Andrade gained followers with songs like Coldplay's "The Scientist", and Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" in 2009, she soon increased the frequency of the post, and eventually released an EP of original songs, Things We've Said, in 2012. She then released a collection Covers, Vol. 1, as well as The Christmas EP. Her low-key version of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" went viral in 2014, as did her acoustic cover of Edith Piaf's "La Vie en Rose". Her music has also been featured in commercials and TV shows including Supergirl, Suits, and The Umbrella Academy.
She won the Vista Prize in 2015 and was nominated for the Premios Juventud in 2016 under the category favorite hit-maker. In 2020, she won the Hi-Fidelity Award from the Prism Prize, to honour her innovative music videos.
Stay
Daniela Andrade Lyrics
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A cold sweat hot-headed believer
I threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something,"
He said, "If you dare, come a little closer."
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take–it's given
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, the reason I hold on
Ooh, ooh, ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
'Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving.
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay, stay.
I want you to stay, oh.
The lyrics to Daniela Andrade's song "Stay" tell a story of a relationship that is both confusing and addictive. The song speaks of a narrator who is unsure about how to feel about their partner, yet their partner's movements and the way they behave make it difficult for the singer to live without them. The song begins with the singer realizing that they have been feverishly in love with their partner, despite not knowing how to deal with these feelings. The singer then pleads with their partner to show them something more, daring them to come closer. The chorus then kicks in with the two of them going round and round in their relationship, with the singer wondering if their partner knows how much they mean to them.
The second verse of the song speaks more about the toxic aspects of this relationship. The singer is unsure of what is going on and realizes that the life they live is not the best they could have. They feel trapped and believe that the relationship is not something that they can take, but something that is given. The chorus then kicks in once more with the singer expressing their feelings of needing to hold on and keep their partner in their life. They reference the fact that their partner is broken but only they are the ones who need saving. The singer feels that they are trapped in an endless cycle and finds it difficult to know who is caving in the relationship.
The lyrics of "Stay" portray a toxic but addictive relationship that can be hard to let go of despite it not being good for the persons involved. The song speaks to the experience of being in a relationship where it's difficult to know what to do, yet the feelings involved prevent one from leaving. It's a tale of wanting to be with someone despite all of the toxicity, because the fear of being alone is worse.
Line by Line Meaning
All along it was a fever
I've been keeping this feeling inside for a long time and it's been burning me up from the inside out
A cold sweat hot-headed believer
I am passionate and committed to this feeling, but it also makes me nervous and anxious
I threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something,"
I'm ready to be convinced that this feeling is real and worth pursuing further
He said, "If you dare, come a little closer."
The other person challenges me to take a risk and get closer to figure out if this feeling is mutual
Round and around and around and around we go
Our relationship seems to be going in circles and is hard to pin down
Oh now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know.
I want some clarity and assurance from the other person that they feel the same way
Not really sure how to feel about it.
I have conflicting emotions and I'm not entirely sure how to interpret them
Something in the way you move
The way the other person carries themselves, interacts with me, or looks at me is what's sparking these emotions
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
The intensity and importance of this feeling is so strong that I can't imagine not feeling it or having the other person in my life
It takes me all the way.
This feeling is all-consuming and affects every part of my life
I want you to stay
I want the other person to continue being a part of my life, to stay close to me and continue this relationship
It's not much of a life you're living
Without the other person's presence or love, life feels dull or unfulfilling
It's not just something you take–it's given
I recognize that the other person's love and affection is not just something they owe me or that I can demand, but something that they have given me out of choice
Ooh, ooh, ooh, the reason I hold on
I'm holding onto this relationship because of the strength of my emotions and my desire for the other person
Ooh, ooh, ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
This feeling has filled a void in my life and I don't want to let go of it or go back to feeling empty without it
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Despite the other person being the one that may be hurt or damaged, they have still been a source of comfort, hope, or healing for me
'Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving.
When there is uncertainty or darkness in a situation, it's difficult to tell who is losing or who is coming out on top
I want you to stay, stay.
I repeat my desire for the other person to continue being with me, to stay in this relationship
I want you to stay, oh.
I express my longing and affection for the other person, and how much they mean to me
Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alysonkhaw
All along there was a fever
a cold sweat hot headed believer
i threw my hands in the air
saying show me something
he said if you dare come a little closer
round and round and around we go
woah
now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
not really sure how to feel about it
something in the way you move
makes me feel like I can't live without you
oh
and it takes me all away
i want you to stay
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take
its given
around and around and around and around we go
woah
now, tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
not really sure how to feel about it
something 'bout the way you move
makes me feel like i can't live without you
ohh and it takes me all away
i want you to stay
wooo-woo--woo
the reason i hold on
wooo o woo
cause i need the hole gone
funny how you're the broken one but im the one one who needed saving
cause when you never see the light
its hard to know which one of us is caving
not really sure how to feel about it
something bout the way you move
makes me feel like i can't live without you
and it takes me all away
i want you to stay-ay-eh-ay
i want you to sta-ayyyyy
i want you to stay
@fredcorsino7160
Man this girl has talent. Her voice is so chill and mellow, I can't get enough.
@singer17md
Every song you do is absolutely perfect. I'm not sure how you continually make beautiful covers and originals but keep doing it because it's surely working.
@ItsJayyBitch
singer17md A person can only make beautiful music if they've two things- talent and creativity. Ms Andrade here, well.. She has both in spades.
@8BitZ0mbie
singer17md - it’s called authenticity and it’s very rare on YouTube.
@rustymuckybottoms
you could sing the hokey pokey song and i would not be able to turn away, seriously just amazing. wow.
@madelineasmr926
😅😭👌 I agree 1000%
@hanha9018
day 7 :: I've been stuck on Daniela's YouTube videos for over 168 hours to no avail of seeing a way out. And I've never been so happy in my life. <3 daniela
@shagrathsun7827
+Han Ha GET A LIFE DAMN IT
( YES ITS CAPS LOCK )
@hanha9018
+shagrath sun i dont want to lol
@jairah2195
Same here. Day 4 for me.