Stay
Jackie Thomas Lyrics
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A cold sweat, hot-headed believer
I threw my hands in the air, said "Show me something"
He said, "If you dare, come a little closer"
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh, now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
Not really sure how to feel about it
Makes me feel like I can't live without you
And it takes me all the way
I want you to stay
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take, it's given
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh, now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
Not really sure how to feel about it
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you
And it takes me all the way
I want you to stay
Ooh, the reason I hold on
Ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
Funny you're the broken one
But I'm the only one who needed saving
'Cause when you never see the light
It's hard to know which one of us is caving
Not really sure how to feel about it
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you
And it takes me all the way
I want you to stay
Stay
I want you to stay
"Stay" by Jackie Thomas is a song that delves deep into the feelings of someone who is struggling with their emotions in a passionate relationship. The singer starts by saying that from the beginning, the relationship has been intense, with their feelings running high. They express their longing for something more, something that will satisfy them, and challenge their partner to give it to them. The song then switches to a contemplative tone, as the singer laments the uncertainty and confusion that come with such an intense relationship. They can't figure out how they feel about it and whether they can live without their partner. The singer then becomes aware of their own needs, realizing that they are not living a full life and that their partner is the only one who can fill that void. They hold on because they need to be saved, even though they seem to be the stronger one.
The song describes the paradoxical nature of love, how it can be both fulfilling and frustrating at the same time, with the singer being torn between their desire for their partner and their own lack of fulfillment. It's a song about the power dynamics that come with an intense relationship, and how the more emotionally vulnerable person may end up being the one who saves the relationship. Overall, "Stay" is a song that is intense in its emotions, raw in its honesty, and relatable in its portrayal of the complexities of love.
Line by Line Meaning
All along, it was a fever
From the very beginning, I've had this burning passion within me
A cold sweat, hot-headed believer
I'm fervently passionate and enthusiastic, but also nervous and uncertain
I threw my hands in the air, said 'Show me something'
I'm ready and eager to see what you have to offer
He said, 'If you dare, come a little closer'
You have to be brave and willing to take a risk to get closer to me
Round and around and around and around we go
We keep going in circles, never really getting anywhere
Oh, now, tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know
I'm trying to get you to open up and reveal your true feelings
Not really sure how to feel about it
I'm confused and uncertain about my emotions
Something in the way you move
Your actions and demeanor have a powerful effect on me
Makes me feel like I can't live without you
I'm afraid that if I lose you, I won't be able to go on
And it takes me all the way
Your presence and influence consume me completely
I want you to stay
I desperately need you to remain in my life
It's not much of a life you're living
You're not really living, just surviving
It's not just something you take, it's given
You have to work for a fulfilling life, it won't just fall into your lap
Ooh, the reason I hold on
The reason I'm committed to this relationship
Ooh, 'cause I need this hole gone
I have a void that only you can fill
Funny you're the broken one
It's ironic that you're the one who's broken, yet you're the one who's helping me
But I'm the only one who needed saving
I was the one in desperate need of help and support
'Cause when you never see the light
When you're always in the dark and struggling, it's hard to cope
It's hard to know which one of us is caving
It's difficult to tell if you're the one who's crumbling or if I am
Stay
Please don't leave, I need you
I want you to stay
I really, really need you to stay
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.