(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
Paul Revere & the Raiders
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I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. You're trying to make your mark in society, You're using all the tricks that you used on me, You're reading all them high-fashion magazines, The clothes you're wearing, girl, they're causing public scenes. I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!) Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, When I first met you, girl, you didn't have no shoes, But, now you're walking around like you're front page news, You've been awful careful 'bout the friends you choose, But, you won't find my name in your book of "Who's Who". I said, I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone, (No, girl, not me!) I-I-I-I-I'm not your steppin' stone. (No!) Not your steppin' stone, I'm not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, No, girl, I'm not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone, Not your steppin' stone,
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Written by: Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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9 facts about this song
Music Legends"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" is a song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart. The song was first recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders in 1966.
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Paul Revere & the RaidersWhile the song is most widely recognized as a hit for The Monkees, it was originally performed and recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders.
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Hit SongDespite the fact that it was first recorded by Paul Revere & the Raiders, the song became a massive hit and a top 20 Billboard hit when it was covered by The Monkees later in 1966.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a person asserting their independence as they refuse to be used by anyone else or act as someone's "stepping stone" to success.
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Repeat Cover"(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" has been covered multiple times by various artists since its original release, indicating its enduring popularity and impact on popular culture.
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Notable CoversOther versions of the song have been recorded by punk rock bands such as the Sex Pistols and The Flies, displaying the song's wide appeal across different musical genres.
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Music StylePaul Revere & the Raiders are known for their rock 'n' roll style music, and "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone" is a perfect representation of their sound.
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Lyrics MessageThe song's lyrical content is an explicit rejection of being used or manipulated, a theme that resonates with listeners of all generations.
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AssociationThe song is often associated with the 1960's counterculture movement due to its rebellious tone and its connection to both Paul Revere & the Raiders and The Monkees, which were both popular groups at the time.
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