Lyric discussion by eclecticpaisley 

This song is a reflection of their new addition to their family. They are summarizing life in a song for their child; letting the child know they will always be there one step behind.

That's perfect. It doesn't work if he's singing it to her. It must be a child because of the lines "But in the end the only steps that matter Are the ones you take all by yourself". I always imagine my dad singing this to me.

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