Stop
matchbox 20. Lyrics

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Yes it's true that I believe
I'm weaker than I used to be
I wear my heart out on my sleeve
And I forget the rest of me

Yes there's times I've been afraid
And there's no harm in that I pray
Cuz I'm more frightened everyday

Someone will take the hope I have away

But you gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes I know

But you gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes I know

All the times I've given in
You fit me like a second skin
And one by one I will begin
To wear you on the days I'm feeling thin

But you gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes I know

But you gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes
You gotta give it up
To get off sometimes I know

You'd better stop, stop, stop
Using me up
You'd better stop
Cuz I've had enough
And I'm ready to forget the reasons
That keep me here

You'd better stop, stop, stop
Using me up
You'd better stop
Cuz I've had enough

And I'm ready to forget the reasons
That keep me here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matchbox Twenty's song "Stop" are about a person who feels as though they are not as strong as they used to be. They have been through some tough times and have often been afraid, but they continue to hold on to hope. The singer talks about how sometimes you have to give up in order to move forward, and how they have given in before but will begin to wear their hardships as a second skin. The chorus emphasizes the need to "give it up to get off" and move on from the pain, while also calling out to someone who is using them up.

The message behind the song is one of resilience despite hardships. The singer admits to being weaker than they used to be, but also acknowledges that this is normal and allowed. They refuse to let their struggles take away their hope, but also recognize that there comes a time when you have to let go and move on. The theme of giving up in order to move forward is insightful and relatable to many people who have had to make difficult choices in their lives.

Overall, "Stop" is a song about persevering through tough times and finding the strength to move forward despite one's fears and doubts. It reminds the listener that it's okay to feel weak sometimes, but that there is always hope, and that sometimes you have to let go of the things that are holding you back in order to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Yes it's true that I believe
I accept that I trust

I'm weaker than I used to be
I am less strong than before

I wear my heart out on my sleeve
I show my emotions openly

And I forget the rest of me
I overlook other aspects of myself

Yes there's times I've been afraid
I have experienced fear before

And there's no harm in that I pray
I hope that fear does not affect me negatively

Cuz I'm more frightened everyday
I am becoming increasingly scared

Someone will take the hope I have away
I fear losing my optimism

But you gotta give it up
However, you need to let it go

To get off sometimes
To move on and find peace

All the times I've given in
I have been submissive numerous times

You fit me like a second skin
You fit into my life seamlessly

And one by one I will begin
Slowly but surely, I will start

To wear you on the days I'm feeling thin
To depend on you when I am feeling vulnerable

You'd better stop, stop, stop Using me up
You must stop draining me emotionally

You'd better stop Cuz I've had enough
I have reached my limit

And I'm ready to forget the reasons That keep me here
I am prepared to let go of what is holding me back

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL DOUCETTE, ROB THOMAS

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