Stay With Me
The Mission Lyrics

Books and covers and part time lovers
The people and things we interact with on a temporary basis can be deceiving and may not always be what they seem.

Spinning rooms in cities of rust
Life isn't always glamorous and easy, and sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations or places.

I'm stranded, struck out on this line
I feel lost and alone in my journey, with nobody to guide or help me.

Of smoke and fire and steel and wire
These are the materials that make up our technological world, but they can also be dangerous and unpredictable.

And glass and spire and dust
Amidst all of the modern innovation and progress, there is still a sense of fragility and decay that permeates our existence.

On to the floor at dawn with lips taught and drawn
I am exhausted and overwhelmed, with nothing left to give.

Sleepless nights I've spent with angels heaven sent
Despite the hardships, there are still moments of beauty and grace that keep me going.

Stay with me, lay with me, lay down by my side
The only thing that can offer any solace is human connection and intimacy with another person.

Stay with me, lay with me, take me deep inside
I long to be completely immersed in someone, to lose myself in their love and affection.

Lay with me, stay with me, lay with me
This repeated entreaty underscores the desperate need for companionship and love in the face of life's difficulties.

Born of the sign of air and the twins
Astrological symbols that represent duality and balance, suggesting that life is full of contradictions and opposing forces.

Speak of days and another place
This line evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing for a different time and place, suggesting a dissatisfaction with the present moment.

I wander as the gypsy under a beckoning moon
The singer is a wanderer and a dreamer, always searching for something beyond what they have currently.

Speak of time and another face
Again, this line references a desire for something different or more fulfilling than the current situation.

A wayward and languid cry a fleeting and furtive sigh
Here, the singer's emotions are described as changing and difficult to pin down, suggesting a sense of restlessness and confusion.

From the cradle to the grave a love to desire and crave
Human beings are wired for love and connection, and this fundamental desire persists throughout our entire lives, from birth to death.

I'll laugh for you, and I'll dance for you
The artist is describing the ways in which they will try to please their partner or loved one, suggesting a willingness to go to great lengths to maintain the relationship.

But don't ask me to shed any tears when I have to go
Despite this commitment, there is a sense of detachment or impermanence that hangs over the relationship, suggesting that it may not be built to last.

You are a joy and a pleasure to love and to hold
Nevertheless, the singer still finds happiness and fulfillment in their connection to this person.

Your promise is as pure as the driven snow
Despite the sense of impermanence, there is still a sense of trust and loyalty between the two people.

Passing ships in the night a touch distraught and light
This metaphor suggests that the relationship is fleeting and temporary, and that the two people may be going in different directions.

Eyes that brightly shine, your love tonight is mine
Despite the inevitable passing of time and the uncertainty of the future, the artist is fully immersed in the present moment and the love that they share with this person.