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I remember way back, way back when 00:12
I said I never wanna see your face again 00:17
'Cause you were loving, yes you're loving somebody else 00:21
And I knew, oh yes, I knew I couldn't control myself 00:26
And now they bring you back into my life again 00:32
And so I put on a face just like your friends 00:37
But I think you know, oh yes, you know what's going on 00:41
'Cause the feelings in me, oh yes, in me are burning strong 00:46
But I will never be your stepping stone 00:51
Take it all or leave me alone 00:56
I will never be your stepping stone 01:00
I'm standing upright on my own 01:06
You used to call me up from time to time 01:11
And it would be so hard for me not to cross the line 01:15
The words of love lay on my lips just like a curse 01:20
And I knew, oh yes, I knew they'd only make it worse 01:25
And now you have the nerve to play along 01:31
Just like the maestro beats in your song 01:35
You got your kicks, you get your kicks from playing me 01:40
And the less you give the more I want so foolishly 01:45
But I will never be your stepping stone 01:50
Take it all or leave me alone 01:55
I will never be your stepping stone 01:59
I'm standing upright on my own 02:04
02:12
No, I will never be your stepping stone 02:28
Take it all or leave me alone 02:34
I will never be your stepping stone 02:39
I'm standing upright on my own 02:43
Never be your stepping stone 02:49
Take it all or leave me alone 02:53
I will never be your stepping stone 02:59
I'm standing upright on my own 03:03
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Stepping Stone – English Lyrics

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Duffy
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Duffy's "Stepping Stone" and discover how soulful melodies can carry powerful messages of self-worth and emotional independence. This track is a masterclass in expressing boundaries in English, with poignant lyrics and Duffy's distinctive vocal delivery that make every word resonate. You can learn about expressing strong feelings and setting personal limits through its clear, relatable narrative, making it an ideal song for understanding emotional vocabulary and assertive communication in English.

[English]

I remember way back, way back when
I said I never wanna see your face again
'Cause you were loving, yes you're loving somebody else
And I knew, oh yes, I knew I couldn't control myself
And now they bring you back into my life again
And so I put on a face just like your friends
But I think you know, oh yes, you know what's going on
'Cause the feelings in me, oh yes, in me are burning strong
But I will never be your stepping stone
Take it all or leave me alone
I will never be your stepping stone
I'm standing upright on my own
You used to call me up from time to time
And it would be so hard for me not to cross the line
The words of love lay on my lips just like a curse
And I knew, oh yes, I knew they'd only make it worse
And now you have the nerve to play along
Just like the maestro beats in your song
You got your kicks, you get your kicks from playing me
And the less you give the more I want so foolishly
But I will never be your stepping stone
Take it all or leave me alone
I will never be your stepping stone
I'm standing upright on my own

No, I will never be your stepping stone
Take it all or leave me alone
I will never be your stepping stone
I'm standing upright on my own
Never be your stepping stone
Take it all or leave me alone
I will never be your stepping stone
I'm standing upright on my own

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

remember

/rɪˈmem.bər/

B1
  • verb
  • - to recall something from the past

loving

/ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - showing affection or deep care
  • verb (present participle)
  • - to feel deep affection for someone

control

/kənˈtroʊl/

B1
  • verb
  • - to exercise power over something
  • noun
  • - the power to influence or direct

stepping

/ˈstep.ɪŋ/

B1
  • verb (present participle)
  • - moving by placing one foot after the other

stone

/stoʊn/

A2
  • noun
  • - a hard, solid piece of mineral material

upright

/ˈʌp.raɪt/

B2
  • adjective
  • - standing straight; vertical

alone

/əˈloʊn/

A2
  • adjective
  • - by oneself; without others

burning

/ˈbɜːr.nɪŋ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - very hot; on fire; intense

curse

/kɜːrs/

B2
  • noun
  • - a spell or expression of great displeasure
  • verb
  • - to invoke a curse upon someone

maestro

/maɪˈestroʊ/

C1
  • noun
  • - a distinguished conductor or master of an art

beats

/biːts/

B1
  • noun (plural)
  • - rhythmic sounds or pulses
  • verb (third‑person singular)
  • - to strike repeatedly

foolish

/ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

B2
  • adjective
  • - lacking good sense or judgment

cross

/krɔːs/

B1
  • verb
  • - to go over or through something
  • noun
  • - an intersection of two lines or roads

feelings

/ˈfiː.lɪŋz/

B1
  • noun (plural)
  • - emotions or sensations

nerve

/nɜːrv/

B2
  • noun
  • - courage or audacity; a bundle of fibers transmitting impulses

play

/pleɪ/

A2
  • verb
  • - to engage in an activity for enjoyment

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