One Step Ahead
Dancing on the Edge of Heartbreak: One Step Ahead with Cécile McLorin Salvant
Lyrics
I'm only one step ahead of heartbreak
I'm in a precarious position, anticipating heartbreak.
One step ahead of misery
I'm narrowly avoiding falling into a state of deep unhappiness.
One step is all I have to take
A single step is all it takes to regress and become a fool for you.
Backwards, to be the same old fool for you
Returning to a previous state of being a fool for someone.
I used to be
Reflecting on a past version of myself.
I'm only one step ahead of your arms
I'm just slightly ahead of being embraced by your arms.
One kiss away from your sweet lips
Close to experiencing the sweetness of your lips with a kiss.
I know I can't afford to stop for one moment
I cannot afford to pause because I'm on the brink of your touch.
'Cause I'm just out of reach of your fingertips
My proximity to your fingertips is just beyond reach.
Your warm breath on my shoulder
Your warm breath on my shoulder is a constant reminder.
Keeps reminding me
It continually brings back memories and feelings.
That it's too soon to forget you
It's too early to forget you, and I find myself unable to.
It's too late to be free, can't you see?
It's too late for me to be free from these emotions; can't you understand?
I'm only one step ahead of your love
I'm barely staying ahead of falling in love with you.
I try and yet I can't take two
Despite my efforts, I can't take the second step towards love.
Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards
Seems like I'll have to regress and take a step back in love.
'Cause one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Being just one step ahead is already too far from you.
'Cause one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Reiterating the idea that being one step ahead is too distant from you.
Just one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Emphasizing that even just one step ahead is too far from the desired connection.
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