STAY
Exile Lyrics


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Please stay with me now
Don't you let me go
I'll make it somehow
I got to let you know
That I'll make it
Somehow, some way
Though I wait on the day
What I'm doing's got to pay
Someway, somehow

My baby, when he cries
It's 'cause something's on his mind
This world is full of lies
You and me are one of a kind
The good lord will stand behind every step
We are blind to fate, that's life, that's life

Stay, stay, stay, stay (won't you please)
Stay, stay, stay, stay

It fits, but you can't make it work
Where there's pain, there's got to be hurt
And the green grass grows from the dirt
Yeah, that's a fact of life alright
The good lord stands behind every step
We are blind to fate, that's life, that's life

Stay, oh won't you please
Stay, stay (won't you)
Stay, stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay, stay, stay

Stay, stay (right here)
Stay, stay (don't you go, no no)
Stay, stay (oh no no)
Stay, stay (stay baby baby please stay)
Stay, stay (right here, right here, right here)
Stay, stay (I want you to stay right here)
Stay, stay (we can stay here, together, together yeah)
Stay, stay (don't listen to what people say)




Stay, stay (stay, stay, listen now yeah)
Stay, stay (stay, yeah yeah now)

Overall Meaning

The song "Stay" by Exile is a plea to a lover to stay with the singer. The lyrics suggest that the singer is facing difficulties and hardships, but is confident that they will overcome them and make it through with the help of their loved one. The repeated phrase "stay, stay, stay" is a desperate request for the lover to not leave them alone during this trying time.


The first verse sets the tone for the whole song - the singer acknowledges the challenges ahead but promises to make it somehow. They wait for the day when things will pay off and they can enjoy the fruits of their labor. The second verse talks about the baby crying, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer themselves crying out for help. The world is full of lies, but the singer believes that they and their lover are different and that they are meant to be together.


The chorus repeats "stay" over and over again, emphasizing just how important it is for the lover to remain by the singer's side. The next verse talks about pain and hurt, but also notes that from difficult times can come growth and beauty. The repetition of "that's life" suggests that the singer has come to accept the ups and downs that come with existence, but still needs their lover to help them get through it.


Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the strength of love and the importance of having someone to rely on through tough times. Even when life is hard and the future is uncertain, the singer has faith that they and their lover can make it through together.


Line by Line Meaning

Please stay with me now
The singer is desperate for their loved one to remain with them in this moment.


Don't you let me go
The singer begs their loved one to hold onto them and not leave.


I'll make it somehow
The singer promises to find a way to cope with any difficulties that arise.


I got to let you know
The artist feels the need to express how important it is that their loved one stays with them.


That I'll make it
The artist is confident that they will find a way to overcome whatever challenges come their way.


Somehow, some way
The singer is open to any possible solution or outcome, as long as they're together with their loved one.


Though I wait on the day
The singer is hoping for a specific event or outcome that will make their situation easier, even if they know it might not come.


What I'm doing's got to pay
The artist is dedicated to making their efforts worthwhile, and is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve that.


Someway, somehow
The artist emphasizes that they are determined to make things work out, no matter what it takes.


My baby, when he cries
The artist is talking about their loved one, who is distressed about something in their life.


It's 'cause something's on his mind
The singer believes that their loved one is worried or preoccupied with something specific.


This world is full of lies
The artist believes that the world is not always truthful or honest, and that it's difficult to navigate.


You and me are one of a kind
The singer believes that they and their loved one are truly unique, and are connected in a special way.


The good lord will stand behind every step
The singer believes in a higher power that is watching over them and their loved one, and will guide them through life.


We are blind to fate, that's life, that's life
The singer acknowledges that they can't see or control everything that happens in life, and must accept that events will unfold in unpredictable ways.


Stay, stay, stay, stay (won't you please)
The artist repeats their plea for their loved one to stay with them.


It fits, but you can't make it work
The artist has tried to resolve a problem, but despite everything seeming to be in place, it still doesn't work out.


Where there's pain, there's got to be hurt
The singer emphasizes that there cannot be true pain without experiencing some form of hurt or discomfort.


And the green grass grows from the dirt
The singer takes this as a metaphor for life, which can be difficult and messy, but can also yield beautiful results.


Yeah, that's a fact of life alright
The artist affirms that this is just how life works, and accepts it as a reality.


Stay, oh won't you please
Again, the artist asks their loved one to stay with them.


Stay, stay (won't you)
The artist repeats their plea for their loved one to stay with them.


Stay, stay, stay, stay
The singer continues to ask their loved one to stay with them several times.


Stay, stay (right here)
The artist wants their loved one to remain in the current location with them.


Stay, stay (don't you go, no no)
The singer is worried that their loved one will leave, and begs them not to go.


Stay, stay (oh no no)
The singer repeats their plea for their loved one to stay with them.


Stay, baby baby please stay
The singer is pleading for their loved one to remain with them, using terms of endearment.


Stay, stay (right here, right here, right here)
The artist emphasizes that they want their loved one to remain in the current location with them, using repetition.


Stay, stay (I want you to stay right here)
The artist clearly expresses their desire for their loved one to stay with them.


Stay, stay (we can stay here, together, together yeah)
The singer reassures their loved one that they can stay together and face whatever challenges come their way.


Stay, stay (don't listen to what people say)
The singer urges their loved one not to pay attention to what other people might say or think about their situation, and to focus on their love instead.


Stay, stay (stay, stay, listen now yeah)
The artist repeats their plea for their loved one to stay with them, using repetition and emphasis.


Stay, stay (stay, yeah yeah now)
The artist continues to ask their loved one to stay with them, using repetition and affirmation.




Writer(s): Jimmy Thornfeldt, Chaka Khan Copyright: American Broadcasting Music Inc., MCA Music Publishing A.D.O. Universal S, Mediascore Publishing Gmbh

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@user-nh4xn4ot2x

日が暮れ始める頃火を灯そう
ファイアープレスに
呼び出すのはいつものクルー
in the hood
少しずつ集まる仲間達と緩い時間が過ぎ
いつしかplay our song then
誰かが踊り出す
this is how we do

We ain't gotta stop just give it up
この部屋ごと jumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby, 今夜は終わらない
party down ,toast to you, dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

空が白み始めていつの間にか
Many faces, all over the places
それでもまだ誰も帰らない

We ain't gotta stop just give up
この部屋ごとjumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you dance
with me
Everyboby夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

ここで全て流しきればいい
明日もまた笑えるように
just can't hold it back no more
隠さずにさらけ出す
それでいいlet it go

We ain't gotta stop just give it up
この部屋ごとjumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you,dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say



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@user-nh4xn4ot2x

日が暮れ始める頃火を灯そう
ファイアープレスに
呼び出すのはいつものクルー
in the hood
少しずつ集まる仲間達と緩い時間が過ぎ
いつしかplay our song then
誰かが踊り出す
this is how we do

We ain't gotta stop just give it up
この部屋ごと jumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah,
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby, 今夜は終わらない
party down ,toast to you, dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

空が白み始めていつの間にか
Many faces, all over the places
それでもまだ誰も帰らない

We ain't gotta stop just give up
この部屋ごとjumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you dance
with me
Everyboby夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

ここで全て流しきればいい
明日もまた笑えるように
just can't hold it back no more
隠さずにさらけ出す
それでいいlet it go

We ain't gotta stop just give it up
この部屋ごとjumpin'up
もっと盛り上がれよ
say Yeah,Yeah,Yeah
All of my people,give it up
熱くなれ heat it up
Oh Yeah,Yeah
6 men,keep it goin'on

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

C'mon baby,今夜は終わらない
party down,toast to you,dance
with me
Everybody 夢を分かち合う
永久のパラダイス say

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