Warner relocated from Oakland, California, to New York City in mid-2009 to work as a songwriter for hire, after a publishing company scout offered her a deal to write songs for mainstream artists. She soon met producer Peter Wade, and after months of writing with him, he suggested that she release an album under her own name. Warner and Wade uploaded four tracks to Myspace in 2009, which eventually became MNDR's debut EP, E.P.E.
Warner has performed under the moniker MNDR since 2005, around the time she was performing in the Bay Area. The name was given to her by a Fargo friend, who called her "Mandar" while she was still in high school. The spelling and design were inspired by early Detroit techno, early Chicago house, and German techno. Warner explained, "MNDR is a group with Peter Wade in the sense that we make and write all of the music. However, I perform as a solo artist and all that comes with that."
Stay
MNDR Lyrics
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I know my mind is made up
So what am I so afraid of
Stay with me, I rather you stay with me
You can added to the nights that we've stolen
Right here we can stay frozen
I can see the end but I'm holding
We move across the sand
It's building pressure on the glass, I shatter
The burning in my hearts
I'm aching, I'm aching
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
(You can added to the nights)
(That we've stolen)
(Right here we can stay frozen)
Stay, wish I could stay in love
(You can blame it on the love we've chosen)
But right here we can stay frozen
Fade away, I'm not gonna fade away
If it crashes in America
Do we stay true or we make it all
Don't let it fall away
I know that we made mistakes
You can blame it on the life that we've chosen
Right now we can stay frozen
I can see the end but I'm holding
I can see the end but I'm holding
We move across the sand
We drifting pressure on the glass, I shatter
The blood is on hands
I'm aching, I'm aching
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
(You can added to the nights)
(That we've stolen)
(Right here we can stay frozen)
Stay, wish I could stay in love
(You can blame it on the love we've chosen)
But right here we can stay frozen
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
(You can added to the nights)
(That we've stolen)
(Right here we can stay frozen)
Stay, wish I could stay in love
(You can blame it on the love we've chosen)
But right here we can stay frozen
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
(You can added to the nights)
(That we've stolen)
(Right here we can stay frozen)
Stay, wish I could stay in love
(You can blame it on the love we've chosen)
But right here we can stay frozen
In "Stay," MNDR explores the insecurities and fears that come with being in a committed relationship. The chorus focuses on the desire to stay in love and to have the other person stay in love as well, while acknowledging the fears that come with vulnerability. The lines "I can see the end but I'm holding" suggest a recognition that all relationships eventually come to an end, but the desire to hold on and stay frozen in the present moment is still strong. The lyrics also touch on the idea that mistakes have been made in the past, but the hope is that they can still make it work and stay true to each other.
Overall, "Stay" is a bittersweet reflection on the complexities of love and relationships, combined with a hopeful desire to hold onto that connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay in love, I rather stay in love
The singer wants to remain in love and hopes for the same from her partner
I know my mind is made up
The singer is sure of her feelings
So what am I so afraid of
Despite her certainty, the singer has some concerns
Stay with me, I rather you stay with me
The singer wants her partner to stay in the relationship
You can added to the nights that we've stolen
The singer wants her partner to continue to add to their shared experiences
Right here we can stay frozen
The singer hopes to keep their love at a standstill and maintain their current relationship status
I can see the end but I'm holding
The singer is aware of the potential end of their relationship but is still trying to hold on
We move across the sand
The singer and her partner are moving forward, possibly struggling or making progress
It's building pressure on the glass, I shatter
The pressure is becoming too much for the singer and she feels like she's breaking
The burning in my hearts
The singer is feeling intense emotions and is likely in pain
I'm aching, I'm aching
The singer is physically and emotionally hurting
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
The singer wants to maintain her love for her partner and keep their relationship intact
You can blame it on the love we've chosen
The singer acknowledges that their love may be the reason for any difficulties they may face
Fade away, I'm not gonna fade away
The singer is determined not to let their love fizzle out
If it crashes in America
The singer is implying that even if their relationship fails, she won't let it affect her future and her dreams
Do we stay true or we make it all
The singer wants to know if they should stay committed to their love, or start over and make big changes
Don't let it fall away
The singer pleads with her partner to not let their relationship slip away
I know that we made mistakes
The singer acknowledges that the two of them have made errors in their relationship
The blood is on hands
The singer feels responsible for the difficulties in their relationship
Stay, wish I could stay in love with you
The singer wants to stay in love with her partner
But right here we can stay frozen
The singer wants their love to remain in a steady state
Contributed by Nora V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MikaelaYurukova
I swear Gossip Girl had the best soundtracks! I'm so thankful it has brought me to so many good songs, which deserve more attention!
my creative soul
I agree 100%!
VampireMadonna
My love for GG has dwindled over the years but my love for its music is unchanging and that's what I'll miss the most when it ends tonight. The Vampire Diaries has also introduced me to a lot of great artists and tracks but there's just something about the diverse quality of the music on GG that sets it apart from the rest. I'll really miss that.
amarapao amarapao
i'm so glad this girl is finally getting noticed. i've been keeping up with her the last couple years so it's awesome seeing her on gossip girl :)
Nicole A
Love This Song.. Thankful for Gossip Girl and the variety of music it included in the show #Stay #MDNR
writinglike
One of the things I'll miss about Gossip Girl is the great music it has introduced me to
Farhanah Karim
Love this song and love it even more that it's played on Gossip Girl!
Stanley Foss
Thanks! It's such a great song I got tired of waiting for a fan video for it!
Rejoyce Kerry
This is great, thanks for uploading dude :D
Nika Rosandić
I miss GG more than anything!!