light for the whole world over
You never find your love if you hide away
Crying, dying, all you gotta do is

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
You get a medal when you're lost in action, I
I wanna get your love all ready for the
Sweet sensation, instant radiation

You let me hold you for the first explosion
You get a picture of our love in motion
My arms will cover, my lips will smother you
No more left to say

We talk about love, love love
We talk about love

Let me hold you for the first explosion
Arms will cover you
All you gotta do

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
You get a medal when you're lost in action
I wanna get your love all ready for the
Sweet sensation, instant radiation

You let me hold you for the first explosion
You get a picture of our love in motion
My arms will cover, my lips will smother you
No more left to say

Get in the middle of a chain reaction
You get a medal when you're lost in action
I wanna get your love all ready for the
Sweet sensation, instant radiation

You let me hold you for the first explosion
You get a picture of our love in motion
My arms will cover, my lips will smother you
No more left to say
THIS SONG 🎡 IS SUNG BY THE LEGENDS THAT ARE STEPS



All comments from YouTube:

@mysalsadamo

This actually came in the radio when i was in hospital in 2013.. really cheered me up at the time.. really bring you out of a dark place. Great group if ive ever seen one.

@vintage1701H

I think you probably haven't. πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

@JohnnyC10071959

How this band wasn't and isn't huge in the USA is a mystery to me. I just love the group, they are even better today than the 90's

@thomasmavor1030

Diana Ross had a minor hit with this song in the States

@HoennMaster

Sadly a lot of Americans aren''t big fans of this type of pop. I hate that it's so hip-hop and country dominated here. Sometimes I wish I lived in the UK so I could listen to all my favorite groups on the radio and go see them in concert.

@KDrama_Boy

They are famous here in Philippines.way back 12years ago. All of their album are a hit here. I'm a fan until nowβ™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

@minimomlisa2100

Amen to that John. This group is the awesomest ever!!!!!πŸ€©πŸ€©πŸ€©πŸ€©πŸ€—

@pawelklecha3547

Because, objectively, they're shit.

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@donnaacido3253

born 2001 but i know STEPS music. My parents raised me right <3

@aurelynfaithllena3304

Sameee i’m 2001, but in my case i knew steps because of our neighbor they would play their songs everyday.

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