We Can't Stop
Chloe and Halle Lyrics
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And dancing all alone in my room never felt so healing
For the first time in a long time
I don't mind when you're on my mind
My friends can finally say your name like it's not a bad word
And I don't have to numb the pain to forget the hurt
Now when I see your face in a crowd downtown
And I'm not standing in the corner at a party like I used to
I'm not calling your number when I'm drunk and think I miss you
I'm not crying in the dark and I don't wish I was in your arms
You're the last thing I wanna think about
And it took some time to think it out
But I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
Three months ago I wouldn't believe I'd say this
I saw a picture of you and her and I didn't even hate it
'Cause for the first time in a long time
I can say I'm happy for you and it's not a lie
And I'm not standing in the corner at a party like I used to
I'm not calling your number when I'm drunk and think I miss you
I'm not crying in the dark and I don't wish I was in your arms
You're the last thing I wanna think about
And it took some time to think it out
But I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
Yeah I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
And it still hits me sometimes that you're not mine
But now there's no tears in my eyes when I smile for the first time
And I'm not standing in the corner at a party like I used to
And your memory doesn't kill me I'm not dying to come back to you
I'm not crying in the dark and I don't wish I was in your arms
You're the last thing I wanna think about
And it took some time to think it out
But I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
I finally stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
The lyrics to Chloe and Halle's song "We Can't Stop" explore the journey of healing and moving on from a past relationship. The singer in the song reflects on how being alone in their empty house and dancing in their room have become sources of freedom and healing, signaling a newfound sense of independence and self-discovery. They acknowledge that for the first time in a long time, thinking about their past partner doesn't weigh heavily on their mind anymore.
The progression continues as the singer reveals that their friends can now mention their ex's name without it stirring up negative emotions, and they no longer need to numb their pain to forget the hurt. Seeing their ex in public no longer leads to a breakdown, indicating a sense of emotional resilience and progress in letting go of the past. They express a sense of empowerment by no longer being controlled by their emotions or longing for their ex's presence.
The lyrics convey a sense of growth and self-reliance as the singer reflects on their past behavior of isolating themselves at parties, drunkenly reaching out to their ex, and yearning for their arms. They emphasize a shift in focus away from their ex, acknowledging that it took time but they have finally stopped constantly thinking about them. This transformation is further emphasized by the singer's ability to see a picture of their ex with someone else and genuinely feel happy for them, signaling a sense of closure and acceptance.
The song culminates in a moment of emotional clarity and release as the singer acknowledges that the pain of the past relationship still lingers at times, but they can now smile without tears. They emphasize that they have truly moved on, no longer being haunted by memories of their ex and no longer wishing to be in their arms. The repetition of "I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you" reinforces the theme of breaking free from the emotional baggage and memories associated with the past relationship, ultimately finding peace and closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleeping in this empty house never felt more freeing
Finding solace in solitude and freedom from past pains while in an empty house.
And dancing all alone in my room never felt so healing
Discovering self-love and healing through dance and solitude.
For the first time in a long time
After a period of struggle and pain,
I don't mind when you're on my mind
I've reached a point where thinking about you doesn't bother me anymore.
My friends can finally say your name like it's not a bad word
My friends can mention you without it hurting like before.
And I don't have to numb the pain to forget the hurt
No longer needing to numb the pain to escape the hurt.
Now when I see your face in a crowd downtown
Encountering you no longer leads to emotional breakdowns.
It doesn't make me have a breakdown anymore
Your presence no longer triggers my emotional breakdowns.
And I'm not standing in the corner at a party like I used to
I've moved past standing alone in a corner at social gatherings.
I'm not calling your number when I'm drunk and think I miss you
No longer seeking you out when under the influence and feeling lonely.
I'm not crying in the dark and I don't wish I was in your arms
No longer crying in solitude or longing for your embrace.
You're the last thing I wanna think about
You're no longer the first thing on my mind.
And it took some time to think it out
It took time to process and come to this realization.
But I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
I've overcome the constant thoughts of you.
Three months ago I wouldn't believe I'd say this
Three months ago, saying this would have seemed impossible.
I saw a picture of you and her and I didn't even hate it
Seeing you with someone else doesn't evoke negative emotions anymore.
And I'm not standing in the corner at a party like I used to
I've moved past isolating myself at social events.
And your memory doesn't kill me I'm not dying to come back to you
Thoughts of you no longer cause immense pain or longing.
I finally stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
I've successfully put an end to the constant thoughts of you.
And it still hits me sometimes that you're not mine
Occasionally feeling the remnants of the loss of you not being mine.
But now there's no tears in my eyes when I smile for the first time
Despite the occasional sadness, I can smile without tears for the first time.
You're the last thing I wanna think about
You're no longer consuming my thoughts.
And it took some time to think it out
It was a process to reach this mental clarity.
But I stopped my can't stop thinking 'bout you
I've successfully overcome the persistent thoughts of you.
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Written by: Chloe Collins
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