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The State Champs is also the name of a rock band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of many veterans of the Duluth music scene. They broke up shortly after releasing their debut self titled album in 2006. https://zacbentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-state-champs
Stick Around
State Champs Lyrics
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And things I forgot to say;
Like you bring me down.
I'll drag myself along, but I won't pray,
Because that's not what I believe.
Oh, won't you stick around.
Well, the line was drawn, won't you find someone
That makes you feel like you're the one
And puts my feet right back on the ground.
We'll fly together and jump to the second stone.
Oh, and she brings me to life, knowing what's inside.
Surprise, surprise, I'm ready to come back home.
So, I'm leaving alone.
What's this, but a story to lead you on?
Of all the things we know, what's left to come?
Is this your way?
In my mind, I think I've been grinning since the day you said
"I don't need you and all your lies,
Though my heart says otherwise."
Well, the line was drawn, won't you find someone
That makes you feel like you're the one
Who turns me on, even when you're not around,
And puts my feet right back on the ground.
We'll fly together and jump to the second stone.
Oh, and she brings me too life, knowing what's inside.
Surprise, surprise, I'm ready to come back home.
So, I'm leaving alone.
Lately weeks are going by so slow,
But the summer's coming at you just to let you know.
This is a call for all the wasted days,
And things I forgot to say; like you bring me down.
You know I want you to turn me on even when you're not around,
And put my feet right back on the ground.
We'll fly together and jump to the second stone.
Oh, and she brings me too life, knowing what's inside.
Surprise, surprise, I'm ready to come back home.
So, I'm leaving alone.
The lyrics to State Champs's song Stick Around are about a romantic relationship that is coming to an end. The singer is reflecting on the wasted days and lost opportunities to convey important feelings to their partner. They acknowledge that the relationship has brought them down at times but also recognizes that the other person has the power to turn them on even when they're not around. The singer is hopeful that they can find someone who will make them feel like they're the one and put their feet back on the ground. The bridge of the song is about the potential for a new beginning, with the promise of summer on the horizon. The chorus repeats the idea of flying together and jumping to the second stone, emphasizing the desire for a fresh start together. The singer wants to come back home, but acknowledges that they may have to leave alone.
Overall, the song seems to be about the complexities of relationships, the struggle to communicate and the hope for a happy ending. It's relatable to anyone who's been in a relationship that's ended, but also speaks to the possibility of something new and better.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a call for all the wasted days,
Starting the song by addressing all the time that he's wasted and missed opportunities.
And things I forgot to say;
Along with wasting time, he's had things left unsaid that he now regrets not expressing.
Like you bring me down.
One of the things he should have said is that this person brings him down and negatively affects him.
I'll drag myself along, but I won't pray,
Despite feeling weighed down, he won't seek solace in prayer since it is not part of his beliefs.
Because that's not what I believe.
His beliefs are opposed to relying on prayer for comfort.
Oh, won't you stick around.
Despite these negative feelings, he still wants this person to stay around and be with him.
Well, the line was drawn, won't you find someone
He recognizes that there is a line drawn between them and that it might be time for them to find someone else.
That makes you feel like you're the one
He wants this person to feel special and valued, which he doesn't feel capable of doing himself.
Who turns me on, even when you're not around,
This person has the power to make him feel alive and happy even when they're not together.
And puts my feet right back on the ground.
By being with this person, he feels stable and grounded in life.
We'll fly together and jump to the second stone.
They'll take on challenges together, moving from one stepping stone to the next.
Oh, and she brings me to life, knowing what's inside.
This person knows him well and has the ability to ignite his sense of aliveness.
Surprise, surprise, I'm ready to come back home.
He's admitting that he's been away from his 'home,' or himself, for too long and is ready to come back to reality.
So, I'm leaving alone.
Despite wanting this person with him, he recognizes that he needs to leave alone if that's what it takes to better himself.
What's this, but a story to lead you on?
He's acknowledging that this could all be a lost cause, leading this person on with a narrative that will not come to fruition.
Of all the things we know, what's left to come?
He's questioning what the future holds for them, wondering if there is anything left to discover.
Is this your way?
He's asking this person if they have a plan or a direction for their relationship.
In my mind, I think I've been grinning since the day you said
Despite all the uncertainty, he's had a positive outlook since the day this person expressed their feelings for him.
"I don't need you and all your lies,
These are the words this person told him, indicating they do not want him in their life.
Though my heart says otherwise."
Despite their words, his heart still longs to be with this person.
Lately weeks are going by so slow,
He's feeling the passing of time in a slow and heavy way.
But the summer's coming at you just to let you know.
Despite the slow days, he's acknowledging the impending arrival of a new season that will bring a new energy.
You know I want you to turn me on even when you're not around,
He's expressing his desire for this person to be able to make him happy even in their absence.
And put my feet right back on the ground.
By being with this person, he feels more stable and balanced in his life.
We'll fly together and jump to the second stone.
They'll take on challenges together, navigating their journey together.
Oh, and she brings me too life, knowing what's inside.
This person has the ability to breathe life into him and knows him well, making their connection special.
Surprise, surprise, I'm ready to come back home.
Despite all the ambiguity, he's ready to come back to himself and be honest with his feelings.
So, I'm leaving alone.
Ultimately, he knows he has to be true to himself and leave things behind to move on and grow.
Contributed by Miles H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.