Stick Around
Emotional Crossroads: Stick Around by Sarah and the Sundays
Lyrics
Whoa, Whoa
Expression of surprise or emphasis
We could’ve
Reflecting on missed opportunities
We could’ve done something
Regret over not taking action
We could’ve done something about this
Feeling a need to address a situation
I should’ve done something about you
Regret for not acting in a relationship
Now we gotta live without this
Lamenting the consequences of the inaction
Now I gotta live without you
Personal consequences of living without the other person
I don’t wanna be the one to
Reluctance to discuss a sensitive topic
Always bring it up but I have to
Recognition of the necessity to bring up the issue
I don’t wanna change but I have to
Reluctance to change, but acknowledging the need
But I have to
Emphasizing the inevitability of change
Stick around
Expression of intent to stay or endure
I’ll be waiting on the edge of
Waiting for resolution on the edge of a situation
The edge of town
Symbolic location indicating a transitional state
I’ll be back before the sun goes,
Commitment to return before a significant event
The sun goes down
Symbolic time reference for resolving issues
Don’t you worry baby
Reassurance to a partner
Stick a-
Continuation of the phrase "Stick around"
Stick around
Repetition of the intent to stay or endure
I would’ve been better without you
Belief that one's life would be improved without the other person
You could’ve been better without me
Acknowledging a reciprocal sentiment
I would’ve never wanted to doubt you
Expressing a lack of desire to doubt the other person
But you were never wrong to doubt me
Acknowledging past doubts from the other person
I don’t wanna be the one to
Reluctance to seek assistance
Always ask for help, but I have to
Recognizing the necessity of asking for help
I don’t wanna stay but I have to
Unwillingness to stay in the relationship
But I have to
Emphasizing the inevitability of staying
Stick around
Reiteration of the intent to stay or endure
I’ll be waiting on the edge of
Waiting for resolution in a specific location
The edge of town
Reiteration of a symbolic transitional state
I’ll be back before the sun goes,
Commitment to return before a significant event
The sun goes down
Symbolic time reference for resolving issues
Don’t you worry baby
Reassurance to a partner
Stick a-
Continuation of the phrase "Stick around"
Stick around
Repetition of the intent to stay or endure
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