Don't Stop the Music
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(All right yeah eh yeah m mm)This little girl didn't care what anybody said
She got the whole world dancing to the music in her head (yeah)
They loved to trash her bad, laugh at her and call her names (oh yeah)
And now they all try to copy her, isn't that a shame (mm oh)
It only made her stronger

Don't stop, stop the music
The world will keep turning if you use it, get out there and
Dont stop, stop the music
People keep on dancing, you can do it
Baby come on oh
Baby come on come on

He knew that he was different
This sucker couldn't win
They didnt dig his vision
They tried to fit him in
But there's no room for losers
Until they make you change
And then you love them
Tell me how much longer...

Dont stop, stop the music
The world will keep turning if you use it, get out there and
Dont stop, stop the music
People keep dancing, you can do it
Baby come on
Baby come on (mm)

You've got a perfect mind, you've got a perfect smile
You're unlike anybody, got your own shine, come on

If you just keep on dancing, then you won't feel no pain
Baby it's your decision, only you can break a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaain

Music like love floating in the air
You can reach out grab it everywhere
Show you you're special loved
You were put here on earth to make goodness for people
Better make it worth living while the world still spinning

Dont stop, stop the music
The world will keep turning if you use it, get out there and
Dont stop, stop the music
People keep on dancing, you can do it (Keep on dancing)
Baby come on

Dont stop, stop the music




People keep dancing, you can do it
Baby come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Play's song Don't Stop the Music are a call to action for anyone who has ever been ridiculed, misunderstood, or deemed different. The song begins with a story of a little girl who never cared what anyone said about her, she danced to the music in her head and got the whole world dancing along with her. Despite the people who laughed at her and called her names, she became even stronger. The message is clear - don't let anyone else's ignorance and small-mindedness bring you down.


The song continues with the story of a boy who was also different, but was not accepted by his peers who didn't understand his vision. But rather than trying to fit in, the boy stuck to his vision and didn't let anyone change him. The song encourages people to keep dancing and to be proud of their differences. It says that music is a force that can unite and uplift people, and that you should never stop the music of your soul, because the world will keep turning if you use it.


Line by Line Meaning

(All right yeah eh yeah m mm)This little girl didn't care what anybody said
This young girl was not concerned with what others thought of her


She got the whole world dancing to the music in her head (yeah)
Her passion for music inspired people all over the world to dance


They loved to trash her bad, laugh at her and call her names (oh yeah)
People liked to insult her and make fun of her for her music taste


And now they all try to copy her, isn't that a shame (mm oh)
Now those same people are trying to emulate her, which is unfortunate


It only made her stronger
The negativity only made her more resilient


Don't stop, stop the music
Keep the music going


The world will keep turning if you use it, get out there and
Life goes on, so use music to live it to the fullest


People keep on dancing, you can do it
People will always dance to music, so keep playing it


Baby come on oh
Come on and join in the fun


He knew that he was different
He was aware of his uniqueness


This sucker couldn't win
He faced difficulties because of his difference


They didnt dig his vision
Others didn't understand his perspective


They tried to fit him in
They wanted him to conform


But there's no room for losers
Society doesn't accept those who don't fit in


Until they make you change
Unless they force you to change


And then you love them
And then you accept their approbation


Tell me how much longer...
Questioning how long he has to endure this


You've got a perfect mind, you've got a perfect smile
You have unique qualities that make you perfect


You're unlike anybody, got your own shine, come on
You are different and unique, so show your brilliance


If you just keep on dancing, then you won't feel no pain
Dancing can be therapeutic and can distract from emotional pain


Baby it's your decision, only you can break a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaain
You have the power to break free from social constraints


Music like love floating in the air
Music has a feeling of love and can permeate the air


You can reach out grab it everywhere
You can access music wherever you go


Show you you're special loved
Music can remind you that you are special and loved


You were put here on earth to make goodness for people
You were placed on this earth to do good for others


Better make it worth living while the world still spinning
Make life worth living while you still have the chance




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