Steppin' Stone Lyrics
Minor Threat
Lyrics
I'm not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
You're trying to make your mark in society
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'm not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
Not your stepping stone!
Not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
When I first met you girl you didn't have no shoes
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'm not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
Not your stepping stone!
Not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
I'm not your stepping stone!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Steppin' Stone is a song by Minor Threat, a hardcore punk band from Washington D.C., formed in 1980 and disbanded in 1983. It was released on their self-titled debut album "Minor Threat" in 1981.
The genre of the song is hardcore punk. The lyrics were written by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson, two members of the band. Other band members included Brian Baker, Lyle Preslar and drummer Dave Smalley. The song deals with issues such as conformity and rebellion, which were common themes in Minor Threat's music. It has been covered by numerous bands over the years including NOFX and Rancid. The lyrics of Steppin' Stone are often quoted in modern punk culture. They include lines such as “I'm not your stepping stone” and “you can't take me for granted”.