Her album nr six, Til Meg, was released in October 2006 on her own label (st. Cecilia Music) and was her first to be sung in Norwegian. Her latest album '7' (2010) has received great reviews in Norway, Germany and Canada. Unni Wilhelmsen has a personal touch to everything she does, and she manages her web sites herself, keeping in contact with her listeners through information, pictures, happenings and her guest book. Unni Wilhelmsen is a live musician playing concerts constantly.
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Can't Stop
Unni Wilhelmsen Lyrics
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He tells me it needn't be dangerous
but what does he know?
And the record keeps playing
and I rest my case for a moment there
I rest my case
And maybe I'll try for a second or so
I can't stop what's coming what he's doing to me
I can't stop what's coming what he's doing to me
I'm surrounded by things that I love
the silence is anchored up
And I need a clean surface to mess up now
And I need, for a moment there I need
And maybe I need for a second or so
I can't stop what's coming what's appearing inside
I can't stop what's coming what's appearing inside
And it's nobody's business, nobody's business, nobody's but mine
No, it's nobody's, nobody's, nobody's, nobody's business but mine
Nobody's business, nobody's business, nobody's aaah
Can't stop.. I can't stop..
I can't stop I can't stop I..
He tells me it needn't be dangerous
but what does he know?
And the record has stopped and I rest my case
for a moment, I rest my case
And maybe I'll try for a second or so
I can't stop, but maybe I'll try for a second or so x2
I can't stop, but maybe, maybe...
The lyrics to Unni Wilhelmsen's song "Can't Stop" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be describing a situation where the singer is feeling overwhelmed and unable to resist the pull of something or someone, despite being aware that it may be dangerous. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes her lack of control and her inability to stop what is happening to her or what she is feeling. The use of repetition in the chorus emphasizes this sense of being trapped and powerless to change her circumstances.
The lines "I'm surrounded by things that I love, the silence is anchored up" suggest that despite feeling overwhelmed, the singer is comforted by her surroundings and needs them in order to feel secure enough to explore her emotions. The line "And I need a clean surface to mess up now" echoes this sentiment; there is a desire to shake things up and disrupt the status quo, even if it may be uncomfortable or even dangerous.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of vulnerability and a desire for control over one's own life and emotions, even in the face of uncertainty and potential harm. It is a powerful and relatable message that many listeners can connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
He tells me it needn't be dangerous
He tries to convince me that what he's doing to me is harmless.
but what does he know?
I doubt his words and question his understanding of the situation.
And the record keeps playing
The memories of our past keep haunting me without pause.
and I rest my case for a moment there
I pause to reflect on my feelings and the situation in general for a brief moment.
I rest my case
I conclude that I still have no control over what's happening to me.
And maybe I'll try for a second or so
I consider resisting him once again, even if only for a moment.
I can't stop what's coming what he's doing to me
Despite my best efforts, I cannot prevent or control the impact of his actions on me.
I'm surrounded by things that I love
My environment is filled with things I hold dear, but they don't offer me any solace at the moment.
the silence is anchored up
The quietness around me feels impregnable and unchanging.
And I need a clean surface to mess up now
I long for an opportunity to cause some chaos and disorder in a controlled environment.
And I need, for a moment there I need
I crave a temporary escape from the harsh reality of my situation.
I can't stop what's coming what's appearing inside
I can't control or halt the emotions and thoughts that are surfacing within me.
And it's nobody's business, nobody's business, nobody's but mine
The turmoil and struggle I'm experiencing is mine alone and not anyone else's.
No, it's nobody's, nobody's, nobody's, nobody's business but mine
I reiterate that I'm the only one who needs to know the extent of my distress.
Nobody's business, nobody's business, nobody's aaah
I emphasize the privacy and exclusivity of my anguish.
Can't stop.. I can't stop..
I still can't prevent or put an end to what's happening to me.
He tells me it needn't be dangerous
He repeats his statement that his actions are harmless.
but what does he know?
I still have doubts about his intentions and trustworthiness.
And the record has stopped and I rest my case
I pause once more, but this time it seems like the memories have stopped affecting me temporarily.
for a moment, I rest my case
I acknowledge that I have some respite from my pain, even if it's fleeting.
And maybe I'll try for a second or so
I consider taking some action to regain control of my situation.
I can't stop, but maybe I'll try for a second or so x2
I acknowledge that I can't fully stop what's happening, but I can still attempt to resist it somehow, even if only temporarily.
I can't stop, but maybe, maybe...
I reiterate that I can't fully overcome my struggles, but I still have a glimmer of hope that I can lessen their impact on me.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.