Stop the World
Nick Jonas feat. Demi Lovato Lyrics

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I don't know why
I don't know why I'm so afraid
I don't know how
I don't know how to fix the pain

We're living a lie
Living a lie
This needs to change

We're out of time
We're out of time
And it's still the same

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be alone

I'm hearing the noise
Hearing the noise from all around
I'm on the edge
I'm on the edge of breaking down
Like Bonnie and Clyde
Let's find a ride and ditch this town
To keep it alive, keep it alive
Don't make a sound

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone
Let us be

I never wanna take that final look
I'll turn another page
Won't close the book

We can't stop the world
But there's so much more that we could do
You can't stop this girl
From falling more in love with you
You said, "Nobody has to know
Give us time to grow and take it slow"
But I'd stop the world, if it'd finally let us be alone

Let us be alone

Let us be alone (let us be alone)
Let us be alone

Overall Meaning

The song "Stop The World" by Nick Jonas feat. Demi Lovato is a love song about two people who are struggling to be together in a world that seems to be against them. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer is afraid and doesn't know how to fix the pain they are feeling. The next lines suggest that they are living a lie and that something needs to change, but time is running out, and nothing seems to be changing. The chorus is an expression of frustration because the world keeps moving, and they can't seem to find a way to make their relationship work. However, they continue to profess their love for each other, and the singer says they would stop the world if it would finally let them be alone. The bridge is about finding a way to escape the noise of the world and find love in each other.

The lyrics of "Stop The World" are emotional and relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the pain of trying to hold onto love in a world that seems to be moving too fast. It speaks to the struggle of trying to overcome obstacles and find happiness in love. The song's sound is a mixture of pop and rock genres, making it a catchy tune that appeals to a broad audience.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why
I'm uncertain about the reason(s) behind my emotions

I don't know why I'm so afraid
I'm unsure what's causing my fear

I don't know how
I'm not aware of a solution

I don't know how to fix the pain
I'm bewildered as to how to ease the pain

We're living a lie
We're not living authentically

Living a lie
Pretending to be something we're not

This needs to change
A change is required

We're out of time
The clock is ticking

And it's still the same
We're stuck in the same place

We can't stop the world
We can't halt time

But there's so much more that we could do
We still have options