Lyrical Breakdown of Step - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Step" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Salt-N-Pepa weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Step" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Salt-N-Pepa employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Salt-N-Pepa's narrative.

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I'm your honey-dipper so you say, you know

Then you react and attack every flirt and ho

But oh, no - you gots to go now, bro

To and fro, unh-unh, no more

So just walk out the door and be out like Margetta

I've been through this before, but now I think I better

Kick ya to the curb cuz this hurts, word

You dis and wanna kiss? Now that's absurd

Yo, Spinderella ain't the kind type to be pulled down, ya know

Before I go out I go blow-for-blow

So tell those hos that sittin' there waitin' by the phone

That they can have you cuz you's gone

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All you gotta do is just step-step

Me and you, we're through so just step-step

All you gotta do is just step-step

I hate to be ya

I'm not the one to be gone

You better go out and get someone else, hon

Who can eat your lies when you feed it to her

And take that little thumb when you give me to her

Cuz you was packin' now you're lackin'

You used to be stackin' when you was the mackin'

But that's alright, it's a small thing, a small thing

A two-minute brother, girls, I stress a small thing

Yo, back to the track in the matter

I don't need to see you think you're all of thatta

Regardless of you my purse and pockets will be fatter

I leaved ya flat, I leave ya flat, I left ya flatter

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I wouldn't take ya back if ya paid me

It was so sweet, oh no, I can't believe ya played me

I'll admit you pulled it off kinda well

But guess what? I did it, too, so what the hell?

You reap what you sow, you know, you know how that go

I know you're kinda shocked, but it was you who showed me so

Swallow your pride, take it in, be a man

I understood, now you understand

That the minute you started showing me neglect

Is the same minute I started feeling the effect

Why I held it in I didn't wanna accept

That it could be over just for cheap sex

Experience is what we need to learn from

I know we all made mistakes, but you're a big one

So to the lucky man who's up next

Either treat me right or just step (step-step)

CHORUS