On face value I'd say that this is about taking someones hand and guiding through their darkest days "I can see the light" (I can see better things), "stay with me" (just believe me on this one.
HOWEVER, I believe the focus and meaning of the track changes as it continues.
The way Anders delivers the vocals towards the end of this track hints of pain and infliction. It's raw, pure, unadultered pain in his voice as he screams "stay with me".
It's anguish, loss, heartache and helplessness.
Almost as if the focus and meaning of "Stay with me" changes towards the end from "i've been through this, follow me" to "please don't die, stay with me".
From initially being about "everything will be fine," to being there for someone and feeling helpless as they fade away.
On face value I'd say that this is about taking someones hand and guiding through their darkest days "I can see the light" (I can see better things), "stay with me" (just believe me on this one.
HOWEVER, I believe the focus and meaning of the track changes as it continues.
The way Anders delivers the vocals towards the end of this track hints of pain and infliction. It's raw, pure, unadultered pain in his voice as he screams "stay with me".
It's anguish, loss, heartache and helplessness.
Almost as if the focus and meaning of "Stay with me" changes towards the end from "i've been through this, follow me" to "please don't die, stay with me".
From initially being about "everything will be fine," to being there for someone and feeling helpless as they fade away.