Steve
Alec Benjamin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴I know the Bible isn't perfect
'Cause it left one person out
There was Adam, there was Eve
And there was someone else around
Yeah, I think his name was Steve
And he was passing through town
When he heard a snake a-whispering
To Adam in the garden "Take the fruit, it's good for you"
Steve said, "I beg your pardon
I know it's not my business
But will you just hear me out?"
He said, "I wouldn't lie
You should not go to that tree
The serpent knows the apple grows from a forbidden seed
Oh, you want what you can't have
But you've got all the things you need"
There was Adam, there was Eve, and there was Steve
He said, "Adam, don't be fooled by the snake
Don't risk it all for a taste
Oh, what a waste
To have everything and give it all away"
Adam looked around and as he wrestled with his fate
Steve and Eve rolled up their sleeves to wrestle with that snake
In the midst of all the chaos
Steve was still screaming out
He said, "I wouldn't lie
You should not go to that tree
The serpent knows the apple grows from a forbidden seed
Oh, you want what you can't have
But you've got all the things you need"
There was Adam, there was Eve, and there was Steve
He said, "Adam, don't be fooled by the snake
Don't risk it all for a taste
Oh, what a waste
To have everything and give it all away"
Sometimes I feel like Adam
'Cause I've got more than I need
But even when I have it all
I want what's out of reach
Maybe I should learn my lesson
Like Steve was talkin' to me
He said, "I wouldn't lie
You should not go to that tree
The serpent knows the apple grows from a forbidden seed
Oh, you want what you can't have
But you've got all the things you need"
There was Adam, there was Eve, and there was Steve
He said, "Adam, don't be fooled by the snake
Don't risk it all for a taste
Oh, what a waste
To have everything and give it all away"
Overall Meaning
Alec Benjamin’s song Steve utilizes the biblical story of Adam and Eve, but adds a new perspective by including a character named Steve. The song is an extended metaphor for the struggle between temptation and self-control. Benjamin suggests that Steve is an all-knowing guide who intervenes when Adam is tempted by the serpent. He offers sound advice to avoid the forbidden apple and to appreciate what they already have. Steve represents the internal voice who guides us when we're tempted to make poor decisions.
Benjamin suggests that there is always someone like Steve around to offer guidance, but it is ultimately up to us to listen. The verses in the song also explore how we often desire what we can't have, even when we have everything we need. This is highlighted towards the end of the song when Benjamin compares himself to Adam, highlighting how sometimes, even when we have a lot, we can still feel like something is missing.
In summary, the song Steve explores the biblical story of Adam and Eve from a fresh perspective, using Steve as a metaphor for an ethical compass. The song's message is about staying true to oneself and not falling to temptations.
Line by Line Meaning
I know the Bible isn't perfect
The singer acknowledges that the Bible has its flaws
'Cause it left one person out
There is a person who was not mentioned in the Bible
There was Adam, there was Eve
The two main characters from the story of creation
And there was someone else around
Another individual existed outside of the story
Yeah, I think his name was Steve
The name of this individual was Steve
And he was passing through town
Steve was travelling by and happened to witness what was happening
When he heard a snake a-whispering
Steve overheard the serpent talking to Adam and Eve
To Adam in the garden
Adam was in the Garden of Eden when the conversation took place
"Take the fruit, it's good for you"
The serpent was tempting Adam with the fruit
Steve said, "I beg your pardon
Steve politely interrupted and asked to speak
I know it's not my business
Steve acknowledged that it was not his place to intervene
But will you just hear me out?"
Steve asked to share his perspective
"He said, 'I wouldn't lie
Steve was honest and trustworthy
You should not go to that tree
Steve advised against eating from the forbidden tree
The serpent knows the apple grows from a forbidden seed
Steve knew that the fruit was forbidden and would bring consequences
Oh, you want what you can't have
Steve recognized Adam's desire for what was off-limits
But you've got all the things you need"
Steve reminded Adam that he already had everything he required
Adam looked around and as he wrestled with his fate
Adam was struggling with a decision amidst the turmoil of the situation
Steve and Eve rolled up their sleeves to wrestle with that snake
Steve and Eve joined forces to fight the serpent
In the midst of all the chaos
Despite the madness and confusion
Steve was still screaming out
Steve was still trying to help and give advice
Sometimes I feel like Adam
The artist relates to Adam's situation
'Cause I've got more than I need
The singer acknowledges their abundance
But even when I have it all
Despite possessing many things
I want what's out of reach
The singer desires things that are unattainable
Maybe I should learn my lesson
The singer considers taking a lesson from Steve
Like Steve was talkin' to me
Steve's advice could still apply to the singer's life
"He said, 'Adam, don't be fooled by the snake
Steve warned against falling for the serpent's lies
Don't risk it all for a taste
It is not worth taking a chance for a fleeting pleasure
Oh, what a waste
It would be a shame and a loss
To have everything and give it all away"
To lose everything for a moment of pleasure would be foolish
There was Adam, there was Eve, and there was Steve
These were the three individuals involved in the story
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alec Shane Benjamin
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