One Step at a Time
Jordin Sparks
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Hurry up and wait So close, but so far away Everything that you've always dreamed of Close enough for you can taste But you just can't touch You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet You wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it You know you can if you get the chance In your face as the door keeps slamming Now you're feeling more and more frustrated And you're getting all kind of impatient, waiting We live and we learn to take One step at a time There's no need to rush It's like learning to fly Or falling in love It's gonna happen and it's Supposed to happen that we Find the reasons why One step at a time You believe and you doubt You're confused and got it all figured out Everything that you've always wished for Could be yours, should be yours, would be yours If they only knew You wanna show the world, but no one knows your name yet You wonder when and where and how you're gonna make it You know you can if you get the chance In your face as the door keeps slamming Now you're feeling more and more frustrated And you're getting all kind of impatient, waiting We live and we learn to take One step at a time There's no need to rush It's like learning to fly Or falling in love It's gonna happen and it's Supposed to happen that we Find the reasons why One step at a time When you can't wait any longer But there's no end in sight (When you need to find the strength) It's your faith that makes you stronger The only we get there is one step at a time Take one step at a time There's no need to rush It's like learning to fly Or falling in love It's gonna happen and it's Supposed to happen that we Find the reasons why One step at a time One step at a time There's no need to rush It's like learning to fly Or falling in love It's gonna happen and it's Supposed to happen that we Find the reasons why One step at a time
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Written by: Lauren K. Evans, Robert S. Nevil, Mich Hedin Hansen, Jonas Jeberg
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"One Step at a Time" was released on February 22, 2008, as the third single from Jordin Sparks' self-titled debut album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, peaking at No. 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching the top ten in several other countries, including Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
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Inspiration Behind The SongThe song is about taking life "one step at a time" and realizing that it's okay not to know where life is heading, just enjoy the journey.
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SongwritersThe song was written by a group of talented songwriters - Robbie Nevil, Lauren Evans, Jonas Jeberg and Mich Hansen.
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Platinum Status"One Step at a Time" was certified Platinum by the RIAA in 2008, reflecting over 1 million copies sold in the United States.
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Top-Playing Radio SongThe song became the seventh most played song on US radio in 2008.
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Music VideoThe music video features Jordin Sparks in a desert, trying to find her way, symbolizing the song's main theme of figuring things out step by step.
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First Live PerformanceJordin Sparks debuted "One Step at a Time" live on American Idol Season 7, where she was the winner the previous year.
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Recording ProcessJordin reportedly recorded the song while she was recovering from vocal cord surgery.
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Positive ReceptionThe song has been praised by critics for its uplifting lyrics, catchy tune, and Sparks' vocal performance.
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Cover VersionsThe popularity of the song has led to several cover versions by aspiring singers on shows like The X Factor and America's Got Talent.
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TV and Movie Appearances"One Step at a Time" has been featured in several TV shows and films, including "Ugly Betty", "Glee" and the 2012 movie "Joyful Noise" starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton.
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