Stay
● Hurts Lyrics
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To tell you how I feel
Know I try to tell you that I need you.
Here I am without you
I feel so lost but what can I do?
'Cause I know this love seems real
But I don't know how to feel.
And I break down as you walk away.
Stay, stay.
'Cause all my life I felt this way
But I could never find the words to say
Stay, stay.
Alright, everything is alright
Since you came along
And before you
I had nowhere to run to
Nothing to hold on to
I came so close to giving it up.
And I wonder if you know
How it feels to let you go?
You say goodbye in the pouring rain
And I break down as you walk away.
Stay, stay.
'Cause all my life I felt this way
But I could never find the words to say
Stay, stay.
So you change your mind
And say you're mine.
Don't leave tonight
Stay.
Say goodbye in the pouring rain
And I break down as you walk away.
Stay, stay.
'Cause all my life I felt this way
But I could never find the words to say
Stay, stay.
Stay with me, stay with me,
Stay with me, stay with me,
Stay, stay, stay, stay with me.
The song "Stay" by Hurts is a powerful love ballad about the struggle of expressing one's feelings to the person they love. The lyrics express the agony of waiting for the right time to confess one's love and feeling lost without the love of that person. The chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for the person to stay with them, as they have felt this way for their entire life but have never found the courage to express it.
The first verse of the song highlights the singer's vulnerability as they admit to waiting their whole life to express their feelings to their loved one. This portrays the depth of their affection and also emphasizes their fear of rejection. The second verse switches the tone of the song as the singer describes the positive impact their loved one has had on their life, providing a sense of hope amidst the pain. The final verse of the song brings resolution as the person has finally expressed their feelings and their partner reciprocates, causing the singer to break down in relief and joy.
Overall, "Stay" is a poignant love song that speaks to the universal human experience of love, fear, and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
My whole life waiting for the right time
I have been waiting for this moment my entire life.
To tell you how I feel
To express my love for you.
Know I try to tell you that I need you.
I attempted to communicate how much I need you.
Here I am without you
I am lost without you in my life.
I feel so lost but what can I do?
I am feeling lost and helpless without you.
'Cause I know this love seems real
I am confident that this love is authentic.
But I don't know how to feel.
I am unsure how to process these intense emotions.
We say goodbye in the pouring rain
We parted our ways amidst heavy rain.
And I break down as you walk away.
I collapsed emotionally when you walked away.
Stay, stay.
Requesting you to stay.
'Cause all my life I felt this way
I have felt this way all my life.
But I could never find the words to say
I have struggled to express my feelings to you.
Alright, everything is alright
Things are much better now.
Since you came along
Since you entered my life.
And before you
Before I met you.
I had nowhere to run to.
I had no escape from my troubles.
Nothing to hold on to
There was no support or hope in my life.
I came so close to giving it up.
I almost gave up on everything.
And I wonder if you know
I am curious if you understand.
How it feels to let you go?
How painful it is to let you go?
So you change your mind
You have a change of heart.
And say you're mine.
You claim me as yours.
Don't leave tonight
Please do not leave me tonight.
Stay.
I want you to stay.
Stay with me, stay with me,
I implore you to remain by my side.
Stay with me, stay with me,
Please stay close to me.
Stay, stay, stay, stay with me.
I want you to stay with me forever.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: ADAM ANDERSON, THEO HUTCHCRAFT
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