Whitney Houston - Step By Step Lyrics
Lyrics
Well, there's a bridge and there's a river
That I still must cross
As I'm going on my journey
Oh, I might be lost
And there's a road I have to follow
A place I have to go
But no one told me just how to get there
But when I get there I'll know
'Cause I'm taking it...
Step by step
Bit by bit
Stone by stone
Brick by brick
Step by step
Day by day
Mile by mile
Go your own way
And this old road is rough and ruined
So many dangers along the way
So many burdens might fall upon me
So many troubles that I have to face
But I won't let my spirit fail me
But I won't let my spirit go
Until I get to my destination
I'm gonna take it slow
Because I'm taking it...
Chorus
Say baby, don't give up
You've got to hold on to what you've got
Oh, baby, don't give up
You've go to keep on moving
Don't stop
Yeah, yeah
I know you're hurting
I know you're blue
I know you're hurting
But don't let the bad things get to you
I'm taking it...
Chorus
C'mon baby, gotta keep movin' (ad lib)
Words and music by Annie Lennox
Video
Whitney Houston - Step By Step (Official HD Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Whitney Houston's "Step By Step," released on October 25, 2009, emerges as a powerful testament to perseverance and faith, echoing timeless biblical truths about growth and reliance on divine guidance. While the song's primary narrative centers on personal progress and overcoming challenges, its message resonates deeply with the scriptural concept of advancing in faith and trust, much like the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, where each step was a demonstration of God's faithfulness. The song speaks to the quiet, often arduous process of building something significant, emphasizing that monumental achievements are not born of sudden leaps but of consistent, deliberate movement forward. This mirrors the wisdom found in Proverbs 16:9, which assures us, "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Houston’s delivery imbues the song with a sense of quiet strength, encouraging listeners to embrace the journey, even when the destination is not yet fully visible. It’s about finding faith in the unseen and understanding that each small action, each 'step by step,' contributes to a larger, divinely ordained plan. This is further illuminated by passages like Philippians 1:6, which offers a comforting promise: "being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." The song’s empowering spirit lies in its reminder that progress, however gradual, is progress nonetheless, and that within each step lies the potential for transformation and the fulfillment of purpose, underscoring the biblical principle that faithfulness in small things leads to greater responsibilities and eventual triumph.