Step on Over
The Tender Idols Lyrics

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Put a little lovin' away inside your head
I hear you breathin' but I'm all on my own
You said you wanna help me liven up my life
And now I'm hanging on the edge of your words
To help me go on

I'm sinking on a feeling just thinking of you
Now I've got to keep my headaches under control

You give it all away, now you're really on your way
While I'm waiting for a piece of my mind
To help me go on

Step on over everyone
Steppin' out of time with what they say
Come on up and move on over don't you know
We do it all the time

I'm backing out of love
'Cause I want to see myself
I'll make it easy if you give us a chance
The sunshine's coming back
And I feel my heart attack

Don't you wanna know what real love feels like?
Well take it on home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Tender Idols' song Step on Over are primarily about the emotional turmoil associated with a relationship that is not quite working out. The singer in the song has someone in their life who has offered to "liven up" their life, and they are hanging on to their words for support. However, even though the words are helpful, the singer is still "sinking on a feeling" and needs to keep their "headaches under control." This implies that they are struggling with anxiety or depression, and they are relying on this person to help them through it.

The chorus of the song, "Step on over everyone / Steppin' out of time with what they say / Come on up and move on over don't you know / We do it all the time," suggests that the singer is tired of following everyone else's expectations and wants to break free from that. They want to move on from their current situation and find something new, something that feels like "real love." The line "I'm backing out of love / 'Cause I want to see myself" indicates that the singer is taking a step back from their current relationship to figure out who they are and what they want.

Overall, the song is about the struggles of relationships and the importance of finding oneself. The person in the song is relying heavily on another person, but at the same time, they need to break free and figure out who they are before they can truly be happy.

Line by Line Meaning

Put a little lovin' away inside your head
Remember to hold onto your love and cherish it

I hear you breathin' but I'm all on my own
I can hear you but I feel alone

You said you wanna help me liven up my life
You promised to add excitement to my existence

And now I'm hanging on the edge of your words
I'm anxiously awaiting your next message or comment

To help me go on
So that I can continue forward

I'm sinking on a feeling just thinking of you
I'm overwhelmed by emotions when considering you

Now I've got to keep my headaches under control
I need to manage my stress and anxiety

You give it all away, now you're really on your way
You're imparting knowledge and leaving your mark

While I'm waiting for a piece of my mind
I'm longing for clarity of thought and emotion

Step on over everyone
Move past those who hold you back

Steppin' out of time with what they say
Ignoring the negativity and advancing despite it