Stop The World

Any city worker will relate to this heart-wrenching ballad about a woman with a wise “old soul” who’s had enough of the rat-race. She packs up and flies away “for a year or two”. No plans, other than to unplug from the hamster wheel of life for a while. A worthy pursuit that most of us will experience one day (when we’re brave enough). Later in the song “this old soul” is replaced with “this old soldier” as it’s kind of like a long slow battle, doing the daily 9 to 5 grind. – Stevie J

Lyric Video


STOP THE WORLD

Stevie J Mayer

Another long day, she just got home from work
It hurts her to think she’s not paid what she’s worth
She thinks to herself why do I stay here at all?
I should be on an island somewhere
Soakin’ up the sun

So she packs her bags, calls her boss
Goodbye George I guess I’m off
I’ll see you around someday

Stop the world, I wanna get off
This old soul has had enough
I just want some time to find myself (I just want some time to find myself)
I’ll be back, in a year or two, it’s been great knowin’ you
Say goodbye to everyone I knew (say goodbye to all I knew)

Now she’s on the plane, in t-shirt and jeans
Her business suit now hangs in St. Vinnies
As the tears of joy start tumblin’ down her face
She’s never felt more alone
Into the great unknown

Stop the world, I wanna get off
This old soul has had enough
I just want some time to find myself (I just want some time to find myself)
Goodbye Jack, goodbye Sue, it’s been nice knowin’ you
Au revoir, farewell and adieu (say goodbye to Jack and Sue)

[INSTRUMENTAL]

(Yeah she said)
Stop the world, I wanna get off
This old soldier’s had enough
I just want some time to find myself
(I just want some time to find myself)
Goodbye old, hello new, think of all the things we’ll do
I just want to find the time to find myself
(I just want some time to find myself)
Yeah, to find myself

Credits
Pre-Release May 12, 2024
All instruments and vocals by Stevie J Mayer
Recorded at Tempoetic
© Copyright. All rights reserved
Words & Music by Stephen James Maher
ISRC: AU-K4L-23-00126
One stop licensing available