Step Aside
The Congos Lyrics


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You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I have done no one no wrong
In this place I know I do belong
I am just another man
Trying to survive on this land
But you are in my life
You making war and strife

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I won't run away from you
No matter what, what you say or do
I'll fight you each and every day
Until I get you out of my way
I've got to get you out of my life
I won't let you hurt my pride

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I won't run away from you
No matter what you say or do
I'll fight you each and every day
Until I get you out of my way
I've got to get you out of my life
I won't let you hurt my pride

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide




I've got to stay
Step aside

Overall Meaning

The Congos' song "Step Aside" is a powerful track that speaks to standing up to oppression and taking control of one's life. The lyrics highlight the idea of not running away or hiding, but instead facing one's problems head-on. The repetition of the line "You can't let me run away and hide, I've got to stay, step aside" emphasizes the message that running away from one's troubles is not a solution, and that it is essential to take a stand and fight against injustice.


The verses suggest that the singer has done nothing wrong, and only wishes to survive on this land - a powerful message that speaks to the idea that everyone deserves to live and thrive where they are. However, there are those in their life making "war and strife", hindering them from achieving their goals.


Despite this, the singer is determined not to back down or let fear rule them, vowing to fight against those who stand in their way until they are out of their life. This overall message encourages listeners to take control of their life and not let outside forces dictate their happiness or well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't let me run away and hide
I cannot escape from the situation, I must stay and deal with it


I've got to stay
I need to remain committed to my place in this situation


Step aside
You need to move out of my way and let me handle the situation


You won't let me run away and hide
You are preventing me from avoiding the situation


I have done no one no wrong
I have not caused harm to anyone


In this place I know I do belong
I feel like I have a rightful place here


I am just another man
I am an ordinary person


Trying to survive on this land
I am attempting to make a living in this area


But you are in my life
You are a present factor in my existence


You making war and strife
You are causing conflict and turmoil


I won't run away from you
I will confront and deal with you


No matter what, what you say or do
Regardless of your actions or words


I'll fight you each and every day
I will contend with you daily


Until I get you out of my way
I will continue to oppose you until I have succeeded in removing you from my path


I won't let you hurt my pride
I will not allow you to cause me to feel ashamed or belittled




Writer(s): Yvonne Elaine Myton, Cedric Constantine Myton

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Comments from YouTube:

@danielraiz

Meus amigos que som extremamente pesado, lembro muito tempos passados, Cedric max respect !!!!!! King of reggae

@1oftheonez

Power by the hour ....
Mounting by and by ...we soon meet face

@1oftheonez

1oftheonez

Stay the path

@santin1392

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I have done no one no wrong
In this place I know I do belong
I am just another man
Trying to survive on this land
But you are in my life
You making war and strife

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I won't run away from you
No matter what, what you say or do
I'll fight you each and every day
Until I get you out of my way
I've got to get you out of my life
I won't let you hurt my pride

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

I won't run away from you
No matter what you say or do
I'll fight you each and every day
Until I get you out of my way
I've got to get you out of my life
I won't let you hurt my pride

You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You can't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside
You won't let me run away and hide
I've got to stay
Step aside

@slademorelis9393

only 3 comments :( such a great song!

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