Don't Stop
Close To Home Lyrics

In Close To Home's song "Don't Stop," the lyrics suggest that the singer recognizes that it is not their place to judge or define who the listener is. They state, "Who am I? To tell you who you are/Who am I?/To say you're not worth more." The singer acknowledges that the listener has something inside of them that gives them value, saying, "You've got something/That makes you worth so much." The singer then reflects on missed opportunities due to not sharing their true feelings, saying, "I never told you what I thought/And now I've missed out on us." However, despite this, they still believe in the listener and encourage them to live their life to the fullest, saying, "Don't stop to be what they believe in/Don't hold your breath/Don't count your blessings/Don't stop just live for lack of meaning/Don't take one step/Unless you're ready."

The chorus repeats the encouragement to keep going and not let external factors define their worth or direction. The second verse shifts to a more personal confession, with the singer saying, "Who am I?/To say I loved you first/And who am I/To say I need you worse." They then reflect on saying things they regret and missing out on what could have been, adding a layer of personal depth to the lyrics. The song ends with the singer calling out to another person to be a better partner to the listener, stating, "I'm calling him to be a better man/I'm calling him to always hold your hand/I'm asking him to look you in the eyes/And tell you that he loves you more/With every day and every night."

Overall, "Don't Stop" is a song about recognizing the worth of oneself and others, not being held back by doubts or fears, and the regret of missed opportunities due to not speaking up. It is a reminder to live life to the fullest and to not let others' expectations dictate one's path.