stay
Stay: Embracing Love's Uncertainty
Lyrics
How you gon' walk into my heart like that?
The speaker is questioning how someone entered their heart in such a way.
Running 'round my mind all day, I say tomorrow come back
The person occupies the speaker's thoughts consistently, wishing for their return the next day.
I had signed a deal with a love but I tore up my contract
The speaker had committed to love but decided to end that commitment.
So I don't look for her no more, I just sit back and relax
They've stopped actively searching for love and are now taking a relaxed approach.
So would you…stay? I need to know if it's safe
The speaker is uncertain about whether the other person will stay and if it's secure to invest emotionally.
'Cause i wasn't lookin for a love until you came in my way
They weren't seeking love until this person unexpectedly entered their life.
But I might just close my eyes and jump or maybe I'll lose it again
The speaker contemplates taking a leap of faith into love or risking losing it again.
Or I'll just pray that you're the last one that I ever let win
Expressing a hope that this person will be the last one they allow to win their heart.
'Cause I wanna love for real
Desire to experience genuine, authentic love.
No I don't wanna fall too many times again
Avoidance of repeated heartbreaks or disappointments in love.
Can you come and lift me up for real?
Request for support to lift them up emotionally.
Be patient when this love ain't making any sense
Asking for patience when love feels confusing or unclear.
Can you promise me you'll stay?
Seeking assurance of the person's commitment to staying in the relationship.
If I promise that I'll stay
Conditional commitment, possibly reflecting the uncertainty of the situation.
See how all these seasons change?
Observing the natural changes in life and relationships over time.
I wanna see 'em change with you
Desire to witness and experience those changes with the person they love.
Do you wanna see it too?
Questioning if the other person shares the desire to experience life's changes together.
Can you promise me you'll
Request for a commitment to endure through all circumstances.
See the good, bad, and ugly and not run
Hoping for acceptance of all aspects of the speaker, even the less favorable ones.
See the parts that I don't like and say it's all the parts you love
Desire for the other person to love and appreciate all parts of the speaker.
'Cause I look at you and I'm like woah… how lovely can she be?
Expressing admiration for the person's loveliness.
On a scale of one-ten you're like a million and three
An exaggerated comparison emphasizing the person's immense value.
Okay now slow it down, there's no justice to these words
Recognizing that words cannot fully convey the depth of feelings.
If you were lying right beside me then I'd be fine lying in the dirt
Expressing contentment even in challenging circumstances as long as the person is present.
Pulling our light down the source and gettin our water from His well
Metaphorically referencing drawing strength and sustenance from a higher power.
Heaven up on our side now there's no way that we can fail
Belief that with divine support, their love can overcome any obstacle.
I wanna love for real
Reiteration of the desire for genuine love.
No I don't wanna fall too many times again
Avoidance of repeated heartbreaks or disappointments in love (repeated).
Can you come and lift me up for real?
Request for support to lift them up emotionally (repeated).
Be patient when this love ain't making any sense
Asking for patience when love feels confusing or unclear (repeated).
Can you promise me you'll stay?
Seeking assurance of the person's commitment to staying in the relationship (repeated).
If I promise that I'll stay
Conditional commitment, possibly reflecting the uncertainty of the situation (repeated).
See how all these seasons change?
Observing the natural changes in life and relationships over time (repeated).
I wanna see 'em change with you
Desire to witness and experience those changes with the person they love (repeated).
Do you wanna see it too?
Questioning if the other person shares the desire to experience life's changes together (repeated).
Can you promise me you'll stay?
Request for a commitment to endure through all circumstances (repeated).
If I promise that I'll stay
Hoping for acceptance of all aspects of the speaker, even the less favorable ones (repeated).
See how all these seasons change?
Desire for the other person to love and appreciate all parts of the speaker (repeated).
I wanna see 'em change with you
Expressing admiration for the person's loveliness (repeated).
Do you wanna see it too?
An exaggerated comparison emphasizing the person's immense value (repeated).
Can you promise me you'll...
Request for commitment, potentially indicating the uncertainty of the situation (repeated).
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