Evans Blue is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada founded in… Read Full Bio ↴Evans Blue is a Canadian rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada founded in 2005. The band's name was suggested by Kevin Matisyn, and refers to a dye that is injected into the bloodstream to measure blood volume. They have sold over one million albums worldwide, including five studio albums and one live album. They have released 5 studio albums: The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume and The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal of Life Ends with Kevin Matisyn, who left the group in 2008 and formed Parabelle, and Evans Blue, Graveyard of Empires and Letters from the Dead with Dan Chandler, who replaced Matisyn after his departure.

Stop and Say You Love Me
Evans Blue Lyrics

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Hey listen, because I'll only say this once
Do you think that you could lose yourself in me?
I could say I want to die by your side one day
But I could never speak the words
Because they haven't wrote the words that mean enough to me
So together we can burn this way

Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you

I found a loop hole for us now
It's called redemption of my history
Do you think you could look past my fears
Tell me now my love
Because I will lose it in your eyes, I see firelight in your eyes
I know that things will be better when you are by my side

Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you
Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you

I'm guarded, I'm fragile, but if anyone could ever save me now, you can

Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you
Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you

Are you strong enough? am I enough?
Are you strong enough to say you love me?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Evans Blue's song "Stop and Say You Love Me" are a plea for emotional vulnerability and honesty in a relationship. The singer asks if the listener could "lose themselves" in him, and even though he has thoughts of wanting to die by their side, he can't seem to find the right words to express it. However, he believes that together they can "burn" and find passion. The repeated lines of "Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you" emphasize the importance of communication and reassurance, as well as the mutual feelings in the relationship.

The singer then mentions a "loop hole" for their relationship, called the "redemption of [his] history," suggesting that he may have a troubled past that needs forgiving. He questions if the listener is able to look past his fears and fully accept him. The mention of seeing "firelight" in their eyes could be interpreted as a symbol of passion and intensity, but also could represent warmth and comfort. The line "I'm guarded, I'm fragile" further emphasizes the need for emotional support and understanding. The singer's final question of "Are you strong enough? am I enough?" suggests a fear of not being fully accepted, but ultimately still hoping for love.

Overall, the song is about the importance of emotional expression, forgiveness, and acceptance in a relationship. The repeated line, "Stop and say you love me," encourages the listener to be honest about their feelings, while also reinforcing the singer's own openness and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey listen, because I'll only say this once
I have something important to say, so please pay attention.

Do you think that you could lose yourself in me?
Are you willing to give yourself completely to me?

I could say I want to die by your side one day
I imagine spending the rest of my life with you and being willing to face anything with you, even death.

But I could never speak the words
I am unable to put into words how strongly I feel about you.

Because they haven't wrote the words that mean enough to me
There are no words that accurately convey the depth of my love for you.

So together we can burn this way
Together, we can experience an intense passion and love for one another.

Stop and say you love me, always, I'll say the same to you
Let's both express our love for each other and promise to always do so.

I found a loop hole for us now
I have discovered a way for us to be together despite any obstacles or issues we may face.

It's called redemption of my history
With your love, I can overcome past mistakes or pain and find redemption and healing.

Do you think you could look past my fears
Are you willing to see beyond my insecurities and fears and accept me for who I am?

Tell me now my love
Please be honest with me about your feelings and intentions.

Because I will lose it in your eyes, I see firelight in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, I feel overwhelmed with emotion and see a strong connection.

I know that things will be better when you are by my side
I believe that having you with me will improve my life and bring happiness and security.

I'm guarded, I'm fragile, but if anyone could ever save me now, you can
I have walls up and am wary of getting hurt, but I trust you to be the one to help me heal and feel safe.

Are you strong enough? am I enough?
Can you handle the weight of my love and my trust in you? Am I enough for you?

Are you strong enough to say you love me?
Do you have the courage and strength to express your love for me?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSEPH DANIEL LAUZON, KEVIN JAMES CLARKSON

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