Stop the World Lyrics by Come From Away Cast

NICK:
Stop the world.
Take a picture.
Try to capture
To ensure this moment lasts.

We're still in it, but
In a minute
That's the limit
And this present will be past.

So here we are
Where the world has come together.
So here she'll be
In this picture forever.

DIANE (spoken):
Look at this. Five hundred and forty million years ago, the continents of the world crashed together right here! And two hundred million years ago, they separated again, moving apart from each other.

NICK (spoken):
Huh.

DIANE:
But, a little part of that was left behind. I should move, you're missing all the scenery!

NICK:
No, no! Stay where you are.

DIANE:
Really?

NICK:
Really. It's perfect.

DIANE (sung):
Stop the world.
Seize the moment.
But the minute he goes
You're alone and it's through.

Pinch yourself.
Tell yourself
You're just dreaming,
That means he'll forget about you.

But here we are
Where the continents once crashed together.
Before they went their
separate ways, forever, so

Stop the world

NICK:
Stop the world

DIANE:
Stop the world

NICK:
Stop the world

DIANE:
Stop the world

BOTH (ENSEMBLE):
From spinning round
(Aaah) I want to look out
Overlooking something
(Aaah) Worth taking the time to stop
Flying by

(And look down) And look down
(Stop the world) Stop being scared.
(And look around) And look 'round
(Stop the world) Just tell me now
(Aaah) And look 'round.

Take a picture
Of the scenery
Of a lookout
Of a moment
Which is over
Of the ocean
Of the river
Of the trees...

Stop the world
Please...