Two Steps Behind
Taylor Swift / Def Leppard Lyrics


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Walk away, if you want to
It's okay, if you need to
You can run but you can never hide
From the shadow that's creepin' up beside you

There's a magic runnin' through your soul
But you can't have it all
Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind
Yea, yea

Take the time
To think about it
Just walk the line, you know you just can't fight it
Take a look around you'll see what you can find
Like the fire that's burnin' up inside me

Now there's a magic runnin' through your soul
But you can't have it all, no

Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind
Yea, yea
Oh, ho

Oh, there's a magic running through your soul
But you, you can't have it all

Whatever you do
I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go
And I'll be there to remind you
That it only takes a minute of your precious time
To turn around
I'll be two steps behind




Yea baby, two steps behind
Oh sugar, two steps behind

Overall Meaning

The song Two Steps Behind is a powerful track by Taylor Swift with Def Leppard. The song opens with words of encouragement, pointing out that it is okay to walk away and that it is okay if you need to take a break. However, the song then goes on to reveal that no matter where you go, someone will always be there, like a shadow. The second verse of the song highlights the magic that runs through your soul, but you cannot have it all.


The chorus is the highlight of the song, as it drives home the message that no matter where you go, someone will always be two steps behind you, watching and waiting to remind you that it only takes a single minute to turn around. The song encourages the listener to think deeply about where they are going and what they want to achieve in life.


The lyrics of the song Two Steps Behind are all about support, encouragement, and empowerment. Regardless of where you are in life, there is someone there who will always be there to help you, guide you and remind you that it only takes a minute to change your life.


Line by Line Meaning

Walk away, if you want to
It's alright to leave if you need to


It's okay, if you need to
You have permission to go if you have to


You can run but you can never hide
You can flee but problems will always catch you


From the shadow that's creepin' up beside you
The looming problem will always be near


There's a magic runnin' through your soul
You have the potential to do great things


But you can't have it all
You can't achieve everything in life


Whatever you do
No matter your choice


I'll be two steps behind you
I'll be near you to support whatever you do


Wherever you go
No matter where you end up


And I'll be there to remind you
I'll be there to jog your memory


That it only takes a minute of your precious time
You only need a moment of your valuable time


To turn around
To change your path


Take the time
Pause to reflect


To think about it
To consider your options


Just walk the line, you know you just can't fight it
Follow the path you know is right


Take a look around you'll see what you can find
Observe your surroundings and discover what is possible


Like the fire that's burnin' up inside me
Find the passion that motivates you


Oh, there's a magic running through your soul
You have endless potential


Yea baby, two steps behind
I'll always be there to support you


Oh sugar, two steps behind
I'll always be there to comfort you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH ELLIOTT

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Driel B.

You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
Instead of slamming down the phone, babe
For the hundreth time
I got your number on my wall
But I ain't gonna make that call
When divided we stand,baby
United we fall
Def Leppard:
Got the time, got the chance, gonna make it
Got my hands on your heart, gonna take it
All I know, I can't fight this flame

But you could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
Taylor Swift:
Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby
Time after time

Def Leppard:
Without you, one night alone
Taylor Swift:
Is like a year without you, baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Def Leppard:
Without you, I can't stop this hurt inside
When love and hate collide

Taylor Swift:
I don't wanna fight no more
I don't know what we're fighting for
When we treat eachother, baby
Like an act of war
And I can tell a million lies
But it would come as no surprise
When the truth is like a stranger
Hits you right between the eyes
Ohh

Def Leppard:
There's a time, and a place, and a reason
And I know i got a love to believe in
All i know, got to win this time

Without you, one night alone
Taylor Swift:
Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Def Leppard:
Without you, I can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide
Guitar Solo

Def Leppard:
You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
Taylor Swift:
Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby
Crazy, Crazy

Def Leppard:
Without you, one night alone
Taylor Swift:
Is like a year without you, baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Def Leppard:
Without you, one night alone
Taylor Swift:
Is like a year without you, baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Def Leppard:
Without you, I can't stop the hurt inside
Taylor Swift:
When love and hate collide



Clark Mora

You could have a change of heart if you would only change your mind
Instead of slamming down the phone girl for the hundredth time
I got your number on my wall but I ain't gonna make that call
When divided we stand baby united we fall
Got the time got a chance gonna make it
Got my hands on your heart gonna take it all I know, I can't fight this flame
You could have a change of heart if you would only change your mind
'Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby time after time
Without you, one night alone
Is like a year without you baby do you have a heart of stone?
Without you
Can't stop the hurt inside when love and hate collide
I don't wanna fight no more I don't know what we're fighting for
When we treat each other baby like an act of war
I could tell a million lies and it would come as no surprise
When the truth is like a stranger hits you right between the eyes
There's a time and a place and a reason and I know
I got a love to believe in all I know got to win this time
Without you, one night alone
Is like a year without you baby do you have a heart of stone?
Without you
Can't stop the hurt inside when love and hate collide
You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
'Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby
Crazy, crazy
Without you, one night alone
Is like a year without you baby do you have a heart of stone?
Without you, one night alone
Is like a year without you baby if you have a heart at all
Without you, can't stop the hurt inside when love and hate collide



All comments from YouTube:

Flordelis Humangop

I really like this version. 😭 I really love Taylor's angelic voice just like in two is better than one.

A H

@CDO Kamote Rider oy Pinoy oh hahaha

CDO Kamote Rider

oy pinay oh haha

Fretch Mae Aranaydo

Classic 😍🔥🔥🔥 its already 2021, proven that it was a timeless music🎶 who agrees?

Mhariel C. Lumagsao

It's 2022 now yet I still get the same feelings

Tia

Count melee too...still here and it's December!!!!

AARON MATIAS

Meee😊 oct. 24,2021

Clent Perez

Meeeeeee

Mary Joy Gawan

i can't believe it's been a decade and I'm still in love with this version

Lambee Ghini

Its been a decade but I still listening to this masterpiece!! Timeless!

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