STEP BY STEP
The Alan Parsons Project [Eye in the Sky. 1982] Lyrics
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I Didn't have the Heart to play
But sooner or later
I'll find a reason to throw it away
Risin' on the crest of a natural wave
That Never seems to break my way
I'm livin' without it
Step by step little by little
Step by step take it line by line
Move move move, move a Little closer
I was Just a runner in a one horse race
Livin' on the don't pass line
Sooner or later
I Got to lose cause I'm wasting my time
Lady luck must have been a wonderful girl
She's never been a Friend of mine
I'm living without her
But I still got that mountain to climb
Step by step little by little
Step by step rake it line by line
Move move move, move a little closer
Step by step the Deal is mine
The song Step by Step by The Alan Parsons Project talks about trying to find a way to succeed even when circumstances are not favorable. The singer of the song admits to not having the heart to play, indicating a lack of courage or confidence. They feel like they are just a joker in a serious game and are unable to catch a break. However, the singer is determined to find a reason to throw it all away and rise on the crest of a natural wave. They acknowledge that they have a mountain to climb and will need to take it step by step little by little to achieve their goal.
The song then goes on to describe the singer as a runner in a one horse race, again indicating a sense of futility and a lack of optimism. Lady luck is said to be a wonderful girl who has never been a friend of the singer. Despite this, they are still determined to succeed and gain the deal they want. The repeated chorus of step by step little by little reinforces the idea that success is possible with perseverance and determination. Ultimately, the song is an optimistic one, with a focus on hard work rather than just relying on luck or chance.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a joker in a serious game
I felt like an insignificant player in life's grand scheme.
I Didn't have the Heart to play
I lacked the courage to fully engage in life's challenges.
But sooner or later, I'll find a reason to throw it away
Eventually, I will let go of this mindset and become motivated to take action.
Risin' on the crest of a natural wave, that never seems to break my way
I feel like I am making progress, but obstacles prevent me from achieving my goals.
I'm livin' without it, but I got to Do something about it
Although I am currently managing without success, I need to take action to change my situation.
Step by step little by little, step by step take it line by line
I need to make small, incremental changes and progress towards my goals.
Move move move, move a Little closer
I need to keep pushing forward and approaching my goals.
I was just a runner in a one horse race, livin' on the don't pass line
I felt like I was not in control of my life's trajectory and was just going along for the ride.
Sooner or later, I Got to lose cause I'm wasting my time
By not taking action, I will eventually fail and waste my time.
Lady luck must have been a wonderful girl, she's never been a Friend of mine
I have had bad luck and things have not worked out in my favor in the past.
But I still got that mountain to climb
I still have significant obstacles to overcome to achieve my goals.
Step by step the Deal is mine
If I keep making progress and taking action towards my goals, I will eventually achieve them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ERIC WOOLFSON
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