You Can't Stop the Beat
2007 Nikki Blonksy Zac Efron Amanda Bynes Elijah Kelley John Travolta And Queen Latifah Lyrics


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You cant stop an avalanche
As it races down the hill
You can try to stop the seasons, girl
But ya know you never will
And you can try to stop my dancin' feet
But I just cannot stand still
'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you can't stop the beat
Ever since this old world began
A woman found out if she shook it
She could shake up a man
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
The best that I can today
'Cause you cant stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the sun in the sky
You can wonder if you wanna
But I never ask why
And if you try to hold me down
I'm gonna spit in your eye and say
That you cant stop the beat!

What do ya' have to say, Penny?

I am now a checkerboard chick!
You can't stop a river
As it rushes to the sea
You can try and stop the hands of time
But ya know it just can't be
And if they try to stop us, seaweed,
I'll call the N double-a, á P!
'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round.
'Round and 'round

And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
Speed of sound
I was lost till I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you can't stop the beat
Ever since we first saw the light
A man and woman liked to shake it
On a Saturday night
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it

With all my might today
'Cause you cant stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop the paradise
We're dreaming of
But they cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
'Cause you cant stop the beat!

Tracy, I have a little something
I'd like to add, if you don't mind.
You cant stop my happiness
'Cause I like the way I am
And you just can't stop my knife and fork
When I see a Christmas ham
So if you don't like the way I look
Well, I lust don't give a damn!

'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you cant stop the beat
Ever since this old world began
A woman found out if she shook it
She could shake up a man
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
The best that I can today
'Cause you cant stop

The motion of the ocean
Or the sun in the sky
You can wonder if you wanna
But I never ask why
And if you try to hold me down
I'm gonna spit in your eye and say
That you cant stop the beat!

Wilbur, be a dear and get me my
Oxygen, now!

Step aside, Miss Buttercup, it's
Time to wrap this mutha' up!
Oh, oh, oh,
You can't stop today

No!
As it comes speeding down the track
Oh child, yes
Child, yesterday is hist'ry
Be gone!
And it's never coming back
Look ahead
'Cause tomorrow is a brand new day
And it don't know white from black
Yeah!

'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way
'Cause you cant stop the beat

Ever since we first saw the light
A man and woman liked to shake it
On a Saturday night
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
With all my might today
'Cause you can't stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop this paradise
We're dreaming of
But you cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
You can't stop the beat!
Aah, aah, aah
Aah, aah, aah
Aah, aah, aah
Come on, you von tussles
Go on, shake your fanny muscles

We can't!
Yes, you can!
No, we can't!
Yes, you can!
Yes, we can!
You can't stop the beat

Ever since we first saw the sun
It seems von tussle girls are always
Tryin' to please someone
But now we're gonna shake and shimmy it
And have some fun
Today!

'Cause you can't stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop the paradise
We're dreaming of
But you cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
'Cause you can't stop the beat!




You can't stop the beat!
You can't stop the beat!

Overall Meaning

The song "You Can't Stop The Beat" is an upbeat, empowering anthem that celebrates the unstoppable force of music and the human spirit. The lyrics suggest that no matter how hard someone may try, they cannot stop life's natural rhythms, and that dancing and music are the keys to finding one's way through loss and confusion. The song is performed by the ensemble cast of the 2007 movie "Hairspray," which is a musical comedy that centers around a plucky young woman named Tracy who dreams of dancing on a local TV show in 1960s Baltimore.


The opening lines of the song reference the idea that an avalanche and the changing of the seasons cannot be stopped, setting the tone for the rest of the lyrics to follow. The song goes on to argue that the motion of the ocean and the sun in the sky cannot be stopped, and that dancing and shaking one's body can lead to shaking up the world. The song is a celebration of both individuality and rhythm, as expressed through music and movement. The lyrics ultimately suggest that the power of music and dance can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

You cant stop an avalanche As it races down the hill
Just like an unstoppable force of nature, some things cannot be stopped no matter how hard we try.


You can try to stop the seasons, girl But ya know you never will
Some things are simply inevitable and will continue happening regardless of our efforts to stop them.


And you can try to stop my dancin' feet But I just cannot stand still 'Cause the world keeps spinning 'Round and 'round And my heart's keeping time To the speed of sound
No matter what obstacles may come, I will keep dancing and moving forward in life, because the world never stops spinning and my heart keeps beating in rhythm with it.


I was lost til I heard the drums Then I found my way 'Cause you can't stop the beat
Music and dance have the power to inspire and guide us, and no one can stop the positive energy that comes from these art forms.


Ever since this old world began A woman found out if she shook it She could shake up a man And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it The best that I can today 'Cause you cant stop The motion of the ocean Or the sun in the sky
People have been moving and dancing since the beginning of time, and no one can ever stop the natural rhythms of life.


You can wonder if you wanna But I never ask why And if you try to hold me down I'm gonna spit in your eye and say That you cant stop the beat!
I refuse to be held back by anyone who tries to suppress my natural need to move and be free. I will always fight against oppression and those who try to control me.


What do ya' have to say, Penny? I am now a checkerboard chick!
People can express themselves in any way they want, even if it may seem unconventional or strange to others. Everyone has the right to be themselves.


You can't stop a river As it rushes to the sea You can try and stop the hands of time But ya know it just can't be
Just like the relentless flow of a river, some things in life cannot be stopped or controlled, no matter how hard we try.


And if they try to stop us, seaweed, I'll call the N double-a, á P!
If anyone tries to oppress or hold us back, we will stand up and fight against them, calling on any resources we have available to us.


Or the rain from above They can try to stop the paradise We're dreaming of But they cannot stop the rhythm Of two hearts in love to stay
Even in the face of obstacles and hardships, love will always find a way to prevail and stay strong. Nothing can stop the natural rhythm of two hearts in love.


Tracy, I have a little something I'd like to add, if you don't mind. You cant stop my happiness 'Cause I like the way I am
No one has the power to take away my happiness or self-confidence. I will always be true to myself and embrace my individuality.


And you just can't stop my knife and fork When I see a Christmas ham So if you don't like the way I look Well, I lust don't give a damn!
I refuse to let anyone criticize my body, my food choices, or my appearance. I will enjoy my holiday meals and live my life without worrying about the opinions of others.


You can't stop today As it comes speeding down the track Oh child, yes Child, yesterday is hist'ry Be gone! And it's never coming back Look ahead 'Cause tomorrow is a brand new day And it don't know white from black Yeah!
We cannot change what has already happened in the past, so we must focus on the present and the future. Each day is a new opportunity to make a positive change in our lives, and we must embrace it fully.


They can try to stop this paradise But you cannot stop the rhythm You can't stop the beat!
No matter what obstacles or challenges we may face, we must keep moving forward with positivity and a sense of excitement. The beat of life will keep going no matter what, and we must learn to dance to its rhythm.


Come on, you von tussles Go on, shake your fanny muscles We can't! Yes, you can! No, we can't! Yes, we can! You can't stop the beat
Even those who may seem stuck in their ways or resistant to change can learn to embrace and enjoy the positive energy that comes from music and dance. We must all learn to dance together and enjoy the beat of life as one united community.


Ever since we first saw the sun It seems von tussle girls are always Tryin' to please someone But now we're gonna shake and shimmy it And have some fun Today! 'Cause you can't stop the beat!
Everyone has felt pressure to conform to societal expectations or to please others, but we must remember to prioritize our own happiness and well-being. We must all learn to shake and shimmy with joy, embracing the natural rhythm of life and enjoying the beat without any worries or cares.




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@avatarroku7955

The best thing about John Travolta's acting here is that you don't see him playing a woman in a gay way. He is so convincing. I can really see a woman in his acting and the way he sways his hands.

@moonchild3717

Ngl first time I watched this I didn't know it was John Travolta until later on lmao

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Tbh it took me a while to realise it was him like lmao

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