Well I ain't got much time so I'll get to the point
Do you wanna share a ride and get the fuck out of this joint?
I've got an impulse so impulsive that it burns
I wanna break your heart until it makes your stomach churn

I got to know if you're the one that got away
Even though it was never meant to be

Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye

I'm just sick and tired of feeling so alone
I don't understand the point if you have to go home
So won't you stay and count the circles 'round my eyes?
And we can watch the stars until the sun begins to rise

I got to know if you're the one one that got away
Even though it was never meant to be

Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye

I got to know if you're the one one that got away
Even though it was never meant to be

Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Say, you'll stay the night
Because we're running out of time
So stay the night
I don't wanna say goodbye


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Stay the Night Lyrics as written by Frank E. Iii Wright Billie Joe Armstrong

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    Been playing this song on loop for the past three days.

    Agree with the above comments, but in terms of style, this is Green Day mellowing gracefully. Something about this song makes me think of a glorious summer's day, but just as the sun is beginning to set and grow that orange tinge...much like the band I guess, having shone during those punk 90s albums and the socio-political commentary of the naughties, now slipping into cruise control and celebrating all that's been and gone...

    ...or maybe that's all in my head, haha. Fuck it, I love Green Day and I love this song.

    DookieRookieon February 09, 2014   Link

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