Stop
brmc Lyrics


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You just walk in, I make you smile
It's cool but
You don't even know me
You take an inch, I run a mile
Can't win you're
Always right behind me
And we know that you could go and find some other
Take or leave it or just don't even bother
Caught in a craze, it's just a phase
Or will this be around forever
Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Racing so heard you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
Don't you know why can't you see
Slow it down, read the sign
So you know just where you're going
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Do do do do
Do do do do
Do do do always be together
Ba da ba ba
Ba da ba ba
Ba da ba stay that way forever
And we know that you can go and find some other
Take or leave it cos we've always got each other
You know who you are and yes, you're gonna breakdown
You've crossed the line so you're gonna have to turnaround
Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Racing so heard you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
Don't you know why can't you see
Slow it down, read the sign
So you know just where you're going
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Gotta keep it down honey, lay your back on the line
Cos I don't care about the money, don't be wasting my time
You need less speed, get off my case
You gotta slow it down baby, just get out of my face
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Stop right now thank you very much
I need somebody with a human touch
Hey you always on the run
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Stop right now thank you very much
(Stop right now)
I need somebody with a human touch
(We wanna thank, we wanna thank you)
Hey you always on the run
(Stop right now)




Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
(Thank you very much, thank you very much)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Stop" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (BRMC) explores the idea of slowing down and finding balance in a relationship that seems to be moving too fast. The singer addresses someone who he may have just met or dated briefly, but they've already jumped into the deep end. The first verse suggests that the person is infatuated with the singer but doesn't know him well enough and doesn't give him space. He feels like he's continuously being chased and can't get away. In the second verse, the singer reminds the person that they need to slow down to avoid a crash because they're moving too fast, and they don't see the signs. The chorus emphasizes the need to stop and find happiness in having fun and being together. The singer insists that he needs someone who can understand him and not keep on running; he wants someone who has a human touch.


The bridge could be interpreted as the singer advising the person about the dangers of living life too quickly. He highlights that people should not prioritize money over relationships, and they need to slow down to cherish the moments. The final chorus is solid in its message, and the singer encourages taking a breather and learning to enjoy, live in the moment, and be grateful for what we have.


Overall, "Stop" is about finding balance, slowing down, and appreciating the moments we share with our loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

You just walk in, I make you smile
I have the ability to make you smile as soon as you walk into the room.


It's cool but
While it's nice to have that effect on you, it doesn't necessarily mean we have a connection.


You don't even know me
We don't have a relationship or deep understanding of each other despite the positive interaction.


You take an inch, I run a mile
You tend to take more from me than I am willing to give, and I end up giving too much.


Can't win you're
I feel like I am always in a battle with you.


Always right behind me
You are constantly present in my life, not giving me enough space or freedom.


And we know that you could go and find some other
We both know that there are other people out there who could potentially make you happy.


Take or leave it or just don't even bother
You have the choice to stay in this relationship or not, but don't waste my time if you're not committed.


Caught in a craze, it's just a phase
Our relationship may just be a trend or temporary occurrence.


Or will this be around forever
I am questioning whether this relationship will stand the test of time.


Don't you know it's going too fast (ooh, to fast)
Our relationship is moving too quickly, without the proper time for contemplation and reflection.


Racing so heard you know it won't last (ooh, won't last)
We are progressing at an unsustainable rate, and our quick pace will result in our relationship's inevitable failure.


Don't you know why can't you see
I am frustrated that you can't see the faults in our relationship and how we need to slow down.


Slow it down, read the sign
We need to decelerate our relationship and assess where we are and where we want to go.


So you know just where you're going
By taking a moment to reflect and slow down, we can clearly see where our relationship is heading.


Stop right now thank you very much
It's time for you to stop and do what I am asking of you.


I need somebody with a human touch
I want to be with someone who is emotionally available and connects with me on a deeper level.


Hey you always on the run
I feel like you are constantly moving and don't take the time to slow down and appreciate the moment.


Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
We need to relax and enjoy each other's company without the pressure of moving too fast or worrying about the future.


Do do do do


Do do do do


Do do do always be together
We should always strive to stick together and work through any problems we have in our relationship.


Ba da ba ba


Ba da ba ba


Ba da ba stay that way forever
Our goal should be to maintain our relationship in its current state for the rest of our lives.


You know who you are and yes, you're gonna breakdown
I know your true nature, and eventually, your flaws and weaknesses will be exposed.


You've crossed the line so you're gonna have to turnaround
You have overstepped your boundaries or made a mistake, so it's now imperative that you change course.


Gotta keep it down honey, lay your back on the line
You need to calm down and reduce the pressure in our relationship to ensure its longevity.


Cos I don't care about the money, don't be wasting my time
I don't care about superficial things like money, what matters to me is not wasting my time on a relationship that isn't sustainable.


You need less speed, get off my case
You need to slow down and stop pushing me so hard to keep up with you.


Just get out of my face
I need some space from you and your constant demands and expectations.


(We wanna thank, we wanna thank you)


(Thank you very much, thank you very much)




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAGO, PETER HAYES, ROBERT BEEN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@huesosdeperro3081

We don't like you, we just wanna try you
I'm tired of running, the feeling ain't coming
This all could be simpler, it all could be simpler
But all this is sickness, the feeling ain't in this

'Cause we don't know where to stop
We don't know where to stop
I try and I try but I can't get enough
I won't fail you, you won't bleed for me

Have I been sinful, have I been sinful
It's all been for nothing, your good ain't for nothing
It's hard not to die when your time has been killed off
But I have been grateful you know this could take hold

We don't know where to stop
We don't know where to stop
I try and I try but I can't get enough
I won't fail you, you won't bleed for me

Try keep your head up high
Time burns so deep inside you, rips your throat out

We don't like you, we just wanna try you
I'm tired of running, the feeling ain't coming
This all could be different, it all could be different
But all this is sickness, the feeling ain't in this



'Cause we don't know where to stop
We don't know where to stop
I try and I try but I can't get enough
I won't fail you, you won't bleed for me



All comments from YouTube:

@milandrenovakovic2925

20 years later and it still sounds like the first time I heard it,perfect!

@Nico-pk1hc

Anyone listening in 2019?!? This song is 16 years old and I’ve loved it ever since it came out ❤️💯

@bradford_shaun_murray

The video was perfect too.

@4766700

every time I smoke a joint and I'm in the basement

@hansgruber9737

I’m 61 year old and still listening to it 👍

@drystanhallas3136

these guys are so underrated

@dazhillcanning

every year mate.......love this band always have..there shit is evergreen

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@JohnStoneman100

This is simply a masterpiece of music! _ _ _ I'm listening rock music (AC/DC, Nazareth, Aerosmith, ZZ-Top, The Black Keys etc. etc.) for more than 40 years / a fan of Tyler Bryant told me yesterday about BRMC ...

@edwardduarte7393

We did a behind the scene shoot with them in North Hollywood for a tour there were doing when this song came out. They are a great band!

@chrisrev1793

take them on, on your own...my favourite brmc album

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