Reason To Stay
Sody Lyrics
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I can hear my name under the bedroom door
You can change my day with a single word
You will never know how much it hurts
I hate it when I blame myself
I hate it when I cry
I hate it when my makeup's falling down my eyes
Know I'm not what you want
And I'm not coming back
I'm already gone
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken
There's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
Who do I turn to?
Where do I escape?
Got an empty pack
Still a heavy weight
All I know is I did it for me?
I'm not sorry, I'm not sorry
I hate the way you look at me
Know I'm not what you want
And I'm not coming back
I'm already gone
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken
There's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
How could the fearless become so afraid?
The ones that are closest feel so far away
Guess we're already broken
There's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
I hate the way you look at me
Know I'm not what you want
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken
There's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay, to stay
In "Reason to Stay," Sody sings about being in a dysfunctional relationship characterized by emotional manipulation and self-blame. The opening lines "Here we are again lying on the floor / I can hear my name under the bedroom door" suggest that the couple has been arguing or fighting, with Sody feeling trapped and isolated in the situation. She acknowledges that her partner has the power to influence her moods and emotions, yet they are seemingly oblivious to the pain and damage they are causing her. Sody feels torn between staying and leaving, as indicated by the repetition of the chorus: "So are you gonna give me a reason to stay? / Or are you gonna let me throw it all away? / If I'm already broken / There's nothing left to break / So don't try and give me a reason to stay."
The second verse continues with Sody expressing her frustration and disillusionment with the relationship. She reflects on her own sense of agency and self-worth, stating that she did what she did "for me" and that she is unapologetic for putting herself first. The bridge of the song marks a change in tone, as Sody questions how things got so bad between them, how the "fearless" became "so afraid." She realizes that the relationship is beyond repair and that staying would only perpetuate the cycle of pain and disappointment. The song ends with Sody reiterating her resolve to leave, even though it is painful and hard.
Overall, "Reason to Stay" is a poignant and relatable song about the struggles of getting out of a toxic relationship. Its emotional honesty and raw vulnerability make it a standout track in Sody's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Here we are again lying on the floor
We are in the same situation as before, lying on the floor.
I can hear my name under the bedroom door
I can hear people outside talking about me under the bedroom door.
You can change my day with a single word
Your words have great power over my emotions and can drastically impact my day.
You will never know how much it hurts
You are unable to fully understand the pain and hurt you have caused me.
I hate it when I blame myself
It pains me to constantly blame myself for what has happened.
I hate it when I cry
I despise the feeling of crying and being vulnerable.
I hate it when my makeup's falling down my eyes
I find it frustrating and upsetting when my makeup smudges due to tears rolling down my face.
I hate the way you look at me
Your gaze towards me makes me uncomfortable and unwanted.
Know I'm not what you want
I am aware that I am not what you truly desire.
And I'm not coming back
I have made the decision to walk away and not return.
I'm already gone
I have already left emotionally and mentally.
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Are you willing to provide me with a compelling reason to stay in this relationship?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
Or will you allow me to just throw everything away and end this relationship?
If I'm already broken
If I am already emotionally shattered and hurt,
There's nothing left to break
There is nothing more that can be broken or hurt.
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
Therefore, you should not try to persuade me to stay, as it is futile.
Who do I turn to?
I am lost and unsure of who I can seek help and support from.
Where do I escape?
I am searching for a way to break free from this situation.
Got an empty pack
I have nothing left, everything is depleted and worn out.
Still a heavy weight
Despite feeling empty, the burden of my emotions is still heavy to bear.
All I know is I did it for me?
I made this decision for my own well-being and not for the benefit of anyone else.
I'm not sorry, I'm not sorry
I do not regret my decision and do not feel apologetic for it.
How could the fearless become so afraid?
It is amazing how those who seem brave and fearless can become so frightened and insecure.
The ones that are closest feel so far away
Even those who are closest to us can feel distant and unapproachable.
Guess we're already broken
It seems like we are both already emotionally broken.
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
Therefore, there is no point in trying to convince me to stay.
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quietcrescendo
Nobody's posted the lyrics so here you go :)
Here we are again lying on the floor
I can hear my name under the bedroom door
You can change my day with a single word
You will never know how much it hurts
I hate when I blame myself, I hate when I cry
I hate when my makeup's falling down my eyes
I hate the way you look at me
No, I'm not what you want
And I'm not coming back
I'm already gone
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken, there's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
Who do I turn to? Where do I escape?
Got an empty bag, still a heavy weight
All I know is I, and did it for me
I'm not sorry
I'm not sorry
I hate the way you look at me
No, I'm not what you want
And I'm not coming back
I'm already gone
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken, there's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
How could the fearless become so afraid?
The ones who are closest feels so far away
Guess we're already broken, there's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
I hate the way you look at me
No, I'm not what you want
So are you gonna give me a reason to stay?
Or are you gonna let me throw it all away?
If I'm already broken, there's nothing left to break
So don't try and give me a reason to stay
@wietekewittenhorst9041
i let my pizza get cold to watch this. that's how much i care
@JamesAnderson-ks5yj
You're unequivocally horrendous at English.
@Peterkearney76
You must really love sody
@xxvain
“I hate the way you look at me, know I’m not what you want “ 😪 😖
I hate that I relate to this song so much it hurts...
@Will_So_Bad
I'll virtually hug u cuz why not 😁😁😁
@xxvain
Wylliam thank you 😌
@icy9428
i love how she's by the door and the luggage is also there like she already made up her mind and nothing can cange it well done sody
@JamesAnderson-ks5yj
Change*.
@JamesAnderson-ks5yj
Alexia has a shitty English.
@yourworstnightmare6003
This can be interpreted as either a song to her lover or a deeper song for still being here. I relate to the second. Beautiful.