(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone Lyrics
Sex Pistols
Lyrics
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 those high fashion magazines
The clothes you're wearin' girl are causing public scenes
I said, I I I I, I'm not your stepping stone
I I I I, I'm not your stepping stone
Not your steppin' stone
Not your steppin' stone
I I I I, I'm not your steppin' stone
When I first met you girl, you didn't have no shoes
But now you're walking 'round 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
I I I I, I'm not your steppin' stone
Not your steppin' stone
I'm not your steppin' stone
Not your steppin' stone
Not your steppin' stone
Not your steppin' stone
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Song & Lyrics Facts
The Sex Pistols' punk rock classic (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone is a cover of the 1966 hit single by The Monkees. It was released as a single in November 1978 and featured on the band's debut album Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols which was released in October 1977.
The song was written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and produced by Chris Thomas. The lyrics were rewritten by lead singer Johnny Rotten to reflect his own experiences with the British music industry. The song has become one of the most iconic songs from the era and remains popular today. The Sex Pistols' version of (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone stands out for its raw energy and biting lyrics.