Garvey said of the song:
One of the earliest ones we wrote that ended up on the album. I originally played the drums on it, but Jupps [Richard Jupp] was much better than me.
Can't stop thinking
I won't stop drinking
I need that comfort
I don't need discipline
Twilights tailing
I had self belief (They don't compromise)
This has battered me
That's my history
Hold this shaking frame
Pull this back together
What's your story?
I want to listen
I can't fake pity
I may not sympathise
Twy-lights tailing
Try my lies for size
You might swallow them
While I fantasize
Try-my-lies-for-size
Hold this shaking frame
Pull this back together
Can’t Stop was written by Craig Potter & Guy Garvey & Mark Potter & Pete Turner & Richard Jupp.
Can’t Stop was produced by Craig Potter & Guy Garvey & Steve Lloyd.
Elbow released Can’t Stop on Mon May 07 2001.