Discover the story of the song > One Step Ahead – Split Enz

The protagonist wants to keep moving forward and stay one step ahead of his partner in their relationship because he feels like she slows him down. He's confused about what he should do but ultimately decides to prioritize his own emotions over hers, even though she wants him to stay. He believes that love is a race that's won by two people, but he's only willing to keep going if he can maintain his own pace and not be held back.