At the heart of his appeal is a lyrical honesty and devotion to his fans seldom found in today's mainstream musical landscape. And his fans love him for it. As testament to this artist-fan connection, out of 1,700 artists entered in the SSL/Eventful/Tunecore "Lay It Down And Mix It Up In The UK" Contest, Gavin took first place, winning by a margin of over 13,000 votes and more than doubling the number of votes cast for the second place finisher. Having won, Gavin traveled to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios to begin work on his new studio album (due for release in 2013). Like his previous offerings, the album is sure to please fans and critics alike, showcasing his poignant lyrics, true musicianship, and further setting him apart from other artists in the piano singer-songwriter genre. Talented, down-to-earth, and with songs that touch the soul, Gavin is truly one to watch in 2013.
Stay
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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And it's so clear
That we are everything you hoped for,
loved, and feared
And I don't know
The reasons why
All this time it goes by slowly
And we don't see
What if I get lost here?
Without you nearby could I still breathe?
Please tell me...
If I would stay here and wait for you
Would you stay here and wait for me?
Could you stand and believe in the
face of all you never wanted
This life I lead...
I owe so much
To who you are
And, though I've fallen time and time again
You've picked me up and brought me far
I'm safe
And still you fight
And every time you give, I live to find my way
I try to make things right...
If I get lost here?
Without you nearby could I still breathe?
Please tell me...
If I would stay here and wait for you
Would you stay here and wait for me?
Could you stand and believe in the
face of all you never wanted
This life I lead...
I'm sorry for the times that I could not prepare you
For every little thing that I could not decide
No not for us
I am not the one who fights
To keep our love awake and still alive
But someday soon we'll be alright...
What if I get lost here?
Without you nearby could I still breathe?
Please tell me...
If I would stay here and wait for you
Would you stay here and wait for me?
Could you stand and believe in the
face of all you never wanted
This life I lead
Never wanted this life I lead
Never wanted this life I lead...
The lyrics of Gavin Mikhail's song Stay describe a relationship that has been tested but has managed to withstand the challenges. The singer acknowledges that they've come a long way and that it's so clear that they are everything their partner had hoped for, loved, and feared. However, despite the love they share, there's a sense of uncertainty that creeps in, and the singer wonders whether they can survive on their own without their partner. They ask whether their partner would stay and wait for them if they stayed and waited. They question whether their partner could stand and believe in the face of all they never wanted and the life the singer leads.
The song expresses the ups and downs of a romantic relationship, from the moments of love and tenderness to the moments of uncertainty and doubt. The lyrics illustrate the vulnerability that comes with loving someone, the fear of losing them, and the sacrifices that must be made to keep the love alive. The singer apologizes for the times they couldn't prepare their partner for every little thing and couldn't decide on everything. The relationship is far from perfect, but the singer expresses hope that they'll be alright someday soon.
Line by Line Meaning
We've come this far
We've made progress and advanced to this point
And it's so clear
It's evident and undeniable
That we are everything you hoped for, loved, and feared
We meet or exceed expectations and inspire both love and fear in others
And I don't know
I'm unsure
The reasons why
The causes or motivations elude me
All this time it goes by slowly
Time passes gradually and perceptibly
And we don't see
We don't perceive/notice
Much to fight for...
There's little worth fighting for
What if I get lost here?
Expressing concern about being lost or directionless
Without you nearby could I still breathe?
Asking if separation from the addressee would affect one's ability to breathe/cope
Please tell me...
Requesting an answer or guidance
If I would stay here and wait for you
If I were to remain here and be patient
Would you stay here and wait for me?
Asking if the addressee would reciprocate and do the same
Could you stand and believe in the face of all you never wanted
Could you maintain faith and confidence in spite of undesirable circumstances
This life I lead...
Referring to the manner in which one lives
I owe so much
I'm indebted
To who you are
To the addressee's character and identity
And, though I've fallen time and time again
Acknowledging repeated personal failures
You've picked me up and brought me far
The addressee has provided support and guidance throughout the journey
I'm safe
I'm secure and protected
And still you fight
The addressee continues to struggle or persevere
And every time you give, I live to find my way
The addressee's efforts inspire and guide one's own path
I try to make things right...
Attempting to correct mistakes or shortcomings
I'm sorry for the times that I could not prepare you
Apologizing for moments of unpreparedness or uncertainty
For every little thing that I could not decide
Referring to difficulty with decision-making
No not for us
Not beneficial for our relationship or situation
I am not the one who fights
Not the one responsible for fighting or struggling
To keep our love awake and still alive
To maintain or preserve the love in their relationship
But someday soon we'll be alright...
Expecting or hoping for a better future
Never wanted this life I lead
Expressing dissatisfaction with one's current state of being
Contributed by Wyatt F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.