Stay Downtown
Late Night Temptations: Dancing with Regret in Cole Swindell's 'Stay Downtown'
Lyrics
When I feel my phone buzzing, ain't even gotta look down
Phone buzzing signifies a call; the person doesn't need to check because they know who it is.
I know it's you that's calling, a couple drinks in by now
The caller (presumably the partner) has had a couple of drinks and is reaching out.
So I say hello, you say, hey, babe
Greeting between the singer and the caller.
Say you're 'bout to catch a cab over to my place
The caller is planning to come over, suggesting a desire for closeness.
See you in five, but, baby, this time
Arrangement to meet in five minutes, but a hint of uncertainty or hesitation is implied.
Stay downtown
Encouraging the partner to stay in the lively downtown scene rather than coming over, with a suggestion of past regret.
Keep moving your heels on the floor
-Let the bartender pour you up another round
-Tip the cover band, find another hand
-To dance and call him your rebound
-Another late night love, another last call crush
-With the neon shining down
-Girl, this time around, stay downtown
-Ain't gonna lie, if you knock on my door
Expressing a willingness to engage physically, but acknowledging the emotional consequences in the morning.
I'm gonna let you walk in
-Let you leave drunk lipstick marks like tattoos on my skin
-But you know in the morning
-We're gonna regret everything we did
-So why even start what ain't good for our hearts
-Stay downtown
Reiteration of the advice for the partner to stay downtown, emphasizing the potential regret and emotional consequences.
Keep moving your heels on the floor
-Let the bartender pour you up another round
-Tip the cover band, find another hand
-To dance and call him your rebound
-Another late night love, another last call crush
-With the neon shining down
-Girl, this time around, stay downtown
-Keep sipping your drink, keep spinning the room
Encouraging the partner to continue enjoying the night without interference, indicating a selfless stance.
Keep chasing the night like you always do
-Keep letting the good times play
-Don't let me get in your way
-Stay downtown
Final repetition of the advice to stay downtown, emphasizing the consequences of getting involved and suggesting it's in the best interest of both parties.
Keep moving your heels on the floor
-Let the bartender pour you up another round
-Tip the cover band, find another hand
-To dance and call him your rebound
-Another late night love, another last call crush
-With the neon shining down
-Girl, this time around, stay downtown
-Stay downtown
-Yeah, this time around, baby, stay downtown
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