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Artist/Band: The Kinks
Lyrics for Song: You Can't Stop The Music
Lyrics for Album: Soap Opera [1975]



And so Norman decides to stop living

out his fantasy of being a rock star and

accept reality. This is the end for

Norman but not for us because there

will always be someone ready to take

his place -- after all, euerybody's a

star!



You Can't Stop The Music



Let's all raise a glass

To the rock stars of the past,

Those that made it,

Those that faded,

Those that never even made the grade,

Those that we thought would never last.



Singers come and go,

And stars fade away.

They vanish in the haze

And they're never seen again,

But the music just keeps playing on.



They can't stop the music,

They can't stop the music,

They can't stop the music playing on.



I've been half a million places,

I've seen half a million people who stare,

I've been a star and down and out,

I've been put on, sat on, punched and spat on,

They've called me a faggot, a spiv and a fake,

They can knock me down and tread on my face,

They can't stop the music playing on.



Let's all raise a glass

To the rock stars of the past,

Those that made it,

Those that faded,

Those that never even made the grade,

Those that we thought would never last.



Singers come and go,

And stars fade away.

They vanish in the haze

And they're never seen again,

But they can't stop the music playing on.


You Can't Stop The Music

Released on The Kinks' 1975 album Soap Opera, this track exemplifies the band's late-career exploration of pop sensibilities and social commentary. The song features a driving rhythm and catchy melody that contrasts with the group's earlier rock and roll roots, reflecting Peter Kay's evolving songwriting approach during the mid-1970s. While often associated with themes of romantic persistence, the recording captures the specific sonic texture of The Kinks in their final years, blending traditional structures with a more polished production style. It stands as a significant song in their discography, showcasing their ability to craft memorable hooks while addressing universal emotions through a distinct British lens.


Album Lyrics: Soap Opera [1975]


The Kinks
"Soap Opera [1975]"


1. Everybody's A Star (Starmaker)
2. Ordinary People
3. Rush Hour Blues
4. Nine To Five
5. When Work Is Over
6. Have Another Drink
7. Underneath The Neon Sign
8. Holiday Romance
9. You Make It All Worthwhile
10. Ducks On The Wall
11. (A) Face In The Crowd
12. You Can't Stop The Music