Let's Stay Together
C. Jay Lyrics

Let's stay together
We should remain united

Yo, yeah, DMC man
An exclamation of greeting

In the place to be
Present and ready to perform

Yo, this song is dedicated to (word)
Acknowledging the significance of someone/something

(whether good days, happy or sad)
Indicating commitment through all life situations

To all of those that's been down with each other since day one
Recognizing longstanding camaraderie

Aha, let's keep it together
An affirmation of the desire to maintain unity

Now we’ve been all around the world
Sharing the experience of global fame

From the corner of the block to the top of the world and back
From local to international success

We're the royalty on the ave, ain't nobody ever have
Celebrating exclusive status

And the brand new jet black Cadillac
Symbolizing wealth and prosperity

We've been down since day one
Acknowledging loyalty since the beginning

And no matter where I go people want to see him next to me
Acknowledging the significance of companionship

They say "what's up with d?"
Curiosity about a member's status

I used to jam all across the land
Sharing experiences of touring

The coliseum, even message, when raising hell were cassettes
Performing at iconic venues

In the shelves, and the plush hotel after every show
Detailed description of tour lifestyle

We were just kissing the mic, living the life
Expressing admiration for the art of rapping

Of MTV and the radio
Encompassing the media platforms of the time

And so you jay and me said "it's 83'"
Recalling a significant year period

We're living and sticking together like a family
Emphasizing solidarity and connection

And no matter what, the rule must be
Affirming the need for steadfastness

That it's guaranteed that I'm for you, and you for me
Reiterating a bond of mutual support

And happy or sad
Repeating a commitment to stand by each other

Yo, my love of the mic, can't touch my love for my wife
Comparing two sources of affection

Baby I ain't going nowhere, specially the way you smile
Declaring faithfulness

When you have my child, or when I rock the crowd
Showing enthusiasm for both family life and rap performance

Can't wait to be right there
Expressing anticipation for life experiences to come

Even my kids that ain’t yours is still yours
Affirming the children's place in a family unit

Cause you love him and treat him like your very own
Appreciating the partner's parental role

We be holding hands and I be holding doors
Describing acts of affection

And when my mother in-law spend time alone
Acknowledging the wife's family relationships

Call her about five hundred times a day
Humorously exaggerating the effort to stay in touch

When I'm often gone cause I'm on the road
Acknowledging the difficulties of touring

And when I'm on the phone, you know I want to be home
Expressing yearning for domestic comfort

Cause that's the one and only spot where I really belong
Describing the importance of home

You know our love, called you the preachers' wife
Alluding to societal expectations

But the keys to bed lead living it up
Revealing a lively romantic life

And everybody would know, them seen us in the video
Recalling fame in the media

On the dance floor straight cutting it up
Depicting energetic movement

I love you baby
Expressing love

To me, you mean the world
Expressing a high level of affection

No matter what it is you say or do
Reassuring fidelity

I always will be there for you
Affirming support

So no, no matter what, let's stay together
Insisting on unity

In the good life, happy or sad
Expanding on the circumstance of unity

Ain't no beats to lead somebody you love
Stressing the value of love over material possessions

Best thing in life, is to have somebody ya heard
Highlighting the importance of companionship

So keep it together
Encouraging unity

Good days, happy or sad
Reiterating commitment in diverse situations