It took home the 2015 Grammy for "Song of the Year".
On 25 March 2014, the song was played for the first time on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show at 7:30pm. On 29 March, they performed the song live on Saturday Night Live in the United States. On 16 May, they performed the song on The Graham Norton Show. In June, they returned to the United States as part of their tour where they performed the song on Good Morning America, at the Apollo Theater in New York with Mary J. Blige, and David Letterman.
It peaked at #1 in Canada, Croatia, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United Kingdom.
It also charted at #5 in Australia, #2 in the United States, #4 in Sweden, #3 in the Netherlands, #6 in Switzerland, #6 in Italy, #3 in Denmark, #8 in the Flanders region of Belgium, #11 in Germany, #9 in the Wallonia region of Belgium, #3 in Austria, #14 in the Czech Republic, #6 in France, and #4 in Slovakia.
Stay with Me
Sam Smith Lyrics
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But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to seeBut darling, stay with me
Why am I so emotional?
No, it's not a good look, gain some self control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Sam Smith’s song Stay with Me is a heartbreaking ballad that plays out the lyrics of someone who seeks intimacy but struggles to handle a one-night stand. The opening line, "Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand," sets the tone of the song as the singer expresses with sadness that he is not capable of having casual sex like other people. Despite his difficulties with casual sex, he still yearns for intimacy and love because he is just a human being. He acknowledges that sometimes plans do not go well and he does not want the other person to leave his side. Therefore he pleads with them to stay and hold his hand.
The chorus of the song "Oh, won't you stay with me, 'Cause you're all I need", emphasizes the singer's desperation for the person because they are everything to them. Sam Smith knows that the other person doesn't love him back, "This ain't love, it's clear to see," but he is willing to compromise his feelings just to have them near him. The final line “darling, stay with me” is an emotional plea a person can make when they are lost and alone without someone's presence.
Overall, the song is one of the many songs that reflect the pain of being human; the pain of wanting love but not being capable or not finding the right person.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
I'm bad at one-night stands and have been left feeling empty before.
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
I am still human and desire love and affection like anyone else.
These nights never seem to go to plan
Things never seem to work out for me, especially romantically.
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand
I am afraid of being alone and just need someone to hold onto for comfort.
Oh, won't you stay with me
Please don't leave me alone.
'Cause you're all I need
You're the only thing that makes me feel okay.
This ain't love, it's clear to see
I know this isn't genuine love, but I just need someone to be with me.
But, darling, stay with me
Please stay with me, even if it's only temporary.
Why am I so emotional
I am feeling very emotional and vulnerable.
This is not a good look, gain some self-control
I'm aware that being emotional and needy isn't attractive, but I can't help how I feel.
And deep down I know this never works
I know that my behavior and emotions are not sustainable and will ultimately lead to disappointment.
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
Please just be with me, even if it won't last forever, to ease my pain and loneliness.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James John Napier, William Edward Phillips, Samuel Frederick Smith, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty
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Paula Morgan
this man has the most amazing voice
Laura Salomon
Love this song...
Chanty Medina-Cuesta
love this man
Jeannie Smith
I like this.
@scottdemarco4435
[Verse 1]
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand
But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Verse 2]
Why am I so emotional?
No, it's not a good look, gain some self-control
And deep down, I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Interlude]
Oooh, oooh
Oooh, oooh
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
[Chorus]
Oh, won't you stay with me?
'Cause you're all I need
This ain't love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
@robertaabbe9245
Sometimes, someone comes into our life as soft as a whisper and they become a rock.
Then you feel a force of nature pull your rock from you.
This song feels like that.
@zakariaelboukhari3750
Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than hanging on...
Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history. But not a part of your destiny 💔
@ksj8392
So who's still listening to this masterpiece?I love this😊✨
@kaylyntyler337
Me
@Idkmyname636
Me lol
@rosymartinez7955
Same i say ita a máster