Stay Close
Barney Artist Lyrics
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'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Maybe we should hold hands tonight
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Yeah, it seems like we've been speaking a lot
We had a??? got me speaking to God
So it's now or never
Few years got me thinking about if it's real or error?
Now wave your soul, my feelings grow
Seems like you don't even know
Is it your fault? Probably not
Do you mean you'll see when I stop? See you when is tart believe you
Hope that we don't
I need you as my rock right, rock on all my life
Don't take your time for the worst of end
And you wait, let me speak about it
I hope that we be about it
Baby, we should stay close tonight
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Maybe we should hold hands tonight
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
My ideas had me nightmares thinking about you
Thinking about fears, thinking about rules
Thinking about cheers, thinking about thinking about years
Thinking about them, thinking about us
Thinking about kiss, thinking about lust
Thinking about when you bought me a fair change
???
I hope that you understand this miss
I hope that you never get misplaced
I hope you will rely in time
That's that, that's this
I hope that you understand this miss
I hope that you never get dismissed
I hope you will have a lot
Baby, we should stay close tonight
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Maybe we should hold hands tonight
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Loving you,
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
Loving you
The song "Stay Close" by Barney Artist is a mellow and reflective song about feeling unsure and insecure about love. The lyrics are a confession of vulnerability and fear towards love, acknowledging the power it has to overtake and control one's emotions. The chorus "Baby, we should stay close tonight, 'cause I don't trust myself with loving you, maybe we should hold hands tonight, 'cause I don't trust myself with loving you" connotes a sense of hesitation, fear, and longing for the comfort and closeness of a loved one. The artist acknowledges that loving completely and opening one's heart to another person can be risky, but it's also a necessary and rewarding experience. The verse "My ideas had me nightmares thinking about you, thinking about fears, thinking about rules, thinking about cheers, thinking about thinking about years, thinking about them, thinking about us, thinking about kiss, thinking about lust, thinking about when you bought me a fair change" shows that the artist is plagued by thoughts and concerns about the relationship and the future, leading to a sense of anxiety and insecurity.
The lyrics of "Stay Close" show that love can be both beautiful and challenging. The song connotes a sense of sensitivity and awareness of the emotional complexity of relationships. The artist acknowledges that love can be messy, and the fear of getting hurt can be overwhelming. Still, he also recognizes that the risk is worth it and urges the listener to stay close and hold on to their loved one. The song's melody is soft and soothing, which enhances the emotional resonance of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, we should stay close tonight
Let's stay close, because I'm not sure I can resist my feelings for you
'Cause I don't trust myself with loving you
I'm worried that I will fall deeply in love with you and won't be able to control my emotions
Maybe we should hold hands tonight
Let's hold hands, because it feels good to be around each other and feel connected
Yeah, it seems like we've been speaking a lot
We've been spending a lot of time talking to each other and getting to know each other better
We had a??? got me speaking to God
Something that happened recently has me feeling like I need to talk to a higher power for guidance
So it's now or never
We need to make a decision soon about where this relationship is headed
Few years got me thinking about if it's real or error?
After a few years of being in relationships, I'm wondering if my feelings are genuine or if I'm making a mistake
Commitment fold, got me feeling so cold when I feel alone
The idea of committing to someone for the long-term is scary and leaves me feeling lonely
Now wave your soul, my feelings grow
When we are together, my feelings for you get stronger and more intense
Seems like you don't even know
You may not realize how strongly I feel about you
Is it your fault? Probably not
It's not your fault that I have complicated feelings about our relationship
Do you mean you'll see when I stop? See you when is tart believe you
I hope that you'll still be around when I figure out my feelings and what I want in life
Hope that we don't
I don't want our relationship to end badly
I need you as my rock right, rock on all my life
I need you to be my support and constant in my life
Don't take your time for the worst of end
Let's not drag out the relationship and cause it to end on bad terms
And you wait, let me speak about it
Let me talk about my feelings and what's going on in my head
My ideas had me nightmares thinking about you
I'm so consumed by thoughts of you that it's keeping me up at night and causing me stress
Thinking about fears, thinking about rules
I'm thinking about everything that could go wrong in our relationship and what we need to do to make it work
Thinking about cheers, thinking about thinking about years
I'm thinking about the future and how we could spend it together
Thinking about them, thinking about us
I'm thinking about how our two lives could merge together and what it would look like
Thinking about kiss, thinking about lust
I'm thinking about the physical attraction I have for you and how it complicates my feelings for you
Thinking about when you bought me a fair change
I'm reminiscing about a sweet gesture you made towards me in the past
I hope that you understand this miss
I hope that you understand how much you mean to me
I hope that you never get misplaced
I hope that our relationship continues to be strong, and we don't drift apart
I hope you will rely in time
I hope that we can count on each other in the future
That's that, that's this
That's how I feel about our relationship right now
I hope that you never get dismissed
I hope that you always feel valued and appreciated in our relationship
I hope you will have a lot
I hope that our relationship brings you happiness and fulfillment
Loving you
I'm in love with you
Writer(s): Barney Artist, Tom Misch
Contributed by Noah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chrisk1453
damn 90s house Chord progression
@Kieussytheslumpgod600
it's still banging til now. love it.
@jonasjonas4263
DJ Rawsound brought me here
@sadpumpkin1231
I can't stop listening to this song!!
You really did a great job ❤️
@tiffaniscarlett9895
Really liked this song when I first heard it; LOVE it now that I now Tom Misch is involved!!!
@simonevirden2254
Ok. I was already a Tom Misch fan...then I saw Barney on The Korean Englishman channel, and he mentioned his collab and friendship with Tom. OMG! Barney Artist...you are freaking so dope! And you and Tom have an incredible synergy! Can't wait to go down the rabbit hole, mate...
@Souad_Ala
cause I don't trust myself with loving you.... That man's for sure a John Mayer fan !
@swagettiyolonese1519
Them chords!
@user-nd8sw4bf1c
Fire
@previousaccount1621
So much talent. Future of London music