Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Aretha Franklin
Canonical path: /aretha-franklin/one-step-ahead
Related lyric paths: 6
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One Step Ahead
Read One Step Ahead lyrics by Aretha Franklin on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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One Step Ahead
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I'm only one step ahead of heartbreak
One step ahead of misery
One step is all I have to take
Backwards, to be the same old fool for you
I used to be
I'm only one step ahead of your arms
One kiss away from your sweet lips
I know I can't afford to stop for one moment
Cos I'm just out of reach of your fingertips
Your warm breath on my shoulder
Keeps reminding me
That it's too soon to forget you
It's too late to be free, can't you see?
I'm only one step ahead of your love
I try and yet I can't take two
Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards
Cos one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Cos one step ahead is a step too far away from you
Just one step ahead is a step too far away from you
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Aretha Franklin performs "One Step Ahead", and this lyric page sits inside the Aretha Franklin catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "One Step Ahead"?
Yes. The related section below points to I Knew You Were Waiting For Me (feat. George Michael) and I Say a Little Prayer with a short reason for opening each page next.
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