The band, from London, UK, started out as The Dave Clark Quintet in 1957, with Dave Clark on drums, Dave Sanford on lead guitar, Chris Walls on bass, Don Vale on piano (and arranger) and a saxophone player. By 1962, the band had changed its name to The Dave Clark Five and settled on the line-up that continued until the band called it a day in 1970: Dave Clark (drums, vocals; born December 15, 1939), Lenny Davidson (guitar; born May 30, 1944), Rick Huxley (bass; born August 5, 1942; died February 11, 2013), Denis Payton (saxes, harmonica, vocals; born August 11, 1943, died December 17, 2006), Mike Smith (keyboards, vocals; born December 6, 1943, died February 28, 2008).
Between 1964 and 1967, the band had 17 records in the US Billboard Top 40, with 12 Top 40 United Kingdom hits.
The DC5 disbanded in 1970, having placed three singles on the UK chart that year, two of which reached the Top Ten. That same year, Davidson, Huxley and Payton left and Alan Parker and Eric Ford joined on lead guitar and bass; this line-up, renamed "Dave Clark & Friends", lasted until 1973.
Stay
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Just a little bit longer
Please, please, please, please, please
Tell me that you're going to
Now your daddy don't mind
And your Mommy don't mind
If we have another dance, ya
Oh, won't you stay
Just a little bit longer
Please let me hear you say
That you will
Won't you place your
Sweet lips to mine
Won't you say you love me
All the time
Oh ya, just a little bit longer
Please, please, please, please, please
Tell me your going to
Come on, come on, come on, stay
Come on, come on, come on, stay, oh la de da
Come on, come on, come on, stay, my, my, my, my
Come on, come on, come on , stay
The Dave Clark Five's song "Stay" is about a man asking his love interest to stay just a little bit longer with him. He is pleading for her to stay and tells her that her parents don't mind if they have another dance. He asks her to place her sweet lips to his and say that she loves him all the time.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but the most common interpretation is that the man is in love with the woman and wants her to stay with him longer. He is afraid of losing her and wants her to assure him that she will stay. The song captures the feeling of young love and the desire to hold onto it for as long as possible.
The song was released in 1963 and became a top 10 hit in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is considered one of the most iconic songs of the 1960s and has been covered by many artists over the years. The emotional lyrics and catchy melody have made it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay, ahhh
The singer pleads the subject to remain for a longer duration with an enthusiastic 'ahhh' sound.
Just a little bit longer
The subject is asked to stay for only a short additional time.
Please, please, please, please, please
The singer is begging the subject to extend their stay.
Tell me that you're going to
The singer asks the subject to confirm that they will extend their stay.
Now your daddy don't mind
The singer reassures the subject that their father doesn't take offense with their additional dancing time.
And your Mommy don't mind
The subject's mother is also comfortable with their stay.
If we have another dance, ya
The singer proposes that they dance for a bit longer.
Just one more time
The singer pleads for the subject to dance with them one last time.
Oh, won't you stay
The singer repeats their request for the subject to extend their stay with an exclamation.
Please let me hear you say
The singer desires to hear the subject's confirmation of their extended stay request.
That you will
The singer asks the subject to confirm their commitment to extend their stay.
Won't you place your
The singer asks the subject to put their
Sweet lips to mine
The subject is asked to engage in a romantic kiss with the singer.
Won't you say you love me
The subject is asked to confirm their love to the singer.
All the time
The singer wants the subject to love them the whole time they are together.
Oh ya, just a little bit longer
The singer repeats their request for the subject to extend their stay with a different expression.
Come on, come on, come on, stay
The singer uses an insistent tone in requesting the subject to stay.
Come on, come on, come on, stay, oh la de da
The singer repeats their request, adding a playful 'la de da' sound at the end.
Come on, come on, come on, stay, my, my, my, my
The singer repeats their request, adding a surprised 'my, my, my' sound at the end.
Come on, come on, come on , stay
The singer repeats their request an additional time.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
larry matsumoto
My favorite band of all time . Love all their songs. Aloha
joe gongora
The DC5 also covered material from others as well. Most performers covered re-makes and this song was nicely done. Even if they were considered the Beatles rivals, the DC5 had their own unique sound. Yeah...The Beatles and the DC5 they knew each other and they had respect for one another's music. Because the British groups took Rock music into another level.
fan girl linda 1964
Let's include the DC5's talent for composing instrumentals ! "Time", "Sweet Memories", " When I'm Alone", to mention a few, were kind of sophisticated for us screaming teeny boppers, but I loved them just the same and still do!
SylentEcho
Crazy sounding! Love it.
Joseph Falco
I love the production on this. It’s sounds like a lower guitar tuning. Drums tuned low, too. Almost ska, a little. Love this.
James Marshall
Better than the Zodiacs' version!
Becky ONeal
Another incredible jewel.
fan girl linda 1964
Stay home just a little bit longer
ooh ahh
Love this song!
alann roussell
Crazier than the Hollies
L G
First and last time of hearing, never cared for The Hollies hit version but way better than this !