Stay Gone
Jimmy Wayne Lyrics


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I've found piece of mind
I'm feeling good again
I'm on the other side
Back among the living
In a cloud in the sky
All my tears have been cried
And I can finally say
Baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone

I still love you
And I will forever
We can't hide the truth
We know each other better
When we try to make it work
We bother end up hurt
And it ain't supposed to be that way

So baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone

When we try to make it work
We both end up hurt
Love ain't supposed to be that way

So baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone





I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone

Overall Meaning

In Jimmy Wayne's song "Stay Gone," the singer expresses his newfound peace of mind and happiness after finally overcoming the heartbreak caused by a past relationship. He describes how he feels like he's back among the living, as if he has returned to the world after being lost in a cloud of sadness. He declares that he has cried all his tears and that he can finally say that he is doing well. The singer then requests the subject of the song to stay gone, despite still having feelings for them, as he recognizes that trying to make it work only leads them to end up hurt. He knows that everything will be okay if they just stay gone.


The song presents an interesting perspective on a common theme of love and heartbreak. It illustrates that sometimes, moving on from a relationship is necessary for one's own well-being and happiness, even if it means letting go of someone we still care about. Instead of begging for a second chance or staying in a toxic cycle, the singer acknowledges that staying away from the person who caused him pain is the only way to heal and find peace.


Line by Line Meaning

I've found piece of mind
I have found a sense of calm and clarity


I'm feeling good again
I am experiencing happiness and contentment


I'm on the other side
I have moved on from a difficult situation


Back among the living
I am fully engaged with life again


In a cloud in the sky
My troubles have dissipated and I feel lightness and freedom


All my tears have been cried
I have fully processed my emotions and let go of the pain


And I can finally say
I am now able to express myself and speak my truth


I still love you
My feelings for you have not changed


And I will forever
My love is enduring and eternal


We can't hide the truth
We both know what is real and cannot deny it


We know each other better
Our history and connection runs deep


When we try to make it work
Our attempts at a relationship have not been successful


We bother end up hurt
We both end up feeling pain and disappointment


And it ain't supposed to be that way
This is not how love should feel


I know everything's going to be OK
I am confident that I will be alright


If you just stay gone
If we remain separated


Baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
Please do not try to come back into my life


I like it this way
I am content with things as they are


It's good for my heart
Being apart is beneficial for my emotional well-being


I haven't felt like this
I have not experienced this level of peace and happiness


In God knows how long
For an indeterminate period of time




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY KIRSCH, JIMMY WAYNE BARBER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Jonie Goodman

I've found piece of mind
I'm feeling good again
I'm on the other side
Back among the living
In a cloud in the sky
All my tears have been cried
And I can finally say
Baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone
I still love you
And I will forever
We can't hide the truth
We know each other better
When we try to make it work
We bother end up hurt
And it ain't supposed to be that way
So baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone
When we try to make it work
We both end up hurt
Love ain't supposed to be that way
So baby, baby, stay, stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God knows how long
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone
I know everything's going to be OK
If you just stay gone



Danny - Danyelle Boz - Bosworth

Yes!!! This song speaks to me. "I still love you. And I will forever." I can relate. Sometimes, things don't work out how we planned, and hoped for them to. But I've still got Faith in God. I know that in His Time He will send me the man He has set for me. I thought it was my ex, but it's apparent that isn't the case. But no animosity. We're still friend's, and I wish him well. But...

Baby, baby stay
Stay right where you are
I like it this way
It's good for my heart
I haven't felt like this
In God Knows how long?
I know everything's gonna be okay
If you just stay gone



All comments from YouTube:

Mark Scheinfeld

This song helped me so much when going thru a divorce after 34 years of marriage. Your spouse cannot make you happy and I know if she had not left, I would have died. Stay Gone. 12 years single and so much happier. Don't continue with an angry person.

Lisa Lewis

Well said

Success Attic

Man what a powerful song! - Jimmy Wayne can flat out sing - Awesome voice! - A Pure Singing voice... What a talent...

sensei juan

great song, sometimes no matter how much you want it to work, you just have to move on

Mark Perrotte

Aint that the truth, damn...

Cope Hick

My left almost a year ago and I've been trying like crazy to keep her around but lately this song has a lot of meaning.

joseph deleon

This song melts my heart and soul.. and give me strength in very astonishing way : )

Mary Miller

Jimmy Wayne, I am reading the last few chapters of your book,
“Walk to Beautiful”. This is in the top 5 of my best books I’ve ever read! Everyone needs to read this book. And the fact that you LIVED it…..I have no words.💓🙏🏻💓
You were going to speak/perform live where my daughter works at Bethany Christian Services/Safe Families for Children in Manheim PA then COVID happened. My daughter read your book then gave it to me. I then passed it on to my 93 yr old mother and tomorrow I am loaning it to my 70 yr old brother and sister in law. Anyone who reads it has been changed in a positive way somehow and we cannot put it down. You are an amazing young man! I just got on YouTube to see if I could see you and hear you in a few videos that you had mentioned in your book.
First one I watched was “Stay Gone”. You sing beautifully.🥰 I pray that you are happy and well and that your career id still strong if that is your desire and God’s path for you.
God bless you !!

William Rolls

Hello Mary

Sensei Juan

This is one of the best song and most truthful love songs ever.

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