Wow, there is so much you can say about Joe Jackson’s 1982 hit Steppin Out. Its got a danceable rhythm to it, but still its so clean and beautiful you just wanna sit and listen to it. The piano riffs and chords really brighten the song and in my interpretation he’s saying that we are just to young, beautiful and sexy to be sitting at home. Ok, I know that’s really shallow, but we are talking 80s here.
I love the warm tone of Jackson’s voice. Its perfect for this song. I remember the first time I heard it on the radio, I just kinda locked into it. I wasnt on my way out, but it became my unofficial theme song, next to Cameo’s “We’re going out tonight”. So you know me, Im about to tell you to get up and go see riding through your favorite part of town and just put Steppin Out on repeat. It’ll be the best night ever. The lights of the city are calling…
Lyrics courtesy of Lyricsfreak.com
Now -
The mist across the window hides the lines
But nothing hides the colour of the lights that shine
Electricity so fine
Look and dry your eyes
We -
So tired of all the darkness in our lives
With no more angry words to say
Can come alive
Get into a car and drive
To the other side
Me babe – steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe – steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
We -
Are young but getting old before our time
Well leave the t.v. and the radio behind
Dont you wonder what well find
Steppin out tonight
You -
dress in pink and blue just like a child
And in a yellow taxi turn to me and smile
Well be there in just a while
If you follow me
Me babe – steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
You babe – steppin out
Into the night
Into the light
