One Step After Another

jazz, Smoky late-night trio jazz, brushed snare and upright bass under a close, breathy male vocal, Piano leans on soft, clustered chords and subtle blues inflections, First verse intimate and almost whispered; chorus opens with warmer tone and slight vibrato, Light horn pad doubles the melody in the bridge, then everything pulls back to just piano and vocal for the final chorus

V4.5-ALL

[Verse 1] Quiet kitchen Clock ticks loud Sink full of dishes Heart full of doubt Same old ceiling Shadows on the wall You gave your everything It still feels small [Chorus] When all you do is not enough And every win still feels like dust Take one step after another One breath, then one more, lover You don’t have to see the end tonight Just one small stride One step after another [Verse 2] Bills on the table Names you won’t call You say you’re “fine” You don’t say at all Hands keep shaking Still you tie your shoes Your body’s tired Your hope’s bruised [Chorus] When all you do is not enough And every win still feels like dust Take one step after another One breath, then one more, lover You don’t have to see the end tonight Just one small stride One step after another [Bridge] Maybe grace is this A half-cold cup The will to stand When the sun gives up You hum a line Into the dark A quiet tune To keep your spark [Chorus] When all you do is not enough And every win still feels like dust Take one step after another One breath, then one more, lover You don’t have to see the end tonight Just one small stride One step, then another One step after another

0/500