Don't Stop The Music
Cullum Jamie Lyrics


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It's getting late
I'm making my way over to my favorite place
I gotta get my body moving
Shake the stress away
I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate (yeah)

Who knew
That you'd be up in here looking like you do
You're making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
If you don't have to go, don't

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
Now we're rocking on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
Now we're face to face

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rocking to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rocking to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I said baby
Baby are you ready cause it's getting close
Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show (oh)

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rocking on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
Now we're face to face, 'cause

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rocking to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
DJ let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rocking to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music (hey!)

Please don't stop the music (oh!)





(Yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Stop The Music" by Jamie Cullum depict the artist's desire to let go of any stress and immerse himself in the joy of the music around him. He starts by describing his favorite place, where he can move and dance to escape the pressures of life. He goes on to describe meeting someone unexpected who he is drawn to, and their chemistry on the dance floor. The artist expresses his desire to keep the music playing to continue to revel in the ecstatic feelings and escape reality. The lyrics delve into the sensuality of the moment and suggest a private show, taking things to the next level, and not letting anything interrupt the flow of the night.


The song is about losing yourself in the music and the moment. It is a celebration of the euphoric and universal feeling of music that brings people together. The lyrics are an anthem to the power of music and its ability to create joy and unity among people.


Line by Line Meaning

It's getting late
The night is progressing


I'm making my way over to my favorite place
Heading towards a preferred destination


I gotta get my body moving
The need to start dancing and energizing the body


Shake the stress away
To physically remove stress through dance


I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Unexpectedly meeting someone attractive


Possible candidate (yeah)
Recognizing the potential for a romantic encounter


Who knew
Expressing surprise


That you'd be up in here looking like you do
The person is particularly attractive


You're making staying over here impossible
The person is so attractive that it's difficult to look away


Baby I must say your aura is incredible
The person has a captivating energy


If you don't have to go, don't
Encouraging the person to stay longer


Do you know what you started
Asking the person if they realize the effect they had on the artist


I just came here to party
Initially, the singer only came to have fun


Now we're rocking on the dance floor
Dancing and enjoying each other's company


Acting naughty
Being playful and flirty


Your hands around my waist
The person is getting physically close


Just let the music play
Surrendering to the rhythm of the music


We're hand in hand
Holding hands with the other person


Chest to chest
Being pressed up against each other


Now we're face to face
Looking directly at each other


I wanna take you away
Desiring to be alone with the other person


Lets escape into the music
Using music and dance to disconnect from everything else


DJ let it play
Asking the DJ to continue the music


I just can't refuse it
Unable to resist the temptation to dance


Like the way you do this
Appreciating the other person's dance moves


Keep on rocking to it
Encouraging the other person to continue dancing


Please don't stop the
Asking for the music to continue


Please don't stop the music
A plea to keep the energy and atmosphere going


Baby are you ready cause it's getting close
Asking the other person if they're ready for a potential hookup


Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
Sensing sexual chemistry


What goes on between us no one has to know
Advocating for discretion


This is a private show (oh)
Sharing an intimate experience together


Please don't stop the
Asking again for the music to continue


Please don't stop the
A continuation of the request for the music to continue


Yeah
An exclamation of affirmation


Hey!
A call to continue dancing and enjoying the night


Oh!
An exclamation of excitement and energy




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frankie Storm, Michael Joe Jackson, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@angiebertila6655

It's gettin' late
I'm making my way over to my favorite place
I gotta get my body moving
Shake the stress away
I wasn't looking for nobody when you looked my way
Possible candidate (yeah)

Who knew,
That you'd be up in here looking like you do
You're making staying over here impossible
Baby I must say your aura is incredible
If you don't have to go, don't

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
And now we're face to face

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Lets escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop
Please don't stop the music

I said, Baby, Baby are you ready 'cause it's getting close
Don't you feel the passion ready to explode
What goes on between us no one has to know
This is a private show (oh)

Do you know what you started
I just came here to party
But now we're rockin' on the dance floor
Acting naughty
Your hands around my waist
Just let the music play
We're hand in hand
Chest to chest
Now we're face to face

'Cause I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
I just can't refuse it
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music

I wanna take you away
Let's escape into the music
Dj let it play
Like the way you do this
Keep on rockin' to it
Please don't stop the music
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the
Please don't stop the music



All comments from YouTube:

@osato.empire

2023 and this cover is still one of the best songs ever

@borntoclimb7116

Agree

@aaronmortensen8020

Fr

@Dimasstywan

why is he so underrated it makes me so sad he is way more talented than many mainstream musicians out there

@rocket0237

akadimas I wouldn't say he's that underrated ..he's pretty big in the U.K. or atleast I think so. Last I checked he had his own show on BBC radio.

But I totally agree, he should be on the radio but then I don't think his music would be as special to me lol

@Dimasstywan

yes he is known but he deserve more recognition i guess like huge haha

@monica_48

Every time i hear this song i want cry😭😭 Winner Fighting! Good Job Callum😄

@MalakaiDerg

Chilean here. This song used to be on the radio actually!

@chrisburnett1638

akadimas jazz in general is underrated, let alone being a jazz pianist

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@romariorocha8205

Possibly the more terrific version of this song I've ever heard

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