Stay with Me
Sam Smith Lyrics
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But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional
This is not a good look, gain some self-control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
Oh, won't ya stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But, darling, stay with me
Sam Smith’s song Stay with Me is a heartbreaking ballad that plays out the lyrics of someone who seeks intimacy but struggles to handle a one-night stand. The opening line, "Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand," sets the tone of the song as the singer expresses with sadness that he is not capable of having casual sex like other people. Despite his difficulties with casual sex, he still yearns for intimacy and love because he is just a human being. He acknowledges that sometimes plans do not go well and he does not want the other person to leave his side. Therefore he pleads with them to stay and hold his hand.
The chorus of the song "Oh, won't you stay with me, 'Cause you're all I need", emphasizes the singer's desperation for the person because they are everything to them. Sam Smith knows that the other person doesn't love him back, "This ain't love, it's clear to see," but he is willing to compromise his feelings just to have them near him. The final line “darling, stay with me” is an emotional plea a person can make when they are lost and alone without someone's presence.
Overall, the song is one of the many songs that reflect the pain of being human; the pain of wanting love but not being capable or not finding the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
I'm bad at one-night stands and have been left feeling empty before.
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
I am still human and desire love and affection like anyone else.
These nights never seem to go to plan
Things never seem to work out for me, especially romantically.
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand
I am afraid of being alone and just need someone to hold onto for comfort.
Oh, won't you stay with me
Please don't leave me alone.
'Cause you're all I need
You're the only thing that makes me feel okay.
This ain't love, it's clear to see
I know this isn't genuine love, but I just need someone to be with me.
But, darling, stay with me
Please stay with me, even if it's only temporary.
Why am I so emotional
I am feeling very emotional and vulnerable.
This is not a good look, gain some self-control
I'm aware that being emotional and needy isn't attractive, but I can't help how I feel.
And deep down I know this never works
I know that my behavior and emotions are not sustainable and will ultimately lead to disappointment.
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Please just be with me, even if it won't last forever, to ease my pain and loneliness.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James John Napier, William Edward Phillips, Samuel Frederick Smith, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty
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@carlover8876
Lyrics
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional?
No it's not a good look, gain some self control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
@user-fl7ge6ql8b
Lyrics:
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave will you hold my hand?
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional?
No, it's not a good look, gain some self control
And deep down I know this never works
But you could lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling
Stay with me
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