Stick Around
Julian Lennon Lyrics


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If you want to tell me something new
I might stick around
If you want to say that I trust you
I might stick around

But if you disappear
Then nothing will be clear, ah
And if you go away
Then where am I to stay, ah
To stay, ah

If you say your love won't bring me down
I might stick around
If I kiss your lips just one more time
I could lose control

But if you disappear
Then nothing will be clear, ah
And if you go away
Then where am I to stay, ah
To stay, ah

If I breathe your scent just one more time
I could be controlled
If you tempt me with your final sin
I could be controlled

But if you disappear
Then nothing will be clear, ah
And if you go away




Then where am I to stay, ah
To stay, ah...(repeat and fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julian Lennon's "Stick Around" express the uncertainty and dependence on someone in a romantic relationship. The song is about the singer's willingness to stick around for someone who is trustworthy and loyal but also his fear of being left alone. The repeated refrain emphasizes this idea of sticking around but also emphasizes the uncertainty of the relationship. The condition of the relationship is dependent on the other person's willingness to stay, and he expresses his fear of being left alone.


Lennon expresses his uncertainty with lines like "If you want to tell me something new, I might stick around" and "If you say your love won't bring me down, I might stick around." These lyrics show that the singer is not entirely convinced that the other person is trustworthy, but he's willing to find out. He also emphasizes his fear of being left alone with lines like "And if you disappear, then nothing will be clear." The lines "If I kiss your lips just one more time, I could lose control" and "If you tempt me with your final sin, I could be controlled" expresses the idea that his feelings for this person are intense, but at the same time, he's afraid of losing control and becoming dependent on them.


Overall, "Stick Around" is a song about the uncertainty and fear of being in a romantic relationship. It expresses the need for trust and loyalty and the fear of being left alone. The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who's been in a situation where they're unsure of their partner's loyalty and are afraid of losing control of their emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want to tell me something new
Julian may stay around if he is introduced to a new idea or information


I might stick around
There is a chance that Julian will remain in the current situation


If you want to say that I trust you
Julian may stay if it's communicated to him that he's trusted


But if you disappear
If the person he's addressing suddenly leaves or disappears


Then nothing will be clear, ah
Julian will be left in a state of confusion


And if you go away
If the person he's addressing leaves


Then where am I to stay, ah
Julian wouldn't have a reason to stay in that situation anymore


If you say your love won't bring me down
If the person assures Julian that their love for him won't negatively affect him


If I kiss your lips just one more time
There may be a chance that Julian loses control if he kisses the person again


But if you disappear
If the person he's addressing suddenly leaves or disappears


Then nothing will be clear, ah
Julian will be left in a state of confusion


And if you go away
If the person he's addressing leaves


Then where am I to stay, ah
Julian wouldn't have a reason to stay in that situation anymore


If I breathe your scent just one more time
There may be a chance that Julian loses control if he catches the person's scent


I could be controlled
Julian may not be able to resist the temptation


If you tempt me with your final sin
If the person offers Julian something he perceives as a final 'forbidden fruit'


I could be controlled
Julian may not be able to resist the temptation


But if you disappear
If the person he's addressing suddenly leaves or disappears


Then nothing will be clear, ah
Julian will be left in a state of confusion


And if you go away
If the person he's addressing leaves


Then where am I to stay, ah
Julian wouldn't have a reason to stay in that situation anymore


To stay, ah...
Julian contemplates whether staying is worth it without the person he's addressing




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Comments from YouTube:

Juan E. Velez

OMG this an incredible song by Julian Lennon, I really loved it. He's talented like his Dad. He's amazing in his own right. Way to Julian Lennon.I wish you the very Best in your amazing talent

Nina Olga Sativa

Yes true. Grovn too. But who are you

kim peay

LOVED MY TEENAGED YEARS THE BEST ! 1980'S FOREVER IN MY HEART.

LuAnneLennonFan72

How I LOVED this song when it came out...Still do to this day! Shows what timeless music does to you...It's like hearing it for the first time!!

jonn stoffer

I have admired him and his music since I was a freshman in High School back in 84. NEVER get tired of some Julian Lennon 👍🍺

WildPomStudios

This is such a fun 1980’s video that I remember watching on MTV! Try to name all the celebrity cameos!
Absolute classic video gold! Gotta love the fabulous 80’s! Just wish there was a better quality video of this to watch!

Pop Trash Beauty

I forgot how much I loved this song :) 

DJ M

This song is sooo underrated. .

Sandra Hawes

Yet soon good!

Juan E. Velez

I totally agree with you Julian Lennon is incredibly very talented , like his Dad I wish him the very best.

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