Release: 1987 (as a single) on the album No Protection (1987)
Genre: Pop rock / Power ballad
Written by: Albert Hammond and Diane Warren
Original performers: Starship (featuring vocals by Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas)
Chart positions:
US Billboard Hot 100: #1
UK Singles Chart: #9
Background and composition:
“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” was written by the songwriting duo of Albert Hammond and Diane Warren. It wasn’t originally intended for Starship, but landed in their hands and became a perfect fit for the band’s dual lead vocalists, Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas. The song is a powerful duet about unwavering love and facing challenges together.
Rise to Fame:
The song’s popularity skyrocketed thanks in part to its inclusion in the romantic comedy film Mannequin (1987). The uplifting lyrics and soaring vocals resonated with audiences, making it a major hit.
Legacy:
“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” remains an iconic anthem of love and perseverance. It’s a popular choice for weddings, graduations, and other celebratory moments.
Interesting facts:
The song features a distinctive synthesizer melody that became instantly recognizable.
The music video for “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” features scenes from Mannequin intercut with footage of the band performing. You can find the remastered video in 4K [YouTube]([redacted Starship Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now video]).
Starship wasn’t the original band envisioned for the song. It was originally offered to other artists including Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf.
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Lyrics
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Looking in your eyes I see a paradise This world that I’ve found Is too good to be true
Standing here beside you Want so much to give you This love in my heart That I’m feeling for you
Let ’em say we’re crazy I don’t care about that Put your hand in my hand, baby Don’t ever look back
Let the world around us Just fall apart Baby, we can make it If we’re heart-to-heart
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers We’ll still have each other Nothing’s gonna stop us Nothing’s gonna stop us now, whoa, no
I’m so glad I found you I’m not gonna lose you Whatever it takes I will stay here with you
Take you to the good times See you through the bad times Whatever it takes Is what I’m gonna do
Let ’em say we’re crazy What do they know? Put your arms around me, baby Don’t ever let go
Let the world around us Just fall apart Baby, we can make it If we’re heart-to-heart
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers We’ll still have each other Nothing’s gonna stop us Nothing’s gonna stop us, ooh
All that I need is you All that I ever need All that I want to do Is hold you forever Forever and ever
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers We’ll still have each other Nothing’s gonna stop us Nothing’s gonna stop us
Build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers We’ll still have each other Nothing’s gonna stop us now
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers We’ll still have each other Nothing’s gonna stop us Nothing’s gonna stop us
And we can build this dream together Standing strong forever Nothing’s gonna stop us now And if this world runs out of lovers
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