Stay
J.J. Flores & Steve Smooth Lyrics


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It’s been 400 years of our oppression
You ain’t even gotta guess it
How these racist white folks tryna get us to choke
On something that really try to set us free in spirit, take note
And I ain’t wanna hear no ignorant shit
Y’all ancestors forced our babies in alligators
How we pose to deal with that shit
Y’all best man Donald Trump done came to a flump
With his hateful white ass, he full of trash
All the fucked up words that he spoke
But God wrote
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
I’m only 19, but I have a lot of enemies
People think that I’m stupid
Treat me like bullshit
Hold up, not on me
I’m just chilling
Not really with that killing
Why can’t we love each other
Unite as one, no ending
What’s a world without hating
More loving, more less faking
Anyway to surviving
This one for all the races
Cause we need to give praise and
To the (K)ing, the One who made it
Praising Him cause He’s great
We, gotta keep on growing
Manifesting
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
We gotta stay blessed
And He will do the rest
Put our faith to the test
Be positive no stress
But this life is so hard
It’s so unfair to anyone
Who wants to live out their dream
Through all these bad energies
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred
Please stay sacred
Stay sacred




Please stay sacred
Stay

Overall Meaning

These lyrics in J.J. Flores & Steve Smooth's song "Stay" touch on themes of oppression, racial inequality, and the desire for unity and love. The opening lines acknowledge the 400 years of oppression faced by marginalized communities. The lyrics suggest that some white people perpetuate racism, hindering the progress towards true freedom and equality. The line about forcing babies into alligator-infested areas is a powerful metaphor for the brutality and trauma endured by African-Americans in the past. This raises a question of how one can even begin to address such deep-rooted injustices.


The lyrics also criticize Donald Trump, describing him as a hateful figure whose words exacerbate divisions in society. However, the artist emphasizes the importance of staying sacred and staying connected to their spiritual essence despite the challenges they face. The mention of God reinforces the need for a higher power to guide and uplift individuals through difficult times.


In the second verse, the lyrics reflect a personal perspective of a 19-year-old who feels misunderstood and mistreated. They express a desire for love, unity, and an end to hatred. The lyrics highlight the importance of recognizing and praising the creator, while also emphasizing the need for all races to come together and give praise to the supreme power that made them. The idea of manifesting growth and staying sacred resonates throughout the song, suggesting that through positive energy, faith, and unity, individuals can overcome the negativity and stress of life.


Overall, these lyrics provide a powerful message of resilience, hope, and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's beliefs despite the challenges faced in a world filled with discrimination and hate.


Line by Line Meaning

It’s been 400 years of our oppression
For centuries, we have been subjected to injustice and discrimination.


You ain’t even gotta guess it
There is no need to speculate, it is evident.


How these racist white folks tryna get us to choke
Racist individuals attempt to suppress and silence us.


On something that really try to set us free in spirit, take note
They aim to obstruct our liberation, despite our desire for spiritual freedom.


And I ain’t wanna hear no ignorant shit
I refuse to entertain ignorant remarks anymore.


Y’all ancestors forced our babies in alligators
Your ancestors subjected our infants to horrific acts, like feeding them to alligators.


How we pose to deal with that shit
How are we supposed to handle such traumatic experiences?


Y’all best man Donald Trump done came to a flump
Your favored leader, Donald Trump, has caused chaos and turmoil.


With his hateful white ass, he full of trash
He, as a white man, is filled with hate and embodies worthlessness.


All the fucked up words that he spoke
He has uttered countless offensive and harmful words.


But God wrote
Nevertheless, God is the ultimate author of our destiny.


I’m only 19, but I have a lot of enemies
Despite my young age, I face numerous adversaries.


People think that I’m stupid
Many perceive me as unintelligent or foolish.


Treat me like bullshit
They treat me with disrespect and disregard.


Hold up, not on me
However, I will not internalize their negativity.


I’m just chilling
I am simply remaining calm and composed.


Not really with that killing
I do not support or engage in violence.


Why can’t we love each other
Why is it so challenging for us to embrace love and unity?


Unite as one, no ending
We should join together as a cohesive force, without division.


What’s a world without hating
Imagine a world devoid of hatred and animosity.


More loving, more less faking
We need more genuine love and fewer pretenses.


Anyway to surviving
Regardless, we must find a way to survive.


This one for all the races
This message applies to people of all races.


Cause we need to give praise and
Because we should express gratitude and appreciation.


To the (K)ing, the One who made it
We should praise the divine creator, the one responsible for it all.


Praising Him cause He’s great
We honor and exalt Him because of His greatness.


We, gotta keep on growing
We must continue to evolve and progress.


Manifesting
We are actively bringing our desires into reality.


We gotta stay blessed
We need to remain in a state of blessings and favor.


And He will do the rest
God will handle the rest of our journey.


Put our faith to the test
We must trust and have faith, even in challenging times.


Be positive no stress
Maintain a positive mindset and reduce stress.


But this life is so hard
Nevertheless, life can be incredibly difficult.


It’s so unfair to anyone
It is unjust and unfair to everyone.


Who wants to live out their dream
For those who aspire to fulfill their dreams.


Through all these bad energies
Despite the negative energies that surround us.


Stay sacred
Remain holy and protected.


Please stay sacred
I implore you to maintain your sanctity.


Stay sacred
Continue to be revered and respected.


Please stay sacred
I beseech you to preserve your sacredness.




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Written by: Jabez Addy

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You’re sweet than cold, you don’t know
The highs, the lows, that follow
The days I spend in your arms
Always underestimating your charm

[Chorus]
You say that you don’t want me to stay
You say that you don’t want me to stay
You say that you don’t want me to stay, to stay
But keep on calling, you keep on calling
You keep on calling
Calling me to you, you, you, you, you, you

The simply games you threw to me
It’s just your way of controling me
The days I spend in my head
Going over everything I could have said

[Chorus] x 2
You say that you don’t want me to stay
You say that you don’t want me to stay
You say that you don’t want me to stay, stay
But keep on calling, you keep on calling
You keep on calling
Calling me to you.



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HeroicIV

wonderful song, overwhelming beat and voice. I love it !!!!!!!!

NostalgiCrazy

House music of today cannot top this sound from the late 2000s.

Rocky Hollows

Amen

revanshk

It's gotten so worse😭

NostalgiCrazy

@revanshk Yeah 🙁 Hopefully not long before this has a revival.

Dan Luna

love this song! she's so good!

laufoo

THANK YOU for uploading this in HD. Not enough people do it, so I highly praise those who do.

Radicalfir7 Xbox

when I'm driving on the interstate and this songs plays I speed up to the sick beat

Notorious Rhythm

Love it

Louis Lleras

Awesome song to race on the highway

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