Stop Lyrics

Lyric discussion by dblake02 

Cover art for Stop lyrics by Ryan Adams

Could almost be a theme song for Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12 Step Program.

"I know a sickness so ancient and cross No crucifix could ever fix enough" -Obviously about addiction.

"In the basement of a church, these people, they talk There is a line That must be walked" -Most AA meetings are held in churches or other large gathering places, especially in big cities. Ryan is known to attend meetings in NYC.

"But if the honey makes you sick" -Drugs/Alcohol is the "honey" that makes you sick either physically or mentally

In all the song sounds like a conversation between Ryan and his sponsor. Brilliant.

My Interpretation