Step It Up
Stereo MC's Lyrics


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To the left to the right
Step it up step it up it's alright
To the left to the right
Check the new ride out it's alright

Silence ain't in season
'Cause there ain't no good in grief
Can't stop my mouth from breathin'
Or seein' what I see
Curves with destinations
Poetic symmetry
Ya cause an inflammation
In my anatomy - don't you see

Yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not
Yeah yeah yeah - but I'll still rise up to the top
Yeah yeah yeah - until the last day that I drop
Yeah yeah yeah - this is something you can't stop

From infancy I grown
The message that I'm givin'
You don't have to be alone - no you don't

'Cause days may come and go
You'll see no sight or sound
But when your mind is willing
You'll find that I'll be around
Hear me sayin' hear me sayin'

Yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not
Yeah yeah yeah - but I'll still rise up to the top
Yeah yeah yeah - until the last day that I drop
Yeah yeah yeah

To the left to the right
Keep it goin' keep it goin' it's alright
To the left to the right
Step it up step it up it's alright

We want flesh
We want flesh
We want flesh
Ah ah ah

All you gotta do is bounce it
To see jus' what goes where
There ain't no way around it
So I have come well prepared
Don't you know
I'm in you from the outset
Hip to hip and dome to dome
We reach the outer limits
Bring the boogie boogie home
Back home

Yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not
Yeah yeah yeah - but I'll still rise up to the top
Yeah yeah yeah - until the last day that I drop
Yeah yeah yeah

To the left to the right
Step it up step it up it's alright
To the left to the right
Check the new ride out it's alright

See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
See how we are livin'
You'll hear me sayin'

Yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not
Yeah yeah yeah - but I'll still rise up to the top
Yeah yeah yeah - until the last day that I drop
Yeah yeah yeah - this is Something you can't stop
Yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah

To the left to the right
Keep it goin' keep it goin' it's alright
To the left to the right
Step it up step it up it's alright




Alright
Alright

Overall Meaning

The song Step It Up by Stereo MC's is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to shake off their worries and just dance. The lyrics repeat phrases like "to the left to the right, step it up step it up it's alright" and "yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not but I'll still rise up to the top" to convey a sense of freedom and defiance. The singer declares that silence is not an option and that they will keep dancing until their last day. They also suggest that life is better when it's shared and encourage others not to be alone.


The lyrics contain a few metaphors and allusions. For example, "curves with destinations poetic symmetry" suggests that life is like a road trip, filled with twists and turns that lead to a satisfying destination. The line "we want flesh" could be interpreted in many ways, but is likely a reference to the desire for human connection and physical touch. The line "bring the boogie boogie home" is a nod to the origins of disco music in African American and LGBTQ+ communities.


Overall, the song's message is one of resilience and joy. Despite life's hardships and challenges, the singer insists that dancing and connection are powerful tools for overcoming adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

To the left to the right
Dancing or moving in any direction is accepted and encouraged


Step it up step it up it's alright
Encouraging others to make their moves more lively and energetic


Check the new ride out it's alright
Asking people to check out their music and join the fun


Silence ain't in season
Speaking up and being heard is encouraged regardless of the situation


'Cause there ain't no good in grief
Being bogged down by sadness does not help anyone's situation


Can't stop my mouth from breathin'
Voicing opinions and ideas is important and unstoppable


Or seein' what I see
Individual perspectives are unique and valuable to society


Curves with destinations
Life's journey is filled with twists and turns with each experience leading to new places


Poetic symmetry
The beauty of life can be found in the symmetry and balance of its many elements


Ya cause an inflammation
The person being addressed inspires passion or excitement in the artist


In my anatomy - don't you see
The excitement or passion felt is deep-rooted and affects the singer's entire being


Yeah yeah yeah - you can send a forget-me-not
Others can try to bring the artist down or be forgotten, but they will not succeed


But I'll still rise up to the top
Regardless of what happens, the singer will continue to strive for success


Until the last day that I drop
The singer's determination to succeed is unwavering and will continue until the very end


This is something you can't stop
The singer's passion and determination cannot be stopped by outside forces


From infancy I grown
The artist has been developing their message and ideas since they were young


The message that I'm givin'
The artist has an important message to share with the world


You don't have to be alone - no you don't
Support is available to those who need it, and no one has to go through life alone


'Cause days may come and go
Life is full of both good and bad days


You'll see no sight or sound
During tough times, it may seem like there is no light at the end of the tunnel


But when your mind is willing
However, with the right mindset and determination, anything is possible


You'll find that I'll be around
Support and guidance will always be available to those who seek it out


Hear me sayin' hear me sayin'
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their message and wants it to be heard


Keep it goin' keep it goin' it's alright
Encouraging people to keep dancing and having fun


We want flesh
The singer craves physical energy and excitement from those around them


Ah ah ah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm


All you gotta do is bounce it
The singer is giving instructions on how to dance


To see jus' what goes where
By following these instructions, the dancer can see how the different dance moves fit together


There ain't no way around it
In order to see results, one must actively participate in the activity


So I have come well prepared
The singer is confident in their abilities and ready to dance


Don't you know
Emphasizing the importance of what the singer is about to say


I'm in you from the outset
The artist's message has been a part of the listener's life from the beginning


Hip to hip and dome to dome
The artist's message reaches all aspects of the listener's life


We reach the outer limits
The artist's message goes beyond what is normally expected or accepted


Bring the boogie boogie home
Encouraging everyone to continue dancing and having fun


See how we are livin'
The artist is proud of the lifestyle they have created and wants others to see it


You'll hear me sayin'
The singer's message is important and will continue to be heard


Alright
Expressing that everything is going well and there is nothing to worry about




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICHOLAS EDWARD JAMES HALLAM, ROBERT BIRCH

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