TOPS - Perfected Steps (Official Audio)

TOPS' new song 'Perfected Steps' from upcoming EP 'Empty Seats' out May 10th.
Streaming everywhere here: TOPS.lnk.to/perfectedstepsID
Pre-order LP here: tops.bandcamp.com/
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LYRICS:
starting up
your chevrolet to packed crowds
back in the heyday
backfires, like the bravado
you did your best to downplay
your mistakes are sitting center stage
just like you made them
the American way
all of your mistakes
are sitting center stage
just like you made them
with only the seasons keeping time
who do you wanna be there by your side?
burning up beacon, casting light
over the empty seats night after night
solo, a dying star
wants to dance over again
perfected steps were so big back then
ain’t nobody singing along
no one remembers that song
holding on to diminishing dawn
laying down
all you do is clown around
in bed with your lady
pair of die, roll ‘em on a rent a night
throw it all on layaway
your mistakes are sitting center stage
just like you made them
the American way
all of your mistakes are sitting center stage
just like you made them
with only the seasons keeping time
who do you wanna be there by your side?
burning up beacon, casting light
over the empty seats night after night
solo, a dying star
solo, a dying star wants to dance over again
ain’t nobody singing along
no one remembers that song
barely holding on to diminishing dawn
roller coaster, coming down
wonderland is hitting the ground
letter z, pocket size
you’re winning but you don’t realize
you arrive at the fight
wanna piece of me?
come get your slice of life
there she is, paradise
you could stay a while but it wouldn’t suffice
ya you know, she’s real nice
by now you’ve been there too many times
you arrive at the fight
wanna piece of me?
in spite of yourself
feel the pressure
but why?
wanna be something
come get your slice of life
the more you want the more you miss
the more you wish that you had it
but when it all falls down around you
will you see how it happened?
#TOPS #PerfectedSteps #EmptySeats

[@BCPQ858]

How is this band not world wide famous at this point

[@ignatzz1]

they can't keep getting away with this!

[@marblesthecat3861]

Tops is a little bit of sanity in an insane world. I started college back in 1989. This music reminds me of those times. Tops would have been huge back in the 80s. It's a damn shame they are not huge now. ....-an old guy who is a fan

[@lactarius7781]

The whole song is lovely, but the shift in the melody near the end especially is WONDERFUL, I love it so much

[@erik2839]

Me, an empath, sensing the steps are perfected:

[@Chris_pie56]

Ahh the key change at 3:35 is perfection 🥹

[@roguekenshi6934]

I actually cannot believe how good this song is. Timeless comes to mind! Absolutely loving the tone of old on this release and last LP. You guys got a real groovy thing going on atm ;)

[@thiagosaurotv140]

The most underrated band ever! How are they not absolute giants? I guess all we've got is to enjoy while we can. If they ever come to Brazil, I'LL STOP EVERYTHING TO WATCH THEM

[@joedubanowich3100]

shifting gears mid song, nice finish

[@danielsechristopher]

jane went to get a glass of water probably 🤣

[@brandonhill4197]

Love the Steely Dan vibes

[@TheKennywoon]

Beautiful song, love the progression and transitions. I hope more people discover this gem :)

[@leiunderthemoon]

This will be our song for Summer 2022!

[@danielsechristopher]

summer ep!

[@johnf.sowards8707]

Destined to be my 2022 summer jam. So goooooooood! How I love this band.

[@ijustquitmyjob]

one of the best songs ive ever heard! it was so fun seeing y'all live in seattle!

[@demium3365]

You guys make my life green again

[@jackhadlow8382]

This song was my #1 of 2022. I heard it in a Winners yesterday - if that means that I have the same taste as a Winner's AV guy then so be it, this shit still grooves just as hard 8 months later.

[@leiunderthemoon]

I love this band so much! They constantly create gems!

[@thiagosaurotv140]

Picture You Staring is my gig

[@TheyreStillOutThere]

You have Steely Dan shakin in their boots. Love it. Slick af

[@jaysecond42]

I was shock i heard this song in Apple after my playlist is finished while we are driving to eat in a family restaurant from our hometown mall (us beef style). this reminds me when i got home to my hometown from a far distance work. Its so heart touching and timely.

[@jakobervorhood]

Yeah. New favorite on repeat 😍😍😍

[@dannyhzm2537]

I love TOPS so much

[@humblemidwest4251]

This is a jam

[@danielsechristopher]

marci should definitely should sing more on tops, jane and marci sound so good together

[@jacobfalardeau676]

TOPS is bops! Loving it!

[@chelly281]

This song is SOOOOOO damn good. Can't get enough.

[@seangongjohnson]

I need to hear a live rendition of this song.

[@gabe5525]

Starting up Your Chevrolet to packed crowds Back in the heyday backfires Like the bravado You did your best to downplay Your mistakes Are sitting center stage Just like you made them The American way All of your mistakes Are sitting center stage Just like you made them With only the seasons keeping time Who do you wanna be there by your side? Burning up beacon, casting light Over the empty seats, night after night Solo, a dying star Wants to dance over again Perfected steps were so big back then Ain't nobody singing along (Ain't no one remember that song) No one remembers that song Holding on to diminishing dawn Laying down All you do is clown around In bed with your lady Pair of die, roll 'em on a rent a night Throw it all on layaway Your mistakes Are sitting center stage Just like you made them The American way All of your mistakes Are sitting center stage Just like you made them With only the seasons keeping time Who do you wanna be there by your side? Burning up beacon, casting light Over the empty seats, night after night Solo, a dying star Wants to dance over again Perfected steps were so big back then Ain't nobody singing along (Ain't no one remember that song) No one remembers that song Holding on to diminishing dawn Solo, a dying star Solo, a dying star Wants to dance over again Perfected steps were so big back then No one remembers that song (Ain't no one remember that song) Barely holding on Holding on to diminishing dawn Roller coaster, coming down Wonderland is hitting the ground Letter Z, pocket size You're winning but you don't realize You arrive at the fight Want a piece of me? Come get your slice of life There she is, paradise You could stay a while but it wouldn't suffice Yeah you know, she's real nice By now you've been there too many times You arrive at the fight Want a piece of me? In spite of yourself Feel the pressure, but why? Wanna be something Come get your slice of life The more you want, the more you miss The more you wish that you had it But when it all falls down around you Will you see how it happened? You arrive at the fight (The more you want, the more you miss) (The more you wish that you had it) In spite of yourself Feel the pressure, but why? (But when it all falls down around you) (Will you see how it happened?) Come get your slice of life (The more you want, the more you miss) (The more you wish that you had it) In spite of yourself Feel the pressure, but why? (But when it all falls down around you) (Will you see how it happened?) Barely holding on (The more you want, the more you miss) (The more you wish that you had it) In spite of yourself Feel the pressure, but why? (But when it all falls down around you) (Will you see how it happened?) The more you want, the more you miss The more you wish that you had it

[@savicjovan2775]

thank you, tops, for all memories this spring of crazy 2022

[@vanerramos_]

We love you ,TOPS! 🌼

[@jakobervorhood]

just came back from my mini vacation to berlin, which included seeing Tops live. amazing evening. being as good live as on a studio recording is an artform.

[@blep668]

Such an amazing voice

[@chairocchi]

Great song! 🎧🚗

[@suicidalgrooves1130]

Great!!!

[@90triceratops]

what a freaking bop

[@jackgerig8910]

A damn good song!

[@thierryrenematos]

o guitarrista dessa banda é incrível, os riffs são perfeitos

[@whochangedyou5342]

yup it’s a hitter!

[@ericsnyder6837]

Wow Tops!! Everything here but especially her voice

[@lopatinvideoa]

С Новым годом и Рождеством вас, ребята!

[@abaz9495]

Awesome as usual. Thanks, Tops! 🙏

[@xavierlegerguest3207]

Love it! Super groovy

[@omhahha]

Perfect!

[@morais.marcos]

Eu amo demais essa banda pqp

[@gabriels4862]

It's been too long, cannot wait

[@Sp33dyMik3]

A Bop

[@Marioroops]

Printing bangers

[@arielgomez6913]

LOS AMO, pongo este comentario para decirles que van a llegar muy lejos ✨

[@Lexb0t]

Thank u thank u thank u! Keep dropping the tunes!

[@marinagabrielaassis1288]

I love it!

[@decentdeath]

Genius 🤌

[@jorgerobles5117]

No puedo dejar de escuchar esta gema de la musica 😍

[@pabloalcala8227]

I would like to have that disc cover as a sticker

[@oliverqiu_]

oh shit

[@pendi333]

tops makes me cry lol

[@sk8terdude543]

basically fleetwood mac on crack n todays vibes lmao , love it

[@sk8terdude543]

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[@cesardeku]

❣️

[@leocandiabarbosa4020]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@JonL93]

That riff at 0:26 is soooo familiar but I can't place it

[@xxLivvy212xx]

Yes! It’s a 90s funk song that’s escaping me…

[@JonL93]

​@@xxLivvy212xx I'm almost certain that it might be a slowed down sample from "Sultans of Swing"

[@Asiwnxw]

🌸❤️🌸❤️🌸❤️

[@marryelliot6765]

[@javiervaldez1033]

Are there any guitar chords available for this yet?

[@edbloger]

Need video