Stepping Stone
The Idols Lyrics


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I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone.

You're trying to make your mark in society,
You're using all the tricks that you used on me,
You're reading all them high-fashion magazines,
The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes.
I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)

Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes,
But, now you're walking around like you're front page news,
You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose,
But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who".

I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, (No, girl, not me!)
I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!)

Not your steppin' stone,
I'm not your steppin' stone,

Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,




Not your steppin' stone,
Not your steppin' stone,

Overall Meaning

The Idols' song "Stepping Stone" is a classic anti-love song that says, "I won't let you use me anymore." The song describes a person who is trying to make their way in society by using others, and the singer of the song is telling this person they won't be their stepping stone. The lyrics particularly point out the fact that this person has changed, has become more fashionable and is now surrounding themselves with "high-class" friends. The singer notes that despite these changes, they won't be used by this person any longer.


The song reflects on themes of independence, self-worth and keeping one's dignity intact. It is a warning to anyone who tries to use people for their own gain that they won't succeed in manipulating those people forever. The idea of being someone's "stepping stone" suggests being used as a tool or prop to aid someone else's success. By rejecting this idea, the singer is embracing their own self-worth and valuing themselves enough to say "no more."


Overall, "Stepping Stone" is a powerful song about setting personal boundaries and not letting others determine one's worth. It encourages listeners to speak up for themselves and to not allow others to use them without consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone,
I refuse to be used by you as a tool to further your own ambitions


You're trying to make your mark in society,
You're attempting to establish yourself within society


You're using all the tricks that you used on me,
You're utilizing the same manipulative tactics on others that you employed on me


You're reading all them high-fashion magazines,
You're scouring trendy magazines for fashion inspiration


The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes.
The outfits you wear are drawing attention and causing a commotion in public


When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes,
When we initially crossed paths, you lacked proper footwear


But, now you're walking around like you're front page news,
You're now strutting about as if you're a celebrity in the media


You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose,
You've been cautious in selecting the individuals with whom you associate


But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who".
Despite your efforts to align yourself with a notable group, I won't be among them


No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone,
I refuse to be your pawn or instrument for advancement




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PETER JOSEPH HOOTON, STEPHEN GEDDES GRIMES, KEITH ROGER MULLIN, CARL JAMES HUNTER, TOMMY BOYCE, BOBBY HART

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