Stay With Me Baby
Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Stay With Me Baby
Savoy Brown Lyrics


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Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
You know the only one to ease my worried mind

I get your kindling mama and a brick of coal
I get your kindling mama and a pinch of coal
You got the nerve to tell that you don't want to know
Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
You know the only one to ease my worried mind

Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes




Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
You know the only one to ease my worried mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Savoy Brown's "Stay with Me Baby" convey a plea for companionship and comfort. The singer is addressing their partner with the repeated refrain "Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes," hoping for their presence to bring a sense of ease to their troubled mind. The use of the word "baby" adds an intimate and affectionate tone to the lyrics, as if the singer is dependent on their partner for emotional support.


The second verse seems to describe a situation where the singer is trying to light a fire, using "kindling" and "a brick of coal." However, the partner doesn't seem interested in helping, as they "got the nerve to tell that you don't want to know." This adds a layer of tension to the lyrics, hinting that the relationship may be strained or at least not entirely harmonious. Despite this, the singer still urges their partner to stay with them, as they are the "only one to ease my worried mind."


Overall, the lyrics of "Stay with Me Baby" are a heartfelt plea for companionship and comfort, even in difficult times. The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the urgency of this need, and the use of intimate language adds a deep emotional resonance. The tension in the lyrics suggests that the relationship isn't perfect, but the singer still hopes for their partner's comfort and support.


Line by Line Meaning

Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
Please don't leave me always, instead, stay with me and be my companion occasionally


Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
I need you to be near me whenever possible and not to go far away all the time


You know the only one to ease my worried mind
Only you can offer me solace and peace when I'm feeling tense or anxious


I get your kindling mama and a brick of coal
I understand your perspective, but I need more than just fuel to keep our relationship warm and burning bright


I get your kindling mama and a pinch of coal
I hear what you're saying, but I need more than minimal effort from you to keep this relationship going


You got the nerve to tell that you don't want to know
You are bold enough to say that you don't care or want to understand my needs and feelings


Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
It will make me feel better if you stay close to me and be present in my life regularly


Stay with me baby, stick around me sometimes
I don't want you to be too far away from me and I need you to stick around and be present for me periodically


You know the only one to ease my worried mind
I trust you to provide me with the comfort and peace of mind that I need when I'm worried or anxious




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Written by: LARRY JOHNSON, LARRY CURTIS JOHNSON

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Andrea Ritchie

One of the greatest Blues Bands of my time. Highly underrated. They were much bigger in the UK than they ever were in the US. Too bad. Thanks for the post!

TheKitkatgold

yup ! that BE the tune !

javier sos

Flashbackkkkk

Gil Herve

good shit