"Step Up" is a song by American

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. It was originally released on '' The Punisher: The Album'' in March 2004 and appeared in

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's end credits. It was included on Drowning Pool's second studio album, '' Desensitized'', the following month. This served as the band's first single with new frontman Jason "Gong" Jones and introduced him to many fans. A music video was produced for "Step Up" which largely focuses on the band living a luxurious lifestyle at a mansion poolside. It received significant airplay on ''

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'' upon release. Former

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guitarist

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makes a cameo appearance in the video. Aside from ''The Punisher'' soundtrack, "Step Up" was also used on the soundtrack of ''

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''. Similar to the ''Desensitized'' album cover design, the "Step Up" single features porn star

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. "Step Up" was used as the main theme song for the

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pay-per-view

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. "Step Up" was written about someone who meddled with Jones and suffered the consequences. For legal reasons, the singer can't discuss the details. Jason Gong said "It's cool, because now that person has to hear it all the time. ... That is probably the most therapeutic song on the record."

Track listing

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References

2004 songs 2004 singles Drowning Pool songs Wind-up Records singles Songs written by Stevie Benton The Punisher (2004 film) {{2000s-rock-song-stub