Stop

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About Stop

"Stop" is a song by English girl group the Spice Girls from their second studio album, Spiceworld (1997). The group co-wrote the song with its producers, Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins of the Absolute production duo, during the filming of the film Spice World. "Stop" is a dance-pop song with influences of Motown and blue-eyed soul, and features guitar and brass. The music video, directed by James Byrne and filmed in Ireland, features the Spice Girls in a 1950s working-class street playing children's games with young girls. The song received mostly positive reviews for its Motown influences and production. The Spice Girls performed "Stop" in a number of live appearances in Europe and North America including their three tours. Released as the album's third single in March 1998, it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart behind "It's Like That" by Run-D. M. C. vs Jason Nevins, ending the Spice Girls' streak of consecutive number-one singles on the chart at six, and becoming the group's only single during their original tenure to not reach number one on said chart. It was moderately successful internationally, peaking inside the top 20 on the majority of the charts that it entered. In the United States, "Stop" peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the group's sixth consecutive top-20 entry on the chart. It was the group's last single released before Geri Halliwell's departure in May 1998, though it was not the last single to include her vocals. 


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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 'cause 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 hard 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
'Cause 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 (stop right now)
Gotta slow it down baby, gotta have some fun
Stop right now thank you very much 
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)

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Spice Girls

The Spice Girls are a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consists of five members, who each later adopted nicknames initially ascribed to them: Melanie Brown ("Scary Spice"), Melanie Chisholm ("Sporty Spice"), Emma Bunton ("Baby Spice"), Geri Halliwell ("Ginger Spice"), and Victoria Beckham (née Adams) ("Posh Spice"). They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30 countries and helped establish the group as a global phenomenon. Credited for being the pioneers that paved the way for the commercial breakthrough of teen pop in the late 1990s, their debut album, Spice, sold more than 28 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album by a female group in music his… more »

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Written by: MELANIE CHISHOLM, GERI HALLIWELL, VICTORIA BECKHAM, EMMA BUNTON, MELANIE BROWN, ANDY WATKINS, PAUL WILSON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Stop" was released as a single by the Spice Girls in 1998, making it one of their later releases.
Music Style
The song is described as a Motown-influenced pop track. It's stylistically different from the rest of the Spice Girls' discography, showing their versatility as artists.
Chart Performance
"Stop" reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, making it the first Spice Girls single not to reach number 1 in the UK. It also ranked in the top 10 in many other countries, including Australia, Canada, Finland, and Ireland.
Album
"Stop" is the third single from their second studio album, "Spiceworld", which was released in 1997.
Video Shoot
The video for "Stop" was shot in Dublin, Ireland. It features the Spice Girls in a 1950s-style street playing games and entertaining onlookers.
Choreography
"Stop" is known for its distinctive dance choreography, which became popular among fans. The dance was a staple at the Spice Girls concerts.
Song Message
The theme of the song is to slow down and take the time to enjoy life, a departure from the group's typically vibrant, upbeat anthems.
Live Performances
"Stop" was performed live by the Spice Girls at several major events, including the 1998 Brit Awards and the 2007 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Nominations
The song was nominated for Best British Single at the 1999 Brit Awards.
B-side
The B-side of "Stop" was a previously unreleased track titled "Ain’t No Stopping Us Now."
Return on Chart
In December 2007, "Stop" returned to the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 70, following their reunion tour.
Cover versions
Since its release, "Stop" has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and impact on pop culture.

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