Stay
Unveiling Heartache: Shonda Ivy's Emotional Journey in 'Stay'
Lyrics
I lost so much trust
Loss of trust has been experienced.
I'm done goin through harder days
Exhausted from facing difficult times.
I'm done givin my heart away
No longer willing to give one's heart to another.
I got so much love
There's a reservoir of love, but cautious about giving it away entirely.
But I can't give it all away
Uncertainty about fully investing emotions due to indecision.
Cause I don't know if I want you to stay ay aye
Repetition emphasizing the desire for the person to stay despite doubts.
I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to
Desire for the person to stay, expressed.
1 o'clock 2 o'clock 3 o'clock 4
Time reference, possibly indicating a cycle of difficulties.
I won't let you hurt me no more
Firm decision not to allow further emotional harm.
Debating in my mind if I should stay or I should go
Internal struggle about whether to continue the relationship or leave.
Treat you like my gas and crack this swisher down and roll
Metaphorically treating the relationship like a substance to be used and discarded.
I gotta dip
Intent to depart or leave.
ain't worried bout ya other bitch
Not concerned about the presence of another person.
You can call her when I leave
Acceptance of the partner contacting someone else upon departure.
Cause you full of shit
Recognizing the partner's dishonesty or insincerity.
Too many of us in the pic
Sense of competition or comparison among multiple individuals.
Tryna Lensa ai me
Mention of being captured or seen through a lens, metaphorically suggesting scrutiny.
I'm the catch not the pitch
Belief that one is the desirable and valuable person in the relationship.
Swear you be having me sick
Feeling emotionally unwell due to the partner's deceit.
I ain't know you was grimy
Realization of the partner's untrustworthy nature.
Awake from a pinch
A metaphorical awakening from a situation causing discomfort or surprise.
I gave 'em two for the flinch
Metaphorical retaliation for a negative action, possibly referencing reciprocation.
Better give 'em a iv
Suggesting medical attention or a remedy for the situation.
I'm no longer upset
No longer bothered or affected by previous emotions.
Wondering bout what comes next
Curiosity about the future without the partner.
I'm officially done trying I can't handle so much stress
Decision to stop trying due to excessive stress.
I used to take ten
Previously able to handle more stress, now reduced capacity.
Now I only take one breath
Reduced emotional investment, only retaining a minimal connection.
At the end of the day it's only me and the sunset
Being alone and contemplative at day's end.
I lost so much trust
Reiteration of earlier sentiments, emphasizing the uncertainty about wanting the person to stay despite the desire.
I'm done goin through harder days
-I'm done givin my heart away
-I got so much love
-But I can't give it all away
-Cause I don't know if I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to
Further emphasis on wanting the person to stay despite doubts.
Aye I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
-I want you to stay ay aye
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