In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Your hair looks wonderful
Your clothes well-kept
I know you're wide awake
But I haven't slept yet
It's almost ten o'clock
And before you leave
Make sure the door is lock
Unless you stay for a while
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
And then you leave with smiles
And you return with tears
Knowing you, it may come true
All of my biggest fears
It's almost twelve o'clock
And before you leave
Make sure the door is lock
Unless you stay for a while
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
Your hair looks wonderful
Your clothes are so well-kept
I know you're wide awake
But I haven't slept yet
I haven't slept
Why don't you stay for a while?
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
My hair looks wonderful
My clothes are so well-kept
I know I'm wide awake
And you haven't slept yet
You haven't slept yet
Why don't you stay for a while?
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
Your clothes well-kept
I know you're wide awake
But I haven't slept yet
It's almost ten o'clock
And before you leave
Make sure the door is lock
Unless you stay for a while
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
And then you leave with smiles
And you return with tears
Knowing you, it may come true
All of my biggest fears
It's almost twelve o'clock
And before you leave
Make sure the door is lock
Unless you stay for a while
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
Your hair looks wonderful
Your clothes are so well-kept
I know you're wide awake
But I haven't slept yet
I haven't slept
Why don't you stay for a while?
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
My hair looks wonderful
My clothes are so well-kept
I know I'm wide awake
And you haven't slept yet
You haven't slept yet
Why don't you stay for a while?
I know it's getting near
Why don't you stay for a while?
It's hard to say I love you, dear
I love you, dear
Lyrics submitted by ChristineMcB
Stay Lyrics as written by Lee Dewyze Amund Bjorklund
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think Lee is a really good singer. And I'm glad he one American Idol, too! This is a really great song! He sings it really well!
First comment! Lee is too sexy for his own good! This song is great and I love the vulnerability in his voice! I'm going to go download his pre- Idol albums Slumberland and So I've Been Told right now! And everyone should do the same because Lee is DeWyze choice :)