As a previous listener of the RHCP I definitely know of many wrong doings of Kiedis's and this song definitely illustrates his sexual motives, or what he would want to do with a woman. In Kiedis's younger years he had dated many women and had sexual intercourse with young girls so its safe to assume that this song is a reflection of just how f***ed up he was. If you've read his biography Scar Tissue you know what I mean. He's been very open about what he's done in his biography. He dates women much younger than him and honestly disgusting. Hate this song after I read up about it. This song doesn't need much of an explanation, these lyrics are self explanatory and the lyrics are just about as nasty as they get. Terrible song, terrible meaning!

I've noticed how most people who've commented on this song think that the all round meaning is spiritual. Though I believe part of that to be true, I also believe that people have missed numerous parts of the song that seems to teach about Kiedis's own personal experiences including personal enlightenment. The song "Can't Stop" is a perfect illustration of how the band will occasionally write lyrics to a rhythm rather than a rhythm to lyrics. [3] Kiedis uses his customary circumlocutory writing style. However, the title and the last line - "This life is more than just a read-through. " - indicate the main theme of the poem, which is the development of an inner, personal vitality. The verses are written in an instructional style, with references to Kiedis' own life as well as naming Defunkt ("Defunkt, the pistol that you pay for") and Julia Butterfly Hill as sources of inspiration ("J. Butterfly is in the treetops"). The bridge marks a slight departure, as Kiedis suggests he had temporarily forgotten this philosophy, and looks to a new lover to help himself back on his feet. Either way you can interpret this song in anyway you think means most to you. All in all it is like every other song written by Kiedis.

I know many users I've seen comment here suggests that this song is spiritual and while I believe part of it to be true I think that there are many parts of this song that focus on Kiedis's personal life and things he's experienced and trying to enlighten in himself. The song "Can't Stop" is a perfect illustration of how the band will occasionally write lyrics to a rhythm rather than a rhythm to lyrics. Kiedis uses his customary circumlocutory writing style. However, the title and the last line - "This life is more than just a read-through. " - indicate the main theme of the poem, which is the development of an inner, personal vitality. The verses are written in an instructional style, with references to Kiedis' own life as well as naming Defunkt ("Defunkt, the pistol that you pay for") and Julia Butterfly Hill as sources of inspiration ("J. Butterfly is in the treetops"). The bridge marks a slight departure, as Kiedis suggests he had temporarily forgotten this philosophy, and looks to a new lover to help himself back on his feet. Either way you can interpret this song in anyway you want to because the lyrics are mainly just simple rhymes with no clear meaning.