Two Steps Behind
Def Leppard
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Walk away, if you want to It's okay, if you need to You can run but you can never hide From the shadow that's creepin' up beside you There's a magic runnin' through your soul But you can't have it all Whatever you do I'll be two steps behind you Wherever you go And I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of your precious time To turn around I'll be two steps behind Yea, yea Take the time To think about it Just walk the line, you know you just can't fight it Take a look around you'll see what you can find Like the fire that's burnin' up inside me Now there's a magic runnin' through your soul But you can't have it all, no Whatever you do I'll be two steps behind you Wherever you go And I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of your precious time To turn around I'll be two steps behind Yea, yea Oh, ho Oh, there's a magic running through your soul But you, you can't have it all Whatever you do I'll be two steps behind you Wherever you go And I'll be there to remind you That it only takes a minute of your precious time To turn around I'll be two steps behind Yea baby, two steps behind Oh sugar, two steps behind
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Written by: JOSEPH ELLIOTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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25 facts about this song
Release Details"Two Steps Behind" was released by Def Leppard in 1993 as part of the album called "Retro Active."
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Soundtrack InclusionThe song is notably featured in the 1993 film "Last Action Hero," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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Acoustic BalladIt stands out from much of Def Leppard's discography as it is an acoustic ballad, not a heavy rock anthem, which the band is more typically known for.
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Chart SuccessIt became a notable hit for the band, reaching No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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International Success"Two Steps Behind" also achieved international success, charting in the top 40 in several countries, including Canada, the UK, and New Zealand.
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SongwritingThis song was written by lead vocalist Joe Elliott, who wrote it in less than an hour. He is often praised for his straightforward yet poetic lyrics.
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InfluenceThe song reportedly takes inspiration from the Rolling Stones' "Angie," another popular acoustic rock ballad.
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Concert Staple"Two Steps Behind" has remained a staple in Def Leppard's live performances due to its popularity with fans.
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Video PopularityThe music video for the song, featuring clips from the "Last Action Hero" movie, has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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Vintage InstrumentsIn the unplugged version of the song, the band members are seen using vintage Gibson acoustic guitars, while in the electric version, they used Gibson Les Paul electric guitars.
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Grammy NominationsThis was the first song by Def Leppard to be nominated for a Grammy, in the category of Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Multiple VersionsThere are two recorded versions of the song, one is electric, and the other is acoustic. The acoustic version is most frequently played on radio.
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Song Release"Two Steps Behind" is a song by English rock band Def Leppard from their 1993 album "Retro Active" and also on the 1994 "Vault" album.
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Chart Performance"Two Steps Behind" reached #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song OriginAlthough released in 1993, the song was written by lead vocalist Joe Elliott in 1989 during a sunny day in Dublin, Ireland.
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Movie Soundtrack"Two Steps Behind" was included in the soundtrack of the 1993 movie "Last Action Hero," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was this movie that necessitated the creation of the 'Retro Active' collection.
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Song InspirationThe song is one of Def Leppard's few acoustic numbers and is noted for its prominent use of the mandolin.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics embrace the theme of a love that is always a couple of steps behind, but never too distant.
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Band Members' InputThe original demo conducted by Joe Elliott was redone in an acoustic version with the band members contributing input to its creation.
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Song PopularityIt became one of Def Leppard's most beloved ballads, typically played during their acoustic sets and often accompanied by lighters and cell phones in the audience.
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Album SalesThe song helped boost sales of the compilation album "Vault," which sold over five million copies in the U.S.
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Audience ResponseFans have often found this song to be a highlight of Def Leppard's concerts, regularly singing along to the lyrics even after many years since it was first released.
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Version Diversity"Two Steps Behind" was released both as an electric version and an acoustic version. The acoustic version appears on the 'Retro Active' album while the electric version is included in the 'Vault' album.
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Song LengthThe song runs for four minutes and nineteen seconds, with its music video lasting slightly longer due to the introduction.
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Official VideoThe music video for "Two Steps Behind" showcases the band performing the song on a theatre stage, accented by a strobe light show.
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