Nothing Can Stop Us
Written by Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs
Produced by Saint Etienne

Rec… Read Full Bio ↴Written by Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs
Produced by Saint Etienne

Recorded Winter 1990/91
Released April 1991 on Nothing Can Stop Us. Also features on the debut album Foxbase Alpha.

Notes The first Saint Etienne track to feature vocalist Sarah Cracknell. It owes a huge debt to I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face by Dusty Springfield. Kylie Minogue covered Nothing Can Stop Us in the mid-90's.

"It was the first one where we could say 'yes, we've written a proper song'. The first time we'd made a record as good as the ones we listened to." (Pete Wiggs, 2009).

"The structure is the same as Eye Know by De La Soul, a song that essentially has an instrumental chorus. I've tried to explain this before and it comes out as 'it rips off De La Soul which obviously it sounds nothing like! We thought, if we can make a record as good as Eye Know we'll be doing pretty well." (Bob Stanley, 2009).

Nothing Can Stop Us
Saint Etienne Lyrics


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"Thank you, every, come on
Give her a proper Liverpool hand, you can do better than that
And now ladies and gentlemen, what you've been waiting for"

I've come a long way
You walked into my life
I was tired, in love like a fool
But I know it's gonna work out fine, yeah

I've never felt so good
I've never felt so strong
Nothing can stop us now
No, no

I've heard some people say
So wrong, oh, so wrong
Do, do you want to know?
It's true, the touch of your hand, oh

I've never felt so good
I've never felt so strong
Nothing can stop us now

I've never felt so strong




I've never felt so good
Nothing can stop us now

Overall Meaning

The beginning of Saint Etienne's song "Nothing Can Stop Us" opens with what appears to be an announcement by a male voice of a live performance. The voice thanks the audience, encourages them to cheer louder, and introduces the main event, which is likely the singer of the song. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing gratitude to someone who has walked into their life and made a difference. They confess that they were feeling tired and foolish in love but acknowledge that everything is going to work out well.


The singer of the song is euphoric, and they express this through the repetition of "I've never felt so good, I've never felt so strong." This is because of the subject of the song, which appears to be a relationship that has given them a newfound sense of happiness and power. It's a feeling that cannot be stopped or dampened, as the chorus repeats, "Nothing can stop us now, No, no."


In the second verse, the singer appears to have faced some criticism or obstacles from people who do not believe in the relationship or its power. However, they are undeterred, claiming that the touch of their loved one's hand is enough proof for them that they are on the right path. The chorus repeats for the last time, reiterating the idea that this love is unstoppable and that no matter what comes their way, they are unbreakable.


The song essentially captures the feeling of being in love, where the world seems brighter, and the future seems more secure. It's a hopeful and optimistic song that resonates with people who have experienced the same emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank you, every, come on
Expressing gratitude to the audience for being there.


Give her a proper Liverpool hand, you can do better than that
Encouraging the audience to give a better applause for the performer.


And now ladies and gentlemen, what you've been waiting for
Introducing the main performer of the show.


I've come a long way
Despite the difficulties faced, I have arrived at this point.


You walked into my life
You became an important part of my life.


I was tired, in love like a fool
I was exhausted and blinded by love.


But I know it's gonna work out fine, yeah
Despite doubts and uncertainties, I have hope that everything will work out.


I've never felt so good
I have never experienced such happiness before.


I've never felt so strong
I have never been this confident before.


Nothing can stop us now
There are no obstacles that can hinder our success now.


I've heard some people say
Some people have made negative comments.


So wrong, oh, so wrong
Their comments are completely incorrect.


Do, do you want to know?
Asking if the listener wants to know the truth.


It's true, the touch of your hand, oh
The sensation of your touch is real and meaningful.


I've never felt so good
I have never experienced such happiness before.


I've never felt so strong
I have never been this confident before.


Nothing can stop us now
There are no obstacles that can hinder our success now.


I've never felt so strong
I have never been this confident before.


I've never felt so good
I have never experienced such happiness before.


Nothing can stop us now
There are no obstacles that can hinder our success now.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB STANLEY, PETER STEWART WIGGS

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

DJ Professor Dan

“Nothing Can Stop Us Now” like “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” before it, sounds less like a song, and more like a hazy nostalgic daydream containing snippets of musical memories from Bob Stanley’s childhood. I assume his parents played a lot of Dusty Springfield and Lulu records.


The soothing sounds of Sarah Cracknell whispering sweet nothings about touching your hand and smoothing out the rough edges was one of the coolest sounds of 1992. What is it about English girls talking on tracks that always sounds infinitely cool?


A few years later “Nothing Can Stop Us” would be covered by Kylie as the B-side to “Confide In Me.” Which made sense… Sarah Cracknell was basically the indie Kylie.

"Nothing Can Stop Us Now" is a 9



Tzam Showman

"Thank you, every, come on
Give her a proper Liverpool hand, you can do better than that
And now ladies and gentlemen, what you've been waiting for"

I've come a long way
You walked into my life
I was tired, in love like a fool
But I know it's gonna work out fine, yeah

I've never felt so good
I've never felt so strong
Nothing can stop us now
No, no

I've heard some people say
So wrong, oh, so wrong
Do, do you want to know?
It's true, the touch of your hand, oh

I've never felt so good
I've never felt so strong
Nothing can stop us now

I've never felt so strong
I've never felt so good
Nothing can stop us now



All comments from YouTube:

lucky sembry

Quite possibly one of the best pop songs ever recorded, period.

Curtis Gangler

Sarah Cracknell really gives an epic performance in this one

Clive Mason

Had this album on tape playing it on the beach in Kos Greece back in 92 and we had German, Italian and Dutch people coming over to us and saying they had never heard anything so good and who was the band, gave the tape to some Germans on our last day and they were over the moon, great album and still play it and never tired of hearing it. Saw them live playing at Newcastle uni in 92 and they were supported by Pulp.

Reid Bennington

thinking of you

kevin irving

I had a similar experience at Phoenix festival in 1994. I headed like a moth to a light to some folks playing this late at night and had to ask what it was. Made some nice friends and went back home to Newcastle with some amazing memories and a C90 copy of Fox Base Alpha.

Robert Rafford

Fox Base Alpha just brilliant.

Just Me

Wow, I discovered Saint Etienne the same way!!!! I went over to some people and just HAD to ask them! It was unlike anything I had EVER heard! This was in 1998 I beleive.... their Good Humour album

Kostas Protopapas

super my friend

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Elizabeth Bell

A gorgeous tune from the summer of 1991.

Jamie Davies

Its Jamie Davies I love this song its awesome and amazing Elizabeth Bell. Will you be my friend please Elizabeth Bell my mate?

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