dont stop
●Innerpartysystem Lyrics

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The road I walk is paved in gold
To glorify my platinum soul
I'll buy my way to talk to god
So he can live with what I'm not

the selfish blood runs through my veins
I gave up everything for fame
I am the lie that you adore

I feed the rich and f*** the poor

I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop
I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop

this is entertainment
Lies are entertainment
You are down on your knees
Begging me for more

the road I walk is paved in gold
To glorify my platinum soul
I am the closest thing to god
So worship me and never stop

the rested blood runs through my veins
I gave up everything for fame
I am the lie that you adore
I feed the rich, f*** the poor

I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop
I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop

this is entertainment
Lies are entertainment
You are down on your knees
Begging me for more

Dear future,
I bought you
I own the rights

to let go
Destroy you
This is my life

Dear future,
I bought you
I own the rights

to let go
Destroy you
This is my life...inside

I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop
I got, what you want
It's just, don't stop

this is entertainment
Lies are entertainment
You are down on your knees
Begging me for more
Begging me for more
Begging me for more

(I got, you want
It's just, don't stop

I got, you want
It's just, don't stop)

Overall Meaning

The first verse of “Don’t Stop” by Innerpartysystem sets a tone of self-important arrogance that is only intensified as the song progresses. The singer declares that the road he walks on is paved in gold, suggesting that money and material wealth hold great importance to him. He aspires to give himself a sense of grandeur, and hopes that by appealing to financial and societal values, he might buy his way into speaking with God. The lines “the selfish blood runs through my veins / I gave up everything for fame” convey that the singer is willing to prioritize his own desires over others in his pursuit of notoriety. Ultimately, the singer here aims to glorify himself and substantiate his sense of superiority over others.

The chorus of “Don’t Stop” presents the main argument of the song: that the singer has what everyone wants and that he provides a type of entertainment which is not based on truth, and consequently, people beg him for more. He is presented as some kind of a cult leader or a monarch, but the reality behind his idealized persona is questionable since he seems to be merely a product of his own delusions. The middle eight presents a shift, where a darker aspect of this narrative emerges. “Dear future, I bought you / I own the rights / to let go / Destroy you / This is my life” hints at control and possessiveness that the singer has over the future, and as if he is willing to destroy it if it doesn’t go according to his plans. Thus, the tone of the song reveals a sense of tyranny and exploitative nature that taints the otherwise glamorous persona the singer puts forth.

Line by Line Meaning

The road I walk is paved in gold
My life is so full of success and wealth that even the ground I walk on is made of gold.

To glorify my platinum soul
I have achieved such a high level of self-importance and success that I believe my very soul is made of platinum, a metal associated with luxury and dominance.

I'll buy my way to talk to god
I am so important and wealthy that I believe I can buy my way into a conversation with God himself.

So he can live with what I'm not
I want God to accept me even though I am not a perfect or truly worthy person.

the selfish blood runs through my veins
I have a very self-centered and greedy nature, and this is a fundamental aspect of who I am on a biological level.

I gave up everything for fame
I was willing to sacrifice anything, including my personal relationships and morality, for the sake of gaining fame and attention.

I am the lie that you adore
I am not truly the person I present myself to be, but people have become so enamored with my image and persona that they choose to believe the lie.

I feed the rich and f*** the poor
I use my power and wealth to benefit those who are already well-off, and disregard or even exploit those who are less fortunate.

Dear future, I bought you, I own the rights
I believe that I have complete control over my future, that it is something I can purchase and own like a commodity. I can decide what it looks like and what happens within it.

to let go, Destroy you, This is my life
I am willing to let go of anything, even if it causes me or others harm, in order to maintain my current lifestyle and level of dominance.

This is entertainment, Lies are entertainment
I see my entire life and persona as a form of entertainment, and I am comfortable with lying or presenting a false image if it will keep people entertained.

You are down on your knees, Begging me for more
I hold so much power and influence that people are constantly seeking my attention, approval, and more of whatever it is that I am offering.

Begging me for more
Again emphasizing the idea that others are willing to beg for my attention and whatever benefits they believe come with being associated with me.

I got, what you want, It's just, don't stop
I know what people want and I am able to provide it, and they should not stop craving it or seeking my attention and approval.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SEAN COMBS, DAVIN VANDERPOOL, ANDRE BROWN, TYRONE JAMES KELSIE, JAMES KOWAN LLOYD, ERIC MC INTOSH

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