1) Stepson are a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 Artists using the name STEPSON
1) Stepson are a 5 piece melodic hardcore/punk band from Brisbane, Australia. Influences include Balance & Composure, Counterparts and Endless Heights. They have released 3 EPs: Broken Bottles/Drunken Hearts, Echoes in a Empty Room and The Beautiful Lie.
2) El-p and nick diamonds are stepson.
3)Stepson's were an American Heavy Blues Rock band from the 70's. They released an excellent self titled hard/blues album, with Jeff Simmons on one track. Most of the songs were written by the group and the vocals and guitar parts are especially interesting (Rude Attitude, I Apologize, Burnin' Hurt). Arthur Lee of Love and Chris Hillman od The Byrds get "special thanks" on the cover.
Hawks, Newman and Gallucci had all previously been in Don and the Goodtimes and later with Hauser in Touch.
After the demise of TOUCH, 3 (of the 5) members went on and resurfaced in 1974 with this hard drivin' slab of attitude, swagger, fuzz and hammond. JEFF SIMMONS appears on one of the tracks and a heavy Detroit-vibe hangs in the air throughout.
Band Members:
LEN FAGAN drums
DON GALLUCCI piano
JIMMY GREENSPOON organ
BRUCE HAUSER bass, vocals
JEFF HAWKS lead vocals
JOEY NEWMAN guitar, vocals
JEFF SIMMONS harp
Breathing Space
Stepson Lyrics
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The lyrics to "Breathing Space" by Stepson express deep feelings of longing and pain. The line "I miss you so much it hurts" speaks to the intense emotional pain that comes with missing someone deeply. The use of the word "hurts" suggests physical pain, indicating just how deeply the singer feels the absence of the person they miss.
This song can be interpreted in many ways depending on the individual listener's personal experience with loss and longing. Perhaps the person the singer is missing has passed away or maybe they have simply drifted apart. Regardless, the pain of missing them is real and it is something that the singer cannot escape. The overall tone of the song feels somber and melancholic, reflecting the sadness that comes with not having someone in their life that they love and care about deeply.
Overall, the lyrics to "Breathing Space" are raw and honest, capturing the intense emotions that come with missing someone deeply. The pain of absence is palpable, and the song does an excellent job of expressing those complex emotions in a relatable and beautiful way.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you so much it hurts
The absence of someone dear to me is causing me great emotional pain.
I feel you inching away from me
I sense that the person I care about is slowly becoming more distant and detached from me.
Fighting myself, trying to keep you close
I am struggling with my own conflicting emotions as I attempt to hold onto our relationship.
I know I can't keep holding on to your ghost
I am aware that I cannot cling to the memory of you forever, and that I must eventually let go of what we once had.
Give me some breathing space
I need some time and distance from this situation in order to process my feelings and regain my emotional equilibrium.
Can't you see that I'm suffocating?
I am only becoming more and more overwhelmed by the intensity of my emotions toward you. Please give me some room to breathe.
Give me some breathing space
My distress is causing me to feel trapped and claustrophobic in this relationship. I need some physical and emotional distance from you.
I know it's hard, but you can't make me stay
I understand that leaving you will be difficult, but ultimately it is my decision to make. No amount of pressure from you can change that.
I'm sorry if I'm throwing it all away
I regret the pain and disruption that my departure may cause, but I cannot continue in this relationship any longer.
Contributed by Violet F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.