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The Step Lyrics


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If I had a brush
I'd paint the world but greener
I'd paint the sky with clouds of white
And blue the ocean wide
Grey the rocks that line the sea
Red a little house would be
I'd save a little paint for me
And paint you by my side
I would hold you tight
If the world was greener
And colours all would look alright
If I was next to you
But now because you're out of sight
The colours do not look so bright
And all the clouds are grey not white
And like the sea




I'm blue
Blue.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Step's song If describe the relationship between the singer and the person they are singing to. The singer is acknowledging that there are challenges or obstacles that they need to overcome and they need the other person's support and guidance to do so. They express a desire not to disappoint the other person and a belief that, with their support, they can achieve their dreams. The song is a message of hope and encouragement, suggesting that believing in oneself, with the help of someone else, can lead to success.


The first verse describes a bridge that the singer does not know how to cross, and they need the other person to hold their hand along the way. This may be a metaphor for a difficult decision, a challenging situation or even a physical bridge. The second verse describes the singer growing up and needing guidance from the other person. They compare the feeling of being in the other person's arms to vertigo, suggesting that the love and support they receive is overwhelming, but ultimately positive.


The chorus repeats the message of the song – that if the other person believes in the singer, they can achieve their goals. The repeated phrase "just believe in me" emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in a relationship. The final lines suggest that, even when the singer is feeling lost, they can find comfort and reassurance in the thought of the other person.


Overall, the lyrics to If suggest that belief in oneself, coupled with the support and guidance of someone else, can lead to success and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a bridge
There is an obstacle in my path


I don't know how to cross yet
I don't know how to overcome this obstacle


I need your hand to hold along the way
I need your help and support to get past this obstacle


In your eyes
When I look at you


I see that you have faith in me
I see that you believe in my abilities


I don't want to disappoint you by the choices I may make
I don't want to let you down with the decisions I make


If you believe
If you have faith in me


Believe in me
Trust in me and my abilities


I'll turn this tide
I will overcome this obstacle


This stream into a sea
I will turn this small challenge into a big success


'Cause I believe
Because I have faith in myself and my abilities


Believe in dreams
Believe in the power of dreams and aspirations


I know that somewhere there's a key
I know that there is a solution or answer somewhere


And time will wait for me
I believe that I will succeed eventually


As I grow
As I mature and develop


I need your thoughts to guide me
I need your advice and guidance


I feel your love inside
I feel loved and supported by you


Like vertigo
Like the dizzying feeling of being in love


In your arms
When I am close to you


You see the child within me
You see the innocence and vulnerability in me


Embrace me then release me
Hold me close but also allow me to grow and become independent


When I'm ready to let go
When I am ready to move on and face new challenges


When I'm feeling lost
When I am unsure of myself or my path


I just think of you
I draw strength from thinking of you


I just close my eyes
I take a moment to calm and refocus myself


And dream blue
I envision a peaceful and successful future


Just believe in me
Have faith and trust in me


Believe in me
Believe that I can succeed




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Stephenson

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Comments from YouTube:

@kalixt57

Step, fédération, palmskin production etc heavy stuff on this hot mo’wax compilation ..♥️

@toomuchsumo

still fantastic, i love this track thee most. Neil Conti's drum part is pure class, played in a 7/8 rhythm. good stöff !

@phos808

wow! neil conti from prefab sprout?

@chrismillin

Choon! Remember this from then

@cliftonfloyd9994

Dope

@SweetuPatel72

megga

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