Step Inside
Welcoming Love: Step Inside the Heartfelt Invitation of The Hollies
Lyrics
Side, step inside.
Invitation to enter or join.
You can knock on my door anytime you're passing by
Open invitation to visit casually.
You don't need an invitation, step inside.
Emphasizes the welcoming atmosphere.
We'll have tea and crumpets toasted by the fireside.
Imagery of a cozy gathering with tea and crumpets.
You don't need an invitation, step inside.
Reiteration of the open invitation.
Step inside my doorway. There's no admission fee at all.
Highlighting the easy accessibility to the place.
If you're in the neighborhood, you only have to call.
Encouraging a simple call when nearby.
I'll be glad to see you, it just cannot be denied.
Expressing genuine joy at the prospect of the visit.
It's been a long time since I held you, step inside.
Reference to a past connection, inviting reconnection.
Don't tell your mother about me.
Suggesting secrecy or discretion in the relationship.
She'll only get angry knowing you've come back.
Anticipating disapproval from a parental figure.
What her heart can't see can't hurt her.
Emphasizing the idea that hidden actions won't harm.
So take my hand and step inside, take my hand and step inside.
Encouraging physical closeness and trust.
Don't tell your mother about me.
Repetition of the need for secrecy in the relationship.
You know she'll only get angry knowing you've come back.
Reiteration of potential parental disapproval.
What her heart can't see can't hurt her.
Reemphasizing the idea that hidden actions won't harm.
So take my hand and step inside, take my hand and step inside.
Encouraging physical closeness and trust, repeated.
If it gets too late, I have a bed that you can use.
Offering a place to stay if the visit extends late.
You don't need an invitation
Reaffirming the open invitation.
if you feel the inclination
Indicating a spontaneous welcome without formalities.
you just call on speculation.
Encouraging the visitor to come without hesitation.
Step inside.
Reiterating the invitation to step inside.
Side, step inside.
Repetition for emphasis on the welcoming gesture.
Step inside.
-Step inside.
-Step inside.
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