It’s sometimes all too easy … Read Full Bio ↴R.I.P Stay The Night 2008-2011
It’s sometimes all too easy to miss the purity inherent within something simple. However, the fact of the matter is that a rock song--a good rock song--is, above all else, simplistic. It’s as easy to listen to as it is difficult to construct, and the key to any band making exceptional rock music is their ability to understand the simplest way to cut through pretensions and keep things as pure as possible.
As jaded as music scenes can get, it seems to be increasingly challenging to find bands not lacking a certain purity. Whether they be too immersed in style over substance, or simply trying to gain notoriety for the sake of it--there’s something to be said about getting back to basics. Fullerton’s own Stay The Night seem to embrace this ideal.
Formed out of a passion for music, and (perhaps even more so) a desire to not let good talent toil away in typical 9-5 drudgery, the guys in Stay The Night started in 2008 with a clear vision of simplicity: create a sincere rock band with a pop sensibility in the style of the bands they grew up listening to. Anthony (guitar), Carlos (bass), and Brandon (drums) then began searching for the remaining pieces of their puzzle.
In the Fall of 2009, after what seemed like an endless audition process with many different would-be singers, Nikki Simmons (vocals) answered an ad on Craigslist with aims to become Stay The Night’s not yet established face. She quickly found her place among the guys, and was easily able to land the “gig,“ as it were. Her chilling vibrato and infectious charm now provide the band with its affable personality, and endless appeal.
Also after recruiting Kevin Fifield (guitar), Stay The Night began doing what they love best: creating music together. Having recorded a 5 song EP titled "Against The Tides" with engineer David "Lunchbox" Franklin of Lunchbox Studios, Stay The Night’s official debut is currently being mixed/mastered by Paul Miner (Thrice, New Found Glory, Death By Stereo, etc.) at Buzz Bomb Sound Labs and set to be released in April of 2010.
It’s not that Stay The Night’s brand of rock hasn’t been done before, it’s that it is being done again. Not a rehash or an homage, but a continuation of the subtle intelligence it takes to design successful rock song. Influenced by bands like Further Seems Forever, Saves The Day, Jimmy Eat World, Acceptance, and Shai Hulud; the kind of aesthetic that a band like Stay the Night employ breeds positivity, and aims to create music for the sake of escapism as much as artistry. There is simplicity to that formula, which shows honesty, shows heart, and most importantly, shows purity.
Plans
Stay the Night Lyrics
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Where to go, and how to get there
But I guess we're just as lost as before.
Just look at all we've had
And all the time that's passed
We're going nowhere fast
So it seems we're stuck in place,
But who's to say we won't escape?
Chorus
What if we could throw our plans away?
Risk it all on what we're dreaming
I don't see a reason why we should wait.
I will let you lead the way
With all the chances we are taking,
Well I, I don't wanna be the reason that we stay.
Why stay?
Thought you had it figured out,
What you wanted, how to find it,
But I still don't know what we're looking for.
Just look at all we've lost,
And all the time it's cost,
Is this a hopeless cause?
So it seems we're stuck in place,
But who's to say we won't escape?
Chorus
Why Stay?
I don't see a reason
Why stay?
Risk it all on what we're dreaming
So it seems we're stuck in place,
But who's to say we won't escape?
Chorus
Why stay?
I don't see a reason why,
So why stay?
Why stay?
I don't see a reason why, I don't see a reason why
In "Plans," Stay the Night questions the wisdom of following plans when they don't appear to be working. The songwriter contemplates how everything they've done so far has led them nowhere fast, and they're feeling lost. The song's chorus encourages listeners to take chances and chase their dreams, implying that it's never too late to change course and start anew. Stay the Night urges us to let go of our plans and see where life takes us, acknowledging that we'll never get anywhere if we just stay put.
The lyrics of "Plans" are essentially a hopeful call to action, urging listeners to take steps to change their lives for the better. The song's underlying message is that sometimes we need to let go of our plans and trust in our instincts instead. While we can't always control our circumstances, we can take risks and create our own destiny. "Plans" is a reminder that life is about the journey, not the destination, and that it's never too late to start anew.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought I had it all mapped out
I believed I knew exactly what I wanted and how to achieve it
Where to go, and how to get there
The destination was clear and the journey had been planned
But I guess we're just as lost as before.
Despite our plans, we are still directionless and uncertain
Just look at all we've had
Reflecting on the experiences we've shared so far
And all the time that's passed
Considering how much time has elapsed
We're going nowhere fast
Our current situation is stagnant and unproductive
So it seems we're stuck in place,
We are unable to progress or move forward
But who's to say we won't escape?
Perhaps there is still hope for change and growth
What if we could throw our plans away?
Considering the possibility of abandoning our original goals
Risk it all on what we're dreaming
Taking a chance on our aspirations and desires
I don't see a reason why we should wait.
There is no benefit to delaying or hesitating
I will let you lead the way
Preferring to follow someone else's vision and guidance
With all the chances we are taking,
Acknowledging the risks involved in pursuing our dreams
Well I, I don't wanna be the reason that we stay.
I don't want to be responsible for holding us back or preventing progress
Why stay?
Questioning the value of remaining in our current situation
Thought you had it figured out,
Assuming that we had a clear plan or solution
What you wanted, how to find it,
Believing we knew our desired outcome and how to achieve it
But I still don't know what we're looking for.
Recognizing that we are still unsure of our true goals and desires
Just look at all we've lost,
Contemplating what we have sacrificed or given up in pursuit of our plans
And all the time it's cost,
Considering the time and energy invested with little progress to show for it
Is this a hopeless cause?
Questioning whether our efforts are in vain and unachievable
I don't see a reason
Asserting that there is no logical justification
So why stay?
Reiterating the question of why we should remain in our current situation
Why stay?
Questioning why we should stay once again
I don't see a reason why, I don't see a reason why
Reinforcing the lack of justification for staying
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.