Stay With Me Tonight
Emma Wallace Lyrics

The streetlamps try to do their best
Despite the fading light in the west, the streetlamps try their best to illuminate the scene.

But the light's faded in the west
The sun has set in the west, leaving the area in darkness.

It's like a night straight out of Poe
The surroundings are eerie and dark, reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe's gothic horror stories.

And one I'd hate to be alone
Being alone on this spooky night is something the artist dreads.

But with my ego at full mast
Despite feeling scared, the artist's ego is inflated, possibly preventing them from asking for companionship.

I cannot bring myself to ask you,
The singer is struggling to ask for the presence of a companion.

Baby, stay with me tonight
The singer is pleading for their love interest to spend the night with them.

It's a while before the light will win
Dawn is still far away, and the darkness will persist for a while.

And I'd love to have you here to tuck me in, oh,
The artist desires the comfort of having someone close to them when they go to bed.

Baby, I hate to be needy
The artist acknowledges their fear of coming across as too dependent on their love interest.

It's just the shadows seem kind of seedy
The shadows cast by the streetlamps seem suspicious and unsettling, adding to the singer's anxiety and fear of being alone.

And I'm begging you to stay here with me
The artist is desperately pleading for their love interest to stay and keep them company.

I never liked those girls who cling
The singer has a disdain for women who are overly dependent on men.

Needing a man for everything
The singer dislikes having to rely on someone else for everything they need.

With batted eyes and pouts intent
The singer sees through the actions of women who use flirtatious behavior to get what they want from men.

They bask in attention spent
These women enjoy the attention and affection they receive from men.

But one thing I envy in their bask
Even though the artist dislikes these women, they can't help but feel envious of their ability to ask for what they want without hesitation.

They wouldn't hesitate to ask you,
The singer wishes they could be more like the women they dislike, who are unafraid to ask for what they want.

I've been the same girl all along
The singer has always been independent and strong-minded.

Too independent proud and strong
The artist's independence has led to feelings of pride and strength, but perhaps also isolation.

More like an island and a rock
The artist is comparing themselves to an island and a rock, both of which are typically solitary objects without any companionship.

Than like a pillow or a dock
Unlike a soft pillow or a sturdy dock, the artist is not conducive to comfort or reliance.

But sometimes strength is just a mask
The singer acknowledges that their strength and independence may be a facade for deeper insecurities.

And that's why tonight, my love, I ask you,
The artist is vulnerable and afraid on this spooky night, and as a result, they're asking their love interest to stay with them.

Baby, stay with me tonight
The singer is still begging for their love interest's presence and comfort throughout the night.

It's a while before the light will win
The darkness will persist for a while longer until the sun rises and illuminates the area.

And I'd love to have you here to tuck me in, oh,
The singer desires the intimacy and vulnerability of being tucked in by a companion.

Baby, I hate to be needy
The artist still feels guilty for asking for help and for needing someone else's comfort and company.

It's just the shadows seem kind of seedy
The shadows cast by the streetlamps continue to make the artist uneasy and afraid.

And I'm begging you to stay here with me,
Even as they conclude the song, the singer is still pleading for their love interest to stay with them.