Stepping Stone
Valleyheart Lyrics
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You got years and years to go.
When you stay up for a classic thrill,
As you look out disappointed on the window sill.
Well, thought that there'd be more -
She said to me, with tears streaming down her face.
Have you found your place?
Have you found your -
Ain't nothing but some shoot up faith,
You tap two on the crest of your veins.
Now your waving down some mighty hand,
As you wander through the promise of some promise land.
Is there paradise right here: in my coffee cup.
On the porch in gentle breeze -
Have you found your peace?
Count the marks on the dollar tree.
Catching leaves to fill the space.
Have you found your place?
Why is my room filled with things I don't need
Books I don't read anymore.
When I sit and I soak up the light from my screen
With so much to see I've never felt so bored.
Why is my head filled with thoughts I don't think
Shit that leaves me on the floor.
But I'm staying inside as I soak up that glow
With so many highs, I've never felt so low.
So tell me what's your secret sauce,
A tattoo or a gin on the rocks.
When we've all got our prescriptions to fill
Tell me honey do you find yours in a pew or a pill?
And you thought that you'd feel warm, in a blanket
That's wrapped up inside your brain.
Have you found your place?
The song "Stepping Stone" by Valleyheart talks about the quest for purpose and meaning in life. In the lyrics "Ain't nothing but a stepping stone, you got years and years to go," the song acknowledges that life is a journey and that every experience is a step towards something greater. The verses also highlight the human tendency to seek fulfillment in material things, relationships or addictions but ultimately still feel unfulfilled. The line "Well, thought that there'd be more" describes the confusion and disappointment that follows when even the things that we thought would bring happiness do not satisfy us.
The chorus asks the listener if they have found their place in life, and if they have found their peace. The lyrics also contrast the feeling of boredom, emptiness, and anxiety that may come from an over-reliance on technology and distractions with the calmness and satisfaction of spending time in nature or engaging in activities that bring happiness. The song ends with the question "Tell me honey do you find yours in a pew or a pill?" suggesting that everyone has their own journey, and their own way of finding meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't nothing but a stepping stone
Nothing but a stepping stone, something to move past to reach greater things
You got years and years to go.
Your journey is long and ahead of you
When you stay up for a classic thrill,
When you seek out excitement from the familiar
As you look out disappointed on the window sill.
As you watch the world outside, feeling disappointed
Well, thought that there'd be more -
You believed there would be more in life
She said to me, with tears streaming down her face.
Through tears, she asked
Have you found your place?
Have you found where you belong?
Ain't nothing but some shoot up faith,
Believing something will happen just because you want it to
You tap two on the crest of your veins.
You inject yourself with drugs
Now your waving down some mighty hand,
Now you're seeking help from a higher power
As you wander through the promise of some promise land.
As you search for something better in life
Is there paradise right here: in my coffee cup.
Can you find paradise in small things, like a cup of coffee?
On the porch in gentle breeze -
Enjoying a peaceful moment outside
Have you found your peace?
Are you content with your life?
Count the marks on the dollar tree.
Counting the number of bills you've spent
Catching leaves to fill the space.
Doing things to occupy time and avoid confronting issues
Have you found your place?
Have you found where you belong?
Why is my room filled with things I don't need
Wondering why you have so many unnecessary possessions
Books I don't read anymore.
Books that are left unopened on your shelves
When I sit and I soak up the light from my screen
Spending too much time on your electronic devices
With so much to see I've never felt so bored.
Despite the endless content available, you still feel unfulfilled
Why is my head filled with thoughts I don't think
Having overwhelming, negative thoughts
Shit that leaves me on the floor.
Thoughts that emotionally exhaust you
But I'm staying inside as I soak up that glow
Staying inside, being stagnant, and absorbing the artificial light from technology
With so many highs, I've never felt so low.
Despite feeling good momentarily, you still feel empty and low overall
So tell me what's your secret sauce,
What is your personal coping mechanism?
A tattoo or a gin on the rocks.
Is it a tattoo or an alcoholic drink?
When we've all got our prescriptions to fill
We all have our own ways of coping
Tell me honey do you find yours in a pew or a pill?
Do you find solace in religion or in medication?
And you thought that you'd feel warm, in a blanket
You hoped you'd find comfort in something familiar and cozy
That's wrapped up inside your brain.
Only to realize the comfort you seek is within your own thoughts
Have you found your place?
Have you found where you belong?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kevin Klein
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