I CAN'T STOP ME – English Lyrics

• By: TWICE
• Album: Eyes wide open

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the complexities of self-control with TWICE's 'I CAN'T STOP ME,' a captivating K-pop song that blends retro synth-pop with a compelling narrative of inner conflict. This track offers a unique opportunity to learn about expressing nuanced emotions in English while enjoying TWICE's signature vibrant sound and dynamic performance.

[English]

Alarm goes off Ring ring a ling

Whenever our eyes meet

I notice but just spin around

Yet I keep getting closer I know it’s too late

In my heart I already know

Sooner or later I’ll step over the line

I’m warning myself

You shouldn’t be doing this

Every minute, every second, my heart goes ahead of me

Out of control

I’m surrounded by that Spot spot spotlight

As it shines on me, I’m swept into the darkness

I see the end, I know it’s not right

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Right in front of me, this Red red red line

Across from each other, you and I exchange glances

Wanna feel the thrilling Highlight

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Keep your eyes closed Ya ya

Just this once No rules ah ah

Pretend you don’t know Lights off tonight

I can’t help it Losing myself

Now Turning back

Is impossible, I fall deeper into darkness

It is so thrilling

Wanna close my eyes

I just can’t go back anymore

Out of control

I’m surrounded by that Spot spot spotlight

As it shines on me, I’m swept into the darkness

I see the end, I know it’s not right

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Right in front of me, this Red red red line

Across from each other, you and I exchange glances

Wanna feel the thrilling Highlight

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Risky risky wiggy Crisis

This is an emergency

Help me, help me, somebody stop me

Cuz I know I can’t stop me

I already know the answer

But I still keep going

I don’t wanna do this

There must be another me inside me

I want it, but

Can’t do what I want

Guilty I don’t want it

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me, can’t stop me

I’m surrounded by that Spot spot spotlight

As it shines on me, I’m swept into the darkness

I see the end, I know it’s not right

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Right in front of me, this Red red red line

Across from each other, you and I exchange glances

Wanna feel the thrilling Highlight

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
alarm /əˈlɑːrm/ A2	noun - a device that makes a loud sound to warn or alert
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B1	noun - the absence of light
spotlight /ˈspɑːt.laɪt/ B2	noun - a strong light that shines on a particular area
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long, thin mark or band
thrilling /ˈθrɪl.ɪŋ/ B2	adjective - causing excitement or thrill
emergency /ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si/ B2	noun - a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action
risk /rɪsk/ B1	noun - the possibility of something bad happening
guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ B2	adjective - feeling responsible for a crime or wrongdoing
help /hɛlp/ A1	verb - to assist or aid someone
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something
want /wɑːnt/ A1	verb - to desire something

Key Grammar Structures

• I notice but just spin around

  ➔ Simple Present Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the simple present tense to express a habitual action, as in "I notice".

• I can’t stop me, can’t stop me

  ➔ Modal Verbs

  ➔ The use of "can’t" indicates ability or possibility, expressing a limitation in the phrase.

• I see the end, I know it’s not right

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I see" uses the present tense to indicate an ongoing perception.

• I’m surrounded by that Spot spot spotlight

  ➔ Passive Voice

  ➔ The phrase uses passive voice to indicate that the subject is receiving the action, as in "I’m surrounded".

• There must be another me inside me

  ➔ Modal Verbs (Must)

  ➔ The use of "must" indicates a strong obligation or necessity in the phrase.

• I want it, but can’t do what I want

  ➔ Contrastive Conjunctions

  ➔ The conjunction "but" is used to contrast two opposing ideas in the sentence.

• Help me, help me, somebody stop me

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase uses the imperative mood to give a command or request, as in "Help me".