Stray
Exies The Lyrics


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Left alone with empty hands
Losing you is more than I can stand, I can't mend
Close my eyes, and made a wish
To lose myself so I'll forget about you it's no use

Swore to never ever leave you
To never let you out of my hands
Nothing here could ever change this
A promise til the living end
I swore I'd never stray from you

Broken bones, broken in half
I've come too far to start again
But I'm trying, I am trying
I'm sick of this , I'm sick of hurt
Shame is such a dirty word
I'm trying, I'm still trying

Swore to never leave you
To never let you out of my hands
Nothing here could ever change this
A promise til the living end
I never meant to be a liar
The shame is cutting into my skin
I'd rather die on my feet
Than live here on my knees again
I swore I'd never stray from you





Swore I'd never stray from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Stray" by The Exies tells the story of a person who is struggling to cope with the pain of a broken relationship. The lyrics express their struggle to forget about their ex-lover, despite their promises to never leave them. The song begins with the singer feeling lost and alone, unable to mend their broken heart. They try to forget their former partner and move on, but their efforts are futile. They are haunted by memories of the past and the promise they made to never leave their lover. The song then transitions to the singer expressing their feelings of shame and guilt over their actions. They never meant to be a liar and they are punishing themselves for straying from their promise to stay loyal to their ex. The singer would rather die than live with the pain of regret and heartbreak.


The lyrics of "Stray" are powerful and moving, addressing the universal themes of love, loss, and regret. The song is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or the pain of a failed relationship. The lyrics offer a glimmer of hope, suggesting that even in the darkest moments of our lives, we can find the strength to carry on and move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Left alone with empty hands
Feeling abandoned and helpless.


Losing you is more than I can stand, I can't mend
The pain of losing the person is unbearable and cannot be fixed.


Close my eyes, and made a wish
Hoping to escape the pain of loss.


To lose myself so I'll forget about you it's no use
Trying to forget and move on, but it's not working.


Swore to never ever leave you
Promising to stay committed and never leave.


To never let you out of my hands
Determined to keep them close and protect them.


Nothing here could ever change this
No obstacle can come in between their love.


A promise til the living end
Commitment for a lifetime.


I swore I'd never stray from you
Unwavering loyalty and faithfulness.


Broken bones, broken in half
Feeling damaged and hurt from the loss.


I've come too far to start again
Cannot go back to the beginning or start over.


But I'm trying, I am trying
Attempting to move on and heal.


I'm sick of this , I'm sick of hurt
Tired of feeling pain and heartache.


Shame is such a dirty word
Feeling guilty and ashamed for breaking their promise.


I'm trying, I'm still trying
Continuing to try and make things right.


I never meant to be a liar
Regretful for breaking their promise.


The shame is cutting into my skin
Feeling deeply ashamed and guilty for their actions.


I'd rather die on my feet
Choosing to stand up for what they believe in and face the consequences.


Than live here on my knees again
Refusing to be submissive and weak again.


I swore I'd never stray from you
Reiterating their commitment to their partner.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DAVID SKANE, LOUIS ALFRED HERRERA, SCOTT CHRISTOPHER STEVENS

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