One Step Ahead
Aretha Franklin
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I'm only one step ahead of heartbreak One step ahead of misery One step is all I have to take Backwards, to be the same old fool for you I used to be I'm only one step ahead of your arms One kiss away from your sweet lips I know I can't afford to stop for one moment 'Cause I'm just out of reach of your fingertips Your warm breath on my shoulder Keeps reminding me That it's too soon to forget you It's too late to be free, can't you see? I'm only one step ahead of your love I try and yet I can't take two Seems like I'll have to take that one step backwards 'Cause one step ahead is a step too far away from you. 'Cause one step ahead is a step too far away from you. Just one step ahead is a step too far away from you.
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Written by: CHARLES SINGLETON, EDDIE SNYDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Genre Classification"One Step Ahead" is a soul song, which is a combination of rhythm and blues and gospel music. It's one of the signature genres that Aretha Franklin is renowned for.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1965, during the golden age of soul music.
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Label HistoryThis song was produced under the Columbia Records label, which was Franklin's first recording contract before she moved to Atlantic Records.
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PopularityDespite its popularity today, "One Step Ahead" was not a major hit at the time of its release. It didn't make it onto any album and was only released as a single.
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Sampled Song"One Step Ahead" is notable for being sampled by the hip-hop group Mos Def in their song "Ms. Fat Booty." This re-introduction has led to a resurgence in the song's popularity.
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Non-Album Single"One Step Ahead" is one of the few Aretha Franklin songs that was released as a single only, and was not part of any of her studio albums.
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Composer InformationThe song was written by Eddie Snyder and Charles Singleton, who are not as well-known as Aretha Franklin, but were successful songwriters in their own right.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough it was not a hit at the time of release, "One Step Ahead" did reach #18 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "One Step Ahead," notably jazz musician Dave Pike in 1970 and indie band Yo La Tengo in 2015.
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Distinctive FeaturesThe song is known for its soulful, drawn-out vocals and lush string arrangements.
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Social ImpactAlthough written in the mid-1960's, "One Step Ahead" has been used in recent years to soundtrack contemporary films and television shows, indicating its timeless appeal and influence. A prominent example of this is its inclusion in the movie "Moonlight" (2016) and the TV series "Love, Death & Robots" (2019).
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