Stop
Syd Matters feat. Ane Brun Lyrics

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All that I have is all that you've given to me
Did you never worry that I'd come to depend on you
I gave you all the love I had in me
Now I find you've lied and I can't believe it's true

Wrapped in her arms I see across the street
And I can't help but wonder if she knows what's going on
You talk of love but you don't know how it feels

When you realize that you're not the only one

Oh you'd better stop before you tear me all apart
You'd better stop before you go and break my heart
Ooh you'd better stop

Time after time I've tried to walk away
But it's not that easy when your soul is torn in two
So I just resign myself to it every day
Now all I can do is to leave it up to you

Oh you'd better stop before you tear me all apart
You'd better stop before you go and break my heart

Ooh you'd better stop
Stop if love me(you will remember)
Now is the time to be sorry(that day forever)
I won't believe that you'd walk out on me

Oh you'd better stop before you tear me all apart

You'd better stop before you go and break my heart
Ooh you'd better stop

Overall Meaning

The song "Stop" by Syd Matters ft. Ane Brun tells a story of a person who gave all their love to someone, only to find out that the other person was not faithful. The opening lines "All that I have is all that you've given to me / Did you never worry that I'd come to depend on you" suggests a sense of dependence on the other person, and disappointment in their betrayal. The singer finds themselves unable to believe that their partner had lied to them, and their inner conflict is highlighted in the next few lines. The imagery of seeing across the street and wondering if the other person knows what's going on, adds a haunting and melancholic tone to the song.

The chorus of "Oh you'd better stop before you tear me all apart / You'd better stop before you go and break my heart" is a plea to the other person to stop hurting them. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance in the lines "Time after time I've tried to walk away / But it's not that easy when your soul is torn in two / So I just resign myself to it every day / Now all I can do is to leave it up to you". It shows the struggle of wanting to leave a toxic relationship, but not being able to, and placing the decision in the hands of the other person. The ending lines "I won't believe that you'd walk out on me / Oh you'd better stop before you tear me all apart" again emphasize the singer's fear of being abandoned and hurt.

Overall, the song "Stop" by Syd Matters ft. Ane Brun beautifully captures the vulnerability, hurt, and resilience that come with love and heartbreak.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE BRODY, GREGG SUTTON, SAM BROWN

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