Boy Who Stopped The World The
Aaron Sprinkle Lyrics

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Don't think you can stop it now
I'd like to see you try somehow
Realize that it puts it all on you
There's nothing you can do

Right now you're sick and tired
You're feeling sad, you're feeling uninspired
And the clock just won't slow down

Like it gets it kicks, pushing you around
You around

Maybe in morning it won't be
Quite as bad it seems

But the fact that you can't change
The speed of sound, the reign of age
Is an understatement to, the state of mind
You're not use to, use to

You'd be forever known
As the boy who stopped the world
And made his own

Right now you're sick and tired
You're feeling sad, you're feeling uninspired
So I pray for you my friend that you'll fall down
You'll give in

You'll give in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aaron Sprinkle's song "Boy Who Stopped the World" revolve around the idea of time, control, and the human struggle of trying to stop the natural flow of things. The beginning of the song sets the tone for this theme by declaring that there is no way to stop time, even if one were to try. The second verse paints a picture of someone who is tired and unmotivated. The ticking clock serves to emphasize the idea that time is slipping away and life continues to move on even if we feel stuck in a rut.

In the chorus, the listener is encouraged to accept the limitations of life and not to fight against them, because it is a losing battle. The idea of being "the boy who stopped the world and made his own" suggests that trying to defy the laws of nature by putting time on hold may seem like an exciting idea, but in reality, it is impossible, and it is not a desirable outcome. The bridge of the song acknowledges that sometimes situations can't be changed, which can be frustrating, but ultimately one must learn to adapt and let go of control. The final words of the song "you'll give in" imply that the person who is struggling will finally come to terms with the futility of trying to stop time and will find peace in the acceptance of this fact.

Overall, Aaron Sprinkle's "Boy Who Stopped the World" speaks to our human desire to control our surroundings and our lives, and the difficult and inevitable realization that we cannot.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't think you can stop it now
Don't believe you can halt the unstoppable.

I'd like to see you try somehow
It would be fascinating to watch you make an attempt.

Realize that it puts it all on you
Understand that it's all your responsibility.

There's nothing you can do
There's nothing to do but wait.

Right now you're sick and tired
Presently, you are exhausted and fatigued.

You're feeling sad, you're feeling uninspired
Depressed and lacking in motivation.

And the clock just won't slow down
And time continues to speed by unrelentingly.

Like it gets it kicks, pushing you around
As if time finds pleasure in throwing you off balance.

You around
Pushing you around.

Maybe in morning it won't be
Perhaps tomorrow it will be easier.

Quite as bad it seems
Not as terrible as it appears to be currently.