1) Kojo Kankam, known prof… Read Full Bio ↴Novelist is the name of a number of acts:
1) Kojo Kankam, known professionally as Novelist, is a grime solo artist. He is a member of The Square and is signed to XL Recordings.
2) Novelist was formed in 2005 by Chase Middaugh and Ryan McMullen - both looking to explore new options to writing and performing music. The initial sounds were heavy, slow paced, constructed pieces with improvised performances such as those heard on Drosera- their debut recording. From there, Novelist evolved into a rhythmic, repetitvive sound heavily influenced by krautrock performers such as Can and Faust. The sound continued to change through many performances on the east coast- eventually arriving at a completely improvised free-formed chaos.
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Stay With Me
Novelist Lyrics
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By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
Keep me near, eyes closed
By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
First of all
I just wanna thank God for sending you into my life
And let you know
That I truly love you
Now, I feel no fears or cares
As long as I have you near
Because I know that no other love in this world compares
Keep me near, eyes closed
By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
The lyrics to Novelist's song "Stay With Me" speak to the deep connection and love the singer feels for their partner. The repeated lines of "Keep me near, eyes closed, By the window, yeah, Stay with me, I know, You'll never let me go" express the desire for physical closeness and emotional support. The singer longs for their partner's presence, believing that as long as they are together, they will be able to face any challenges or fears. The lines "One day, we'll fly away, Just hold me close, I pray" suggest a shared dream of escaping from their current circumstances and finding a better future together. The song emphasizes the importance of staying by each other's side through the ups and downs of everyday life.
Overall, "Stay With Me" is a heartfelt declaration of love and a plea for constant companionship. It conveys a deep sense of gratitude for having found a love that is unparalleled and expresses a desire for an enduring relationship filled with love and support.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep me near, eyes closed
I want to be close to you, so close that I can shut my eyes in pure contentment
By the window, yeah
I want to be with you by the window, where we can appreciate the beauty of the world together
Stay with me, I know
Please stay with me, I have the certainty that you will never leave my side
You'll never let me go
I trust that you will always hold onto our love and never let it slip away
One day, we'll fly away
Our love will transport us to a place of bliss, away from any worries or troubles
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
I long for your embrace, it brings me solace and comfort, and I beg for it eagerly
Stay by my side
Promise me that you will remain by my side, through thick and thin
Every day and night, yeah
I want you to be with me every single day and night, without exception
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kwadwo Quentin Kankam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus]
Keep me near, eyes closed
By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
[Chorus]
Keep me near, eyes closed
By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
[Break]
First of all
I just wanna thank God for sending you into my life
And let you know
That I truly love you
Now, I feel no fears or cares
As long as I have you near
Because I know that no other love in this world compares
[Chorus]
Keep me near, eyes closed
By the window, yeah
Stay with me, I know
You'll never let me go
One day, we'll fly away
Just hold me close, I pray, yeah
Stay by my side
Every day and night, yeah
Uni Verse
Imagine this was someone's introduction to novelist then they search the rest of his tracks for more like this.
But on the real, this was nice and fresh. I loved it.
Vanina Kasangala
It’s mine lol. Why? Are they bad?
Uni Verse
Vanina Kasangala no he's great across the board, but he usually does grime and that
Damien Galvan
Yeah this my was introduction to novelist, this song is absolutely immaculate. Recommendations for anything else of his?
Anthony Belton-Ford
@Damien Galvan All of it. He produces his own music, even his grime has elements of soul in it
VKjkd
😂😂😂 that would be hilarious
Notorious P.E.D
Never expected something like this from novelist. Haven't heard anything like this in the last 10 years. Fucking excellent work mate. Video was also subtly funny as fuck as you can tell bigman is trying hard af not to laugh when he's grooving.
Novelist Guy
Lol so true.
Monika J
@Novelist Guy I can't stop listening to this. So hot!
TheDJkarsy
This is why I rate Novelist so much. His approach to his 'brand/style' is just so much more fresh than other artists in the same genre. Good to see him vibing and not giving a fuck haha.