Stop the World
Ghost Dance Lyrics


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I still can’t believe that it could ever be
This way and not be a dream
I know it can’t last
The world turns too fast for us
But while it does

You’re mine, all mine
All I need tonight’s to know you’re mine

Don’t breathe a word, don’t change a hair
Stop the world right now see if I care
The light that shines above, let it shine for me alone
So that I know, so that I know

You’re mine, all mine
All I need tonight’s to know you’re mine

Stop the world
We’re just killing time
Let me hear you say you’re mine
All mine, all mine, all mine, all mine

I’d wear your heart on my sleeve for all the world to see
Would you do the same for me
Show me that you care
Don’t ask me to share you with anyone
Not anyone





You’re mine, all mine
All I need tonight’s to know you’re mine

Overall Meaning

The song "Stop the World" by Ghost Dance talks about an intense desire to freeze time and create a moment of blissfulness that can last forever. It is a love song that expresses the longing for a perfect moment with someone special. The singer is convinced that what they share with their partner is a dream and that reality will eventually shatter it. They realize that life is fleeting, and moments shared with the one you love are rare and unique experiences that need to be treasured. The lyrics express a sense of possessiveness towards the lover, an intense obsession to keep them to themselves and not share them with anyone else. The chorus - "You’re mine, all mine, all I need tonight’s to know you’re mine" - is a fragile statement that acknowledges the impermanence of love but insists on making the most of the moment.


The lyrics are an ode to the fleeting nature of time and a celebration of the present moment. The craving to be with someone you love, the desire to create a private universe where nothing else matters, the need to hold on to the moment before it vanishes into thin air - these are emotions that the song captures in a poignant and moving way. The theme of the song resonates with everyone who has ever been in love, and the haunting melody and passionate delivery make it an unforgettable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I still can’t believe that it could ever be
I cannot fathom that it could be real


This way and not be a dream
This is not a figment of my imagination


I know it can’t last
This euphoria is temporary


The world turns too fast for us
Life moves on at an unstoppable pace


But while it does
For the time being


You’re mine, all mine
You belong to me and me alone


All I need tonight’s to know you’re mine
All I require for tonight is the knowledge that you are mine


Don’t breathe a word, don’t change a hair
Do not alter anything or say anything at all


Stop the world right now see if I care
Pause time this instant and it won't matter


The light that shines above, let it shine for me alone
The light illuminating us must serve only me


So that I know, so that I know
That is essential for my certainty


Stop the world
Halt the universe


We’re just killing time
We are passing time unproductively


Let me hear you say you’re mine
I need to hear you acknowledge our exclusivity


I’d wear your heart on my sleeve for all the world to see
I would publicly express my attachment to you


Would you do the same for me
Could you reciprocate that sentiment?


Show me that you care
Demonstrate your affection


Don’t ask me to share you with anyone
I will not allow you to be shared with anyone else


Not anyone
Especially not anyone else


You’re mine, all mine
You are mine alone


All I need tonight’s to know you’re mine
All I desire tonight is the guarantee that you belong to me




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