Stay With Me
runaground Lyrics
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But I still need love, ′cause I'm just a man
These nights never seem to go to plan
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand
Oh, won′t you, stay with me
′Cause you're all I need
This ain′t love, it's clear to see
Why am I so emotional
No it′s not a good look, gain some self control
Deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me, so it doesn't hurt
Oh, won′t you, stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain′t love, it′s clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won't you, stay with me
′Cause you're all I need
This ain′t love, it's clear to see
But darling, stay with me
Oh, won′t you, stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
This ain′t love, it′s clear to see
But darling, stay with me
The lyrics to "Stay With Me" by Runaground explore the vulnerability and emotional longing of the singer. The song begins with the admission that the singer is not good at one-night stands, highlighting their desire for something deeper and more meaningful. Despite their vulnerability, they still crave love because they are human and have emotional needs. However, the nights they experience never go according to plan, leaving them wanting the person they are with to stay and hold their hand, symbolizing the need for connection and comfort.
The chorus emphasizes the plea for the person to stay, as they are all the singer needs at the moment. The singer acknowledges that what they are experiencing may not be true love, but they still long for the person's presence because it brings them solace and temporary relief from their emotional turmoil. The repetition of the line " This ain't love, it's clear to see" reinforces the understanding that the relationship is fleeting and lacks the depth of genuine love.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their own emotional state and questions why they are so emotional. They recognize that being overly emotional may not be attractive and encourage themselves to gain self-control. Despite knowing that the relationship they are in will not work in the long run, the singer still wants the person to stay and be with them, even if it only provides temporary relief from the pain.
Ultimately, "Stay With Me" portrays a delicate balance between vulnerability and the desire for connection. It captures the internal struggle of longing for love while accepting that what they have is not ideal or everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one night stand
Admittedly, I struggle with casual relationships that only last for a night
But I still need love, 'cause I'm just a man
Despite my shortcomings, I still crave love and emotional connection because I am only human
These nights never seem to go to plan
Unfortunately, my nights of intimacy rarely unfold as expected or desired
I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand
I yearn for you to stay by my side, offering comfort and affection by holding my hand
Oh, won't you, stay with me
Oh, please, I implore you to remain with me
'Cause you're all I need
Because you are the sole source of fulfillment and happiness in my life
This ain't love, it's clear to see
Let's be realistic, what we have here is not true love, it's evident
But darling, stay with me
However, my beloved, please stay by my side despite the absence of love
Why am I so emotional
I wonder why I am prone to feeling intense emotions
No, it's not a good look, gain some self control
Quite frankly, being overly emotional is not a desirable trait; I should work on exercising more restraint
Deep down I know this never works
In my heart, I am aware that this kind of relationship will never succeed
But you can lay with me, so it doesn't hurt
However, despite the inevitable pain, I find solace in the physical intimacy we can share
Oh, won't you, stay with me
Oh, I sincerely plead for you to stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
Because you are my sole source of comfort and fulfillment
This ain't love, it's clear to see
Let's face the truth, what we have is not genuine love, it's evident
But darling, stay with me
However, my beloved, despite the absence of love, please remain by my side
Oh, won't you, stay with me
Oh, I sincerely plead for you to stay with me
'Cause you're all I need
Because you are my sole source of comfort and fulfillment
This ain't love, it's clear to see
Let's face the truth, what we have is not genuine love, it's evident
But darling, stay with me
However, my beloved, despite the absence of love, please remain by my side
Writer(s): Ronald David Wood, Rod Stewart
Contributed by Evan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jade wallis
I'm so impressed this has no autotune! You're amazing!! And I loooveeeee this song! :)
ramazouti eros
jade mc millan ,,,,you are so cute ,,,,,,,,
RUNAGROUND
thanks so much Jade McMillan
Nicole D
This gave me chills. Keep up the good work! The way your voice sounds, and you can clearly see in your eye's your singing from the heart, it's breathtakingly beautiful.
RUNAGROUND
Hope you guys dig this new cover on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/StayWMeRAG I love this song, and felt like it was perfect for a live vocal with zero editing :) - so here it is, let me know! If you love it, please like/comment/share! NEW ORIGINAL SINGLE PREVIEW at the end. Watch and listen to a sneak peak of #Solace - Love you guys - #TeamRAG #samsmith #staywithme #musicvideo
MANUEL ANTONIO PERALTA ALMONTE
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Franken Doodle
hawt af
666CTD
Moves to much. lol wow now i know people can't help but say something as dumb as that. Song and vocals are great.iam not a expert on how much people should or shouldt move. guess iam more paying attention to song. think positive cause i don't care to know what someone don't like.
0FanMusic
Dankjewell
Gerald Cerda
The raw vocals really shine through in this cover! Good job!