Every Step I Take (Every Move I Make) (The Hassles)
Billy Joel · Other Songs - Billy Joel
I'm thinking thoughts of only you, girl
Everywhere I go
Dreams of you will always follow
Every step I take, every move I make
I'm trying to spend my life without you
I turn, I run, I hide, but I know deep inside
A part of me has died, yeah, yeah
I closed my eyes and see
A picture of your face before me
Upon my lips I feel
A tender kiss, you're almost real
Every step I take, every move I make
I'm trying to spend my life without you
I turn, I run, I hide, but I know deep inside
A part of me has died, yeah, yeah
Every Step I Take (Every Move I Make) (The Hassles)
Billy Joel's 'Every Step I Take (Every Move I Make) (The Hassles)' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career pop-rock sensibility, blending upbeat rhythms with introspective lyrics about the mundane struggles of daily life. Recorded during the period surrounding his 2010 compilation 'She's Always A Woman: Love Songs,' the track exemplifies Joel's signature ability to transform everyday observations into relatable musical narratives. The song features his characteristic piano-driven arrangement, layered with driving guitars and a steady groove that invites both dancing and reflection. It reflects the broader themes found in his later work, where he often juxtaposes romantic idealism with the gritty realities of modern existence, maintaining his status as a master of storytelling through sound.