Let's Stay Together
Heart And Soul (Disc 2) Lyrics


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The candles are lit, the snow is flying The tree in Rockefeller Center has just begun to shine The streets are full of shoppers And there's Santa Claus at Saks And the pony rides around the park Are leaving deeper tracks... But let's stay in Turn off the lights And just stay in Gazing from the window at the lights below Nothing urgent, no emergency There's nowhere we need to go Let's use the crystal glasses When did we use them last? A splash of sparkling water Kentucky sour mash No early reason to go out None that I can see Here's to you and me Baby, let's stay in Every Christmas gets a little crazier Sometimes the holidays are tough Reaching for deadlines and phone lines and bottom lines Enough, Enough, Enough Let's stay in Put up a little tree And just stay in Build ourseleves a fire Soaking up the glow I wonder what they're doing 30 floors below. No earthly reason to go out None that I can see Here's to you adn me Baby, let's stay




Overall Meaning

Together in this song, appears to be about taking a break from the usual Christmas chaos and choosing to just stay in with one's loved one. The first verse describes the bustling Christmas atmosphere outside, with street vendors and horse-drawn carriages leaving tracks in the snow. Despite this festive scene, the singer wants to turn off the lights and stay in, gazing out at the lights below with no urgency or need to go anywhere. The lyrics go on to suggest using crystal glasses and enjoying some Kentucky sour mash while cuddled up by the fire, building a small Christmas tree.


The second verse refers to how stressful the holidays can be, with deadlines and bottom lines, and how it's important to take a break and just be together. The singer wonders what people thirty floors below are doing, but feels no earthly reason to join them. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting to stay in and be together, with a toast to the couple. Overall, this song celebrates the simple pleasure of being with the one you love during the holiday season and taking a break from the chaos outside.


Line by Line Meaning

The candles are lit, the snow is flying
The atmosphere is cozy and festive, perfect for staying indoors and enjoying each other's company.


The tree in Rockefeller Center has just begun to shine
The Christmas season has begun and the iconic tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center is a sign of it.


The streets are full of shoppers
The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping is in full swing outside, but the singer would rather avoid the chaos.


And there's Santa Claus at Saks
Even Santa Claus has arrived in town to spread holiday cheer and attract crowds of people looking for presents.


And the pony rides around the park
Even the park is full of holiday activity like pony rides, but the artist prefers to stay indoors.


Are leaving deeper tracks...
The singer is aware of the activity outside but isn't interested in participating.


But let's stay in
The singer wants to stay indoors and enjoy each other's company instead of braving the chaos outside.


Turn off the lights
The artist wants to create a cozy and intimate atmosphere by turning off the lights.


And just stay in
The artist wants to spend quality time with their loved one indoors.


Gazing from the window at the lights below
The artist enjoys the view of the city lights from the comfort of their home.


Nothing urgent, no emergency
There are no pressing matters that require the singer to leave the house.


There's nowhere we need to go
The artist doesn't feel the need to venture outside when they don't have to.


Let's use the crystal glasses
The singer suggests using the fancy crystal glasses to make the stay-at-home date feel special.


When did we use them last?
The singer is reminiscing about the last time they used the crystal glasses, which shows how long it has been since they had a special moment together.


A splash of sparkling water
The singer wants to enjoy a fancy drink together using the crystal glasses.


Kentucky sour mash
The artist suggests drinking bourbon, a type of whiskey, to set a cozy and romantic mood.


No earthly reason to go out
There is no reason to leave the house since they have everything they need to create a special moment indoors.


None that I can see
The singer sees no compelling reason to leave and would rather stay in.


Here's to you and me
The singer toasts their relationship and being together on this special night.


Every Christmas gets a little crazier
The holiday season tends to get busier every year, making it harder to find moments to connect with loved ones.


Sometimes the holidays are tough
The artist acknowledges that the holidays can be stressful and wants to escape the chaos.


Reaching for deadlines and phone lines and bottom lines
The artist is tired of the stress of deadlines and work, which takes away from their relationship.


Enough, Enough, Enough
The singer has had enough of the stress and wants to take a break from it all by staying home.


Put up a little tree
The artist wants to create a cozy holiday atmosphere at home by putting up a small Christmas tree.


And just stay in
The singer wants to enjoy each other's company indoors and escape the chaos outside.


Build ourselves a fire
The singer wants to create a warm and cozy atmosphere at home by lighting a fire in the fireplace.


Soaking up the glow
The singer wants to enjoy the warmth and comfort of the fire together.


I wonder what they're doing 30 floors below
The artist is curious about what people are doing outside but is more interested in spending time with their loved one.


No earthly reason to go out
There is nothing compelling enough outside to make the artist want to leave the house.


None that I can see
The singer sees no reason why they should leave the comfort of their home on this special night.


Here's to you and me
The singer toasts to their relationship and enjoying their time together, while avoiding the chaos outside.


Baby, let's stay
The artist is asking their loved one to stay in and enjoy a cozy evening together.




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANN WILSON, SUSAN ENNIS

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