Stay
Zedd Lyrics

Waiting for the time to pass you by
Hoping for a change to happen to you without taking control of your situation.

Hope the winds of change will change your mind
Wishing that external forces will influence you to make a decision differently than you currently believe.

I could give a thousand reasons why
Expressing the number of arguments you have to convince someone to do what you want them to.

And I know you, and you've got to
Believing that you understand the person you are trying to convince and that they should ultimately make the decision you want.

Make it on your own, but we don't have to grow up
Encouraging independence while advocating for maintaining a youthful spirit rather than accepting traditional adult responsibilities.

We can stay forever young
Emphasizing the message of maintaining youthfulness and freedom for as long as possible.

Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola
Painting a laid-back, carefree picture of a relaxed lifestyle with no major responsibilities or concerns.

Underneath the rising sun
Connecting the previous line to the idea of enjoying the present and taking things as they come.

But you're going, and you know that
Acknowledging that someone does not want to or cannot maintain this carefree lifestyle.

All you have to do is stay a minute
Asserting that the person does not have to leave permanently and could remain just a little while longer.

Just take your time
Encouraging the person not to rush their decision and to carefully consider their options.

The clock is ticking, so stay
Using the metaphor of time as a force that cannot be avoided and applying it to this decision, implying that they must act before time runs out.

Won't admit what I already know
Referring to personal feelings that cannot be shared or expressed to others.

I've never been the best at letting go
Acknowledging that it is difficult to come to terms with the end of a relationship or situation.

I don't wanna spend the night alone
Expressing a desire for companionship and togetherness rather than facing things alone.

Guess I need you, and I need to
Admitting that the person is important and necessary in their life.

Make it on my own, but I don't wanna grow up
Promoting the idea of independence while simultaneously rejecting traditional adult responsibilities.

I could give a million reasons why
Amplifying the number of arguments you have to convince someone to do what you want them to.

All you have to do is stay
Directly stating the desired action for the other person to take.