In early 2014 the band announced that they had signed with Razor & Tie. On April 22, 2014, Augustana released the album, Life Imitating Life. On September 2, 2015, Augustana release three new tracks ("Climb", "Must Be Love" and "You Can Have Mine").
In 2016, they began touring as an opener for the Dixie Chicks on their DCX MMXVI World Tour. On August 3, 2016, Augustana's social media sites changed their named to Dan Layus, the name of the sole remaining founding member and lead singer/songwriter. Dan Layus released the album, "Dangerous Things," on October 21, 2016.
The band members are:
Dan Layus (lead vocals, piano, guitar)
Jared Palomar (bass, keyboards, vocals)
Chris Sachtleben (lead guitar, mandolin)
Justin South (drums)
John Vincent (keyboards, vocals)
Former band members include:
Simeon Lohrmann (bass, vocals)
Josiah Rosen (lead guitar, vocals)
Kyle Baker (drums)
Josh Calhoun (drums)
David Lamoureux (keyboards, vocals)
I'll Stay
Augustana Lyrics
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Half an hour and my heart stops beatin'
Used to love the things you did
I could want you but my heart is shattered
(Chorus)
Love is such a cruel game
And it won't let you want to be the same
Until you come down
Dream me down
And how does it feel, feel it down
Wastin' your breath
Just say the word
And I'll stay
I was once a man like you
Half a day and then my love was faded
I can put if you want to
I can make your life a living hell
(Chorus)
Love is such a cruel game
And it won't let you want to be the same
Until you come down
Dream me down
And how does it feel, feel it down
Wastin' your breath
Just say the word
And I'll stay
Ohhh Yeah
I said love is such a cruel game
And it won't let you want to be the same
And it won't let you want to run away
Until you come down
Dream me down
So turn around
Just say the word
Honey, no
Say the word
Don't let go
Say the word
And I'll stay
I'll stay
I'll stay
Oh no no no no no
The lyrics of Augustana's song "I'll Stay" seem to be about a complicated and painful love. The first verse talks about how the singer wants to forget the person they loved and how their heart feels shattered. The song's chorus, where the line "Love is such a cruel game" is repeated, emphasizes the idea that love can be cruel and it can change people. The second verse seems to be addressing the person the singer loved and how they will not hesitate to make their life a living hell.
The bridge part of the song, where the line "And how does it feel, feel it down" is repeated, seems to be the singer asking the person they loved to feel the pain they are feeling. The last part of the song seems to be the singer asking the person they loved to say the word "stay", as they are willing to stay around even when things are difficult.
Overall, "I'll Stay" seems to be a song that encapsulates the complicated feelings that are often present in romantic relationships. It shows how love can be both wonderful and deeply painful at the same time, and how people can be willing to stay around even when things get difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll forget you and your lips
I'll try to forget you and the memory of your kisses
Half an hour and my heart stops beatin'
It takes only half an hour for my heart to stop beating for you
Used to love the things you did
I used to love the things you did, but not anymore
I could want you but my heart is shattered
I could still have feelings for you, but my heart is broken
Love is such a cruel game
Love is a game that can be cruel and painful
And it won't let you want to be the same
Love can change you and make it hard to remain the person you once were
Until you come down
Until you realize the reality of the situation
Dream me down
Make me face the truth and bring me back to reality
And how does it feel, feel it down
What does it truly feel like to let go of the one you love?
Wastin' your breath
You're wasting your time trying to hold onto something that's already gone
Just say the word
Just tell me what you want and I'll do it
I'll stay
I'll be here if you need me, even if it hurts
Ohhh Yeah
Emphasizing the emotion of the situation
I was once a man like you
I once felt the same way you do now
Half a day and then my love was faded
It only took half a day for my love to fade away
I can put if you want to
I can pretend everything is okay if that's what you want
I can make your life a living hell
I have the power to make things difficult for you if I choose to
And it won't let you want to run away
Love can make you feel trapped, making it hard to run away
So turn around
Face the truth of the situation and accept it
Honey, no
Softening the tone of rejection
Say the word
Tell me what you need from me
Don't let go
Hold on tight and don't let go of what we have
Contributed by Madelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sidonie3
I love this bass line--and every thing else about this version.
Stéphane MARTINS
This band is amazing
Malcolm
one of my favorites.
saintsandmortalssss
His voice is perfect. The band is perfect. The lyrics are perfect. ALL of their songs are PERFECT. They say that nobody is perfect, but THIS BAND IS.
みこち世界一可愛い
I bought this physical album in 2009, and until now I knew there are bonus tracks in itunes version
Stéphane MARTINS
Original and good!!! Why isn't it in the album?!!
kil
love this song very much haha also love augustana! <3
Toni Montana
amazing,thanks for the upload x3
mitchIKOiiiiii
..been listening to this song for many times now but it seems I'm never satisfied...
lovemickytobits
nice song!!