Let's Stay Together
Al Green/Mabon "Teenie" Hodges Lyrics

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Let's stay together

I, I'm I'm so in love with you
Whatever you want to do
Is all right with me
Cause you make me feel so brand new
And I want to spend my life with you

Let me say that since, baby, since we've been together
Loving you forever
Is what I need
Let me, be the one you come running to
I'll never be untrue

Oh baby
Let's, let's stay together (gether)
Lovin' you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad

Why, why some people break up
Then turn around and make up
I just can't see
You'd never do that to me (would you, baby)
Staying around you is all I see
(Here's what I want us do)

Let's, we oughta stay together (gether)
Loving you whether, whether
Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Come on

Let's stay,(let's stay together) let's stay together
Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Al Green's song Let's Stay Together are a declaration of love and commitment. The singer is deeply in love with the person he is addressing and is willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work. He's open to their partner's wishes and assures them that he'll be there for them through good times and bad.

He expresses his desire to spend the rest of his life with the one he loves and promises to never be untrue. He acknowledges that some people break up and make up, but he's certain that their love will last forever. The chorus ('Let's, let's stay together') is an affirmation of the couple's commitment to each other and their relationship.

Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to love and a call to stay loyal and dedicated to the person we love. It's a timeless classic that's been covered by many artists since its release in 1971.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's stay together
I want to remain in this loving relationship with you

I, I'm I'm so in love with you
I am deeply in love with you

Whatever you want to do
I support whatever you want to do

Is all right with me
Your choices are acceptable to me

Cause you make me feel so brand new
You bring a refreshing and exciting new feeling to my life

And I want to spend my life with you
I want to commit my life to being with you

Let me say that since, baby, since we've been together
Let me express the idea that since we have been together

Loving you forever
I will love you for all eternity

Is what I need
Your love is an absolute necessity for me

Let me be the one you come running to
I desire to be the person you seek in times of need

I'll never be untrue
I will always be faithful

Oh baby
My dear

Let's, let's stay together (gether)
I highly suggest we stay together

Lovin' you whether, whether
I will continue to love you regardless of circumstances

Times are good or bad, happy or sad
Even during difficult times or emotions

Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and affirmation

Why, why some people break up
I question why some couples choose to separate

Then turn around and make up
Only to reconcile shortly afterward

I just can't see
I cannot understand that behavior

You'd never do that to me (would you, baby)
I have faith that you would never do that to me

Staying around you is all I see
I only want to be around you

Here's what I want us do
I have a plan for us

Let's, we oughta stay together (gether)
We should definitely stay together

Come on
Encouraging you to take action

Let's stay, (let's stay together) let's stay together
I want us to remain in this committed relationship

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL JACKSON JR, WILLIE MITCHELL, AL GREEN

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