1) Steps a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the stage name Steps.
1) Steps are a British pop group consisting of Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Lisa Scott-Lee, Lee Latchford-Evans and Ian 'H' Watkins. Between 1997 and 2001 Steps achieved two number-one albums, a BRIT Award, and 14 consecutive Top 5 singles in the UK, including 'Heartbeat / Tragedy', which sold more than 1,000,000 copies. In total they have sold over 25 million records, including 15 million albums worldwide. The group's initial split was announced on December 26, 2001.
In 2011 Steps reformed for a four-part documentary series, titled Steps: Reunion. The group went on to score their third number-one album with the 'Ultimate Collection', followed by a twenty-date arena tour and the release of a Christmas album, 'Light Up The World', in 2012.
After a five-year hiatus, Steps returned in 2017 with a new studio album, titled 'Tears On The Dancefloor'. The album charted at #2 in the United Kingdom, and was supported by the 'Party On The Dancefloor' arena tour and subsequent 'Summer of Steps Tour'.
Their six studio album, 'What The Future Holds', followed in November 2020, peaking at #2 on the UK's Official Album Chart and #1 on the UK Independent Chart. 'What the Future Holds Pt.2' is expected in September 2021, alongside a UK arena tour.
2) Steps (real name Artūrs Staprēns) is a hiphop artist from Latvia. He has released 2 solo albums - Jaunais and Slikc Sunc. He is also a member of a few hiphop projects, most notably including New Wavy, MAUZOLEJU MUUZIKA and BANDA BANDA.
Merry Xmas Everybody
Steps Lyrics
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Is it time that every Santa has a ball?
Does he ride a red nosed reindeer?
Does it tug upon his sleigh?
Do the fairies keep him sober for a day?
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
It's only just begun
Are you waiting for the family to arrive?
Are you sure you got the room to spare inside?
Does your granny always tell you
That the old songs are the best?
And she's up and rock 'n' rolling with the rest
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
What will your daddy do
When he sees your mama kissing Santa Claus?
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
Are you hanging up your stocking on your wall?
Are you hoping that the snow will start to fall?
Do you ride on down the hillside
In the buggy you have made?
When you land upon your head then you will say
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
So here it is, Merry Christmas
Everybody's having fun
Look to the future now
It's only just begun
It's only just begun
Everybody's having fun
The lyrics of "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Steps tell a story of love and life, starting with the anticipation and birth of a baby boy, believed to be the son of Jesus Christ. The wise men shower him with love, and as he grows up, he meets another Mary and falls in love with her. However, his reputation is not spotless, as he associates with a rough crowd of gamblers, robbers, drinkers, and jokers, but all of them are soul searchers with pure hearts. The story takes a turn when he is taken into custody for his deviations. Anticipating this, he prepares his followers for his celebration day, urging them to eat bread and drink wine in memory of him and his sacrifice. Despite the cruelty and hatred in the world, he believes that love is all around, and wonders why Father above fills everyone up with love despite the anger and hatred.
The lyrics are filled with symbolism, as the story of the baby boy is believed to be an allegory of Jesus Christ's birth and life. His association with the less-than-golden-hearted people and his deviations, as well as his sacrifice, represent the themes of redemption and salvation. The lyrics speak of the hope and love that exist in the world, despite its flaws and uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
She was his girl, he was her boyfriend
She was the woman he was dating, and he was her significant other
She be his wife, make him her husband
She will become his wife, and he will become her husband
A surprise on the way, any day, any day
A baby is expected to arrive soon, at any moment
One healthy little giggling dribbling baby boy
They had a baby boy who was healthy and happy
The wise men came three made their way
Three wise men came and made their journey to see the baby
To shower him with love
To show love and affection to the baby
While He lay in the hay
While the baby was resting in the hay
Shower Him with love love love
Show plenty of love and affection to the baby
Love love love
Love is an important theme of the song
Love love is all around
Love is present all around us, even during happy moments of life
Not very much of His childhood was known
There isn't much information about the baby's early years
Kept His mother Mary worried always out on His own
His mother Mary fretted because the baby was always on his own
He met another Mary for a reasonable fee,
He encountered another woman named Mary but had to pay for her services
Less than reputable as known to be
The woman he met was not a person of high moral standards
His heart was full of love love love
He had a lot of love in his heart
When jesus christ was nailed to the his tree
When Jesus was crucified on the cross
Said "oh, daddy-o I can see how it all soon will be
Jesus spoke to God, saying he knows what is going to happen soon
I came to shed a little light on this darkening scene
Jesus came to bring clarity in a dark and difficult situation
Instead I fear I've spilled the blood of my children all around"
Jesus laments that his actions may have caused harm to innocent people
The blood of our children all around
Jesus is concerned about the harm that has been done to the children
So I'm told, so the story goes
According to what I've been told, as the story goes
The people He knew were
The people who knew Jesus were
Less than golden hearted
Not virtuous, not compassionate
Gamblers and robbers
People who gamble and steal
Drinkers and jokers, but all soul searchers
People who drink and tell jokes, but are also trying to find answers
Just like you and me
Similar to common people such as you and me
Rumors insisited He soon would be
There were rumors that Jesus would soon face consequences
For His deviations taken into custody
Jesus was arrested for the things he had done
By the authorities less informed than He
The people who took Jesus into custody knew less than he did
Drinkers and jokers, all soul searchers
People who drink and tell jokes, but also are seeking something in life
Searching for love love love
Seeking to find love and compassion
Preparations were made
Preparations have been done
For His celebration day
To celebrate Jesus' greatness and importance
He said "eat this bread and think of it as Me
Jesus said to partake in the bread and remember him
Drink this wine and dream it will be
Drink this wine and imagine that it is
The blood of our children all around
The blood of innocent children who have been hurt all around us
Father up above, why in all this anger
Talking to the divine, the singer asks why there is so much anger in the world
Do you fill us up with love love love
Despite all the anger and negativity, the divine fills us with love
And Father up above, why in all this hatred
The singer once again asks why there is so much hatred in the world
Love love love
Love is a powerful force that can transcend hatred
Love love love
Love is again emphasized as a key theme of the song
Love love
Love is all around us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Lea, Neville Holder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rot D
Wow! Very timely! Thank you so much for this. Been looking for this in YT!
Lego Dinosaur
Prefer the vocals on this rather than the album version
Dan H
Yeah much less auto tune