Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Keane - "Can't Stop Now" Lyrics

Keane has been one of my favourite bands/artists since I was introduced to them a couple of years ago.. not sure if its the simple, melodic nature of their songs (both vocally as well as in instrumentation) or the frank, uninhibited lyrics, or the blend of both, but I often find myself putting on an all-Keane playlist while I work - a sure sign that on one level or another, the music really speaks to me. Tonight, as I reflect on the difficult couple of days I've just gone through, this song speaks to me the most:

I noticed tonight that the world has been turning
While I've been stuck here dithering around
Well I know I said I'd wait around till you need me
But I have to go, I hate to let you down
But I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk

I noticed tonight that the world has been turning
While I've been stuck here withering away
Well I know I said I wouldn't leave you behind
But I have to go, it breaks my heart to say

That I can't stop now
I've got troubles of my own
Cause I'm short on time
I'm lonely
And I'm too tired to talk

No one back home
I've got troubles of my own
And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now

And I can't slow down
For no one in town
And I can't stop now
For no one

The motion keeps my heart running
The motion keeps my heart running
The motion keeps my heart running
The motion keeps my heart running

PS. thought I'd add.. a couple of my close friends would give a simpler explanation to why i like Keane's music: I'm "emo" - at least they'd say so.. And there's nothing wrong with being "emo" except that that stereotype definitely doesn't match up with my personality or lifestyle, and my friends don't really get how I came to "be that way" haha.. so, let's just say that at least part of me is "emo" haha, and if it means I'm in tune with my private feelings and am able to embrace them as an individual, I have no qualms with that =)

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