The Baseballs are a German Rock & Roll / Rockabilly cover band, founded in … Read Full Bio ↴The Baseballs are a German Rock & Roll / Rockabilly cover band, founded in 2007 in Berlin, most famous for singing contemporary pop songs in a "'50s and '60s Rock 'n' Roll" style. The band consists of 3 male singers: Digger, Sam, and Basti. The band is relatively new; their website was launched on 9th May (2009) and their first album release was out on 15th May, 2009.

More info at their official site: www.thebaseballs.com

Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)

Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)

DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)

Stop and Stare
The Baseballs Lyrics

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This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
It's time to make our move, I'm shakin' off the rust
I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
Steady hands, just take the wheel
Every glance is killing me
Time to make one last appeal for the life I lead

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh

They're tryin' to come back, all my senses push
Untie the weight bags, I never thought I could
Steady feet, don't fail me now
Gonna run till you can't walk
Something pulls my focus out
I'm standing down

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh

Stop and stare
You start to wonder why you're 'here' not 'there'
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need

Stop and stare
I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Yeah I know that everyone gets scared
But I've become what I can't be, oh

Stop and stare
I start to wonder why you're 'here' not 'there'
And you'd give anything to get what's fair
But fair ain't what you really need

Stop and Stare

Overall Meaning

by The Baseballs is a reflective song that touches on the feeling of being stuck in a place and time that you no longer belong in. The opening lines of the song reveal a sense of dissatisfaction and disconnection with one’s surroundings. The singer feels that the town they are in is no longer welcoming to them, and as such, they need to make a move. The next line, ‘I’m shakin’ off the rust,’ suggests that the singer is trying to overcome an internal obstacle or fear that has been holding them back from taking this step.

The chorus of the song, ‘Stop and stare, I think I'm moving but I go nowhere,’ is a reflection of the fear and uncertainty that comes with making a change. The singer acknowledges that everyone gets scared, but they have become what they cannot be. This line implies that the singer has lost their true identity and is now pretending to be someone they are not. The phrase ‘stop and stare,' which repeats throughout the song, suggests that the singer is frozen in time, trying to decide whether to move forward or stay put.

The second verse talks about the struggles that the singer faces when trying to make this change. They feel the weight of their past holding them back, but they know they need to untie the ‘weight bags’ to move forward. The line, ‘I’m standing down,’ suggests that the singer has decided to surrender to their current situation, but they know they need to keep moving forward.

Overall, the song is a reflection of the internal struggle that comes with making a significant change. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt stuck in a situation and has had to make a tough decision to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us
I feel like this place doesn't want us anymore, it's not as welcoming as it used to be

It's time to make our move, I'm shakin' off the rust
We need to leave and start fresh somewhere else, and I need to let go of any doubts or fears holding me back

I've got my heart set on anywhere but here
I'm dreaming of a better life and a new beginning, free from the negativity and challenges of this place

I'm staring down myself, counting up the years
I'm taking a good, hard look at myself and realizing how much time has passed without any meaningful change or progress

Steady hands, just take the wheel
I need to take control of my life and start making decisions that will lead me in the right direction

Every glance is killing me
Every time I look around, I'm reminded of my failures and shortcomings, and it's weighing on me heavily

Time to make one last appeal for the life I lead
I need to fight for the life I want and not settle for mediocrity or a mediocre existence

Stop and stare
Take a moment to pause and reflect on where you are and where you want to be

I think I'm moving but I go nowhere
Despite my efforts, I'm not making any real progress or moving forward in any meaningful way

Yeah, I know that everyone gets scared
Everyone experiences fear and insecurity at some point in their lives

But I've become what I can't be, oh
I feel like I'm stuck, and I've lost sight of my true potential and what I'm capable of achieving

They're tryin' to come back, all my senses push
The doubts and fears I thought I had overcome are coming back, and I feel like I'm being held back by my own thoughts and emotions

Untie the weight bags, I never thought I could
I need to let go of the things that are weighing me down, even if I didn't realize they were having such a negative impact on me

Steady feet, don't fail me now
I need to stay focused and keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems difficult or uncertain

Gonna run till you can't walk
I'm not going to give up, even when it feels like I can't go on anymore

Something pulls my focus out
I'm easily distracted and struggling to maintain my focus and motivation

I'm standing down
I'm feeling defeated, and I'm ready to give up

You start to wonder why you're 'here' not 'there'
You begin to question why you're in your current situation or circumstances, and what you need to do to change them

And you'd give anything to get what's fair
You're willing to do whatever it takes to achieve the success and happiness you feel you deserve

But fair ain't what you really need
You realize that while fairness would certainly be nice, what you truly need is to work hard and take control of your life to create the future you want

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