Don't Stop
Chris Colfer/Cory Monteith/Dianna Agron/Glee/Heather Morris/Jenna Ushkowitz/Kevin McHale/Naya Rivera Lyrics
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Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searchin' in the night
Streetlight, people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night
Workin' hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anythin' to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some are born to sing the blues
Oh the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on
Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searchin' in the night
Streetlight, people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night
(Don't stop) Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people
Don't stop!
The song "Don't Stop" by Glee has become an anthem for many, from it's opening lines "Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world, she took the midnight train goin' anywhere" to its iconic chorus "Don't stop believin', hold on to that feelin'". The lyrics tell the story of two people, a small-town girl and a city boy, both taking the midnight train looking for something more in their lives. The two strangers meet in a smokey room where a singer is performing, they share a smile and fall in love. The chorus reminds listeners to not give up on their dreams and to hold on to hope and optimism.
The lyrics have a universal appeal, speaking to the desire for adventure, hope, and the struggles of everyday life that we all can relate to. Musically, "Don't Stop" is a powerful and emotional song, with soaring vocals and a driving beat that makes it perfect for singing along and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a small town girl
Here is a girl from a small town
Livin' in a lonely world
She lives in a life that feels isolated and unfulfilled
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She took a chance to go anywhere in the middle of the night
Just a city boy
We have here a boy from the city
Born and raised in South Detroit
He was both born and brought up in the south of Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
He too decided to take a chance on going anywhere at night
A singer in a smokey room
There exists a singer in a room filled with smoke
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
There is a distinct odor of a combination of wine and inexpensive perfume
For a smile they can share the night
They are happy to have found each other's company for the night
It goes on and on and on and on
Their happiness continues without end
Strangers waiting
There are unknown individuals waiting
Up and down the boulevard
They wait along the thoroughfare
Their shadows searchin' in the night
Their figures are cast as if searching in the darkness
Streetlight, people
There exist individuals under the streetlights
Livin' just to find emotion
They are only living to find a feeling worth experiencing
Hidin' somewhere in the night
This feeling is somewhere hidden in the night
Workin' hard to get my fill
At present, I am working hard to obtain complete satisfaction
Everybody wants a thrill
Every individual seeks an exciting experience
Payin' anythin' to roll the dice
They are all willing to take a risk at any cost
Just one more time
They only need one more chance
Some will win, some will lose
There will be those who will triumph or taste defeat
Some are born to sing the blues
There are individuals who are wretched, and their only comforting outlet is singing the blues
Oh the movie never ends
This story never comes to an end
It goes on and on and on and on
It continues indefinitely
Don't stop believin'
Do not cease your beliefs in your aspirations
Hold on to that feelin'
Hold tight to that emotion
Streetlight, people
Remember the people under the streetlights
Don't stop believin'
Do not cease your beliefs in your aspirations
Hold on to that feelin'
Hold tight to that emotion
Streetlight, people
Remember the people under the streetlights
Don't stop!
Above all, do not quit!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry, Neal Joseph Schon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amy Bown
A literal heart breaker when they all said their least favourite song was 'dont stop believin' 😭
Gameplaye Z SSO i innych gier
@ADDButterfly Ye that song made me rlly fall in love with the show bt I get why they hate it haha
Giovanny Andrès Cortès Rodrìguez
It's horrible to be honest.
pedro moura
literalmente tudooo
Blanche
Amy Brown ikr ;-;
alxandro
@Sydneywashere605 well they only ever sang it like 10 times
Emma Kelly
this is like the fondue for two that kept going even though the show ended
Minnie
@Jaylah Excuse you! It's LORD Tubbington! (and lady)
Brit Brit
Their chemistry is amazing
Daniel Price
@Jaylah ITS LORD AND LADY TUBBINGTON