Stop
J Dilla Lyrics
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Mmm, you're gonna want me back in arms
You're gonna need me, one day
[x4]
You better stop and think about what you're doing [x4]
Give a little back, my way
Oh ooh oh oh
[Skillz and Rass Kass sample]
Mad with a passion
Stack cash and rock fashion
[x2]
In J Dilla's song "Stop," a sample from Dionne Warwick's song is used to convey a message of warning and advice to its listeners. The sampled lyrics, "Mmm, you're gonna want me back in arms / You're gonna need me, one day," suggest that the person being addressed will eventually regret their actions and realize their mistake. This idea is reinforced in the repeated phrase "You better stop and think about what you're doing," which is a call to action for the person to reflect on their behavior and its potential consequences.
The addition of samples from Skillz and Rass Kass adds a sense of urgency to the message of the song. The phrase "Mad with a passion / Stack cash and rock fashion" suggests that the person being addressed is consumed by their own desires and materialistic pursuits, and may be making decisions that prioritize those things over other important aspects of their life. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the importance of paying attention to one's priorities and values, rather than becoming lost in the pursuit of temporary pleasures.
Overall, "Stop" is a song about self-reflection and the importance of considering the long-term impact of one's actions. Through the use of carefully chosen samples, J Dilla creates a powerful message that encourages listeners to pause and reconsider their priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, you're gonna want me back in arms
You will eventually come back to me and want to be held in my arms again.
You're gonna need me, one day
There will come a time when you will require my help or support.
You better stop and think about what you're doing
You should take a moment to reflect on your actions and their consequences.
Give a little back, my way
Return some of the kindness or assistance I have given you.
Mad with a passion
Filled with an intense and overwhelming desire or emotion.
Stack cash and rock fashion
Accumulate wealth and display it through fashion or style.
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ichris2011
Wild this man was at his absolute creative peak in a situation most people would throw in the towel. Not only did he make extremely personal beautifully self aware songs, he figured out ways to stretch the performance of the SP303 in ways people are still trying to figure out, all from a hospital bed. He really did live and die with the music
@titorios1416
J dilla😔we need him
@zeropointone
beatifly summed up my man, Dilla was a hero to many
@ripgeorgesmith9021
Nixxa was a whole Alien.. #RIPDILLA
@VLNTN3H_
mozart made his réquiem in a similar situation :/
@naryosh_
The epitome of a passion project
@CMSINFAMOUS
Yo, I love when Dionne says "You better stop!" and then the tracks stops for a quick second @ 0:58. Just Genius.
@reigns1902
I thought i was the only one who noticed how genius that was
@beatsandthat
CMSINFAMOUS Nah man that's not the genius part, the production is - how it sounds so good.
@amckaymusic8957
+CMSINFAMOUS EXACTLY the part that always does me! The stops in music are always equally as important as the playing.