STAY
Renee Lyrics


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No, no, no you know you can't stay long
This love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
No, no, no you know you can't stay long
This love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
Build me up just to pull me down
No rhyme or reason
It was fun to see me frown
Your intentions they were never pure
Why'd you pursue me?
How'd we get this far?
And you
Have the nerve to say I never lift you up
How dare you
You the one who fucked my esteem up
But I can't
Stay away
I can't stay away from
You
You
I can't stay away
I can't stay away from
You
You
No, no, no you know you can't stay long
This love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
Don't be sweet to me and turn around
And act like I don't matter
That's that shit that hurts the most
Dealing with you
I'm just never sure
I swear I've never felt this insecure
You
Have the nerve to say I never lift you up
How dare you
You the one who fucked my esteem up
But I can't
Stay away
I can't stay away from
You
You
I can't stay away
I can't stay away from
You
You
No, no, no you know you can't stay long
No, no, no you know you can't stay long
Love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
Love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
No, no, no you know you can't stay long
This love is not for you
You know you're far too strong
No, no, no you know you can't stay long




This love is not for you
You know you're far too strong

Overall Meaning

In Renée's song "STAY," the lyrics express the internal conflict and struggle of being in a toxic relationship. The repeated refrain of "No, no, no you know you can't stay long, this love is not for you, you know you're far too strong" highlights the realization that the love between the singer and their partner is not healthy or sustainable. Despite understanding this, there is an undeniable attraction and difficulty in breaking away from the relationship.


The lyrics also explore the emotional manipulation and power dynamics within the relationship. The lines "Build me up just to pull me down, no rhyme or reason, it was fun to see me frown" suggest a pattern of the partner lifting the singer's spirits only to intentionally hurt them later. This creates a sense of insecurity and confusion for the singer, as seen in the lines "I swear I've never felt this insecure."


Furthermore, there is a sense of frustration and hurt towards the partner. The lyrics question the partner's audacity to claim that they never uplifted the singer, while it was actually the partner who damaged their self-esteem. This contradiction adds to the complexity of the relationship and the singer's struggle to leave.


Overall, "STAY" explores the conflicting emotions and turmoil associated with being in a toxic relationship, grappling with the desire to break free from the cycle while still being drawn to the intense connection.


Line by Line Meaning

No, no, no you know you can't stay long
It's clear that you are not meant to remain in my life for a long time


This love is not for you
The kind of love I have to offer is not suitable for you


You know you're far too strong
You are emotionally resilient and capable, making it difficult for you to fit into my vulnerable world


Build me up just to pull me down
You elevate my hopes and expectations only to crush them and bring me back down


No rhyme or reason
Your actions lack logic or justification


It was fun to see me frown
You enjoyed witnessing my sadness or disappointment


Your intentions they were never pure
Your motivations and desires were always tainted or selfish


Why'd you pursue me?
What drove you to chase after me in the first place?


How'd we get this far?
I question how we ended up in this complicated and unhealthy relationship


And you Have the nerve to say I never lift you up
Despite everything, you have the audacity to claim that I never support or empower you


How dare you You the one who fucked my esteem up
How can you have the courage to criticize me when you are the one who damaged my self-esteem


But I can't Stay away
Despite the toxicity, I find it difficult to distance myself from you


I can't stay away from You You
I am unable to resist the pull and allure of your presence in my life


Don't be sweet to me and turn around
Don't act affectionate or kind towards me only to abruptly change your behavior


And act like I don't matter
Pretending that I hold no significance or importance to you


That's that shit that hurts the most
That behavior is what causes the most pain and distress


Dealing with you I'm just never sure
Being involved with you creates a constant state of uncertainty and confusion


I swear I've never felt this insecure
I have never experienced such deep feelings of self-doubt and insecurity


No, no, no you know you can't stay long
Once again, it is evident that our connection is not meant to endure


Love is not for you
The type of love I have to offer is unsuitable for you


You know you're far too strong
Your strength and resilience make it incompatible with the vulnerability required in this relationship




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Missing Link Music
Written by: CLAIRE HOWELL, JAYE LOCKE, SEAN SILVERMAN

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SnowCake

분위기도 너무 멋지고 노래도 좋아요 늘 응원합니다 앞길에 축복이 가득하길...^^♡♡♡♡♡

Камила Турсунова

Ваааау какой атмосферный клип и песня заслуживает большего!❤️💙

김민영

멋있다🎉

P'tit Cupcake

Keep going, 놀라운 일이죠! 네가 드디어 음악을 발표했다니 정말 기뻐! ❤️

정화백

노래가 너무 멋있고 좋네요~♡♡♡♡♡

p T

so good! 🥰🥰 such a new fan :) 0:18

John Woo

음악과 분위기가 아주 모던하고 멋지네요~ 대박나시길~^^

Jospazh

르네💗(Renée) - STAY (Official Video)💎Awesome Job🎥🎬🎤🎶THE BEST!!🙏🌹😍

Jeong Yeon Yoon

유민님!!! 오랜만에 유튜브 찾아왔는데 이렇게나 반가운 소식을 들고 오셨네요 너무 기쁩니다 르네의 목소리가 이제 세상에 퍼진다는게!!!! 모든 활동 뜻대로 이루어지시길 항상 응원할게요 너무너무 기대되어요ㅠㅠ 유튜브 모든 영상들도 절대 잊지 않을게요😭😭 화이팅!!💕

어린이

우와 멋져요❤❤❤

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