I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward Slow it down, so I can get over it Following the sound With the dirt up on my heels A traveling heart so broken from the whispers in my ear I swim the river gold, I chase the Milky way When life holds you back your heart will always find a way I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward Slow it down, so I can get over it I trip up, get all in my head, start over-thinking the moment I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward ♪ Maybe I'll find love Inside a stranger's eyes Build a home with two dogs, find a place to rest my mind If you're just like me Lost a little hope I promise you it takes one step to love yourself the most I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward Slow it down, so I can get over it I trip up, get all in my head, start over-thinking the moment I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward ♪ When my time is up, I'll look around with pride Knowing I did everything with you right by side I had to take one step back, so I can move forward Slow it down, so I can get over it I trip up, get all in my head, start over-thinking the moment I gotta take one step back, so I can move forward