Stop
Al Kooper/Michael Bloomfield/Steve Stills Lyrics
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The world is loadedIt's lit to pop and nobody is gonna stop
No one. . .No one! No way!
Gonna stop, now; Go!
Farm people, book wavers, soul savers, love preachers!
Lit to pop and nobody is gonna stop
One come a day, the water will run
No man will stand for things that he had done
One come a day, the water will run
No man will stand for things that he had doneHurrah!
And the water will run. . .Will run!
Will run! Gimme that!
Gimme that - your automobile
Turn off that smokestack and that goddamn radio
Hum along with me, hum along with the T.V.
A-A-A-A-M-M-M-M-M-M.
No one's gonna stop!
The lyrics of Mike Bloomfield's song "Stop" seem to be a call to action to stop complaining and take action towards a better world. The opening line "Save the complaints for a party conversation" suggests that the singer wants people to stop talking about their problems without actually doing anything about them. The following line "The world is loaded, it's lit to pop" implies that there are many issues and conflicts happening in the world that are about to explode. The repetition of "No one. . .No one! No way!" emphasizes the urgency and determination of the singer's message, that they will not be stopped from taking action.
The song then goes on to name different groups of people (farm people, book wavers, soul savers, love preachers) who are all "lit to pop" or ready for change. The line "One come a day, the water will run, no man will stand for things that he had done" is a reference to the biblical verse in Amos 5:24 which says "But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!" The singer is saying that eventually, justice will prevail and people will be held accountable for their actions.
The second half of the song calls for more concrete action, such as giving up cars and reducing pollution. The repeated chant of "No one's gonna stop!" is a rallying cry to keep pushing forward towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Save the complaints for a party conversation
Don't bother complaining now, save it for a time when it will be more appropriate.
The world is loaded
The world is chaotic and tense.
It's lit to pop and nobody is gonna stop
The situation is about to boil over and no one is going to be able to prevent it.
No one. . .No one! No way!
Emphasizes that no one will be able to stop what is about to occur.
Gonna stop, now; Go!
Whatever is happening will not and cannot be stopped.
Farm people, book wavers, soul savers, love preachers!
Refers to different types of people who will all be affected by what is about to happen.
Lit to pop and nobody is gonna stop
Reiterates that the situation is about to erupt and no one can prevent it.
One come a day, the water will run
One day, justice will be served.
No man will stand for things that he had done
Those who have done wrong will eventually be held accountable.
Hurrah! And the water will run
Celebrating the eventual justice that will be served.
Will run! Gimme that!
Emphasizes the desire for justice to be served.
Gimme that - your automobile
Suggests that material possessions will not matter once justice is served.
Turn off that smokestack and that goddamn radio
Urging others to focus on what's important and tune out the distractions of everyday life.
Hum along with me, hum along with the T.V.
Suggesting that everyone should be united in their desire for justice.
A-A-A-A-M-M-M-M-M-M.
This is likely just a vocalization to emphasize the strength and passion behind the message.
No one's gonna stop!
Reiterating that no one will be able to stop what is about to happen.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MILES WATERS
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@rickfeld7995
Pondering the recent passing of Jeff Beck & i went to Sonny Sharrock, then to this. Mikes sound was sio hot & fierce - he d could melt chocolate. RIP to all these men.
@kevinhennessey3189
Bought this album when first released, almost 50 years on still sends chills down my spine.
@daijones101
Kevin Hennessey me too. Played this to death back then along with Clapton Bluesbreakers and Free. This one has better production.
@davidzimmerli489
I did too, Kevin, and it still sends chills down my spine as well. I'm convinced that we lived during the most exciting, most creative era in the history of popular music...
@neilphelan145
Amen to that statement
@davidvergari6715
Each passing year makes it more true. It was our fortune and privilege to enjoy the music of that time.
@stevemundy9886
Was this a touring show at the time guys after this was released
@chalked3
My favorite song of all time.
@304bobgnarly
Some of the finest music ever to be made
@gkiahu6589
Beautiful Song ❤