The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Sing to me every night and I'll make you the happiest man alive
So now you know why I still play guitar
Just so locked into a battle, both want to win and lose
She's made threats that I hope she sees through
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Talk to me then whisper gently what you're doing to me
I can't seem to take this blindfold off
Hear me out with just your hands, tell me you're intrigued
Please use future tense when talking to me
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
So now you know why I still play guitar
Just so locked into a battle, both want to win and lose
She's made threats that I hope she sees through
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Talk to me then whisper gently what you're doing to me
I can't seem to take this blindfold off
Hear me out with just your hands, tell me you're intrigued
Please use future tense when talking to me
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
Like steps, steps
Like steps in a dance
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Love this song, can't wait for 'Felt'. The falsetto sounds exactly like something Copeland would do, but that is definitely a good thing. The songwriting in this song and all anchor&braille songs is excellent.
'Please use future tense when talking to me'. Best line.
The falsetto sounds exactly like something Copeland would do because Aaron Marsh produced the songs for this album. I'm pretty sure that's him and Christian both singing! I can not wait to hear the rest of the album!
Its Stephen singing, but Aaron plays most of the guitar and stuff for Felt.
What this song means is that love is so predicable in all it's form, hence "Like Steps In A Dance" cause it's happened before. It's a melancholy song about the worst theories of love.