Stop And Think
The Rascals Lyrics


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Stop and think what to do with life
Stop and think.

How a little seed grows into a tall tree
Wind and water can make a mountain sand.

Know if you seek you'll find
Love dancing with eternity
Touching everything you see
Laughin' lovin' merrily
Won't you come along and see ?

Stop and think truly what's your name
Stop and think.

Man is like a farmer reapin' what he's sown now
Woman is mother earth givin' love and birth.

Know if you seek you'll find
Love, be a star up in the sky
Close your eyes, begin to fly
Let your body flow away
Feel the truth yourself today
Be with everyone
Love is everyone.

Stop and think I am really life
Stop and think.

What makes a man also makes his brother
Though you have a new name are we not the same ?

Stop and think
Stop and think




Stop and think
Stop and think.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rascals' Stop and Think implore the listener to take a moment to reflect on life and love. The song opens by encouraging the listener to pause and ponder what to do with life, perhaps suggesting that life is not always easy and requires thought and attention. The lyrics then shift to a metaphor about a little seed growing into a tall tree, illustrating that positive growth and change can come from small beginnings. The next verse reminds us that if we seek love, we will find it everywhere and in everything we see. The song continues to encourage reflection, questioning who we really are, and ultimately asserting that all humans are united by a common identity.


The overall message of the song seems to be that we should approach life with awareness and intention, seeking love and growth along the way. The lyrics present a philosophical and optimistic view of life, encouraging us to stop and think about its beauty and value. The song uses nature metaphors and poetic language to convey its message, creating a sense of depth and meaning beyond the surface-level lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Stop and think what to do with life
Pause and reflect on how to navigate through life


How a little seed grows into a tall tree
Small beginnings can lead to great growth with the right environment and nourishment


Wind and water can make a mountain sand
Even the powerful forces of nature can erode and reshape seemingly unbreakable structures


Know if you seek you'll find
Awareness and active pursuit can lead to discovery


Love dancing with eternity
The enduring nature of true love transcends time and death


Touching everything you see
Love has the power to impact all facets of life


Laughin' lovin' merrily
The joy of love is expressed through lightheartedness and passion


Won't you come along and see?
Will you join me in experiencing the beauty of love?


Stop and think truly what's your name
Take a moment to reflect on your identity and purpose


Man is like a farmer reapin' what he's sown now
Human actions have consequences, both positive and negative, that manifest later in life


Woman is mother earth givin' love and birth
The feminine role in the natural world is one of nurturing and creation


Love, be a star up in the sky
Let love be a guiding light in your life


Close your eyes, begin to fly
Let go of inhibitions and soar freely, embracing love and adventure


Let your body flow away
Allow yourself to be carried by love and experience its freedom


Feel the truth yourself today
Experience love firsthand and know its undeniable power


Be with everyone
Love and be loved by all, creating a community of unity and acceptance


Love is everyone
Everyone has the capacity for love, a universal and unifying force


Stop and think I am really life
Reflect on your existence and the miracle of being alive


What makes a man also makes his brother
We are all fundamentally the same, connected by our human experience


Though you have a new name are we not the same?
Despite differences in superficial identifiers, we share a common humanity and connectedness


Stop and think
Pause and reflect


Stop and think
Pause and reflect


Stop and think
Pause and reflect


Stop and think
Pause and reflect




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