You Can't Stop the Beat
Nikki Blonsky Amanda Bynes Zac Efron Elijah Kelley Queen Latifah And John Travolta Lyrics


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You cant stop an avalanche
As it races down the hill
You can try to stop the seasons, girl
But ya know you never will
And you can try to stop my dancin' feet
But I just cannot stand still
'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you can't stop the beat
Ever since this old world began
A woman found out if she shook it
She could shake up a man
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
The best that I can today
'Cause you cant stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the sun in the sky
You can wonder if you wanna
But I never ask why
And if you try to hold me down
I'm gonna spit in your eye and say
That you cant stop the beat!

What do ya' have to say, Penny?

I am now a checkerboard chick!
You can't stop a river
As it rushes to the sea
You can try and stop the hands of time
But ya know it just can't be
And if they try to stop us, seaweed,
I'll call the N double-a, á P!
'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round.
'Round and 'round

And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
Speed of sound
I was lost till I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you can't stop the beat
Ever since we first saw the light
A man and woman liked to shake it
On a Saturday night
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it

With all my might today
'Cause you cant stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop the paradise
We're dreaming of
But they cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
'Cause you cant stop the beat!

Tracy, I have a little something
I'd like to add, if you don't mind.
You cant stop my happiness
'Cause I like the way I am
And you just can't stop my knife and fork
When I see a Christmas ham
So if you don't like the way I look
Well, I lust don't give a damn!

'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way

'Cause you cant stop the beat
Ever since this old world began
A woman found out if she shook it
She could shake up a man
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
The best that I can today
'Cause you cant stop

The motion of the ocean
Or the sun in the sky
You can wonder if you wanna
But I never ask why
And if you try to hold me down
I'm gonna spit in your eye and say
That you cant stop the beat!

Wilbur, be a dear and get me my
Oxygen, now!

Step aside, Miss Buttercup, it's
Time to wrap this mutha' up!
Oh, oh, oh,
You can't stop today

No!
As it comes speeding down the track
Oh child, yes
Child, yesterday is hist'ry
Be gone!
And it's never coming back
Look ahead
'Cause tomorrow is a brand new day
And it don't know white from black
Yeah!

'Cause the world keeps spinning
'Round and 'round
And my heart's keeping time
To the speed of sound
I was lost til I heard the drums
Then I found my way
'Cause you cant stop the beat

Ever since we first saw the light
A man and woman liked to shake it
On a Saturday night
And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it
With all my might today
'Cause you can't stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop this paradise
We're dreaming of
But you cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
You can't stop the beat!
Aah, aah, aah
Aah, aah, aah
Aah, aah, aah
Come on, you von tussles
Go on, shake your fanny muscles

We can't!
Yes, you can!
No, we can't!
Yes, you can!
Yes, we can!
You can't stop the beat

Ever since we first saw the sun
It seems von tussle girls are always
Tryin' to please someone
But now we're gonna shake and shimmy it
And have some fun
Today!

'Cause you can't stop
The motion of the ocean
Or the rain from above
They can try to stop the paradise
We're dreaming of
But you cannot stop the rhythm
Of two hearts in love to stay
'Cause you can't stop the beat!




You can't stop the beat!
You can't stop the beat!

Overall Meaning

"You Can't Stop the Beat" from Hairspray is a high-energy, feel-good song that promotes the message of self-expression and acceptance. The song talks about how nothing can stop the unstoppable, be it an avalanche, a season, dancing feet, or the beat. The lyrics suggest that those who try to stop others from expressing themselves should be spit in the eye and that two hearts in love will always find a way to be together despite any challenge that comes their way.


In the song, we can also see characters like Tracy, Penny, Wilbur, Miss Buttercup, and von Tussles express their feelings, opinions, and experiences in their unique ways. Tracy expresses how she found her way through the drums, Penny exclaims that she is a checkerboard chick, Wilbur brings comedy relief, Miss Buttercup talks about her food habits, and von Tussle girls are trying to please someone. The song incorporates various musical styles, from rock and roll to gospel, and ends with a high-octane climax that leaves the audience pumped up and energized.


Line by Line Meaning

You cant stop an avalanche As it races down the hill
There are things in life that you cannot control, and they will happen whether you like it or not.


You can try to stop the seasons, girl But ya know you never will
Just as you cannot stop the natural course of the seasons and the changes they bring, you cannot stop progress and change in life.


And you can try to stop my dancin' feet But I just cannot stand still
Even if someone tries to hold us back and prevent us from achieving our dreams, we have the power to keep moving forward and following our passions.


'Cause the world keeps spinning 'Round and 'round And my heart's keeping time To the speed of sound
Life moves quickly, and we must keep up with it. Our hearts beat in time with the world around us, reminding us to stay present and enjoy every moment.


I was lost til I heard the drums Then I found my way 'Cause you can't stop the beat
Music has the power to inspire and motivate us, guiding us to find our purpose and follow our dreams no matter what obstacles we face.


Ever since this old world began A woman found out if she shook it She could shake up a man
Throughout history, women have broken down barriers and shattered stereotypes by expressing themselves freely and creatively.


And so I'm gonna shake and shimmy it The best that I can today 'Cause you cant stop The motion of the ocean Or the sun in the sky
We should embrace every opportunity to dance, to sing, and to express ourselves freely without fear or judgment.


You can wonder if you wanna But I never ask why And if you try to hold me down I'm gonna spit in your eye and say That you cant stop the beat!
We must stay true to ourselves and let nobody hold us back from achieving our goals in life. Those who try to hold us back will only be met with our determination and resilience.


What do ya' have to say, Penny? I am now a checkerboard chick!
We should be proud of who we are and own our unique identities without letting anyone else define us.


You can't stop a river As it rushes to the sea You can try and stop the hands of time But ya know it just can't be
Life is constantly moving and changing, and no matter how hard we may try to hold onto the past or stop time, it is ultimately inevitable that we must move forward and embrace what the future holds.


And if they try to stop us, seaweed, I'll call the N double-a, á P!
We must stand up for ourselves and fight for what we believe in. We have the power to call upon support to help us if we face obstacles in our way.


Ever since we first saw the light A man and woman liked to shake it On a Saturday night
Dancing has been a part of human culture and expression since the beginning of time, bringing people together and uniting them in joy and celebration.


They can try to stop the paradise We're dreaming of But they cannot stop the rhythm Of two hearts in love to stay 'Cause you cant stop the beat!
Love is a powerful force that cannot be controlled or stopped by anyone. We must follow our hearts and pursue the love that brings us happiness and fulfillment.


Tracy, I have a little something I'd like to add, if you don't mind.
We should always speak up for ourselves and share our ideas and opinions, even if others may not agree with them.


You cant stop my happiness 'Cause I like the way I am And you just can't stop my knife and fork When I see a Christmas ham
We have the right to enjoy life and indulge in things that bring us pleasure, and nobody should ever criticize us or hold us back from doing so.


Wilbur, be a dear and get me my Oxygen, now!
Sometimes we need help from others to keep us going and support us when we need it most.


Step aside, Miss Buttercup, it's Time to wrap this mutha' up!
We should always empower ourselves and never let anyone else take credit for our hard work and achievements.


Oh, oh, oh, You can't stop today No!
Every day is a new opportunity to embrace life and follow our dreams.


As it comes speeding down the track Oh child, yes Child, yesterday is hist'ry Be gone!
We should not dwell on the past but instead focus on the present moment and keep moving forward.


Look ahead 'Cause tomorrow is a brand new day And it don't know white from black Yeah!
We should always look to the future with optimism and hope, knowing that anything is possible and we have the power to make the most of every day.


They can try to stop this paradise But you cannot stop the rhythm You can't stop the beat!
Nobody can stand in the way of our happiness and freedom, and we must always keep dancing to our own beat.




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@avatarroku7955

The best thing about John Travolta's acting here is that you don't see him playing a woman in a gay way. He is so convincing. I can really see a woman in his acting and the way he sways his hands.

@moonchild3717

Ngl first time I watched this I didn't know it was John Travolta until later on lmao

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