Heavily influenced by Wild Nothing, Beach Fossils, Craft Spells, The Radio … Read Full Bio ↴Heavily influenced by Wild Nothing, Beach Fossils, Craft Spells, The Radio dept., and almost every Swedish pop band, Beach Vacation arose from a small town in Washington. After playing at a high school talent show, the group decided to get together and start a band. Within weeks they were signed to Dufflecoat Records after making their first two songs "Stay A While" and "Washington Weather". Their debut EP "Maritime" was released on April 29th, 2013. The band consists of Tabor Rupp, Justyn Newman, John Deavilla, and Tyler Burnett.

Stay A While
Beach Vacation Lyrics

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I want you right here
But you are so far away

Wind through the rain
Go my way
Stay a while
Stay a while

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Beach Vacation's song Stay A While convey a sense of longing for the presence of someone dear who is physically distant. The singer expresses a strong desire to have this person near, but is faced with the reality of distance that stretches between them. The use of contrasting expressions, "want you right here" and "so far away", highlights the intensity of this feeling of separation, creating a mood of melancholy that runs through the entire song.

Despite the sadness caused by the distance, the second stanza offers a ray of hope. The singer describes the wind blowing through the rain, indicating a change in weather and possibly a change in circumstances. The line "Go my way" suggests that the singer is determined to move towards the person being missed, perhaps in a figurative sense. The refrain "Stay a while" is repeated twice, and can be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it can be pleading with the person to visit for a longer duration than a mere fleeting moment. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a reassurance to the person being missed that their presence, however brief, would be cherished.

Overall, the lyrics of Stay A While express a universal feeling of longing for someone who is far away. Through the use of poetic language, the song creates a poignant and beautiful representation of this emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

I want you right here
I desire your physical presence with me at this moment

But you are so far away
Unfortunately, you are not in close proximity to me

Wind through the rain
The weather outside is blustery and wet

Go my way
I will travel in the direction I choose, despite the elements

Stay a while
I ask that you remain in my company for an extended period of time

Stay a while
I implore you to not leave my vicinity

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