Can't Stop
Chili's Lyrics


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Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation

Defunct the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for
In time I want to be your best friend
East side lovers living on the West End

Knocked out, but, boy, you better come to (oh, oh-oh)
Don't die, you know the truth as some do (oh-oh)
Go write your message on the pavement (oh-oh)
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant

White heat is screamin' in the jungle (oh, oh-oh)
Complete the motion if you stumble (oh-oh)
Go ask the dust for any answers (oh-oh)
Come back strong with fifty belly dancers

The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to

Sweetheart is bleeding in the snow cone
So smart, she's leading me to ozone
Music, the great communicator
Use two sticks to make it in the nature

I'll get you into penetration
The gender of a generation
The birth of every other nation
Worth your weight, the gold of meditation

This chapter's gonna be a close one (oh, oh-oh)
Smoke rings, I know your gonna blow one (oh-oh)
All on a spaceship, persevering (oh-oh)
Use my hands for everything but steering

Can't stop the spirits when they need you (oh, oh-oh)
Mop tops are happy when they feed you (oh-oh)
J. Butterfly is in the treetop (oh-oh)
Birds that blow the meaning into bebop

The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to

Wait a minute I'm passin' out, win or lose
Just like you
Far more shockin' than anything I ever knew
How 'bout you?
Ten more reasons why I need somebody new
Just like you
Far more shockin' than anything I ever knew
Right on cue

Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation

Defunct the pistol that you pay for (oh, oh-oh)
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for (oh-oh)
In time I want to be your best friend (oh-oh)
East side lovers living on the West End

Knocked out, but, boy, you better come to (oh, oh-oh)
Don't die, you know the truth as some do (oh-oh)
Go write your message on the pavement (oh-oh)
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant

Kick start the golden generator
Sweet talk but don't intimidate her
Can't stop the gods from engineering
Feel no need for any interfering

Your image in the dictionary
This life is more than ordinary
Can I get two, maybe even three of these?
Comin' from space to teach you of the Pleiades





Can't stop the spirits when they need you
This life is more than just a read-through

Overall Meaning

"Can't Stop" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers is a song that has multiple meanings and interpretations. The song is about the band members’ addiction to music and how they cannot stop creating and performing their music. The song starts with the line “Can’t stop addicted to the shindig,” which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The shindig refers to the wild and crazy lifestyle of the band members and their love for music. The line “Chop Top, he says I’m gonna win big” could be a reference to the band’s guitarist, John Frusciante, who was a huge influence on the album "By the Way," where "Can’t Stop" is featured. The next line, “Choose not a life of imitation” means that the band members want to create their own music and not follow someone else’s path.


The lyrics “Defunct the pistol that you pay for, this punk, the feeling that you stay for” are a metaphor for the band’s music being more than just a commodity that people buy. The “pistol” refers to the money people pay for their music, and the “punk” is the feeling they get from listening to their music. The line “In time I want to be your best friend” shows the band’s love for their fans and their desire to connect with them on a deeper level. The line “Knocked out but boy, you better come to” is a call to action to wake up and enjoy life.


The chorus, “The world I love, the tears I drop, to be part of the wave, can't stop” is about the endless cycle of music and the emotional connection that the band members have to music. The second verse brings in a female character who is “bleeding in the snow cone” and “leading me to ozone.” This character could represent the music industry or fans who are hurt by the cycle of music. The line “Music, the great communicator” is a nod to the power of music to bring people together and communicate emotions. The song ends with a call to action to “kick start the golden generator” and to live life boldly.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
I have an irresistible urge to keep partying


Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
My friend is confident he's going to succeed


Choose not a life of imitation
Don't follow others, be original


Distant cousin to the reservation
I am related to but distant from native people's culture


Defunct the pistol that you pay for
Let go of the things that harm you, even if you paid for them


This punk, the feeling that you stay for
I keep coming back to this feeling even though it's rebellious


In time I want to be your best friend
I hope to develop a close friendship with you


East side lovers living on the west end
We are from different parts of town but still in love


Knocked out but boy you better come to
I'm teaming up with someone who's hurt but we need to keep fighting


Don't die, you know the truth as some do
Don't give up, you know the reality of this situation like others do


Go write your message on the pavement
Spread your ideas on the street where everyone can see them


Burn so bright I wonder what the wave meant
You shine so brilliantly, I'm curious what's behind it


The world I love The tears I drop To be part of The wave, can't stop Ever wonder if it's all for you?
I love this world and shed tears for it, I want to be part of the unending wave of existence - I wonder if it's all about me


The trains I hop To be part of The wave, can't stop Come and tell me when it's time to
I hop trains to join the never-ending wave of life - tell me when to stop


Sweetheart is bleeding in the snow cone So smart, she's leading me to ozone
My romantic partner is suffering but their intelligence leads me to new heights


Music the great communicator Use two sticks to make it in the nature
Music connects us and you can use sticks to make music in nature


I'll get you into penetration The gender of a generation The birth of every other nation Worth your weight, the gold of meditation
I want to penetrate your mind, and become the gender and birth of a new generation or nation - you are valuable like gold and meditation


This chapter's going to be a close one Smoke rings, I know your going to blow one
This is going to be a critical moment, I know you're going to smoke cigarettes


All on a spaceship persevering Use my hands for everything but steering
We're all on a ship persevering - I'm using my hands for everything except steering


Can't stop the spirits when they need you Mop tops are happy when they feed you
Spirits won't give up when they need you - people with mops are satisfied when they give you food


J. Butterfly is in the treetop Birds that blow the meaning into bebop
J. Butterfly is in the treetop - birds help create the meaning in bebop music


Kick start the golden generator Sweet talk but don't intimidate her Can't stop the gods from engineering Feel no need for any interfering
Start the powerful source - Be charming but not threatening - Divine forces won't be stopped from creating - Don't feel like you need to interfere


Your image in the dictionary This life is more than ordinary Can I get two, maybe even three of these? Coming from space To teach you of the Pleiades Can't stop the spirits when they need you This life is more than just a read through
Your picture is in the dictionary - This experience is extraordinary - Can I have two or three? - Something from space is teaching us about Pleiades - The spirits won't give up when they need you - Life is more than a rehearsal


Wait a minute I'm passing out Win or lose, just like you Far more shocking Than anything I ever knew How about you?
I'm about to faint - We're alike in winning and losing - This is more shocking than anything I've experienced - How are you feeling?


Ten more reasons Why I need somebody new just like you Far more shocking than anything I ever knew Right on cue
I have ten reasons to find someone new like you - It's even more surprising than before - Happening right on time




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Michael Balzary, John Frusciante

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@chandramohan_sonder

Lyrics:
Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunct, the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for
In time, I want to be your best friend
East Side love is living on the West End

Knocked out, but boy, you better come to
Don't die, you know, the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant
White heat is screamin' in the jungle
Complete the motion if you stumble
Go ask the dust for any answers
Come back strong with 50 belly dancers

The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to

Sweetheart is bleeding in the snow cone
So smart, she's leading me to ozone
Music, the great communicator
Use two sticks to make it in the nature
I'll get you into penetration
The gender of a generation
The birth of every other nation
Worth your weight, the gold of meditation

This chapter's gonna be a close one
Smoke rings, I know you're gonna blow one
All on a spaceship, persevering
Use my hands for everything but steering
Can't stop the spirits when they need you
Mop tops are happy when they feed you
J. Butterfly is in the treetop
Birds that blow the meaning into bebop

The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to

Wait a minute, I'm passin' out, win or lose
Just like you
Far more shocking than anything I ever knew
How about you?
Ten more reasons why I need somebody new
Just like you
Far more shocking than anything I ever knew
Right on cue

Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunct, the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for
In time, I want to be your best friend
East Side love is living on the West End

Knocked out, but boy, you better come to
Don't die, you know, the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant

Kick-start the golden generator
Sweet talk but don't intimidate her
Can't stop the gods from engineering
Feel no need for any interfering
Your image in the dictionary
This life is more than ordinary
Can I get two, maybe even three of these?
Comin' from space to teach you of the Pleiades

Can't stop the spirits when they need you
This life is more than just a read-through



@happyheart8888

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Lyrics
Can't stop addicted to the shindig
Chop top he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunct, the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feeling that you stay for
In time I want to be your best friend
Eastside love is living on the Westend
Knock out but boy you better come to
Don't die you know the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright I wonder what the wave meant
White heat is screaming in the jungle
Complete the motion if you stumble
Go ask the dust for any answers
Come back strong with 50 belly dancers
The world I love
The tears I drop
To be part of
The wave can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you
The world I love
The trains I hop
To be part of
The wave can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to
Sweetheart is bleeding in the snow cone
So smart she's leading me to ozone
Music the great communicator
Use two sticks to make it in the nature
I'll get you into penetration
The gender of a generation
The birth of every other nation
Worth your weight the gold of meditation
This chapter's going to be a close one
Smoke rings I know your going to blow one
All on a spaceship persevering
Use my hands for everything but steering
Can't stop the spirits when they need you
Moptops are happy when they feed you
J. Butterfly is in the treetop
Birds that blow the meaning into bebop
The world I love
The tears I drop
To be part of
The wave can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you
The world I love
The trains I hop
To be part of
The wave can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to
Wait a minute I'm passing out
Win or lose just like you
Far more shocking
Than anything I ever knew
How about you
Ten more reasons
Why I need somebody new just like you
Far more shocking than anything I ever knew
Right on cue
Can't stop addicted to the shindig
Chop top he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunkt the pistol that you pay for
This punk the feeling that you stay for
In time I want to be your best friend
Eastside love is living on the Westend
Knock out but boy you better come to
Don't die you know the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright I wonder what the wave meant
Kick start the golden generator
Sweet talk but don't intimidate her
Can't stop the gods from engineering
Feel no need for any interfering
Your image in the dictionary
This life is more than ordinary
Can I get two maybe even three of these
Coming from space
To teach you of the Pleides
Can't stop the spirits when they need you
This life is more than just a read through



@JzenricGingoyon

If you wanted the LYRICS, then… here.


Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunct, the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for
In time, I want to be your best friend
East Side love is living on the West End
Knocked out, but boy, you better come to
Don't die, you know, the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant
White heat is screamin' in the jungle
Complete the motion if you stumble
Go ask the dust for any answers
Come back strong with 50 belly dancers
The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to
Sweetheart is bleeding in the snow cone
So smart, she's leading me to ozone
Music, the great communicator
Use two sticks to make it in the nature
I'll get you into penetration
The gender of a generation
The birth of every other nation
Worth your weight, the gold of meditation
This chapter's gonna be a close one
Smoke rings, I know you're gonna blow one
All on a spaceship, persevering
Use my hands for everything but steering
Can't stop the spirits when they need you
Mop tops are happy when they feed you
J. Butterfly is in the treetop
Birds that blow the meaning into bebop
The world I love, the tears I drop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Ever wonder if it's all for you?
The world I love, the trains I hop
To be part of the wave, can't stop
Come and tell me when it's time to
Wait a minute, I'm passin' out, win or lose
Just like you
Far more shocking than anything I ever knew
How about you?
Ten more reasons why I need somebody new
Just like you
Far more shocking than anything I ever knew
Right on cue
Can't stop, addicted to the shindig
Chop Top, he says I'm gonna win big
Choose not a life of imitation
Distant cousin to the reservation
Defunct, the pistol that you pay for
This punk, the feelin' that you stay for
In time, I want to be your best friend
East Side love is living on the West End
Knocked out, but boy, you better come to
Don't die, you know, the truth is some do
Go write your message on the pavement
Burn so bright, I wonder what the wave meant
Kick-start the golden generator
Sweet talk but don't intimidate her
Can't stop the gods from engineering
Feel no need for any interfering
Your image in the dictionary
This life is more than ordinary
Can I get two, maybe even three of these?
Comin' from space to teach you of the Pleiades
Can't stop the spirits when they need you
This life is more than just a read-through.



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