In regards to the meaning of this song:
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.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
(Why don't ya) step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
I can't believe what I heard yesterday
About your boasting and lying
Whispering words you had no right to say
And now there's no use denying, yeah
Big words and small promises
You're living in your dreams, well
Smell the coffee 'cause it's time to wake up
Sometimes the truth can be mean
Now it's time, come prove your words to me
If you think you've got what it takes
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
I'm tired of hearing from your cheap talking friends
Just how you run me around
I know you boys, ain't nothing better to do
Than try to keep your girl down
Small town big attitude
Is more than just a state of your mind, yeah
But you and me belong to me and you
'Cause honesty's so hard to find
Now it's time
Come prove your words to me
If you think you've got what it takes
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
Fooling yourself makes a fool out of you
Why don't you step to me
If you think you've got what it takes
I heard the rumor about your loving, well it's fake
Chickity check yourself
If you think I'm gonna stand for that
What do you think I am some kind of pussycat?
Chit chat to the girls and the boys you call your friends
Tell then that you never been to the place where loving ends
You never graduated from the school of love you see
So come on boy, why don't you step to me?
Now it's time
Come prove your words to me
So you think you've got what it takes?
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
Fooling yourself makes a fool out of you
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
I can't believe what I heard yesterday
About your boasting and lying
Whispering words you had no right to say
And now there's no use denying, yeah
Big words and small promises
You're living in your dreams, well
Smell the coffee 'cause it's time to wake up
Sometimes the truth can be mean
Now it's time, come prove your words to me
If you think you've got what it takes
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
I'm tired of hearing from your cheap talking friends
Just how you run me around
I know you boys, ain't nothing better to do
Than try to keep your girl down
Small town big attitude
Is more than just a state of your mind, yeah
But you and me belong to me and you
'Cause honesty's so hard to find
Now it's time
Come prove your words to me
If you think you've got what it takes
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
Fooling yourself makes a fool out of you
Why don't you step to me
If you think you've got what it takes
I heard the rumor about your loving, well it's fake
Chickity check yourself
If you think I'm gonna stand for that
What do you think I am some kind of pussycat?
Chit chat to the girls and the boys you call your friends
Tell then that you never been to the place where loving ends
You never graduated from the school of love you see
So come on boy, why don't you step to me?
Now it's time
Come prove your words to me
So you think you've got what it takes?
There's no time for your insecurities
I'm gonna wipe that smile off your face
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
I can tell you don't know what to do
Why don't you step to me
Let me take you for a ride (take you for a ride)
I'll take you where you can run but you can't hide
Come on and step to me
Shame the devil, tell the truth
Fooling yourself makes a fool out of you
Lyrics submitted by weezerific:cutlery
Step to Me [7" Mix] Lyrics as written by Geri Halliwell Eliot Kennedy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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