Country folk has been described as a mellower and gentler form of country music with more emphasis on song writing than vocals. Many of the artists described as country folk are respected more in mainstream country circles for their song writing abilities. The lyrics of the songs tend to be more thoughtful and emotionally complex than mainstream country
The term country folk is sometimes used to describe early country music, particularly before the development of the Country and Western industry based in Nashville from the 1950s. The term took on a new meaning when it was used more specifically from the 1960s to describe the hybridization of American folk music with country music. Particularly in the early 1960s, folk musicians had been reinterpreting country songs and several country versions of folk songs, including those of Bob Dylan, had become part of the country music repertoire. In 1966 Dylan went to Nashville to record Blonde on Blonde, using notable local musicians like Charlie McCoy. The result has been judged to sound more folk than country, but Dylan's subsequent albums, John Wesley Harding (1967) and Nashville Skyline (1969), the last of which contained "Girl from the North Country", a duet with Johnny Cash, were a sustained mix of folk sensibilities and structures with country instrumentation and sounds.
A number of folk artists now followed Dylan in "going country", including Buffy Sainte-Marie, who produced I'm Gonna Be a Country Girl Again in 1968, and Ian and Sylvia's Nashville (1968), while folk-rock artists like the Byrds followed Dylan towards Nashville to create the parallel genre of country rock. The sound was picked up by a number of major figures of the 1970s who straddled the folk and country genres, most successfully Emmylou Harris and John Denver.[2] More recently it has been pursued by performers including Kathy Mattea, Rosanne Cash and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Stay
Post Malone Lyrics
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That all that you know is all that you are
You said that it's all that you want and more
Fuck off and pour another drink
And tell me what you think
You know that I'm too drunk to talk right now
You put your cigarette out on my face
So beautiful, please, woman
Don't break your back for me
I'll put you out of your misery
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
I'm here, but don't count on me to
Stay a little longer if you convince me
And tell me all the things that you have against me
Every time we make-up, the truth is fadin'
Everybody's blind when the view's amazin'
Damn, who are we right now?
Can we have a little conversation?
Figure it out with no intoxication
We carry on, what is our motivation?
We're never wrong, how the hell we gonna make it?
Maybe we're used to this
Tell me, what are we to do?
It's like we only play to lose
Chasin' pain with an excuse
I love that shit and so do you
But don't break your back for me
I'll put you out of your misery
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
I'm here, but don't count on me to stay
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
I'm here, but don't count on me to stay
The song Stay by Post Malone is about the uncertainty in relationships and the struggle to commit. The lyrics suggest that the characters are stuck in a cycle of pain and forgiveness, without understanding their motivations. The singer is too intoxicated to engage in a meaningful conversation, and the other character puts out their cigarette on their face when they attempt to talk. Despite this, the singer still sees beauty in their partner and seems to enjoy the pain and drama of their relationship. However, they acknowledge that they are not a reliable partner and cannot promise to stay.
The chorus repeats the theme of uncertainty, with the singer asking their partner to assure them that everything is okay, and waiting for a message the next morning. They cannot commit to staying longer or being emotionally present.
The song was a commercial success, and became Post Malone's fourth top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was also popular on streaming services and earned multi-platinum certifications in multiple countries.
Line by Line Meaning
It's true
The statement being made is honest and accurate.
That all that you know is all that you are
Your past actions and experiences define who you are as a person.
You said that it's all that you want and more
You claim to already have everything you want and need, and desire even more.
Fuck off and pour another drink
Go away and get yourself another alcoholic beverage.
And tell me what you think
Share your opinions and thoughts with me.
You know that I'm too drunk to talk right now
You are aware that I am currently intoxicated and unable to converse effectively.
You put your cigarette out on my face
You extinguished your cigarette on my facial area.
So beautiful, please, woman
Despite your hurtful actions, I still find you attractive and appealing, my beloved female partner.
Don't break your back for me
Do not exert yourself excessively on my behalf.
I'll put you out of your misery
I will end any suffering or stress you may be experiencing by leaving you.
Tell me that it's all okay (tell me that it's all okay)
Assure me that everything is fine and there is no cause for concern.
I've been waitin' on this all damn day (waitin' on this all damn day)
I have eagerly anticipated this moment for an extended period of time.
Call me in the mornin', tell me how last night went
Contact me in the morning and provide a detailed account of the events from the previous evening.
I'm here, but don't count on me to
I am physically present, but you should not rely on me for any further support or engagement.
Stay a little longer if you convince me
I may extend my stay if you can persuade me to do so.
And tell me all the things that you have against me
Communicate any grievances or negative feelings you have towards me.
Every time we make-up, the truth is fadin'
With each reconciliation, the honesty between us becomes weaker and more tenuous.
Everybody's blind when the view's amazin'
When a situation is very exciting or enjoyable, people often overlook or ignore any negative aspects.
Damn, who are we right now?
We are questioning the current state of our relationship and trying to determine our identities within it.
Can we have a little conversation?
We need to discuss and address the issues between us through dialogue.
Figure it out with no intoxication
We should resolve our differences without the influence of alcohol or other substances impairing our judgment.
We carry on, what is our motivation?
We continue to persist in our relationship, but are uncertain of what drives us to do so.
We're never wrong, how the hell we gonna make it?
We both hold the belief that we are always right, which will make it difficult for us to overcome our problems and prosper as a couple.
Maybe we're used to this
Perhaps we have become accustomed to the pattern of our troubled relationship.
Tell me, what are we to do?
Please advise me on what steps we should take to improve our situation.
It's like we only play to lose
Our behavior and actions seem to lead us towards failure and disappointment, rather than success or happiness.
Chasin' pain with an excuse
We are attempting to alleviate our emotional pain with excuses or temporary solutions.
I love that shit and so do you
We are both drawn to the thrill and intensity of our tumultuous relationship, despite the negative consequences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Wotman, Austin Richard Post, Louis Bell
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