First step
Tracy Byrd Lyrics


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The lights were hot and the beer was not
And the band was playin' loud
The house was full
But her eyes pulled me right cross the crowd
And I said how's a guy like me to get to know you
She said not so fast, let me show you

She said the first step is the two-step
I'm here to dance and nothing more
Swing me round that hardwood floor
If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk
The first step is the two-step then we'll talk

We sang along with every song
And the room was spinnin' round
We danced in line, she felt so fine
And we hardly hit the ground
So I said maybe we could make a reservation
For some wine with candlelight and conversation

She said the first step is the two-step
I'm here to dance and nothing more
Swing me round that hardwood floor
If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk
The first step is the two-step then we'll talk





First things first, let's two-step, then we'll talk

Overall Meaning

In Tracy Byrd's song "First Step," the singer meets a woman at a dance. The lights are hot, the beer is not, and the band is playing loud, but the woman's eyes pull him toward her. He asks her how he can get to know her, and she responds, "The first step is the two-step." She's there to dance and nothing more, and she invites him to swing her around the dance floor. She tells him, "If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk," emphasizing the importance of taking things slow and enjoying the moment.


As they dance, the two of them sing along with every song, and the room is spinning around them. They dance in line, and the singer feels like he's barely touching the ground. He suggests they make a reservation for some wine, candlelight, and conversation, but the woman reminds him that the first step is the two-step.


Line by Line Meaning

The lights were hot and the beer was not
The atmosphere was lively, but the drink options left something to be desired


And the band was playin' loud
The music was loud and energetic


The house was full
The venue was packed with people


But her eyes pulled me right cross the crowd
Despite the crowd, the singer's attention was drawn to the woman's captivating gaze


And I said how's a guy like me to get to know you
The singer expressed his desire to get to know the woman better


She said not so fast, let me show you
The woman indicated that she would prefer to lead the interaction


She said the first step is the two-step
The woman explained that her priority was dancing


I'm here to dance and nothing more
The woman clarified that her intentions were solely focused on dancing


Swing me round that hardwood floor
The woman requested to be spun around on the dance floor


If you want to run with me, crawl before you walk
The woman implied that the singer should take things slow if he wanted to keep up with her


We sang along with every song
The singer and the woman were both enjoying the music


And the room was spinnin' round
The energetic atmosphere of the venue added to the excitement


We danced in line, she felt so fine
The two shared a moment of physical intimacy while dancing in a line


And we hardly hit the ground
Their dancing was so lively that it felt almost like they were floating


So I said maybe we could make a reservation
The singer suggested a future date


For some wine with candlelight and conversation
The singer proposed a romantic evening together




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DOUG CRIDER, VERLON THOMPSON

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Taylor


on Watermelon Crawl

im not even gonna lie, i dont even like country music, but this song got me changin' my mind!!!!

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