The song’s foundational sound is the bassline, which was heavily inspired by disco pop-rock songs like Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” and Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2.” Plummy also draws vocal production elements from Kanye West’s era-defining sound on “808 & Heartbreak.”

“Stop” instantly grabs your attention with a thumping kick and infectious bassline, creating a groove you can’t help but bob your head to. Dark, bluesy guitars and eerie vocals soon join in, creating an energetic, yet almost ominous atmosphere. The chorus explodes with layered vocals, guitars, and synths. Like Plummy’s previous single, “Veronica,” the hook is exceedingly catchy, with a chant-like quality. The bridge is lead by a chaotic guitar solo, as the narrator expresses concerns of his downward spiral. While its beat is quite nightclub-esque, listening to the lyrics will allude to the dangers that too much partying can bring about, bringing an ironic tone to the entirety of the song.

When writing the lyrics, Plummy recalled encounters with people he had met in his twenties. “I knew too many people that would spend all night out and about, partying and drinking until they were blackout drunk, at 3 in the morning. And they’d have to get up for work in 4 hours! Soon enough, it was easy to see what kind of impact this lifestyle had on them.” The melody and lyrics came quickly and naturally after the instrumentation was nailed down. As Plummy recalls, they only took him a couple of hours to write.

“I believe that “Stop” is a huge step forward in my sound. You can certainly hear my influences in the song, but also hear me growing as an artist.” 

“Stop” is scheduled for release on February 12, 2021.