Stop To Think
Unwritten Law Lyrics
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And I know that somethin' just ain't right
There's something wrong with me
Can't eat can't think can't sleep at night
Maybe the empire's falling down
I hope that I won't be around
Stop to think
But who the fuck's to say
I've heard your views on the evening news
They're played out every fucking day
I think the end is coming down
I ope that I won't be around
Stop to think
I stop to think that maybe everything's alright
And maybe that's a waste of time
Be all that you can be
There's nothing left to see
Well now
That's not good enough for me
Stop to think
The lyrics to Unwritten Law's song "Stop To Think" indicate a sense of unease and despair, as the singer expresses a feeling that something is wrong with them. The first stanza highlights potential physical symptoms, such as appetite and sleep disturbances, while the second stanza suggests the singer's anxiety has extended to larger societal concerns. The line "maybe the empire's falling down" speaks to a sense of crumbling institutions, and the reference to "your views on the evening news" suggests a disillusionment with the way current events are reported and discussed. Despite these anxieties, there remains a sense of uncertainty about whether or not things are actually as bad as they seem. The line "I stop to think that maybe everything's alright, and maybe that's a waste of time" speaks to this potential for self-doubt and confusion.
Overall, "Stop To Think" seems to be a song about wrestling with the anxieties of modern life and society. The lyrics suggest a sense of unease with the world as it is, but also a recognition of the potential futility of worrying too much or trying to change things.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got this feelin'
I have a sense of unease or discomfort.
And I know that somethin' just ain't right
I am aware that something is wrong.
There's something wrong with me
I'm not feeling well, physically or emotionally.
Can't eat can't think can't sleep at night
My discomfort is affecting all aspects of my life.
Maybe the empire's falling down
Perhaps society or the world as we know it is deteriorating.
I hope that I won't be around
I don't want to witness this downfall.
I've tried to fight I think I'm right
I've done my best to resist the negative forces in my life and believe I am justified in doing so.
But who the fuck's to say
However, ultimately, it's unclear who is in the right or wrong.
I've heard your views on the evening news
I am aware of the opinions and beliefs that are commonly presented in the media.
They're played out every fucking day
These ideas are constantly repeated and reinforced through media channels.
I think the end is coming down
I believe that the end of something, whether personal or societal, is approaching.
I ope that I won't be around
Again, I don't want to experience this end.
I stop to think that maybe everything's alright
I take a moment to consider that maybe my worries are unfounded and everything is okay.
And maybe that's a waste of time
However, I recognize that this contemplation may be pointless.
Be all that you can be
Despite my uncertainties, I strive to achieve my full potential.
There's nothing left to see
Perhaps I've reached a point where I feel like I've experienced everything there is to experience.
Well now
Hmmm, let me think for a moment.
That's not good enough for me
However, I refuse to accept that there's nothing more to discover or explore.
Stop to think
Take a moment to reflect and consider your actions and beliefs.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN P. BELL, ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN
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