Someone Else Is Steppin' In
Z.Z. Hill Lyrics


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I came home this morning
And oh, what a shock
When I found out my key
No longer fit my lock

She said, "Oh, baby"
"You can go back where you′ve been, oh Lord"
"See, you've been steppin′ out"
"Now someone else is steppin' in" (steppin' in)

Since I was a fool
That you could count on
The one that you could call
When no one else was at home

Oh, baby
Remember how you treated me then
See, you′ve been steppin′ out
Now someone else is steppin' in

So cry your heart out
You won′t get through to me
I'm a brand new woman
And everyone can see
A new way of walkin′ (new way of walkin')
Is long overdue (long overdue)
My broken heart is mending
And I′m finally over you

She said I got a new way of wearin' my hair (new way of wearin' my hair)
Got a smile on my face
And you didn′t put it there

Oh, baby
I done found myself a new friend
See, you′ve been steppin' out
Now someone else is steppin′ in

So cry your heart out
But you won't get through to me
I′m a brand new woman
And everyone can see
My new way of walkin' (new way of walkin′)
Is long overdue (long overdue)
My broken heart is mending
And I'm finally over you

She say I got a new way of wearin' my hair
Got a smile on my face
And you didn′t put it there

Oh, baby
I done found myself a new friend, oh Lord
See, you′ve been steppin' out
Now someone else is steppin′ in (steppin' in)

She say you′ve been steppin' out
Now someone else is steppin′ in (steppin' in) oh baby
She say you've been steppin′ out, baby
Someone else is steppin′ in (steppin' in)




She said, you′ve been steppin' out, yeah
And someone else is steppin′ in

Overall Meaning

The song "Someone Else Is Steppin' In" by Z.Z. Hill is a classic example of the blues genre storytelling. It tells the story of a woman who discovered her man's infidelity and the consequences that followed. The song begins with the singer coming home to find that her key no longer fits into the lock of the door, which means that she's been locked out. As she rings the doorbell, her partner answers, but instead of letting her in, he accuses her of stepping out on him. She, however, tells him that he is the one who has been cheating and that he has been replaced by someone else.


The chorus indicates that the singer has moved on and found a new love, leaving her broken heart mending. The song focuses on the power dynamic in relationships, specifically about how men use their positions of power to manipulate women. The lyrics suggest that the singer has taken control of her life and reclaimed her power after enduring a period of heartbreak, which is a common message in blues music.


Overall, the song's lyrics are quite straightforward, dwelling on a common theme that resonates with many people who have been in a similar situation. That someone who was once their greatest love has moved away, and they've been replaced by something new. It's a powerful, emotional message delivered through a powerful and emotional performance by Z.Z. Hill.


Line by Line Meaning

I came home this morning
I returned home today


And oh, what a shock
And to my amazement


When I found out my key
When I discovered my key


No longer fit my lock
No longer unlocked my door


She said, "Oh, baby"
She spoke to me and said


"You can go back where you′ve been, oh Lord"
"You can return to where you came from"


"See, you've been steppin′ out"
"You've been cheating"


"Now someone else is steppin' in" (steppin' in)
"Now another person has taken your place"


Since I was a fool
Since I was naive


That you could count on
That you relied on


The one that you could call
The one you could contact


When no one else was at home
When everyone else was absent


Remember how you treated me then
Recall how you behaved towards me during that time


So cry your heart out
So weep as much as you want


You won′t get through to me
You won't be able to reach me emotionally


I'm a brand new woman
I've become a completely different person


And everyone can see
And anyone can notice


A new way of walkin′ (new way of walkin')
A different way of conducting oneself


Is long overdue (long overdue)
Is long awaited


My broken heart is mending
My damaged heart is repairing


And I′m finally over you
And I've finally moved on from you


Got a smile on my face
I'm happy now


And you didn′t put it there
And you're not the cause of it


Oh, baby
Oh, my dear


I done found myself a new friend
I've made a new friend


She say you′ve been steppin' out
She says you've been unfaithful


And someone else is steppin′ in (steppin' in)
And someone else has replaced you




Writer(s): Denise Lasalle

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@shastaspearmam7083

I can see my mama now at the card table singing this while laughing, sipping, playing tunk or spades, talking Mad ish!! While frying fish and all of our family and friends over. zZ Hill blairing through the speakers!! Whole time I'm feeling, and knowing it was going to be a good day. All is Well. Rest mama👑🌟💋🙏

@FlutoPorter

All wells

@joepoke1852

DAMN RIGHT! #HillFamily💎💎👑👑

@AuthenticTeeCee2.0

Awww ❤️❤️

@calba24

If you been cheated on, you know what it means when he sings “I got a smile on my face and you didn’t put it there”...lol. That’s when you know you over the hurt. “I was a fool that you could count on the one that you could call when no one else wasn’t home”...this song just speaks to a person’s soul! If you been there before this song just does something to you! I love this song so much....it never gets old.

@shllewis9

💯

@dagmaybereket9008

Grown folks music!! ZZ Hill a legend!!!!

@califattts

One of the greatest blues songs of all time, preach !!

@faith8861

I got a smile on my face and you didn't put it there. YES LORD! ❤

@davidweakley743

You know you screwed up when you hear that

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