The Steps – English Lyrics

• By: HAIM

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the themes of independence and frustration in HAIM's energetic song, "The Steps." This track offers a chance to delve into the nuances of relationships and self-discovery through its relatable lyrics and infectious melodies, making it a standout in contemporary rock and pop music.

[English]

So baby, when I'm near you

You can't feel me, I'm lightnin'

You used to come by

And sit down on my side

You would come in close

And take off all my clothes

Every time I think that I've been takin' the steps

You end up mad at me for makin' a mess

I can't understand

Why you don't understand me, baby

And every day I wake up and I make money for myself

And though we share a bed you know that I don't need your help

Do you understand?

You don't understand me, baby

All the ivy

Is growing sideways

You won't stop it

Till it covers all of our place

Every time I think that I've been takin' the steps

You end up mad at me for makin' a mess

I can't understand

Why you don't understand me, baby

Every day I wake up and make money for myself

And though we share a bed you know that I don't need your help

Do you understand?

You don't understand me, baby

If I go right

And you go left

Hey, I know we'll meet up again

And if you go left

And I go right

Hey, maybe that's just life sometimes

Every time I think that I've been takin' the steps

You end up mad at me for makin' a mess

I can't understand

Why you don't understand me, baby

And every day I wake up and make money for myself

And though we share a bed, you know that I don't need your help

Do you understand?

You don't understand me, baby

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child; a term of endearment for a loved one
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation
lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ B1	noun - a powerful flash of light in the sky caused by electricity, usually during a storm
steps /stɛps/ A2	noun - a movement made by lifting your foot and putting it down in a different place; a stage in a process or a course of action
mad /mæd/ A2	adjective - (informal) angry; (old-fashioned) mentally ill
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a dirty or untidy state of things; a difficult or embarrassing situation
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A1	verb - to know the meaning of something; to know why something happens or how it works
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - coins or notes that can be exchanged for goods or services
share /ʃɛər/ A2	verb - to have or use something with others; to divide something among several people
help /hɛlp/ A1	noun - the act of assisting someone verb - to make it easier or possible for someone to do something
ivy /ˈaɪvi/ B1	noun - an evergreen climbing plant that grows on walls and trees
cover /ˈkʌvər/ A2	verb - to place something over or in front of something else, in order to protect or hide it
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - on the side of your body that is to the east when you are facing north; morally good or correct noun - a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something
left /lɛft/ A1	adjective - on the side of your body that is to the west when you are facing north noun - the left side or direction
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal; the period from birth to death