They are managed by Prestige Management, and were signed to the Island Records label from their launch (2004) until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records. McFly is also the youngest band ever to have an album debut at #1.
McFly appeared in the teen comedy film Just My Luck, starring Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine, in 2006. The band played themselves in the film and released a US album, Just My Luck, which was also used as the film's soundtrack.
Stay With Me
McFly Lyrics
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In the morning don't say you love me
'Cause Ill only kick you out of the door
I know your name is Rita 'cause your perfume's smelling sweeter
Since when I saw you down on the floor
Won't need to much pursuading
But with a face like that you got nothing to laugh about
Red lips
Hair and fingernails
I hear you're a mean old Jezebel
Let's go up stairs and read my tarot cards
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
So in the morning please don't say you love me
'Cause you know I'll only kick you out the door
Yeah
I'll pay your cab fare home
You can even use my best cologne
Just don't be here in the morning when I wake up
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you're gonna stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you're gonna stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
The song "Stay With Me" by McFly is a catchy and upbeat track with seemingly playful lyrics that might make the listener think it's just a happy-go-lucky song about flirtation and a one-night stand. However, upon closer inspection, the lyrics reveal a layer of complexity involving anxiety and fear of emotional vulnerability.
The song's protagonist (or possibly narrator) is afraid to admit or allow any sort of emotional attachment to occur. He sets a tone of detachment from the very first line, warning his partner not to "say you love me" in the morning. This isn't just a casual "don't talk about feelings first thing in the morning," it's a bold declaration that he doesn't want to hear any emotional declarations from his hookup under any circumstances.
The lyrics throughout the rest of the song consistently reinforce this emotional distance, with the singer focusing on surface-level attributes like Rita's perfume, red lips, and nails, and even calling her a "mean old Jezebel." This could be interpreted as a defense mechanism, with the singer putting up walls to avoid being hurt or rejected.
Despite all of this, the refrain of "stay with me" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting a deeper, subconscious desire for companionship and human connection. The repetition of this phrase is almost pleading, as if the singer is trying to convince himself as much as his partner to stay.
Overall, "Stay With Me" is a nuanced exploration of fear, desire, and emotional vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning don't say you love me
Don't express love in the morning
'Cause Ill only kick you out of the door
If love is expressed, you will be asked to leave
I know your name is Rita 'cause your perfume's smelling sweeter
I observe your fragrance smells stronger
Since when I saw you down on the floor
Ever since I saw you on the floor
Won't need to much persuading
Not much convincing required
I don't mean to sound degrading
I am not trying to insult you
But with a face like that you got nothing to laugh about
With your pretty face, you don't need to joke or laugh
Red lips
Your lips are red
Hair and fingernails
Your hair and nails
I hear you're a mean old Jezebel
I hear you are a wicked woman
Let's go up stairs and read my tarot cards
Let's go upstairs and read my tarot cards
Stay with me
Don't leave me and stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
So in the morning please don't say you love me
Please don't express love in the morning
'Cause you know I'll only kick you out the door
You will be asked to leave if you express love
I'll pay your cab fare home
I will pay for your taxi ride home
You can even use my best cologne
You can use my best fragrance
Just don't be here in the morning when I wake up
Don't be here in the morning when I wake up
For tonight you're gonna stay with me
You are going to stay with me for tonight
Stay with me
Don't leave, stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
Stay with me
Don't leave, stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
Stay with me
Don't leave, stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
Stay with me
Don't leave, stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
Stay with me
Don't leave, stay with me
For tonight you'd better stay with me
It is better if you stay with me for tonight
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