You Can't Stop the Beat
Elijah Kelley Lyrics

You can't stop an avalanche As it races down the hill You can try to stop the seasons, girl But you know you never will
Just like an avalanche, things in life can come at you fast and you can't always control it. While you may try to change your circumstances, some things are just out of your control and you need to learn to adapt.

And you can try to stop my dancin' feet But I just cannot stand still 'Cause the world keeps spinning 'Round and 'round And my heart's keeping time To the speed of sound I was lost 'til I heard the drums Then I found my way 'Cause you can't stop the beat
No matter how hard someone tries to put you down or keep you from moving, you can't let them stop you. Life goes on, and you have to keep dancing to the beat of your own drum. You may feel lost, but sometimes all it takes is finding your rhythm to get you back on track.

Ever since this whole world began A woman found out if she shook it She could shake up a man And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it The best that I can today 'Cause you can't stop the motion of the ocean Or the sun in the sky You can wonder if you wanna, but I never ask why And if you try to hold me down I'm gonna spit in your eye and say That you can't stop the beat!
Women have always had the ability to shake things up and break gender norms. Like the unrelenting power of the ocean and the sun, nobody can control you or tell you what to do. Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself and fight back against any obstacles that come your way.

You can't stop a river as it rushes to the sea You can try to stop the hands of time, but you know it just can't be! And if they try to stop us, Seaweed, I'll call the N double A.C.P.
Just like a river, things in life have a natural flow and direction, and you can't stop it. Time will keep moving forward, and nobody can stop that. However, if someone tries to oppress you or stand in the way of progress, don't hesitate to speak out and make a change.

You can't stop my happiness, 'cause I like the way I am And you just can't stop my knife and fork when I see a Christmas Ham! So, if you don't like the way I look, well, I just don't give a damn! 'Cause the world keeps spinnin' ''round and 'round And my hearts keepin' time to the speed of sound I was lost 'til I heard the drums, then I found my way 'Cause you can't stop the beat
Nobody can take away your joy or your passion, even if they try to bring you down. You can't change who you are or what you love, so embrace it and keep moving forward. Life may have its ups and downs, but if you keep following the rhythm of your heart, you'll always find your way.

You can't stop today (no!) As it comes speeding 'round the track (oooh, child yes!) Yesterday is history (be gone!) And it's never comin' back! (look ahead) 'Cause tomorrow is a brand new day and it don't know white from black (yeah!) 'Cause the world keeps spinnin' 'round and 'round And my heart's keepin' time to the speed of sound I was lost 'til I heard the drums, then I found my way 'Cause you can't stop the beat!
Yesterday is gone, but today is a brand new day full of endless possibilities. Life moves quickly and you can't slow it down or change the past. However, you can keep dancing to the beat of your heart and experience every moment to the fullest. No matter what happens, the world will keep spinning, and so should you.

Ever since we first saw the light A man and woman like to shake it on a Saturday night So I'm gonna shake and shimmy it with all of my might today! 'Cause you can't stop the motion of the ocean or the rain from above They can try to stop the paradise we're dreamin' of But you cannot stop the rhythm of two hearts in love to stay 'Cause you can't stop the beat!
Dancing and love are two powerful forces that can't be stopped. Just like the ocean and the rain, they have a natural and undeniable energy that can't be controlled. Even if people try to bring you down or keep you from achieving your dreams, the power of love will keep you moving forward.

Aah, aah, aah Ahh, ahh, ahh Ahh, ahh, ahh ahh Ever since we first saw the sign A man or woman like to shake it when the day is done And so we're gonna shake and shimmy it and have some fun today! You can't stop the motion of the ocean or the rain from above You can try to stop the paradise we're dreamin' of But you cannot stop the rhythm of two hearts in love to stay! 'Cause you can't stop the beat! You can't stop the beat You can't stop the beat You can't stop the beat You can't stop the beat
This final stanza is a reiteration of the previous ideas. No matter what happens, the beat goes on and nothing can stop it. Love, dance, and passion will keep moving us forward, and nobody can take that away from us.