Here I'll Stay
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics


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There's a far place, I'm told,
Where I'll find a field of gold,
But here I'll stay with you;

And they say there's an isle deep with clover,
Where your heart wears a smile all day through.

But I know well they're wrong,
And I know where I belong,
And here I'll stay with you.

For that land is a sandy illusion,
It's the theme of a dream gone astray;
And the world others woo
I can find loving you,
And so here I'll stay.

For that land is a sandy illusion,
It's the theme of a dream gone astray;
And the world others woo





I can find loving you,
And so here I guess I'll stay.

Overall Meaning

Sammy Davis Jr.'s song Here I'll Stay is a romantic ballad that sings about a place far away where there's a field of gold or an isle deep with clover that have captured the hearts of many. However, the singer of the song differs in opinion as he knows where he belongs and with whom he belongs. He chooses to stay with his loved one instead of chasing an elusive dream, as he finds peace and love in the present moment. The land that others woo turns out to be a mirage, and the singer understands that what he has is far more precious than any ephemeral dream. He is happy and content where he is and with whom he loves, and thus he claims that he'll stay here with his loved one.


The song Here I'll Stay reflects the lyrics of Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner, which was written for the musical production Love Life, which premiered in 1948. The melody and lyrics of the song speak about finding beauty and contentment in a place where one is loved and cared for. Sammy Davis Jr. covered the song in his album, Sammy Davis Jr. Sings the Big Ones for Young Lovers, released in 1964. The song gained immense popularity during the '60s, and its lyrics continue to resonate with romantic music enthusiasts to this day.


Furthermore, Here I'll Stay is an ode to the power of love and its influence on one's life. The singer appreciates the beauty of faraway lands, but he is content with his present surroundings and values his partner's companionship and love more than anything. The song also showcases the importance of living in the present moment and cherishing the precious moments with one's loved ones. Its mellow tune and heartwarming lyrics evoke feelings of tenderness, love, and devotion towards one's partner and the pleasure of being in their company.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a far place, I'm told,
I have heard of a distant place


Where I'll find a field of gold,
Where it is said I can find riches and abundance


But here I'll stay with you;
Despite the allure of that place, I choose to remain here with you


And they say there's an isle deep with clover,
I have heard of a beautiful island with abundant vegetation


Where your heart wears a smile all day through.
Where happiness and contentment abound


But I know well they're wrong,
However, I am aware that those claims are not true


And I know where I belong,
I am sure of where I am meant to be


And here I'll stay with you.
I have chosen to stay here with you


For that land is a sandy illusion,
The promised land is merely a mirage


It's the theme of a dream gone astray;
A fleeting fantasy that will never become a reality


And the world others woo
Although others may be tempted by the allure of that place


I can find loving you,
I can find happiness and fulfillment by staying with you


And so here I'll stay.
My decision to stay with you is final




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, KURT WEILL

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