Say That You'll Stay
The Dells Lyrics


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I was standing on the other side
Watching you leaving
I couldn't see you go
You know that I was so sincere when
I said I need you here
‘Cause this is your home now
You're the one my everything
If you stay you'll make me sing

I'll give you my life
I'll give you my heart
Nothing will ever come between us
Ever come between us
Tonight, I'll show you the way
Just (promise me that you'll) promise me that you'll stay
Promise me that you'll stay

When you're with me I feel so alive
You're the Bone to my Clyde
We can paint the town
But you're so far. You're so far
And that can't even hold me down

I'll give you my life
I'll give you my heart
Nothing will ever come between us
Ever come between us
Tonight, I'll show you the way
Just (promise me that you'll) promise me that you'll stay
Promise me that you'll stay

And I know that I found so true
You are to me as I am to you
And I know that we can't just stay
Even though we ain't together
Our love still remains

I'll give you my life
I'll give you my heart
Nothing will ever come between us
Ever come between us
Tonight, I'll show you the way




Just (promise me that you'll) promise me that you'll stay
Promise me that you'll stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Say That You'll Stay" by The Dells is a love ballad that talks about a man pleading with his lover to stay with him, promising to give her his all. The song starts with the man standing on the other side, watching his lover leaving, and he can't bear to see her go. He tells her that she is his everything, and if she stays, she will make him sing.


The man goes ahead to promise his lover that he will give her his life, his heart and nothing will ever come between them. These promises are of a man who is deeply in love and is trying to convince his lover that they are meant to be together. He assures her that he can show her the way, and all she needs to do is promise him that she will stay.


The final verse of the song acknowledges that although they can't be together, their love still remains, and it is as true now as it was before. This love is so strong and can withstand the distance separating them. The lyrics of the song are emotional and show the depth of love between two people who do not want to be separated.


Line by Line Meaning

I was standing on the other side
I was watching you leave from a distance


Watching you leaving
Observing you departing from me


I couldn't see you go
I didn't want to watch you leave me


You know that I was so sincere when
Believe me when I say that I truly meant


I said I need you here
I expressed how much I require your presence


‘Cause this is your home now
Because you belong here with me


You're the one my everything
You are the center of my universe


If you stay you'll make me sing
Your presence in my life will bring me immense joy


I'll give you my life
I will devote my existence to you


I'll give you my heart
I will hand over my affections to you


Nothing will ever come between us
No obstacle will rupture our bond


Ever come between us
Never disrupt our connection


Tonight, I'll show you the way
This evening, I will demonstrate my love for you


Just (promise me that you'll) promise me that you'll stay
Assure me that you will remain by my side


When you're with me I feel so alive
Your presence brings me immense vitality


You're the Bone to my Clyde
You are my perfect match and complement


We can paint the town
We can explore the city and have fun


But you're so far. You're so far
However, currently, distance separates us


And that can't even hold me down
But this won't stop me from pursuing our relationship


And I know that I found so true
I am certain that I have found true love


You are to me as I am to you
We are perfect for each other


And I know that we can't just stay
I am aware that our situation is not optimal


Even though we ain't together
Despite not being physically close to each other


Our love still remains
Our love endures even in absence


Just (promise me that you'll) promise me that you'll stay
Please reassure me that you will stay committed to our love




Writer(s): fred pittman

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