Lyrics
I remember way back, way back when
I recall a time in the past, a distant past.
I said I never wanna see your face again
I expressed a strong desire to never see you again.
Cause you were loving, yes you're loving somebody else
You were involved romantically with someone else.
And I knew, oh yes, I knew I couldn't control myself
I understood and acknowledged that I couldn't control my emotions in response.
And now they bring you back into my life again
You've re-entered my life.
And so I put on a face just like your friends
I pretend to be like your friends.
But I think you know, oh yes, you know what's going on
You are aware of the situation.
Cause the feelings in me, oh yes, in me are burning strong
Intense feelings inside me are undeniable.
But I will never be your stepping stone
I refuse to be a means to your ends.
Take it all or leave me alone
Accept me completely or leave me be.
I will never be your stepping stone
I won't be manipulated into serving your purpose.
I'm standing upright on my own
I stand tall and independent.
You used to call me up from time to time
You used to contact me occasionally.
And it would be so hard for me not to cross the line
It was challenging not to cross certain emotional boundaries.
The words of love lay on my lips just like a curse
Expressions of love were like a curse on my lips.
And I knew, oh yes, I knew they'd only make it worse
I knew they would only make things worse.
And now you have the nerve to play along
You audaciously play along.
Just like the maestro beats in your song
Similar to a maestro leading a song.
You got your kicks, you get your kicks from playing me
You find pleasure in manipulating me.
And the less you give the more I want so foolishly
The less you offer, the more I desire foolishly.
But I will never be your stepping stone
I reiterate my refusal to be used by you.
Take it all or leave me alone
Accept all of me or let me be.
I will never be your stepping stone
I won't be a tool for your purposes.
I'm standing upright on my own
I stand independently and firmly.
No, I will never be your stepping stone
Reiteration that I won't be a means to an end.
Take it all or leave me alone
Choose acceptance or leave me be.
I will never be your stepping stone
I won't play a role in your manipulative games.
I'm standing upright on my own
I stand on my own, with strength.
Never be your stepping stone
Reaffirmation that I won't be a tool for you.
Take it all or leave me alone
It's all or nothing, accept me fully or leave me be.
I will never be your stepping stone
I won't be used as a stepping stone.
I'm standing upright on my own
I am standing tall and independent.
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