Step by Step
The Lemonheads Lyrics


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Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step.
Rock!

Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, in your eyes I see your picture of me all the time
Step! And, girl, when you smile you got to know that you drive me wild
Step by step, oh, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, oh, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Hey, girl, can't you see I've got to have you all just for me
Step! Hey, girl, yes, it's true, no one else will ever do
Step by step, oh, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, oh, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
Step! Step! Step! Step by step!

Step one! We can have lots of fun
Step two! There's so much we can do
Step three! It's just you and me
Step four! I can give you more
Step five! Don't you know that the time is right. Huh!

Step by step. Don't you know I need you
Step by step. Yes, I do, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, you're always on my mind
Step by step, oh, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time

Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world




Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world

Overall Meaning

The Lemonheads' song "Step by Step" is a love song that talks about the determination of the singer to woo his love interest. The repeated phrase “Step by step” underscores the singer’s persistence as he tries to win over the girl. He extols her beauty and charm, proclaiming that she is always on his mind. The singer believes that it is only a matter of time before he finally gets to be with her. The lyrics then take on a more positive and upbeat tone, as he reels off a list of steps that he hopes will eventually lead to the girl's heart. He talks about the fun they can have together, the things they can do, the time being right, and how he can give her more. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer still determined to keep trying to win over his love interest.


Overall, the song expresses a sense of optimism and the belief that anything is possible if he takes things one step at a time. It conveys the idea that persistence and determination are essential in love and life. The upbeat music complements the message of the song, emphasizing the positive attitude of the singer.


Line by Line Meaning

Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
I will slowly but surely reach you, my girl.


Step by step. Rock!
Let's go!


Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
I earnestly desire you to be a part of my world.


Step! Hey, girl, in your eyes I see your picture of me all the time
I see from the way you look at me that you have a good opinion of me.


Step! And, girl, when you smile you got to know that you drive me wild
Your smile makes me go crazy for you.


Step by step, oh, baby, you're always on my mind
I always think of you.


Step by step, oh, girl, I really think it's just a matter of time
I believe it's only a matter of time before we are together.


Step! Hey, girl, can't you see I've got to have you all just for me
I need you to be mine.


Step! Hey, girl, yes, it's true, no one else will ever do
No one can take your place in my heart.


Step one! We can have lots of fun
We will enjoy ourselves a lot.


Step two! There's so much we can do
There are so many possibilities for us.


Step three! It's just you and me
We are the only ones that matter.


Step four! I can give you more
I can offer you a lot.


Step five! Don't you know that the time is right. Huh!
This is the perfect time for us to be together.


Step by step. Don't you know I need you
I need you more than anything.


Step by step. Yes, I do, girl
I truly need you, my girl.


Step by step, oh, baby, gonna get to you, girl
I am determined to reach you, my girl.


Step by step, oh, baby, really want you in my world
I really want you to be a part of my world.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Larry Curtis Johnson

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