Stop the Clocks
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Lyrics
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And when the night is over there'll be no sound
Lock the box and leave it all behind on the backseat of my mind
And when the night is over where will I rise?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
And when the night is over where will I fall?
And when the night is over where will I fall?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
Stop the clocks and turn the world around, let your love lay me down
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
And now the night is over there'll be no sound, sound
"Stop the Clocks" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is a melancholic song about the uncertainty of life and death, and the desire for a peaceful ending. The song speaks to the fear of not knowing what happens after we die, and the possibility of already being dead and not knowing it. The use of clock imagery in the lyrics creates a sense of urgency and the need to make the most of the time we have. The line "let your love lay me down" suggests a longing for peace and love as a way to ease the fear and uncertainty of death.
The second verse evokes a sense of isolation and loneliness, with the singer feeling lost inside their head and wondering if anyone is listening when they call out. The repetition of the question "what if I'm already dead, how would I know?" emphasizes the existential anxiety that runs throughout the song. The need to stop the clocks and turn the world around, to leave everything behind and start anew, reflects a desire for a fresh start or a chance to make things right before it's too late.
Overall, "Stop the Clocks" is a reflective and poignant song that speaks to the universal fears and uncertainties of the human experience. It conveys a deep sense of longing for peace and love, and an acceptance of the fact that death is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop the clocks and turn the world around, let your love lay me down
Let's pause time and change our world for a moment with your love and let me rest
And when the night is over there'll be no sound
When everything is done and quiet, nothing will be heard
Lock the box and leave it all behind on the backseat of my mind
Put away all the worries and leave them in my thoughts for now
And when the night is over where will I rise?
Once it's all done, where will I go from here?
What if I'm already dead, how would I know?
I'm so lost and confused, maybe I'm already dead and don't even realize it
Lost inside my head behind a wall, do they hear me when I call?
Trapped in my own mind, wondering if anyone can hear my cries for help
And when the night is over where will I fall?
Where will I end up once everything is said and done?
Stop the clocks and turn the world around, let your love lay me down
Once again, let me rest and breathe with your love while we take a break from reality
And now the night is over there'll be no sound, sound
As the night comes to an end, everything fades to silence and there's no trace left behind
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Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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