Stop
Luciano Pavarotti & Spice Girls Lyrics


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You just walk in, I make you smile
It's cool but
You don't even know me
You take an inch, I run a mile
Can't win you're
Always right behind me
And we know that you could go and find some other
Take or leave it or just don't even bother
Caught in a craze, it's just a phase
Or will this be around forever
Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Racing so heard you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
Don't you know why can't you see
Slow it down, read the sign
So you know just where you're going
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do always be together
Ba da ba ba
Ba da ba ba
Ba da ba stay that way forever
And we know that you can go and find some other
Take or leave it cos we've always got each other
You know who you are and yes, you're gonna breakdown
You've crossed the line so you're gonna have to turnaround
Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Racing so heard you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
Don't you know why can't you see
Slow it down, read the sign
So you know just where you're going
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Gotta keep it down honey, lay your back on the line
Cos I don't care about the money, don't be wasting my time
You need less speed, get off my case
You gotta slow it down baby, just get out of my face
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Stop right now thank you very much
(Stop right now)
I need somebody with a human touch
(We wanna thank, we wanna thank you)
Hey you always on the run
(Stop right now)




Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
(Thank you very much, thank you very much)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Luciano Pavarotti/Spice Girls' song "Stop" are about the importance of slowing down and enjoying life instead of constantly being on the move. The singer addresses an individual who is always in a hurry and implores them to take a moment to appreciate the present moment. The song warns that life moves too quickly and that rushing through it will ultimately lead to a lack of fulfillment.


The verses describe the singer's frustration with this speedy person who takes everything for granted and doesn't appreciate what they have. While they acknowledge that the person can go find happiness elsewhere, the singer emphasizes that they have always had each other and they should slow down to enjoy it. The chorus then repeats the command to "stop right now thank you very much" and "slow it down, read the sign" before reiterating the need for a human touch and a fun-loving attitude.


Overall, the song Stop is a message of mindfulness and living in the moment. It encourages listeners to take a step back from the chaos of life and appreciate the little things around them.


Line by Line Meaning

You just walk in, I make you smile
When you walk in, I am able to make you happy


It's cool but
It's nice but not important


You don't even know me
You don't have any knowledge about me


You take an inch, I run a mile
You take a small advantage and I go to great lengths to satisfy you


Can't win you're
It's impossible to win, because


Always right behind me
You are constantly following me


And we know that you could go and find some other
We are aware that you could search for someone else


Take or leave it or just don't even bother
Accept it or reject it, or simply don't try


Caught in a craze, it's just a phase
Stuck in a fad or trend, it's temporary


Or will this be around forever
Is this going to last indefinitely?


Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Don't you recognize that this is moving too quickly?


Racing so heart you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
Moving so quickly, it's evident that it won't endure


Don't you know why can't you see
Don't you comprehend, why can't you understand


Slow it down, read the sign
Reduce your speed and review the indication


So you know just where you're going
So that you understand where you're headed


Stop right now thank you very much
Pause at this very moment, thank you very much


I need somebody with a human touch
I require someone with a personal connection


Hey you always on the run
Hello, you are always in a hurry


Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
You must decelerate, my dear, and experience enjoyment


Do do do do
No specific meaning, just a filler sound


Always be together
Stay united constantly


Ba da ba ba
No exact meaning, just a filler sound


Stay that way forever
Remain like that permanently


And we know that you can go and find some other
We realize that you can locate someone else


Take or leave it cos we've always got each other
Accept or reject it because we always have each other


You know who you are and yes, you're gonna breakdown
You are aware of who you are and you will have a breakdown


You've crossed the line so you're gonna have to turnaround
You have gone too far, so now you must reverse course


Gotta keep it down honey, lay your back on the line
You must reduce the volume, darling, take a risk


Cos I don't care about the money, don't be wasting my time
Because I am not concerned with money, do not waste my time


You need less speed, get off my case
You require less velocity, stop bothering me


You gotta slow it down baby, just get out of my face
You must decelerate, my dear, and leave me alone


(We wanna thank, we wanna thank you)
An expression of gratitude to the listener(s)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, GERI HALLIWELL, VICTORIA BECKHAM, EMMA BUNTON, MELANIE BROWN, ANDY WATKINS, PAUL WILSON

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