Stay
Zedd & Alessia Cara Lyrics

Waiting for the time to pass you by
You're hoping that the future will solve your problems, but time will not wait and it's better to take action.

Hope the winds of change will change your mind
You're counting on external forces to make someone realize their mistake and come back to you.

I could give a thousand reasons why
You've tried explaining your thoughts and feelings several times but they're not listening.

And I know you, and you've got to
You understand the other person's personality traits and know they are capable of better things.

Make it on your own, but we don't have to grow up
You want to encourage someone to be independent but also reassure them that growing up doesn't mean losing their youthfulness.

We can stay forever young
You want to enjoy life and happiness with someone without worrying about age or societal pressures.

Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola
You want to spend quality time with someone in a relaxed atmosphere, sharing drinks and laughter.

Underneath the rising sun
You want to live life under the clear sky and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

But you're going, and you know that
You're aware that despite your shared desires, the other person has made up their mind and is leaving.

All you have to do is stay a minute
You want someone to stay with you just for a little bit longer before leaving.

Just take your time
You want the other person to relax, let go of their worries, and enjoy the present moment.

The clock is ticking, so stay
You want them to realize that time is precious, so they should cherish this moment and not waste it by leaving.

All you have to do is wait a second
You want the other person to take a pause, think things through, and not make hasty decisions.

Your hands on mine
You want to feel connected and reassured that you're in this together.

Won't admit what I already know
You're aware of the truth but you're still in self-denial.

I've never been the best at letting go
You find it difficult to move on from things, especially from people you care about deeply.

I don't wanna spend the night alone
You feel lonely and crave companionship.

Guess I need you, and I need to
You're admitting that you need the other person and have to face reality.

Make it on my own, but I don't wanna grow up
You know you can handle things by yourself but don't want to let go of your carefree spirit.

I could give a million reasons why
You've thought of numerous explanations and excuses to justify why someone should stay with you, but they're not enough.

So stay, yeah
You're pleading with someone to reconsider and stay with you for the sake of your happiness and love.

All you have to do is
You're reminding them that staying is the simplest thing they can do to make you happy and save your relationship.

All you have to do is stay
You're summing up the essence of the song: you want someone to stay with you and share a lifetime of memories with you.