Stop the World
Teena Marie Lyrics


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Late last night I couldn't stop the tears from falling
Seems like I was crying all night long
Me baby gone away and left me blue
And there's not a lot that me can do
No there's not a lot that me can do

Foolish pride to think that I could just forget it
Knowing that the need would still be here
Lonely, lonely room, I hold my pillow close to me
Just an empty bed of memories
Just an empty bed of memories

Stop the world, I want to get off
It's turning, it's turning baby, much too fast
Stop the world-yeah-stop the world
So political the situations, really
Crazy like a you know what I mean

Me baby come and gone-vibration too far out of hand
Just an empty bed in my homeland
Just an empty bed in my homeland
Oh, stop the world, I want to get off
It's turning, much too fast
It's turning, much too fast, much too fast

Stop the world-yeah-stop
Stop, stop breaking my heart
Stop, stop breaking my heart
Stop, stop breaking my heart
Stop, stop breaking my heart
Stop, stop breaking my heart
Stop, stop breaking my heart

Oh stop the world
Stop the world-yeah stop
Stop the world, I want to get off
Stop the world-oh-oh baby
Stop the world, baby, stop the world
Oh baby-you're breaking my heart baby




Stop the world-baby stop the world
Oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Teena Marie's song "Stop the World" depict a person who is heartbroken and unable to move on from a failed relationship. The opening lines suggest that the person has been crying all night long after their significant other left them feeling blue. In the second verse, the person acknowledges that their foolish pride led them to believe that they could move on without any consequences. However, they find themselves in a lonely and empty room with only memories to keep them company.


The chorus of the song "Stop the world, I want to get off, it's turning, it's turning baby, much too fast" serves as a plea or cry for help from the heartbroken person, who may feel overwhelmed by the events in their life. The lyrics reveal that the person is aware of the crazy and political situations that may be causing them stress and contributing to their heartbreak. The closing lines of the song emphasize the person's desperation as they beg the world to stop turning and breaking their heart.


Overall, the song "Stop the World" is an emotional ballad that speaks to the heartache felt by individuals who have experienced a failed relationship. The lyrics capture the vulnerability and sense of helplessness experienced by those who have been left behind and are left to nurse their broken hearts.


Line by Line Meaning

Late last night I couldn't stop the tears from falling
I cried incessantly through the night. It was as if tears were just gushing out of my eyes.


Seems like I was crying all night long
I cried throughout the whole night without stopping for even a minute.


Me baby gone away and left me blue
My partner has left me feeling sad, down, and alone.


And there's not a lot that me can do
I feel helpless because there isn't much I can do to change the situation.


No there's not a lot that me can do
There really is nothing much that can be done in this situation.


Foolish pride to think that I could just forget it
It was foolish of me to believe I could just forget about this situation and move on.


Knowing that the need would still be here
Deep down I know that I still need my partner, even though they have left me.


Lonely, lonely room, I hold my pillow close to me
I'm all alone in a lonely room, and I'm holding onto my pillow as if it were someone I could lean on for comfort.


Just an empty bed of memories
All that's left for me is an empty bed and memories of my partner.


Stop the world, I want to get off
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the situation and I just want everything to stop.


It's turning, it's turning baby, much too fast
Everything is moving too fast for me to keep up and I'm feeling like I'm losing control.


So political the situations, really
The situation is complicated and involves politics, making it even more difficult to navigate.


Crazy like a you know what I mean
The situation is so crazy that it's hard to even describe it with words.


Me baby come and gone-vibration too far out of hand
My partner has left me and things have escalated to a point that feels out of control.


Just an empty bed in my homeland
All that's left for me is an empty bed in my own country.


Oh stop the world
I'm feeling so overwhelmed that I want everything to just stop.


Stop, stop breaking my heart
I'm pleading with my partner to stop hurting me and breaking my heart.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT

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Raven Lavender

Her voice shakes my soul

Jay Love

French Zomonjic me to realtalk no lie I love her I can feel her song in my soul

NITTY103166

Love this album!

Jay Love

NITTY103166 me to realtalk no lie

Ralph Tucker

So many of Teena Marie's album classics like this gem here should have been released as singles. Folks should also check out her version of Linda Jones "Hypnotized".

Caryn Clayton

there will never be another Trena. Her voice, and lyrics will live forever

Mel4dot9

Ever ever😢

Edward Hill

Lovin the melody of this song with that Carribean feel to it..go on Teena

Michael Beza

The music is tight...bass and drums killing it...and her voice like silk..

T M

I miss Teena 😞. Why can't we bring her back and trade someone of this generation!?

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