Spitalfield was an alternative rock band based in Glen Ellyn, Chicago and s… Read Full Bio ↴Spitalfield was an alternative rock band based in Glen Ellyn, Chicago and signed to the Victory Records label. Formed in 1998, Spitalfield caught the attention of Victory Records with the 2002 release of The Cloak And Dagger Club EP and a year later released fan-favorite Remember Right Now. Spitalfield also released an album titled Stop Doing Bad Things in 2005 which featured songs like "Gold Dust V. The State Of Illinois" and "So I heard You Joined a Convent". The band's name comes from what members describe as a village where Jack the Ripper came from. The name for this location is actually Spitalfields, and it is not a village but a section of London's East End. In the summer of 2005 Bassist T.J. Minich departed from the band and TJ Milici came on board to take his place. In August of 2006, guitarist Dan Lowder left the band under "Personal Reasons" and was replaced with Jeff Meilander (formerly of Seven Days of Samsara and Bosio). However Lowder is the gutarist on the October 2006 release Better Than Knowing Where You Are.

On September 10th 2007 the band announced on their Myspace that following a 25-date tour in November/December they will be 'calling it quits'. No official reason was given although they stated that 'this was absolutely nothing to do with a lack of passion for making music together or love for each other'. During the tour they will be selling a limited-edition album consisting of all their out-of print pre- Victory records back catalogue as well as selected demos from 1998-2002 through Sinister Label/Walk In Cold Records. This will only be made available at their final shows and through selected online stores. Mark Rose currently plays music as a solo artist. TJ & JD can be found playing locally around chicago & the surroding suburbs in their new band Thrillage

You Can't Stop
Spitalfield Lyrics

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I've been thinking ho wto tell you off
Why do forget everything I say?
How can I always find the time to spend with you
While you always focu everything on me?

This time don't close your eyes
And take your time
Its your time

I've been thinking of this for too long
Who knows what to say now?
If this is getting over him from now on
Honestly, your not

You call and ask for me this time(its almost two)
You think you'd just look at your watch
Why do you forget everything you thought you knew?
And stop pretending its the truth

This time don't close your eyes
And take your time
Its your time
I've been thinking of this for too long
Who knows what to say now?
If this is getting over him from now on
Well Honestly, your not

focus, focus, focus,

This time don't close your eyes
And take your time
Its your time
I've been thinking of this for too long
Who knows what to say now?
If this is getting over him from now on

You can't stop it now no,
You can't stop me (you can't)

Stop me (you wont)
Stop it now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spitalfield's song "You Can't Stop" seem to revolve around a conversation between the singer and someone they have a close relationship with. The singer is frustrated and confused by the other person's actions and attitude towards them. They question why the other person forgets everything they say and focuses everything on them, despite the singer always making time for them. The singer is tired of thinking about how to talk to them and how to make things work between them.

The chorus seems to be a plea for the other person to open their eyes and take control of their own life. The singer has spent too much time thinking about how to navigate their situation and wants the other person to start making their own decisions. It seems like the other person may be hung up on someone else and unable to move on, which is causing strain in their relationship with the singer. The song ends with the singer declaring that nothing can stop them from moving on, and that they will not be held back by their current situation.

Overall, the lyrics of "You Can't Stop" convey a sense of frustration, confusion, and a desire for change. The singer wants the other person to take more responsibility in their relationship and move on from their past. The song has a somewhat optimistic tone, with the singer believing that they can and will move on from their current situation.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been thinking how to tell you off
I have been contemplating about how best to confront you

Why do forget everything I say?
Do you purposely ignore or forget all that I mention?

How can I always find the time to spend with you
I make consistent effort to always spend time with you

While you always focus everything on me?
Why do you constantly direct all attention towards me?

This time don't close your eyes
Please pay close attention this time

And take your time
Take as much time as you need

Its your time
This time we will focus on your perspective

I've been thinking of this for too long
This has been on my mind for an extended period

Who knows what to say now?
Now, I am at a loss for words

If this is getting over him from now on
If this is the beginning of the end for our relationship

Honestly, your not
Honestly, it doesn't seem like it

You call and ask for me this time(its almost two)
You called me earlier today, but it was almost 2PM

You think you'd just look at your watch
You could have just glanced at your watch

Why do you forget everything you thought you knew?
Why do you disregard your own learnings?

And stop pretending its the truth
Please stop impersonating truth

focus, focus, focus
Please focus, remain attentive

You can't stop it now no,
It cannot be stopped at this point

You can't stop me (you can't)
Your actions cannot prevent me

Stop me (you wont)
You will not have the ability to stop me

Stop it now
There is no way to mitigate this anymore

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Daniel Lowder, Jose Daniel Romero, Mark Daniel Rose, Thomas J Minich

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