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Stay
Ne-Yo Lyrics


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Yes y'all (okay)
You don't stop
Y-Y-Y-Yes y'all (okay)
Yes, yes y'all (huh)
You don't stop (huh, ah)
Ah, yeah

Que linda ma (que linda ma)
Tu que linda ma (tu que linda ma)
Que linda ma (que linda ma)
I see you're sweet enough for you to meet mama (ooh, yeah)
Now let's go

The room is spinnin'
And I can't breathe
And ooh my head is just achin'
Hands won't stop sweatin'
And my knees, girl, they just wont stop shakin' (shakin')
My stomach is turnin' flips and I feel sick, you see (yeah)
And this is all just at the thought of you leavin' me

(Baby, I'm a fool)
Am I stupid?
(Baby, I'm a fiend)
Addicted to it
(Baby, I don't know)
But you're my get right when it's wrong (yeah, oh)
(Baby, it's your smile)
Makes me happy
(Baby, it's your touch)
So relaxing
(Whatever it is)
Without it I just can't go on
And I want you to know that

I just can't help myself (I)
I just can't help myself (I)
I don't need nothin' else (mm)
All I need is you
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me

Never gonna be without cha'
See myself with only you (wow)
Finally found my inspiration
Hear your voice sing
(Baby, ooh, mm)
Anything I gotcha' (hey)
What you want, indeed I'll be (mm)
'Cause you are my everything
So baby, please just stay with me (ooh)

(Baby, I'm a fool)
Am I stupid?
(Baby, I'm a fiend)
Addicted to it
(Baby, I don't know)
But you're my get right when it's wrong
(Baby, it's your smile)
Makes me happy
(Baby, it's your touch)(hey)
So relaxing
(Whatever it is)(hey)
Without you I just can't go on, no-oh

I just can't help myself (I)
I just can't help myself (I)
I don't need nothin' else
All I need is you
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me

Da-da-da-da-da-da
Live from the 215
My baby girl ride right on my left hand side
Mercedes rug slide through the palm of a dime
The brother known best
It's the prince and you my princess
Let's get it on
Mami, que-linda
Look at cha' beautiful smile
I don't wanna leave ya
Why don't cha stay for a while
I love to love ya
Like heavy bum-bum-tiddly-dee
Take off ya sneaks, lemme tickle ya feet (tickle ya feet)
Peedi a Libra
You think that Peedi a freak
Ooh, you a Leo
I heard they're rather unique
You such a diva
You're such a pleasure to meet
Someone of your stature, one in a million
Nothin' else matters

'Cause I love to turn you on (turn you on)
You're like my favorite song (like a song)
Without you would be wrong
(Would be wrong)
Forever and always
Did you know what you do for me? (Do for me)
Love you you're my melody (melody)
Wearin' my heart on my sleeve
(Music)
You're all I need

I just can't help myself (I)
I just can't help myself (I)
I don't need nothin' else (oh yeah, ooh)
All I need is you
Why don't you just (hey)
Stay with me (stay with me, babe)
Why don't you just
Stay with me (stay with me)
Why don't you just
Stay with me
Why don't you just
Stay with me (ooh)

Que linda ma (que linda ma)
Tu que linda ma (tu que linda ma)
Que linda ma (que linda ma)
I see you're sweet enough for you to meet mama
Now let's go

(Stay with me)
(Stay with me)

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay" by Ne-Yo featuring Peedi Peedi is a soulful ballad about a man confessing his love to a woman and pleading with her to stay with him. The song starts with a repetitive chant-like chorus that emphasizes the feeling of urgency in the lyrics. The phrase "Que linda ma" is repeated several times throughout the song, which means "what a beautiful woman" in Spanish.


The first verse describes the physical and emotional symptoms the man experiences at the thought of the woman leaving him. He feels dizzy, nauseous, and anxious just imagining life without her. The pre-chorus lists different emotions that describe how the man feels about the woman: foolish, addicted, and grateful. He acknowledges that she is his "get right when it's wrong" and credits her with bringing balance to his life.


The chorus then repeats the main message of the song: "Why don't you just stay with me?" The man confesses that he cannot help himself when it comes to the woman and that he does not need anything else but her. The second verse continues with the theme of the man's infatuation with the woman, stating that he never wants to be without her and has finally found his inspiration in life. The bridge features Peedi Peedi's rap verse, where he praises the woman's beauty and asks her to stay with the man.


Overall, the song portrays a sense of desperation and vulnerability in expressing one's love and fear of losing someone. The lyrics are emotional and passionate, making it a moving ballad perfect for those in love or those who have experienced heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes y'all (okay)
Let's go, everyone, we're starting!


You don't stop
There's no time to slow down, keep moving forward


Que linda ma (que linda ma)
Oh, what a beautiful girl


Tu que linda ma (tu que linda ma)
You are such a beautiful girl


I see you're sweet enough for you to meet mama (ooh, yeah)
You're so lovely that I'm ready to introduce you to my mother


The room is spinnin'
I'm so overwhelmed with emotions that it feels like everything is moving around me


And I can't breathe
I'm so anxious and nervous that it's hard to catch my breath


And ooh my head is just achin'
I'm feeling so much pressure and stress that my head hurts


Hands won't stop sweatin'
My palms are so sweaty from being nervous that I can't keep them dry


And my knees, girl, they just wont stop shakin' (shakin')
I'm trembling so badly from anxiety that my knees are shaking


My stomach is turnin' flips and I feel sick, you see (yeah)
My whole body is reacting to the overwhelming emotions and making me physically ill


And this is all just at the thought of you leavin' me
The mere thought of losing you is enough to make me feel like this


Am I stupid?
I feel so foolish and irrational for feeling this way, but I can't help it


Addicted to it
Being with you is so intoxicating that I can't get enough of it


But you're my get right when it's wrong (yeah, oh)
You make everything better and fix any problems in my life


Makes me happy
Just seeing your smile brightens my day


So relaxing
Whenever we touch, it feels like all my stress just melts away


Without it I just can't go on
I need your love and support to keep living my life


I just can't help myself (I)
I'm so deeply in love with you that I can't control my feelings


I don't need nothin' else (mm)
All I want and need is you, nothing else matters


Why don't you just stay with me (stay with me)
Please don't leave me, stay by my side and never let go


Never gonna be without cha'
I never want to be without you, you're everything to me


See myself with only you (wow)
I can't imagine my life without you, you're my one and only


Finally found my inspiration
You inspire me to be a better person and make me believe in myself


Anything I gotcha' (hey)
I'll do anything to make you happy and take care of you


You such a diva
You're such a confident and amazing woman


Someone of your stature, one in a million
You're one of a kind, a rare gem that I'm lucky to have found


I love to turn you on (turn you on)
Making you happy and excited is what I love to do


You're like my favorite song (like a song)
Being with you is better than any music, you're my favorite thing


Forever and always
I want to be with you forever and never let go


Did you know what you do for me? (Do for me)
You make my life better in every way and I'm grateful for you


Wearin' my heart on my sleeve
I'm showing you all my feelings and being completely vulnerable with you


Da-da-da-da-da-da
Let's keep going, the beat is still going strong


My baby girl ride right on my left hand side
You're always by my side, my partner and my love


Mercedes rug slide through the palm of a dime
We ride in style and luxury, showing off how amazing we are together


The brother known best
I'm the best partner you could ever have


It's the prince and you my princess
You're my perfect match, my partner and my royalty


Let's get it on
Let's keep this love and passion between us going strong


Look at cha' beautiful smile
Your smile is so gorgeous, it lights up my world


I don't wanna leave ya
I never want to be apart from you, you're the only one for me


Why don't cha stay for a while
Please stay with me and keep this love going


I love to love ya
Loving you is the best thing in the world and I never want to stop


Like heavy bum-bum-tiddly-dee
Our love is so strong it feels like a powerful beat that never stops


Take off ya sneaks, lemme tickle ya feet (tickle ya feet)
Let's have some fun, relax and enjoy each other's company


Peedi a Libra
My zodiac sign is Libra, which means I value harmony and balance in relationships


You think that Peedi a freak
You know me so well, you know all my quirks and secrets


Ooh, you a Leo
Your zodiac sign is Leo, which means you're confident, passionate, and loyal


I heard they're rather unique
I love everything about you, including your unique and special qualities


You're such a pleasure to meet
Meeting you was the best thing that ever happened to me


Stay with me (stay with me, babe)
Please stay with me, my love, and never let me go




Lyrics Β© Global Talent Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Etterlene Jordan, Mark D. Debarge, Pedro Luis Zayas, Ray Blaylock, Shaffer Smith, Solomon Ridge Jr., Theron Otis Feemster

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Comments from YouTube:

@Anbu_Tommygunz

She was everything. Dark-skinned, natural, and could move. I wish this type of beauty was more celebrated.

@jcsuperstar4646

She was the choreographer for this, and others, including Ciara's "Oh" video. She is in that video. Did some for Beyonce as well.

@seanjoseph1700

@@jcsuperstar4646 do you remember her name?

@journeeedney4940

@@seanjoseph1700 i believe her name is Tanisha Scott

@kimwise8016

Yyyeesszz

@jayjohnson5561

Yes!! I was just about to comment this. I remember being young watching this video and I looked up to her so much. I wanted to look like her, dance like her, loved her style, wanted my hair to look like hers lol 😩😍

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@DanqerrStarr

Ne-Yo was a fresh new breath of air that R&B Desperately needed at the time πŸ’™

@Janine61000

YESSSS

@kkgreen7946

I misssss his music so much!!!!!

@juventusDV9

He still is a fresh of breath air ne yo is God

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