In the Fall of 2004, Alex released Stages | ep, a short collection of songs recorded live and solo acoustic from dates in Atlanta, Philadelphia, and New York City. He continued touring, visiting Europe that winter, where he landed opening and headlining spots at venerable rooms in Italy and the United Kingdom.
In June 2005, Alex released a full-band album, A Boy Who Thought He Knew on his own indie label, Long Road Records, which is based in Chelsea in Manhattan. The release was produced by David Shaw (Van Morrison/Etta James/Jerry Garcia) and recorded in Philadelphia. The album also includes guest performances from former Ray Charles bassist Steve Beskrone and Amos Lee drummer, Fred Berman.
After a 30-city U.S. national tour and a 5-city UK tour in the summer of 2005, supporting the new release, Alex returned home, having gained considerable press and attention worldwide. His 4th release, Sunrise Falls, was released in October 2006.
Stay Where You Are
Alex Nackman Lyrics
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Late last night, she begged him to stay
At 8:23. fresh prints in the snow
The car was warm, and his mind running slow
After six years off the string
Without deception seems to ring
Stay where you are
Her minds beyond this thing
Truth is, so hard
Forced back your traveling (2X)
Evening came, and tears left her face
Short lived pain, she found an aspirin to take
Love is like, a jet plane ride
They take you far, but itll land sometime
After six years off the string
Without deception seems to ring
Stay where you are
Her minds beyond this thing
Truth is, so hard
Forced back your traveling (2X)
Irrelevance of distant time
Fold her hands and undermine
The feeling two hearts were in line
Is sadly just a costume lie
Stay where you are
Her minds beyond this thing
Truth is, so hard
Forced back your traveling (2X)
The song Stay Where You Are by Alex Nackman tells a story of a couple who had been together for six years but eventually had to part ways. The first verse mentions a sunrise, which signifies a new beginning, but sadly it only lasts for a day. Late at night, one partner begs the other to stay, but despite the fresh prints in the snow at 8:23am, the other's mind is running slow and they decide to leave.
The chorus is a plea for the other person to stay where they are as the singer's mind is beyond the relationship. The truth is hard to face, and it's best to force oneself to move on and keep traveling. In the second verse, we see that the pain of separation is short-lived, as the singer finds an aspirin to take away the emotional pain. The metaphor of love being like a jet plane ride is used, which takes you far, but eventually lands.
The bridge of the song talks about the irrelevance of distant time and how the feeling of two hearts being in line was just a costume lie. The final chorus repeats the plea for the other person to stay where they are and that it's best to force oneself to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, just for a day
The beauty of the sunrise is fleeting and temporary, like one day in a relationship.
Late last night, she begged him to stay
The singer's partner pleaded with him to stay, likely indicating a desire to keep the relationship together.
At 8:23. fresh prints in the snow
A specific time and detail which may have some significance in the story or memory being recounted.
The car was warm, and his mind running slow
The artist may have been comfortable and at ease during the moment described, allowing for a slowed thought process.
After six years off the string
The artist has been out of a relationship for six years, possibly referring to a past breakup or divorce.
Without deception seems to ring
The singer values honesty and transparency in relationships, possibly alluding to past experiences with dishonest partners.
Stay where you are
The singer may be asking their partner to stay in the relationship or not to leave physically.
Her mind's beyond this thing
The artist's partner may have emotionally checked out of the relationship or situation being described.
Truth is, so hard
Honesty and truth are difficult to confront, even when we know it's necessary for healing.
Forced back your traveling
Letting go of a relationship or person can feel like losing a part of yourself or forcing yourself backwards in life.
Evening came, and tears left her face
The emotional intensity of the situation may have subsided or been repressed by the singer's partner.
Short lived pain, she found an aspirin to take
The artist's partner may be attempting to numb the pain rather than confront it head-on.
Love is like, a jet plane ride
Love can be thrilling and adventurous, taking us to new heights and experiences.
They take you far, but it'll land sometime
The excitement and passion of love must eventually come to a close, either through choice or circumstance.
Irrelevance of distant time
The past may feel distant and unimportant, but it can still have an impact on the present.
Fold her hands and undermine
The artist's partner may be closing off emotionally, folding their hands in resignation or defeat.
The feeling two hearts were in line
The artist may be referencing a past feeling of deep emotional connection with their partner.
Is sadly just a costume lie
The emotional intimacy the singer thought they had is revealed to be superficial, like a costume covering up the truth.
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.