Stop the World
Krokus Lyrics
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Please excuse me but I must agree
It has the power, makes the planet turn
It could set your life free, yeah
I hate to give you the bad news
The clock is tickin' away
And she's your own mother nature
Pays at the end of the day!
We've gotta stop it while we can!!!
We're livin' in a mad world
And that's the bloody truth
We're livin' in a bad world
Good luck to me and you
Lost in a dream of virtual reality
A battle-film and some booze
Ain't got no time for ecology (what's that?)
Like we've got nothing to lose, yeah
We all can profit from a healthy planet
But greed and power seem to rule!!!
Set it free, set it free!
Forget your nature and she'll forget you
Take it away boys
Good luck everybody...
Sleep tight, tonite!
The central theme of the song 'Stop the World' by Krokus revolves around the impact of money on the world along with the overall disregard for the environment. The opening lines emphasize the idea that money controls the world, and the power it has to make things happen. However, the following lines indicate that mother nature is the ultimate power that pays at the end of the day, and the clock is ticking away. This implies that the more we exploit our resources, the closer we get to the end of the world. In the chorus, the lyrics suggest that we need to stop damaging the world and ourselves, but time is running out.
The second verse reveals that we are lost in a virtual reality, a world of media, and entertainment which ultimately blinds us to the harsh realities of the environment. The lyrics suggest that we are fighting a senseless battle and distracting ourselves by indulging in alcohol instead of acknowledging the consequences of our actions on nature. The third line mocks society's disregard for ecology, with the question 'what's that?'. But the song stresses that a healthy planet will benefit everyone, though greed and power seem to rule the world. The song concludes with the message to set nature free and not ignore it, to avoid mother nature forgetting us.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that money rules the world
It is often told that money is what controls the world.
Please excuse me but I must agree
I'm sorry to say, but I believe it's true.
It has the power, makes the planet turn
Money holds so much power that it can dictate the course of the Earth.
It could set your life free, yeah
Having money may seem liberating.
I hate to give you the bad news
Sorry to say, but it's not going to be good.
The clock is tickin' away
Time is constantly moving forward.
And she's your own mother nature
Mother Nature is a force to be respected and taken seriously.
Pays at the end of the day!
The consequences of neglecting to care for the planet will come back to haunt us.
Can you accept that your time is up?
Can you come to terms with the fact that time is running out?
We've gotta stop it while we can!!!
It's imperative that we take action now to prevent further damage.
We're livin' in a mad world
The world we inhabit can often feel like it's gone insane.
And that's the bloody truth
And that's just the harsh reality of it all.
We're livin' in a bad world
Our world can be a cruel and unforgiving place.
Good luck to me and you
We're all going to need some good luck to make it through.
Lost in a dream of virtual reality
We can become so consumed by technology that we forget what's truly important.
A battle-film and some booze
Distractions like movies and alcohol can numb us to the reality of what's happening around us.
Ain't got no time for ecology (what's that?)
We often don't even know what ecology is, let alone care about it.
Like we've got nothing to lose, yeah
We act recklessly as if we have nothing to lose.
We all can profit from a healthy planet
We all benefit from a planet that is thriving and healthy.
But greed and power seem to rule!!!
However, greed and power often triumph over our better judgement.
Set it free, set it free!
We need to let go of our destructive ways and let nature thrive.
Forget your nature and she'll forget you
If we don't take care of nature, it won't take care of us in return.
Take it away boys
Play on, musicians.
Good luck everybody...
Wishing everyone luck on this difficult journey.
Sleep tight, tonite!
Rest easy tonight, but tomorrow we must keep fighting for the planet.
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Juan Amaral
01 - Lion Heart 0:00
02 - Flying Through The Night 5:16
03 - To Rock Or Not To Be 9:12
04 - In The Dead Of Night 12:36
05 - Natural Blonde 17:43
06 - Doggy Style 22:55
07 - Talking Like A Shotgun 26:58 08 - Soul To Soul 31:07
09 - Stop The World 36:02
10 - You ain't Got The Guts To Do It 41:16
11 - Wagon Gone 44:21
12 - Stormy Nights 49:23
MrLuisRock'N'Roll
01 - Lion Heart 0:00
02 - Flying Through The Night 5:16
03 - To Rock Or Not To Be 9:12
04 - In The Dead Of Night 12:36
05 - Natural Blonde 17:43
06 - Doggy Style 22:55
07 - Talking Like A Shotgun 26:58
08 - Soul To Soul 31:07
09 - Stop The World 36:02
10 - You ain't Got The Guts To Do It 41:16
11 - Wagon Gone 44:21
12 - Stormy Nights 49:23
Joseph Rubas
This is one of those albums that I didn't really care for the first time I head it - I picked out one or two songs I liked and ignored the rest - but came back, listened to again, and wound up loving. I'm convinced that the greatest tragedy of rock and roll history was Krokus not hitting the same heights as AC/DC at least.
John Smith
The lead singer of Krokus could step right in for AC/DC n you wouldn't hardly know the difference and I'm a fan of both bands .
Dennis
Well, that's setting the bar pretty dam high...
Juan Amaral
01 - Lion Heart 0:00
02 - Flying Through The Night 5:16
03 - To Rock Or Not To Be 9:12
04 - In The Dead Of Night 12:36
05 - Natural Blonde 17:43
06 - Doggy Style 22:55
07 - Talking Like A Shotgun 26:58 08 - Soul To Soul 31:07
09 - Stop The World 36:02
10 - You ain't Got The Guts To Do It 41:16
11 - Wagon Gone 44:21
12 - Stormy Nights 49:23
DHR
Gracias hermano!
Junior Pintoo
Muito foda
Junior Pintoo
Excelente
Joseph Rubas
Thanks, my dude!
Vanei Pontes
Fantástic Álbum 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊
Great Singer "Marc storace"🎤😎👊
Rockerneck
I love this album. I don't even think the artwork is bad. In fact, this would make a great tattoo.