Stop It
Toadies Lyrics


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Don't rock n' roll
Don't rock n' roll
Don't rock n' roll no, no
Don't rock n' roll now
Don't rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now now
Hey
Kids
Hey




Kids
Hey

Overall Meaning

The Toadies’ song "Stop It" is a rock anthem that seems to be directed towards the younger generation, more specifically, the kids. The melancholic tone of the lyrics conveys an air of disillusionment towards the recklessness of the youth and the ignorant and detrimental behavior that comes with it. The song resounds the idea that the only way to fix the chaos that surrounds them is to stop the rock n' roll mentality, which is symbolized by the repetition of the phrase “Don’t rock n' roll.” The band suggests that stopping this reckless behavior could be the only way they can start to overcome their problems and start the healing process.


The verses of the song are short, repetitive, and simple. They are meant to grab the listener's attention and make them feel the weighty impact of the message they are trying to convey. The chorus of the song consists of a call and response type sequence that is directed at the kids. This is done to highlight the plea from the band, who is asking the younger generation to do better, be better, and stop the reckless behavior that comes with their tumultuous way of living. Overall, the song is a commentary on the changing times and the need for change and growth and encourages everyone to be more responsible and mindful of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't rock n' roll
Do not engage in the rebellious or wild lifestyle attributed to rock and roll music.


Don't rock n' roll no, no
I am emphasizing that you should not associate with the rock and roll lifestyle.


Don't rock n' roll now
Stop immediately from engaging in the rock and roll lifestyle.


Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
If you will not stop, then continue along that lifestyle path.


Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
You are being encouraged to continue living as a rock and roller.


Now rock n' roll now now
You are now actively participating in the controversial rock and roll lifestyle.


Hey
A form of grabbing the listener's attention.


Kids
Referring to young people that are at risk of being negatively influenced by the rock and roll lifestyle.


Hey
Again, this is used to get the listener's attention.




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