Stop The World
|Demi Lovato| Lyrics


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I don't know why
I don't know why I'm so afraid
I don't know how
I don't know how to fix the pain

We're living a lie
Living a lie
This needs to change
We're out of time
We're out of time
And it's still the same

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be alone

I'm hearing the noise
Hearing the noise from all around
I'm on the edge
I'm on the edge of breaking down
Like Bonnie and Clyde
Let's find a ride and ditch this town
To keep it alive, keep it alive
Don't make a sound

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be

I never wanna take that final look
I'll turn another page
Won't close the book

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone

Let us be alone




Let us be alone (let us be alone)
Let us be alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Demi Lovato's "Stop The World" express feelings of fear, pain, and frustration in a crumbling relationship. Lovato sings about a love that feels like a lie, one that needs to change as they are running out of time. Despite this, she desperately wants to keep it alive and believes that they can do more than just watch the world pass them by. The song is a plea for a chance to be alone with her loved one, where nobody has to know, and they can take the time to grow and take it slow.


The song is a reflection of Lovato's personal experiences with love and relationships. She has spoken openly about her struggles with addiction and mental health, which have affected her romantic relationships in the past. Lovato has also said that the song is about feeling trapped in a relationship that isn't healthy, but being afraid to walk away from it due to a fear of being alone.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why
I cannot comprehend the reason behind my current situation


I don't know why I'm so afraid
I cannot understand the root of my fear


I don't know how
I lack knowledge or ability


I don't know how to fix the pain
I am unsure of how to alleviate the hurt I feel


We're living a lie
Our current existence is based on deception


Living a lie
Our lives are built on a falsehood


This needs to change
Our situation requires modification


We're out of time
We have no more opportunities remaining


And it's still the same
Despite everything, nothing has altered


We can't stop the world
It is impossible to halt the progression of time


But there's so much more that we could do
Although we cannot stop the world, there are other actions we can take


You can't stop this girl
You cannot prevent me from pursuing love


From falling more in love with you
I will continue to develop feelings for you


You said, "Nobody has to know
You suggested that we keep our relationship hidden


Give us time to grow and take it slow"
You requested that we take things gradually and allow our emotions to mature


But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
I am willing to halt the passage of time if it means we can be together in privacy


I'm hearing the noise
I perceive a cacophony of sounds


Hearing the noise from all around
I am surrounded by a plethora of auditory stimulations


I'm on the edge
I am precariously close to a breaking point


I'm on the edge of breaking down
I am close to emotional collapse


Like Bonnie and Clyde
Similar to the infamous criminal couple


Let's find a ride and ditch this town
We should depart the area together


To keep it alive, keep it alive
In order to maintain our relationship


Don't make a sound
We must avoid drawing attention to ourselves


I never wanna take that final look
I never want to reach a point of no return


I'll turn another page
I will continue to progress and move forward


Won't close the book
I refuse to bring our story to an end


Let us be alone
Allow us to spend time in seclusion


Let us be alone (let us be alone)
Reiterating the desire for privacy


Let us be alone
Final plea for solitude




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Demitria Lovato, Nicholas Jonas, Patrick Bianco

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