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Stay Stay Stay
Taylor Swift Lyrics


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I'm pretty sure we almost broke up last night
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"
And I said

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"

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@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.



All comments from YouTube:

@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!!!!

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@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

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