Stay Down
Brent Faiyaz Lyrics

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Your eyes, like the sunshine on my face
It's a good night, how it smells nice on my pillowcase
And I light all up when I see you walking by
I know that life ain't perfect but you make it alright

Oh, I see you coming
Got my heart jumping like Jordans
Play me like Spalding

Do it all for me
Girl, you're the vision of what I like
And I promise I'll be yours
Tell me your joys and your problems
I'll be more than a man for you
I'll be your friend

Call me, I'll be right away (I'll be
there, girl, stay right there, baby)
Tell me if you're gonna stay down (Will you stay down?)
I'll be waiting night and day (I'll be waiting night and day)
But only if you're gonna stay down (Stay down, stay down)

Your lips feel like sweet syrup on my skin
It feels real,
it's a great feelin' how you suck me in (Oh, you suck me in)
And I tossed all my fears to the wind when I touch your hand
And I know God must have really loved me to give me a chance

Oh, I see you coming
Got my heart jumping like Jordans
Play me like Spalding
Do it all for me
Girl, you're the vision of what I like
I promise I'll be yours
Tell me your joys and your problems
I'll be more than a man for you
I'll be your friend

Call me, I'll be right away (I'll be there, girl, stay right there)
Tell me if you're gonna stay down (Will you stay down?)
I'll be waiting night and day (I'll be waiting night and day)
But only if you're gonna stay down

Call me, I'll be right away
Tell me if you're gonna stay down

I'll be waiting night and day
But only if you're gonna stay down

Overall Meaning

In the song Stay Down, Brent Faiyaz is expressing his love for his partner. He describes how her presence affects him and makes him feel alive. He uses similes to compare his partner to sunshine on his face and sweet syrup on his skin, indicating the pleasure he derives from being around her. The lyrics also suggest that his partner helps to make life more manageable and that he is grateful to have her by his side.

The chorus of the song emphasizes Faiyaz's commitment to his partner by promising to be there for her through both good and bad times. He ensures that he will always be available for her whenever she needs him, stating "Call me, I'll be right away," and "I'll be waiting night and day." He emphasizes that he will only do this if his partner is also committed to staying with him, asking "Tell me if you're gonna stay down?"

Overall, Stay Down is a romantic love song that emphasizes commitment, trust, and affection between partners.

Line by Line Meaning

Your eyes, like the sunshine on my face
Your eyes brighten up my day and make me feel warm inside.

It's a good night, how it smells nice on my pillowcase
The scent of the night and the feeling of my pillowcase make me feel content.

And I light all up when I see you walking by
You make me feel happy and excited just by being near me.

I know that life ain't perfect but you make it alright
Even though life can be tough, having you in it makes things better and more bearable.

Oh, I see you coming
I feel eager and excited when I see you approaching me.

Got my heart jumping like Jordans
My heart beats uncontrollably fast and I feel exhilarated.

Play me like Spalding
Treat me like a basketball and have fun with me, but always keep me in your hands.

Do it all for me
I want you to do anything and everything for me, just to have you close to me.

Girl, you're the vision of what I like
You are my ideal type of woman and everything I could ever want.

And I promise I'll be yours
I promise to be completely devoted and committed to you.

Tell me your joys and your problems
Share your happiness and struggles with me, and I'll be there to support you.

I'll be more than a man for you
I'll go above and beyond to make you happy and to be everything you need.

I'll be your friend
I want to have a deep and meaningful friendship with you, in addition to a romantic relationship.

Call me, I'll be right away (I'll be there, girl, stay right there, baby)
If you need me, don't hesitate to call and I'll be there for you in a heartbeat.

Tell me if you're gonna stay down (Will you stay down?)
Let me know if you're going to stick around and commit to our relationship.

I'll be waiting night and day (I'll be waiting night and day)
I'll be patiently and eagerly waiting for you no matter what time of day it is.

But only if you're gonna stay down (Stay down, stay down)
But all of this is only worth it if you're willing to stay committed and by my side for the long haul.

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