Glaspy boasts a diverse of musical background from competitive fiddle to marching band trombone and influences ranging from Joni Mitchell to Elliott Smith. She focuses her talents in fiercely raw, guitar-driven pop songs. She cut her debut album at Sear Sound with Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Lucius, Har Mar Superstar) in New York City.
Discography - Solo
Homeschool EP (2012, self-Released)
If & When EP (2013, self-Released)
You and I b/w Somebody to Anybody 7-inch (2016, ATO Records)
Emotions and Math (2016, ATO Records)
Born Yesterday EP (2018, ATO Records)
Devotion (2020, ATO Records)
Echo the Diamond (2023, ATO Records)
With The Fundies
The Fundies EP (2012 self-Released)
Stay With Me
Margaret Glaspy Lyrics
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And bad news on the line for such a long time
The only break I get
Is laughing 'til my eyes are wet
With you, you
Won't you stay with me?
I'll be on my best behavior
Who's the clown and who's the savior?
Me, you, me, you
Me, you
Oh, here I go again
Thumbin' through stacks of this and that
Everything I find
Reminds me of you, you
Won't you stay with me?
I'll be on my best behavior
When it all shakes down
Who's the clown and who's the savior?
Me, you, me, you
Me, you, me, you
Me, you, me, you
Me, you, me, you
And just the thought of you
Oh, needing something
Makes me wanna do
Anything and everything
I just can't make sense
Of being on the fence about you, not you
Won't you stay with me?
I'll be on my best behavior
When it all shakes down
Who's the clown and who's the savior?
Stay with me
I'll be on my best behavior
When it all shakes down
Who's the clown and who's the savior?
Me, you, me, you
Me, you, me, you
Me, you, me, you
Me, you
The song Stay with Me by Margaret Glaspy is about the rollercoaster of emotions that come with being in a relationship. The singer opens up with the admission that life has not been good to them, they have had nothing but trouble and bad news for a long time. The only thing that makes them happy is being with their partner. The singer is smitten with their lover; they laugh until their eyes are wet, and every little thing they come across reminds them of them. The chorus of the song is the singer pleading for their partner to stay with them. They promise to be on their best behavior and question who will be the clown, and who will be the savior when everything shakes down. The singer is torn between their feelings, and they confess that just thinking about their partner needing something from them makes them want to do anything and everything; however, they can't decide if they're on the fence about their partner or not. The song ends with the repeated plea to stay with them, and the question of who is the clown and who is the savior.
Overall, the song Stay with Me by Margaret Glaspy captures the essence of a turbulent relationship, the ups and downs, and the desire to make things work. The song exhibits Glaspy's poignant lyrics and emotive voice, which add depth and sincerity to the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had nothing but trouble
My life has been filled with hardships
And bad news on the line for such a long time
I keep receiving negative information for a prolonged period of time
The only break I get
My only relief is
Is laughing 'til my eyes are wet
Laughing heartily until I cry with joy
With you, you
When I am with you
Won't you stay with me?
I request you to remain by my side
I'll be on my best behavior
I promise to behave appropriately
When it all shakes down
When everything falls apart
Who's the clown and who's the savior?
Who is responsible for the situation - the fool or the hero?
Oh, here I go again
I am repeating my actions again
Thumbin' through stacks of this and that
I am flipping through different things
Everything I find
Whatever I come across
Reminds me of you, you
Reminds me of your presence
And just the thought of you
Merely thinking about you
Oh, needing something
Feeling a necessity
Makes me wanna do
Motivates me to act
Anything and everything
Whatever it takes
I just can't make sense
I can't comprehend
Of being on the fence about you, not you
Indecision between you and someone else
Stay with me
Please remain with me
Me, you, me, you
Alternating between you and me
Me, you, me, you
Alternating between you and me
Me, you, me, you
Alternating between you and me
Me, you
You and I
Writer(s): Daniel Clarke, Margaret Glaspy
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TyranosauRoss
Heard this on the local Pittsburgh channel and I can't get enough of it. Great song.
@richkumm3996
this is "OUR song" thanks for making it!
@lxsford14
I love this so much
@jdsalbion
This is quite wonderful. Thank you once again 6music.
@teteroom
Rockin Cool Tune! I LOVE this 💘💘💘👍🤩
@mybrutalromanceyea
Love this song
@joekopcha1076
Fuck yes. This is the good stuff.
@EAZTHARLEM
MARGARET ... 🌹
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@bubsadoozy
Looking forward to the new album! Can't wait to see you in Vancouver in May!
@Slimjimb
Nice. Great song, great sounds.