"Stay Stay Stay" is a country music song, that heavily uses elements of country pop. The lyrical content finds Swift asking her lover to stay with her, and comparing him to her exes, whom she called "self-indulgent takers". The song has received positive reviews from music critics, who deem it a fun catchy song that brings Swift back to her roots after We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together and noting its similarities to her quirky country hit Ours.
Stay Stay Stay
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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I threw my phone across the room at you
I was expecting some dramatic turn away
But you stayed
This morning I said we should talk about it
'Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved
That's when you came in wearing a football helmet
And said, "Okay, let's talk"
Stay, stay, stay
I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time
You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad
But I think that it's best if we both stay
Before you, I'd only dated self indulgent takers
Who took all of their problems out on me
But you carry my groceries and now I'm always laughing
And I love you, because you have given me no choice but to
Stay, stay, stay
I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time
You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad
But I think that it's best if we both stay
Stay, stay, stay
You took the time to memorize me
My fears, my hopes and dreams
I just like hanging out with you
All the time
All those times that you didn't leave
It's been occurring to me
I'd like to hang out with you
For my whole life
Stay
And I'll be loving you for quite some time
No one else is gonna love me when I get mad, mad, mad
So I think that it's best if we both stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay, stay
I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time
You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad
But I think that it's best if we both stay
Stay, stay, stay, stay, stay
Stay, stay, stay
I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time
You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad
I think that it's best if we both stay
"That's so fun"
The lyrics to Taylor Swift's song Stay Stay Stay describe a relationship that almost ended due to an argument the night before. However, the partner chooses to stay and the next morning, they decide to talk about their issues. This is where the singer expresses how she is grateful for her partner who is different from her past relationships, in that he doesn't take out his problems on her. Instead, he does things as simple as carrying her groceries and making her laugh. The singer explains how that has led to her loving him and wanting to spend time with him all the time. The song's chorus repeatedly asks her partner to stay because she has been loving him for a while, and although he sometimes finds it funny when she's angry, it's best if they stay together.
The song has an upbeat and happy melody that contrasts with the lyrics, which depict a situation that could have ended badly. However, the song is a celebration of the little things that the couple enjoys together, which makes their relationship worth preserving. The football helmet mentioned in the lyrics is a playful way of showing that the partner is willing to work through their issues in a humorous manner.
Overall, the song Stay Stay Stay is a refreshing perspective on relationships, highlighting the positives that can result from choosing to stay and work through problems with your partner rather than giving up.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night
There was a big argument last night and it seemed like the relationship was going to end
I threw my phone across the room at you
During the argument, I was so angry that I threw my phone at you
I was expecting some dramatic turn away
I thought you were going to leave me after the argument
But you stayed
To my surprise, you didn't leave and you stayed with me
This morning I said we should talk about it
The next day, I suggested that we should discuss the argument further
'Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved
I read that it's not good to leave an argument without resolving it
That's when you came in wearing a football helmet
When you came in, you were wearing a football helmet, which made me laugh
And said, "Okay, let's talk"
You were willing to talk about the argument, which made me feel better
Stay, stay, stay
I want us to stay together
I've been loving you for quite some time, time, time
I've been loving you for a long time
You think that it's funny when I'm mad, mad, mad
Sometimes, you find it funny when I get angry
But I think that it's best if we both stay
Despite our arguments, I think it's best if we stay together
Before you, I'd only dated self indulgent takers
Before I met you, I only dated people who were selfish and only cared about themselves
Who took all of their problems out on me
Those people would take out their problems on me and I would be the one to deal with it
But you carry my groceries and now I'm always laughing
With you, I feel happy and you even help me with mundane tasks like carrying groceries
And I love you, because you have given me no choice but to
I love you because you've shown me what it feels like to be treated well and loved unconditionally
You took the time to memorize me
You took the time to get to know me really well
My fears, my hopes and dreams
You know what I'm afraid of, what I hope for, and what I dream about
I just like hanging out with you
Being with you is so enjoyable for me
All those times that you didn't leave
Even when things were tough, you never left me
It's been occurring to me
I've been thinking about something
I'd like to hang out with you
I want to spend time with you
For my whole life
I want to be with you forever
And I'll be loving you for quite some time
I will love you for a long time
No one else is gonna love me when I get mad, mad, mad
When I'm angry, I know that no one else will love me like you do
So I think that it's best if we both stay, stay, stay
Staying together is the best thing for us
Stay, stay, stay
I want you to stay with me
That's so fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Taylor Alison Swift
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@bedhairismybae5480
"You took the time to memorize me
My fears, my hopes and dreams
I just like hanging out with you
All the time
All those times that you didn't leave
It's been occurring to me
I'd like to hang out with you
For my whole life."
The bridge is my favorite part of the song. It's so wholesome.
@reptvismy13threason
"Stay Stay Stay walked so Paper Rings could run."
People who slander this song is in their stage 1 which is DENIAL.
@GM-wq6kq
PR and SSS are best friends who end up laughing in every serious situation.
@teresaanton9910
This is one of my fav in this album and thats why Paper Rings is one of my favs in Lover
@sayansamanta9210
@@teresaanton9910 It is with London Boy.
@melanigolindano6595
Legit
@quirky7735
I tweeted this MONTHS AGOOOOOOOOO OMG IM SO HAPPY IM NOT ALONE WITH THAT THOUGHT!!!!
@pyoscheeks6023
Stay Stay Stay had always been criminally underrated despite being the CUTEST song i ever heard
@christy1385
Overhated for no reason!
@michaellacasta
True!!
@nidayesilyurt5166
dongpyo?!?!? omoo