Stop! In The Name Of Love
The Isley Brothers Lyrics
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Before you break my heart
Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you'll meet
This time before you run to her
(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over
I've known of your, your secluded nights
I've even seen her maybe once or twice
But is her sweet expression
Worth more than my love and affection?
But this time before you leave my arms
And rush off to her charms
(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Think it over
Think it over
I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
Stop! in the name of love
Before you break my heart
The Isley Brothers' "Stop! In The Name Of Love" is a plea from a lover to their partner to stop and think before they betray their trust. The song's lyrics speak of a person who is aware of their partner's infidelity and has seen them with their other lover. The singer is asking their partner to consider whether their fleeting moments with someone else are worth the heartbreak of losing their love and affection.
The chorus is a powerful plea for them to "Stop! in the name of love" before they break their heart. The singer has been patient and has tried to hold on to their relationship, hoping that their partner will stop their wandering ways. However, the fear of losing their love forever is becoming unbearable.
Overall, "Stop! In The Name Of Love" is an emotional declaration of love and a desperate attempt to keep a relationship together. The song's lyrics and melody combine to create a timeless and relatable love story that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop! in the name of love
Please pause, because my heart is on the line
Before you break my heart
Please give me a chance to save our love
Baby, baby, I'm aware of where you go
I know where you go when you leave me
Each time you leave my door
Every time you walk out of my life
I watch you walk down the street
I see you leave, but I can't stop you
Knowing your other love you'll meet
I know you're going to see your other lover
This time before you run to her
Please don't go to her right away
Leaving me alone and hurt
Don't leave me behind, broken and alone
(think it over) after I've been good to you ?
Do you really want to leave, after all I've done for you?
(think it over) after I've been sweet to you ?
Is leaving really worth all the good times we've shared?
I've known of your, your secluded nights
I'm aware you have secret rendezvous with her
I've even seen her maybe once or twice
I've caught a glimpse of your other lover
But is her sweet expression
Does her smile mean more to you than my love?
Worth more than my love and affection?
Are her words worth more than my actions?
But this time before you leave my arms
Before you walk away from me
And rush off to her charms
And fall into her trap
(think it over) haven't I been good to you?
Please consider what I've done for you
(think it over) haven't I been sweet to you?
Remember all our good times together
I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
I've done my best to be understanding
Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
I pray you'll end this obsession with her
But each time you are together
Every time you see her
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
I fear you'll never come back to me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Holland, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier
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