| Step Up | ||
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| Lyrics | ||
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STEP UP Patterson & Bresnahan © 1979 Why you came is what I never asked you Why you're here I don't need to know I think it's clear that love is going past you And you watch it like a late late show Well come on and take a look around you Then look me right in the eyes I think you'll know that destiny has found you When the child inside you dies Chorus: And we'll step up to the time step up to emotion Pick up the cue and take your best shot Step up - I defy you Now you get to show me just what you've got on your mind What you need I can never give you What you've got no man will ever take You need to know the things I can't teach you You get to learn by your own mistakes Well the rules might take a little bending So get your money and bring it along There's got to be a happy ending But then again I can always be wrong And we'll step up to the time step up to emotion Pick up the cue and take your best shot Step up - I defy you Now you get to show me just what you've got on your mind Oh show me Why you came is what I never asked you Why you're here I already know Well I hope it didn't go right past you Or was it just another rock and roll show Well come on and make the last gesture Show me how you can move Make your mark and then you'd better roll on Don't believe you've got nothing to prove And we'll step up to the time step up to emotion Pick up the cue and take your best shot Step up - I defy you Now you get to show me just what you've got on your mind It's about time Step up (Repeat) |
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| Credits | ||
| Lyrics Credits: Mark Patterson | ||
| Music Credits: Mark Patterson and Brian Bresnahan | ||
| Producer Credits: Lee Parvin | ||
| Publisher Credits: Distinguishing Marks Music BMI | ||
| Performance Credits: Mark Patterson: Lead Vocal, Lee Parvin: Background Vocal, Barney Doyle: Rhythm Guitar, Jim Day: Lead Guitar, Gary Davidson: Bass, Danny Montgomery: Drums, Brian Bresnahan: Synthesizer | ||
| Label Credits: ABC Records | ||
| Description | ||
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Short Song Description: Step Up is a medium-fast rock song about a guy challenging his girl to "step up" and go on that wild romantic ride with him. It also works for a singer addressing his audience. |
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Long Song Description: Step Up was written in the late 70's for an emerging LA-based rock band. The lyrics are intended to be dual purpose; to give the lead singer a message for his audience, but through a story about a guy challenging his girl to "step up" to the challenge of romance. The track features Barney Doyle and Jim Day on guitars, Gary Davidson on bass, and Danny Montgomery on drums. Mark Patterson sings the lead vocal, with Lee Parvin singing backgrounds. Brian Bresnahan plays synthesizer. |
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Story Behind the Song: Step Up is either a singer addressing his audience, or a guy challenging his girl to "step up" and go on that wild romantic ride with him. He's telling her that she's not a child any longer and it's time to take a chance on love - or at least his version of it. |
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| Metadata | ||
| Song Length: 4:05 | ||
| Primary Genre: Rock-Classic | ||
| Secondary Genre: Rock-Hard Rock | ||
| Tempo: Medium (111 - 130) | ||
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal | ||
| Subject Matter 1: Excitement | ||
| Subject Matter 2: Courage | ||
| Mood 1: In High Spirits | ||
| Mood 2: Exultant | ||
| Similar Artist 1: Who, The | ||
| Similar Artist 2: Rolling Stones, The | ||
| Language: English | ||
| Era: 1970 - 1979 | ||