Stop and stare by one republic what does this song mean?

Answer 1

This was from their MySpace page.

"Stop and Stare" describes the common frustration of getting to a place in life where you think, "How in the world did I end up here, this isn't where I wanted to be, watching what I wanted pass me by." "The lyrics have shades of melancholy, and there is a definite emotional undercurrent running through them," says the band. "If you can't tap into emotion, you're just selling catchy tunes."

Answer 2

"Stop and Stare's" meaning is broken down into two elements: what the verses say and what the chorus say. Verses: The verses are talking about the escape from a place that has become far too familiar, dull and unbeneficial to the singer. This place has also produced a lot of problems and issues for the singer. Chorus: The chorus is the realization of no matter where you go, you can't run away from your problems. (Stop and stare, I think I'm moving but I go nowhere)