This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Baby you can't go on
Wondering where you belong
Let me help you find yourself
Cause you don't need nobody else
Ahh you should be right here with me babe
Instead of going round this frantic town
And start messin around
With all the lonely lonely people out there
No one to care
Why don't you come and stay with me
Because I love you so
You tell me you love me so
Why do you have to go
Everything you'll ever need
You will find right here with me
Ahh you should be right here with me babe
Instead of going round this frantic town
And start messin around
With all the lonely lonely people out there
No one to care
Why don't you come and stay with me
Because I love you so
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me
Ahh you should be with me babe
Ahh you shouldn't go no where
And all I'm trying to tell you babe
Happiness is waiting for you
So won't you stay with me? so won't you stay with me?
I got what you need
So won't you stay with me?
Don't go nowhere baby, don't go, no, no
I got what ya need
So won't you stay with me?
Don't go, don't go, I love you so
(repeat 3x to fade)
Wondering where you belong
Let me help you find yourself
Cause you don't need nobody else
Ahh you should be right here with me babe
Instead of going round this frantic town
And start messin around
With all the lonely lonely people out there
No one to care
Why don't you come and stay with me
Because I love you so
You tell me you love me so
Why do you have to go
Everything you'll ever need
You will find right here with me
Ahh you should be right here with me babe
Instead of going round this frantic town
And start messin around
With all the lonely lonely people out there
No one to care
Why don't you come and stay with me
Because I love you so
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stay with me
Ahh you should be with me babe
Ahh you shouldn't go no where
And all I'm trying to tell you babe
Happiness is waiting for you
So won't you stay with me? so won't you stay with me?
I got what you need
So won't you stay with me?
Don't go nowhere baby, don't go, no, no
I got what ya need
So won't you stay with me?
Don't go, don't go, I love you so
(repeat 3x to fade)
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Stay With Me Lyrics as written by Brian Kelly Mcknight
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