Story Behind The Song
Duality in lyrics and musician's challenge
Song Description
Challenge yourself to get to your goals it's as close as 18 steps
or
You are so close to home, only 18 steps away.... but so far away too
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Country - Rock, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Mood |
Gracious, In High Spirits |
| Subject |
Excitement, Stardom |
Similar Artists |
Eric Clapton, Alabama |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Eighteen Steps 2 Home
written/arranged by Steven Fiorenza Copyright BMI/2007
Coach always taught me to count my steps, look straight ahead and keep up the reps.
"Put one foot in front of the other, and hold on tight - then run like a muther"
It's Eighteen steps that's all it takes to challenge the approach and step on the base.
'Round the corner and you're on your own, you're in the ZONE, Eighteen Steps to Home.
Carlos my friend that ball he could hit, with a mighty swing and a bit of wit.
On a day in October with one thing on his mind - the opposing pitcher started his wind.
It's Eighteen steps that's all it takes to challenge the approach and step on the base.
'Round the corner and you're on your own, you're in the ZONE, Eighteen Steps to Home.
He looked at First base and then with a nod
The Pitcher spit out his tobacco wad.
The pitch was realesed and with a mighty whiff,
Carlos my friend, that ball he would miss.
Then the pitcher smiled 'cause his next pitch was wild.
Up High and close, Carlos's anger was riled
He missed the next pitch and the Umpire said,
"STRIKE TWO" was called and carlos's face turned red....
Just as in a dream all was in slow motion; as the pitch went by it caused a commotion
With the WHACK of a bat Carlos found his zone, as he 'round Third base - He was Eighteen Steps to Home.
It's Eighteen steps that's all it takes to challenge the approach and step on the base.
'Round the corner and you're on your own, you're in the ZONE, Eighteen Steps to Home.