Don't Stop
The Stone Roses Lyrics
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Isn't it funny how you shine?
Don't stop
Isn't it funny how you shine?
Here the sea spray give
I was with her
We're under the ship so get me over
Listen
Now she fishes now
Listen
There was no one out there we used
There is the news for me useless
Now so much waste
How we'll be teased
Don't stop
Isn't it funny how you shine?
Don't stop
Isn't it funny how you shine?
Oh won't you just ask me
You're an imbecile
What's the matter for everyone I feel
Pain blues singer
He's playing just a guitar
From the top
I wake I still look I feel loose
We're all here now who's the first
Ease into my heart
He must be one of us
Don't stop
Isn't it funny how you shine?
Don't stop
Isn't it funny how you shine?
The lyrics of The Stone Roses's song Don't Stop are quite abstract and open to interpretation, but the overall theme seems to revolve around being captivated by someone's presence and shining aura, even in difficult or uncertain situations. The refrain of "Isn't it funny how you shine?" is a question that doesn't require an answer because the shine is self-evident. The opening lines also reflect this sentiment, using the metaphor of sea spray to describe how this person dazzles and stands out.
Throughout the song, the singer seems to be recalling memories and conversations with this person, possibly a romantic interest, while also acknowledging the external pressures and challenges they face ("there is the news for me useless/now so much waste/how we'll be teased"). In the verse "Oh won't you just ask me/You're an imbecile/What's the matter for everyone I feel/Pain blues singer/He's playing just a guitar/From the top," the third line stands out as a plea for understanding amid confusion and chaos. The pain blues singer and his guitar may be a source of solace, much like the person who shines so brightly.
The song comes across as more atmospheric than narrative, and its appeal lies in the dreamy quality of the music and lyrics. It's a testament to The Stone Roses's ability to create a mood and convey emotion without necessarily spelling everything out.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stop
Keep going, continue what you're doing
Isn't it funny how you shine?
It's amazing how bright and beautiful you are
Here the sea spray give
The ocean waves are crashing nearby
I was with her
I was in the company of a woman
We're under the ship so get me over
We're hiding under the ship and need to sneak away
Now that was me
I was the one in that situation
Listen
Pay attention to what I'm about to say
Now she fishes now
She's now focused on fishing
There was no one out there we used
We were alone and made the most of it
There is the news for me useless
The news doesn't matter to me and is useless information
Now so much waste
There's a lot of unnecessary things happening
How we'll be teased
We'll be made fun of and mocked for our actions
Oh won't you just ask me
Please ask me something
You're an imbecile
You're foolish and unintelligent
What's the matter for everyone I feel
I sense that something is wrong with everyone
Pain blues singer
A singer who expresses their pain through their music
He's playing just a guitar
He's only using a guitar to create the music
From the top
Start over and play from the beginning
I wake I still look I feel loose
I wake up and feel unsteady
We're all here now who's the first
We're all together now, who will make the first move?
Ease into my heart
Slowly and gently make your way into my heart
He must be one of us
He must be part of our group
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@TheOnlinePlaza
It's actually really impressive how they managed to do a backwards version of another song of theirs and made it just as listenable and not uncomfortable to listen to, absolute class!
@oasis4life014
Only the roses could do a song backwards and it still be unreal 🍋🍋🍋🍋
@rythmosrythmos2343
I feel a bit sad that they didn't last longer. They had so much potential and could have accomplished much more.
@renehinojosa1962
Awesome tune, really digging listening to the Roses all over again.
@mariotena9871
Me encanta esta pieza!!
@dsheat8476
I feel old now..bought this cd when i was 15.still love it 💛
@johndoe2883
Isn't it funny how you smile, isn't it funny how you shine
@doodlenoodlex
Director: How much backwards do you want
Stone Roses: Yes
@Kelly14UK
Haha, aye.
@stephenjackson6415
My youth right fuckin there… unbelievable album.. which changed everything… class … from the top