Steppin' Out
Love's Betrayal: Unveiling the Secrets Behind 'Steppin' Out' Lyrics
Lyrics
Well, I had to leave town because of Uncle Sam's deal, ha ha ha yeah
Leaving town due to obligations related to the military draft imposed by Uncle Sam.
Well, I guess my good lovin' done lost its appeal
Feeling that one's affection or love has diminished or become less attractive to someone.
Because when I called back I heard a-bad bad news
Receiving distressing or negative information when attempting to reconnect.
They say our big romance has been gettin' abuse
Learning that the significant romantic relationship has been mistreated or mishandled.
Now tell the truth, don't lie to me
Asking for honesty and transparency.
Have you been step, step, step, step, step, step, steppin' out on me?
Questioning if the partner has been repeatedly unfaithful ("steppin' out") in the relationship.
I've got ways of findin' out if you've been steppin' out on me
Expressing determination to uncover the truth about the partner's potential infidelity.
It's my turn, let me give you a piece of my mind
Asserting one's right to express their thoughts or feelings on the matter.
I told you once, I told you twice
Reiterating a warning or previous statement about the partner's behavior.
You're kind of rowdy after walkin' on ice
Describing the partner's behavior as reckless or unpredictable after seeming cautious ("walkin' on ice").
Turn your loop in, do what I want you to do
Commanding the partner to comply with certain expectations or demands.
Stop your messin' now or I'm gonna step out on you
Warning the partner to cease their actions or face consequences, possibly infidelity in return.
Hey! Hey! Hey hey hey hey!
An exclamation or interjection expressing emphasis or urgency.
If I can't be your one & only man
Expressing a willingness to sever the relationship if not the sole romantic interest.
I'm gonna call your daddy to give him back your hand
Threatening to involve parental authority in ending the relationship.
I'm gonna call the preacher, tell the choir stay home
Planning to notify religious figures to cancel or annul the marriage, suggesting a serious intention to end the relationship.
I guess you're the kind of woman that's just 'bout to roam
Perceiving the partner as someone who is inclined to wander or be unfaithful.
Now tell me true, don't lie to me
Repeating the inquiry about potential infidelity, urging honesty.
Have you been step, step, step, step, step, step, steppin' out on me?
Reiterating suspicion of the partner's unfaithfulness.
Tell the truth, child; you've been steppin' out on me
Urging the partner to be truthful about their actions.
I gotta know in my heart if you've been steppin' out on me
Expressing a need for confirmation regarding potential infidelity.
I'll be checkin' with all your friends if you've been steppin' out on me
Stating the intention to seek information from the partner's acquaintances or friends about possible unfaithfulness.
Better tell me the truth honey; have you been steppin' out on me?
Insisting on honesty regarding the suspected infidelity.
Yeah I'm gonna check; no more stuff or I'll be steppin' out on you
Threatening to reciprocate infidelity if confirmed.
(more talk, fading out)
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