This song is a melancholy look at a codependent relationship, where Nina Persson sings from the perspective of a woman too attached to her significant other, who would let them do anything to her as long as they don’t leave. It follows the tone of other tracks, such as “Lovefool” from The Cardigans'...
[Verse 1]
Oh, I think you're standing on my left foot
It's hurting but that's okay
'Cause I'm in your way
You'll break that foot that you're standing on
I'll walk with the other one
[Pre-Chorus]
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
[Chorus]
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
Free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
[Verse 2]
Oh, I think you're spinning inside my head
I think of you all the day
'Cause you're in my way
Oh, I think you're holding the heart of mine
Squeeze it apart, that's fine
[Pre-Chorus]
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
[Chorus]
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
[Pre-Chorus]
Do what you want to do what you want to
Be what you want to be what you want to
Go on and step on me
[Chorus]
You're free to have everything you can see
All that you want from me
You're free to be all that you want to be
Do what you want with me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Go on and step on me
Step On Me was written by Magnus Sveningsson & Peter Svensson.
Step On Me was produced by Tore Johansson.
The Cardigans released Step On Me on Mon Aug 12 1996.