Stepping Stone
The Good Mad Lyrics


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At the bottom of the fall I wonder
Was it forth giving all I gave?
In the wake of all the worry
Through the pain, I must be learning
I'm afraid I've seen the light
And I'm only wasting time on something that never was
Will never be innocent all because
I'm on a stepping stone
I'm on a stepping stone(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)

Like a bird I used to fly
But the wind is a wild one
Lately I've built a wall and it's hard to trust at all
Many moons will come to pass
And a love that's built to last, will find it's way to me
Now I'm free to be

On a stepping stone
I'm on a stepping stone (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)
On and on I run, when all is said and done (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)

On a stepping stone
I'm on a stepping stone (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)
On and on I run, when all is said and done (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh x2)





Oh, oh, oh, oh x3

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Good Mad's song "Stepping Stone" explore the emotions felt after a difficult breakup or loss. The singer is looking back at the relationship and questioning whether it was worth all the effort put into it. He wonders if all the emotions and energy he invested in the relationship were worth it at the end. However, recognizing that all experiences, both bad and good, teach us valuable lessons, he consoles himself with the knowledge that through the pain, he is learning.


The metaphor of a "stepping stone" is a representation of the journey of self-discovery and healing that he is undertaking. He acknowledges that it will not be an easy road, but compares it to when he used to fly like a bird freely. It is as if he is working through his pain, acknowledging his loss, and taking small steps forward until he eventually finds the right path for himself. At the end of the song, he says that he is "on and on [he'll] run", indicating his determination to continue moving forward despite the challenges that lie ahead.


In summary, the song describes the process of moving on, the realization that the past cannot be undone and accepting that some things are not meant to be. By accepting things and moving forward, there is an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

At the bottom of the fall I wonder
I am at a low point in my life and I am questioning my decisions.


Was it worth giving all I gave?
I am unsure if the sacrifices I made were worth it.


In the wake of all the worry
After experiencing many sources of anxiety and stress,


Through the pain, I must be learning
I am enduring hardships with the hope of gaining wisdom.


I'm afraid I've seen the light
I have come to realize the truth about a situation, and it scares me.


And I'm only wasting time on something that never was
I am spending my effort on something that doesn't exist or never had a chance.


Will never be innocent all because
This situation will always have dark consequences.


Like a bird I used to fly
I used to feel free like a bird,


But the wind is a wild one
But now the world is unpredictable and unstable.


Lately I've built a wall and it's hard to trust at all
I have been hurt and am having difficulty trusting others.


Many moons will come to pass
It will be a long time before things get better.


And a love that's built to last, will find it's way to me
Eventually, I will find a lasting love that is meant for me.


Now I'm free to be on a stepping stone
I am free to move forward and progress in my life, even if slowly.


On and on I run, when all is said and done
I will keep moving forward despite the challenges and hardships.


Oh, oh, oh, oh x3
Musical interlude.




Writer(s): Bobby Hart, Tommy Boyce, Stephen Grimes, Peter Hooton, Keith Roger Mullin, Carl James Hunter

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