Step up
Step up verb - To make markedly greater in measure or degree.
Tear
Tear verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.
Both terms in one sentence
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People who do remember their other songs will likely remember other Dave Williams-era songs like "Tear Away" and "Sinner", and "Step Up", their biggest hit with Jason Jones, better than any of the McCombs songs.
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