Lyric discussion by shadoweyes07 

Cover art for Stay lyrics by Sara Bareilles

For me, the song is about her and another person that have or had a history together. I think at some point they both realised that they still have/had feelings toward each other, but there is something that is throwing a monkey wrench in the mix that keeps them from being together. Based on that, I think they had a moment were they could be together in a way, however, she knew that once the next day came that things would change for the better or worse and reality would set in.

"Don't come morning, don't come light They may be lies, but say that we'll be alright."

That line leads me to believe, that maybe the other person is conviencing her that everything will be alright so that she'll give into the idea more. Also, I think in some way she wants to hear from that person, they will be alright so she dosnt have to keep going back and worth with the idea. Kind of a "enjoy the moment,and worry about it later" kind of thinking.

My Interpretation