Stop
Billy Sherwood And Friends Lyrics


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Now you might think a speeding train is unstoppable
I bet you think an ocean liner would be, too
But there is something infinitely more powerful than them all
Than them all
Don't you know you can't stop love
You shouldn't even try
Don't you know you can't stop love
When it's real
Now you might think a hurricane is unstoppable
I bet you think a big old earthquake would be, too
But there is something infinitely more powerful than them all
Than them all
Don't you know you can't stop love
You shouldn't even try
Don't you know you can't stop love
When it's real
So many things just seem like they could not be stopped
But take a little longer view and you might see
That nothing has the power to change and power to last
Like real love from up above
But maybe you have let your heart be defeated
And now you're thinking you don't even stand a chance
But you've got something infinitely more powerful than them all
Right there in your hands
Don't you know you can't stop love
You shouldn't even try




Don't you know you can't stop love
When it's real

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Sherwood And Friends' song "Stop" speak to the experience of being lost or unsure in life, finding moments of clarity or beauty, and ultimately being drawn towards a particular person or connection. The first stanza sets a vivid scene of traversing a strange country with "fog flames all around" and difficult-to-find edges, but suggests that even in chaos, one can find direction by opening their eyes. The refrain, "Everything stops/A light reflects on me/And I only see her," refers to the powerful effect of encountering someone who makes everything else fall away.


The second stanza speaks to feeling troubled and seeking comfort in a peaceful valley, but having that peace shattered by a sudden darkness. The third stanza continues the idea of being overwhelmed by an intense experience, describing how a smile can be both alluring and dangerous, and how a person can feel powerless in their grip. However, the fourth stanza speaks to the sense of hope that can come from these moments of chaos - when it seems impossible to find the right path or carry on, sometimes the right choice is right in front of you.


Overall, the lyrics to "Stop" capture the sensation of feeling unmoored and searching for meaning, but also finding moments of clarity and connection that provide direction and comfort.


Line by Line Meaning

I've crossed a strange little country
I have traveled to a peculiar and unfamiliar place.


With fog flames all around
There is a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.


And where the edges are hard to find
The boundaries are unclear and difficult to distinguish.


There's no big difference if you open up your eyes
The situation is not as dire as it initially appears.


Sometimes it happens
Occasionally, an unexpected occurrence takes place.


Everything stops
The flow of events comes to a pause.


A light reflects on me
There is a glimmer of hope or clarity.


And I only see her
The focus is on a particular person or thing.


I was in a beautiful little valley
I found myself in a picturesque setting.


Searching for a place to rest
I was seeking a moment of peace or comfort.


And when I thought I was a troubled man
At a point where I felt overwhelmed or distressed.


A cold darkness quickly came down on me
A sense of despair or hopelessness overwhelmed me.


A sudden gust freezes my blood
A sense of danger or fear arises.


Her pretty smile scorches my skin
A seductive or alluring presence is felt.


My hands give in to her will
I am powerless to resist her influence.


And my mind is leaving without footing the bill
My rational judgment is clouded or compromised.


Some days it's hard to find one reason to go on
Life can be overwhelming and difficult to manage.


Some days it's hard to walk alone
Isolation and loneliness can be challenging to endure.


Some days it's so hard to choose the path
The decisions we make can be agonizing and consequential.


Some days the right one is just behind you
Occasionally, the answer is simpler than we realize.


Sometimes it happens
Unexpected events occur.


Everything stops
The world around us pauses momentarily.


A light reflects on me
There is a moment of clarity or illumination.


And I only see her
The focus is on a particular person or thing.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Scott MacGougan

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Comments from YouTube:

@tylersykes9645

What a tune

@rockmanhunter

Awesome Billy! Can't wait for the new album. Wonderful artwork as well.

@jskawaken

Sounding great! Looking forward to the album

@metalforever6088

Musicão. Top.

@bionickris9460

Great stuff! Can't wait to hear the full album 😁.

@rodrigolourenco5203

Som legal! Um rock até certo ponto bem dançante com influência funk rock!

@ta3p-theannex3project84

Lovely song. Strange you dont sing lead for the new Asia, you voice matches Wetton's beautifully.😎

@Ramshackled17

The mix has a little less reverb than Billy uses to do. I liked it.

@brunopereiradonascimento1213

👍 Cool

@gotsix7914

Para os brasileiros de plantão.. essa música é mto barão vermelho

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