Wavorly is a christian rock band, which is assembled of college students fr… Read Full Bio ↴Wavorly is a christian rock band, which is assembled of college students from Tupelo & Booneville, Mississippi formerly called Freshmen 15. It wasn’t long, though, before vocalist Dave Stovall and bassist Matt Lott caught a grander vision for what their music and purpose could be. A few years of growth and evolution, some line-up changes and a couple hundred shows later, Wavorly bursts onto the national scene with their Flicker Records debut, Conquering The Fear of Flight (in stores nationwide), a sprawling modern rock masterpiece that blends elements of alternative, classic progressive rock, indie-rock and hard rock with highly literate lyrics, a boldly imaginative use of strings and a sublime sense of melody. In the league of other genre-stretching acts like Relient K, Muse, My Chemical Romance, Mae and Switchfoot, Wavorly rocks with heart and mind intact.

Current lineup

Dave - vocals, guitar
Seth - guitar, bgvs
Matt - bass, bgvs
Coon - keys, bgvs
Jaime - drums, bgvs

Stay With Me
Wavorly Lyrics

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Is it a dream or just a nightmare?
In your anger turn and walk away
Quick to argue, slow to listen
Could we try to start at the beginning?

Stay with me
I'll never leave you here
It takes some time to give it away

You've got the heart that's willing to (change)

Change direction, lax affection
Darling, what to do
Feelings last but for the moment
Often times can turn away the truth

In slowing down the words that steer the argument
We find that neither side meant any word of it

And when the fight is over

And when the dust has settled
We find that neither side meant any word of it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wavorly's song Stay with Me focuses on a relationship that seems to be on the edge of breaking apart. The opening line, "Is it a dream or just a nightmare?" highlights the confusion and turmoil in the relationship. The verses describe a couple that is arguing frequently and not listening to each other. Despite their issues, the chorus offers hope as the singer pleads with their partner to stay and promises never to leave. The line, "It takes some time to give it away," suggests that the singer is willing to work on the relationship and isn't asking for an immediate fix.

The second verse highlights the struggle of trying to make a relationship work. The line, "Feelings last but for the moment, Often times can turn away the truth," suggests that the couple may be holding onto their feelings instead of facing the truth about their issues. However, in the bridge of the song, the singer suggests that taking a step back and slowing down can help to find a solution. By doing so, they will be able to see that neither side meant what they said during the argument. The overall message of the song is to work through issues and not to give up on a relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Is it a dream or just a nightmare?
Uncertainty about the reality of the situation

In your anger turn and walk away
A tendency to leave instead of confronting issues

Quick to argue, slow to listen
A communication breakdown due to a lack of attentiveness

Could we try to start at the beginning?
A plea to go back to the root of the problem

Stay with me
A request to remain together

I'll never leave you here
A promise to stay by the other person's side

It takes some time to give it away
The need for patience and understanding during difficult times

You've got the heart that's willing to (change)
Encouragement to be open to growth and transformation

Change direction, lax affection
The need for a change in behavior and emotional support

Darling, what to do
Uncertainty and confusion about the right course of action

Feelings last but for the moment
The temporary nature of emotions