Stepping Out
The Exploders Lyrics


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Well I dont remember you
If what you say is true then Im sorry
Had I have known
This is what you would say
If I asked you to explain all about
When we were going out

How many people did you sleep with?
How many more did you kiss with?
Dont forget I know everything a-bout stepping out

Well I went back once more
Just to see if you were sure, but you were laughing
until you saw me
And then you began pretending to cry




But I could see in your eye, that you didnt care
And that joke you shared its me!

Overall Meaning

The Exploders' song, Stepping Out, is a melancholic tune that tells the story of a failed relationship. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who have gone their separate ways, and one of them has moved on, leaving the other feeling hurt and confused. The song's opening line, "Well, I don't remember you," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits to not having any strong feelings or memories of their former partner. However, the singer is willing to listen and apologise, acknowledging that they would be sorry if what their former partner is saying is indeed true.


The chorus of the song sees the singer become more confrontational, as they question their former partner about their actions while they were together. They ask, "How many people did you sleep with?" and "How many more did you kiss with?" These lines suggest that the relationship may not have been a faithful one, and the singer may have been hurt by their partner's actions. However, the line "Don't forget I know everything a-bout stepping out" implies that the singer may also have been unfaithful at some point during their relationship.


The song's final verse sees the singer return to their former partner, hoping to find some closure. However, their former partner is unresponsive and appears to be only pretending to be emotional. The final line, "And that joke you shared, it's me!" suggests that the singer has finally realised that their former partner has moved on and is finding humour in their pain.


Overall, Stepping Out is a song that explores the complicated emotions that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are poignant and honest, and the music perfectly captures the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia and regret that comes with moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I don't remember you
I do not recall having any memory about you.


If what you say is true then Im sorry
If the information that you claim is accurate, then I apologize.


Had I have known
If I were aware


This is what you would say
This is what you would express


If I asked you to explain all about
If I inquired about


When we were going out
The time period of our romantic relationship


How many people did you sleep with?
How many individuals did you engage in coitus with?


How many more did you kiss with?
How many additional people did you kiss?


Don't forget I know everything a-bout stepping out
Do not overlook the fact that I am aware of your infidelity.


Well I went back once more
I visited you again for a second time.


Just to see if you were sure, but you were laughing
I wanted to confirm your affirmation, but you were chuckling.


until you saw me
Up until you noticed me.


And then you began pretending to cry
Then, you feigned tears.


But I could see in your eye, that you didnt care
However, I perceived that you were indifferent based on your expression.


And that joke you shared its me!
The humorous anecdote that you divulged was about me!




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