You Can’T Stop Me
Andy Mineo Lyrics


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You can't stop me

Huh, can't stop won't stop, where the brakes at?
I give 'em that bee bop, like take that, take that, take that, take that
I'mma put in work, I'mma do that ASAP
Throw my faith in rap, but they say don't say that huh?
What I'mma turn down for, I feel like Shaq in nine four
Breaking glass in that backboard, or like Kobe in Toronto, huh?
Dropping eighty-one, yo I drop the eighty-eight, Ricky Bobby, shake and bake
Sleeping on us should have stayed awake, huh?
Everybody make mistakes like VJ's trying to say my name
It's Mineo, say it with me, Mineo, okay great
Two forks high, raise the stakes, risk it all, I take the hate
It's the winning team, get the Gatorade
My God good, but he's not safe, nah

They try to shut us down, and it ain't gon' slide
Only thing I fear is God and he on my side
That's the confidence of God, 'cause he got me
That's why I really feel like

You can't stop me
That's all you got? Come on with it
That's all you got?
You can't stop me

(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
(Stop), that's not an option, (me) I'm my biggest problem
(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
(Stop), that's not an option
You can't stop me

You're my biggest opponent, you know me, I know you, we know it
Whenever I fail, you've always been there to simply remind me I've blown it
You don't see when I'm growing, you don't see where I'm going
You only see in the moment, you know my mistakes you never let go it
Huh, don't cease to amaze me, and it drive me crazy, huh
That you catch every detail that I miss in the songs I'm making, saying
You will never write a verse like Kendrick
Never be the rap or rock God from Hendrix
Top ten alive you will never be mentioned
Why aim so high, won't survive the trenches
Plus, you a Christian Andy, they will never listen Andy
Plus, well your pigment Andy, huh, you don't got skill you a gimmick Andy
Well, if I listen to you, and everything you put in my ear
I'll be living like woulda, shoulda, coulda, I'll be paralyzed by fear
Huh, ain't that the truth, if I quit the only way I lose
I got two choices when I do this, make moves or make excuses
Huh, if you know who I'm talking about, then you got me
My biggest enemy is me and even I can't stop me

They try to shut us down, and it ain't gon' slide
Only thing I fear is God and he on my side
That's the confidence of God, 'cause he got me
That's why I really feel like

You can't stop me
That's all you got? Come on with it
That's all you got?
You can't stop me

(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
(Stop), that's not an option, (me) I'm my biggest problem
(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
(Stop), that's not an option
You can't stop me

I said if I cannot stop me then you'll never stop me
Oh no, can't stop, oh no, won't stop
I said if I cannot stop me then you'll never stop me
Oh no, can't stop, oh no, won't stop
I said if I cannot stop me then you'll never stop me
Oh no, can't stop, oh no, won't stop
I said if I cannot stop me then you'll never stop me
Oh no, oh no, won't stop

You can't stop me

That's all you got? Come on with it
That's all you got?
You can't stop me

(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
(Stop), that's not an option, (me) I'm my biggest problem
(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down




(Stop), that's not an option
You can't stop me

Overall Meaning

In "You Can't Stop Me," Andy Mineo seeks to dispel any notion that he can be derailed or hindered in his chosen path. He starts the song by asserting his desire to work tirelessly and his confidence in his ability to deliver hits. There are references to legends in basketball and music, including Kobe Bryant and Jimi Hendrix. However, he then turns to those who have tried to stop him, whether in the form of haters, critics, or self-doubt. They may try to point out his flaws, but he refuses to let them have the final say. He reminds himself that he is his biggest enemy, but even he cannot stop himself from achieving greatness. The song ends on a defiant note, with Mineo declaring that no one can shut him down or stop him from pursuing his dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Huh, can't stop won't stop, where the brakes at?
I won't let anything stop me from achieving my goals.


I give 'em that bee bop, like take that, take that, take that, take that
I bring a unique style and energy to my music.


I'mma put in work, I'mma do that ASAP
I'm dedicated to working hard and achieving success quickly.


Throw my faith in rap, but they say don't say that huh?
I incorporate my beliefs into my music, even if others criticize me for it.


What I'mma turn down for, I feel like Shaq in nine four
I won't let anyone or anything hold me back, just like Shaq dominated in 1994.


Breaking glass in that backboard, or like Kobe in Toronto, huh?
I'm breaking barriers and making impossible shots, just like Kobe in Toronto.


Dropping eighty-one, yo I drop the eighty-eight, Ricky Bobby, shake and bake
I'm achieving greatness, dropping incredible verse after verse, just like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights.


Sleeping on us should have stayed awake, huh?
Those who overlook or underestimate us will regret it.


Everybody make mistakes like VJ's trying to say my name
We all make mistakes, sometimes even trying to say someone's name correctly.


It's Mineo, say it with me, Mineo, okay great
My name is Mineo and I want people to know it and say it correctly.


Two forks high, raise the stakes, risk it all, I take the hate
I'm willing to take risks and face criticism in order to succeed.


It's the winning team, get the Gatorade
I'm part of a successful group and we deserve recognition for our hard work.


My God good, but he's not safe, nah
My faith in God gives me strength, but it doesn't make me weak or passive.


They try to shut us down, and it ain't gon' slide
Others may try to stop us, but they will not succeed.


Only thing I fear is God and he on my side
I only fear God and I know He supports me in my endeavors.


That's the confidence of God, 'cause he got me
My faith in God gives me confidence and strength.


You can't stop me
No one can stop me from achieving my goals.


That's all you got? Come on with it
I'm ready for any challenge or obstacle that comes my way.


(You) don't got the power, (can't) shut me down
Others do not have the ability to stop me or bring me down.


(Stop), that's not an option, (me) I'm my biggest problem
I will not let anything or anyone hold me back, and I acknowledge that I may sometimes be my own obstacle.


You're my biggest opponent, you know me, I know you, we know it
I am aware that I am often my biggest obstacle.


Whenever I fail, you've always been there to simply remind me I've blown it
When I make mistakes, I am often the one who is hardest on myself.


You don't see when I'm growing, you don't see where I'm going
Others may not see my progress or my potential.


You only see in the moment, you know my mistakes you never let go it
People tend to focus on my mistakes and sometimes hold them against me.


Don't cease to amaze me, and it drive me crazy, huh
Others continue to surprise and impress me, and it motivates me to work harder.


That you catch every detail that I miss in the songs I'm making, saying
Others may see things in my music that I didn't even notice.


You will never write a verse like Kendrick
Some people may criticize me and say I will never be as good as someone like Kendrick Lamar.


Never be the rap or rock God from Hendrix
Others may doubt my ability to achieve the level of success of legends like Jimi Hendrix.


Top ten alive you will never be mentioned
Some people may doubt that I will ever achieve recognition as a top ten rapper.


Why aim so high, won't survive the trenches
Others may think that my goals are too high and not realistic for someone like me.


Plus, you a Christian Andy, they will never listen Andy
Some people may not take me seriously as a rapper because of my faith.


Plus, well your pigment Andy, huh, you don't got skill you a gimmick Andy
Others may criticize me because of my race, and may doubt my abilities as a rapper.


Well, if I listen to you, and everything you put in my ear
If I listen to the negative criticism and doubts of others, it will hold me back.


I'll be living like woulda, shoulda, coulda, I'll be paralyzed by fear
If I let my fears and doubts control me, I will never achieve my goals.


Ain't that the truth, if I quit the only way I lose
The only way I will truly fail is if I give up on my goals and dreams.


I got two choices when I do this, make moves or make excuses
I can either work hard and take action towards my goals, or make excuses and hold myself back.


My biggest enemy is me and even I can't stop me
I am often my biggest obstacle, but I am determined to overcome my own doubts and fears.




Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alex Medina, Andrew Aaron Mineo, Gabriel Alberto Azucena

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@andrewest1635

My Favorite Lyric (and then the context): "....MAKE MOVES OR make excuses..." - Wow!
The lead up to the verse is "Well, if I listen to you and everything you put in my ear
I'll be livin' like woulda, shoulda, coulda
I'll be paralyzed by fear
Huh, ain't that the truth, if I quit the only way I lose
I got two choices when I do this, make moves or make excuses"

I had been living this for years with the Would, Shoulda, Coulda and Kept Living with that Voice!
During my 90-Day Challenge I've been doing the work to accept the voice for its nurturing and protection that it wants to provide. Then I tell it THANK YOU, now here is what we are doing NOW! Let's GO! You Can't Stop Me! MAKING MOVES!



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Keep up the good work Andy Mineo

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Crazy editing. 

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Dope!!!!🔥🔥🔥

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