Step by Step (Ayumi Hamasaki song)

It was released on July 1, 2015, as the digital lead single from her EP Sixxxxxx.

[3] The song's lyrics were written by Hamasaki herself, with music by Tetsuya Yukumi.

Long-time collaborator Yuta Nakano served as the song's arranger.

[1] On July 1, 2015 - the day of the single's release - a short version of the song's music video was uploaded to YouTube.

It depicts Hamasaki alongside other women, who are trying to free themselves from their struggles.