Never Stop" is an Emily Saliers song from the 1986 EP. The last

time I heard it performed was in March of 1990, I think. The lyrics

are transcribed directly from the EP lyric sheet. It's odd in that

it's one of the only IG songs that's gender-specific, in the line

"throw away your hidden ace, you clever man."





Never Stop



You say she's a very good friend,

Circumstances I should understand.

But like recurring tide she comes on to you

And looks as though she's looking for a man

Honey, Don't make yourself so available

My pride's in my pocket, but I can be reasonable

Still, all in all, I forsee my own fall

But I've climbed too far to drop, so stop

I know it's your ego puts the smile on your face

Because you know you got your options open

She's a beguiling snake and she'll keep what she takes

But when she leaves you, I'll be the one coping

Honey, don't make yourself so available

My pride's in my pocket, but I can be reasonable

Still, through and through I can see clean through you

I know you like to be the one on top, but stop!

You will miss my conversation when you're talking to yourself

You'll be thumbing for advice through the pages of the novels on your

shelf

Honey, don't you see our love together's the very best bet

Put your focus on me and I'll forgive and forget

Throw away your hidden ace, you clever man, take my hand

You needn't play the part of your image

This is not a one act play we're living

As long as I'm here the situation is clear

It'll be 50/50 take and giving

Honey don't you see a lifetime's not much to ask

take off your costume and remove your mask

If yes is what you will say we're gonna satrt from today

We're gonna take it to the very top

Never stop