Stay
Cheat Codes Lyrics


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I know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Why we gotta work when we wanna play?
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Cancel my flight
I'll be home Sunday but just not tonight
Push back my life
I take for granted these things that I like
Champagne showers are comin' down
Plans on ice, I go in and out
Ain't no way I can stick around
I say the same thing every time

I know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Why we gotta work when we wanna play?
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Gotta leave but I wanna stay
Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Cancel my ride
We in this convo just startin' a vibe (a vibe)
I can't decide
Smoke to my left and patron to my right
3am and it's gettin' loud
One more hit then I'm passin' out
Ain't no way I can stick around
I say the same thing every time

I know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Why we gotta work when we wanna play?
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Gotta leave but I wanna stay
Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

I know we got a lot we could celebrate
Man I want it all, I don't wanna wait
Still I never get enough
Slow it all down, 'til I'm lost in another rush
One more hour, another mile
Three shots later, I'm in and out
Ain't no way I can stick around
I say the same thing every time

I know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Why we gotta work when we wanna play?
Take another shot for the memory
Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Gotta leave but I wanna stay
Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
Gotta leave but I wanna stay




Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
Know I gotta leave but I wanna stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cheat Codes' "Stay" are about not wanting to leave a party or a night out. The singer is torn between the fun they're having and the responsibilities they must tend to the following day. They repeatedly say "I've gotta leave, but I wanna stay" as they continue to take shots and enjoy themselves. The idea of taking another shot for the memory suggests that the singer wants to make the most of the night and create lasting memories, even if they may regret it in the morning.


The second verse goes on to talk about how the singer cancels their plans in order to prolong the night, and how they're trying to keep things going. The line "smoke to my left and patron to my right" implies that they're indulging in substances to enhance the experience. The singer acknowledges that it's early morning and things are getting more chaotic, but they still don't want to go home.


Overall, the song is a representation of the familiar feeling of not wanting to leave a good time, despite knowing that you should.


Line by Line Meaning

I know I gotta leave but I wanna stay
I am aware that I must go, yet I am feeling the urge to linger.


Take another shot for the memory
Let us have more drinks to remember this moment.


Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
I do not wish to depart; I am aiming to stay with you.


Why we gotta work when we wanna play?
Why do we have to be responsible when we're in the mood for fun?


Cancel my flight
I am requesting my flight to be cancelled.


I'll be home Sunday but just not tonight
I am returning on Sunday but not staying tonight.


Push back my life
I am delaying my plans throughout my lifetime.


I take for granted these things that I like
I overlook and neglect the things I enjoy.


Champagne showers are comin' down
Bottles of champagne are being poured over us.


Plans on ice, I go in and out
My plans are constantly changing, and I am indecisive about them.


Ain't no way I can stick around
I cannot stay any longer.


I say the same thing every time
I am repeating myself.


Cancel my ride
I am requesting my ride to be cancelled.


We in this convo just startin' a vibe (a vibe)
Our conversation is just beginning, and we are vibing with each other.


I can't decide
I am undecided.


Smoke to my left and patron to my right
I am smoking on my left and drinking patron on my right.


3am and it's gettin' loud
It's 3 in the morning, and it's getting loud.


One more hit then I'm passin' out
I will take one more hit, and then I will pass out.


I know we got a lot we could celebrate
I am aware that we have many things to celebrate.


Man I want it all, I don't wanna wait
I want everything, and I don't want to wait for it.


Still I never get enough
Despite having what I desire, I never seem to be fully satisfied.


Slow it all down, 'til I'm lost in another rush
I want to slow the pace down until I am lost in another rush of excitement.


One more hour, another mile
Just one more hour, and another mile of this adventure.


Three shots later, I'm in and out
After three shots, I am in and out of consciousness.


Gotta leave, gotta leave (gotta leave)
I must leave, I must leave.


Don't wanna leave you, I'm tryna be here
I do not want to leave you, I am hoping to stay here.




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Zuckerman, Bryce Vine, John Clark, Matthew Elifritz, Ryan Patrick Daly, Trevor Dahl

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Comments from YouTube:

@GamingPilze

I cant believe that Cheat Codes are so underrated nowadays, they deserve the fame they had in 2017 again. Their tracks are great๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”ฅ

@willowxhmar7350

You r right!

@alexzehnmusic

๐Ÿ’ฏ

@fahadlincoln

They will rock again.!

@cristopherm7710

I still remember when it was 2017 and I was at high-school... I didn't have to worry about too much, it was just school, friends and my girlfriend. I really miss that time

@alexandragauthier3298

@@alexzehnmusic ii

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@deewilson2500

I can't believe this is underrated it's such a vibe even now ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

@aproovehere

Cheat Codes, Lost Kings, Cash Cash, Chainsmokers, Illenium - US power

@NoOne-og6he

And Capital Kings

@kyuki999

My 14 years old edm artist favourite โค๏ธ

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