Stay
Nicole Cross Lyrics
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A cold sweat hot-headed believer
I threw my hands in the air and said, "Show me something,"
He said, "If you dare come a little closer."
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay
It's not much of a life you're living
It's not just something you take it's given
Round and around and around and around we go
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay.
Oh the reason I hold on
Oh cause I need this hole gone
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
Not really sure how to feel about it.
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
It takes me all the way.
I want you to stay, stay.
I want you to stay, oh.
The lyrics of Nicole Cross's song "Stay" depict the struggles of being in relationship with someone who is damaged but still worth holding onto. The opening lines "All along there was a fever, A cold sweat hot-headed believer" suggests a certain intensity and passion in the relationship which is immediately followed by an invitation to "come a little closer". The lyrics aren't confusing but subtly convey the urgency and confusion of the singer's emotions with the repeated phrase "round and around and around and around we go".
The chorus reveals much about the singer's inner conflict. She's not really sure how to feel about the relationship but at the same time she feels this undeniable pull towards her partner. The line "Something in the way you move makes me feel like I can't live without you" highlights how the actions of her partner have left her deeply conflicted, she knows that the other person, the "broken one" needs saving, but the singer needs the healing as well.
The final refrain and the ultimate line "I want you to stay" is her way of expressing her deep desire for her partner to stay with her, despite everything. Overall, the lyrics of "Stay" are captivating and meaningful, conveying the emotions of being in a complicated and confusing relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
All along there was a fever
Right from the start, there was excitement and passion.
A cold sweat hot-headed believer
The excitement was mixed with nervousness and strong belief.
I threw my hands in the air and said, 'Show me something,'
I expressed my eagerness and openness to experience something spectacular.
He said, 'If you dare come a little closer.'
The other person responded with a challenge for me to take a risk and move in closer.
Round and around and around and around we go
We keep going in circles, repeating the same patterns.
Oh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know
I'm asking for clarity and understanding from the other person.
Not really sure how to feel about it.
I'm experiencing mixed emotions and uncertainty.
Something in the way you move
The other person's mannerisms and behavior affect me deeply.
Makes me feel like I can't live without you.
Their presence is so important to me that I can't imagine life without them.
It takes me all the way.
I'm completely consumed by my feelings for this person.
I want you to stay
I want the other person to stick around and not leave me.
It's not much of a life you're living
I perceive the other person's life to be lacking or unfulfilling.
It's not just something you take it's given
I recognize that you can't just take what you want in life, sometimes you have to wait and be patient.
Oh the reason I hold on
The reason I'm so attached to you is because of how important you are to me.
Oh cause I need this hole gone
I need you to fill this emptiness or void in my life.
Funny you're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
The other person appears to be broken, but in reality, I'm the one who needs to be saved by their love and presence.
Cause when you never see the light it's hard to know which one of us is caving
When you're in the dark or struggling, it's hard to tell who is giving in or losing the battle.
I want you to stay, stay.
I want the other person to stay with me and never leave.
I want you to stay, oh.
My desire for them to stay is so strong that I have to repeat it.
Writer(s): Justin Parker, Mikky Ekko, John Stephen Sudduth
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