STAY – English Lyrics

• By: The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of "STAY" by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber, a global hit that perfectly blends relatable emotions with an infectious pop sound. Through its honest lyrics about relationship struggles and pleas for connection, you'll encounter everyday English phrases and expressions used in emotional contexts. Its catchy melody and clear vocals make it an ideal song for language learners to grasp conversational nuances and emotional vocabulary, while enjoying a universally appealing track.

[English]

(somber pensive music)

(somber pensive music continues)

(vacuous humming) (foreboding drone-like music)

(lively pensive music)

(pensive music continues)

♪ I do the same thing, I told you that I never would ♪

♪ I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could ♪

♪ I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey ♪

♪ I get drunk, wake up, I'm wasted still ♪

♪ I realize the time that I wasted here ♪

♪ I feel like you can't feel the way I feel ♪

♪ I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here ♪

♪ I do the same thing, I told you that I never would ♪

♪ I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could ♪

♪ I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey ♪

♪ I do the same thing, I told you that I never would ♪

♪ I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could ♪

♪ I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, yeah ♪

♪ When I'm away from you, I miss your touch, ooh-ooh ♪

♪ You're the reason I believe in love ♪

♪ It's been difficult for me to trust, ooh-ooh ♪

♪ And I'm afraid that I'ma fuck it up ♪

♪ Ain't no way that I can leave you stranded ♪

♪ 'Cause you ain't never left me empty-handed ♪

♪ And you know that I know that I can't live without you ♪

♪ So, baby, stay ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ Oh-whoa ♪

♪ I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here ♪

♪ I do the same thing, I told you that I never would ♪

♪ I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could ♪

♪ I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, yeah ♪

♪ I do the same thing, I told you that I never would ♪

♪ I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could ♪

♪ I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey ♪

♪ Whoa-oh ♪

♪ I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in the same place or position noun - a delay or pause
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information about something
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something noun - a requirement or necessity
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A1	verb - to become different noun - the act or instance of making or becoming different
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of high quality
drunk /drʌŋk/ A2	adjective - affected by alcohol
wake /weɪk/ A2	verb - to stop sleeping
wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ B1	adjective - destroyed or badly used
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become aware of something
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or sensation
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - correct or true
away /əˈweɪ/ A1	adverb - at a distance from someone or something
miss /mɪs/ A1	verb - to feel sad that someone or something is not present
touch /tʌtʃ/ A1	noun - the act of touching someone or something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A2	verb - to accept something as true
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ A2	adjective - hard to do or understand
trust /trʌst/ A2	verb - to believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety

Key Grammar Structures

• I do the same thing, I told you that I never would

  ➔ Conditional clause (reduced), Reported speech (indirect)

  ➔ The phrase "I told you that I never would" is an example of reported speech. The original statement (e.g., "I won't do it") is reported, changing the tense and pronouns. The use of "would" implies a conditional relationship. The 'that' clause is reduced.

• I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could

  ➔ Subjunctive mood (implied), Complex sentence structure

  ➔ The sentence expresses a hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situation. "Even when I knew I never could" uses a form of the past tense indicating that the condition (being able to change) wasn't true. The 'knew' uses the past simple and is not in the subjunctive, as there is no explicit conditional use (If I had known).

• I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you

  ➔ Comparative adjective, Double negative

  ➔ "As good as you" is a comparative construction. "Nobody else" and "can't" create a double negative, emphasizing the impossibility of finding someone better.

• I feel like you can't feel the way I feel

  ➔ Phrasal verb, Subjunctive mood (implied), Reported speech

  ➔ The use of "feel like" functions as a phrasal verb, indicating the singer's perception. The phrase expresses a subjective feeling, implying that the other person *cannot* experience the same emotions. The subjunctive mood is implied, with an unstated conditional element.

• I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here

  ➔ Conditional clause, Idiomatic expression

  ➔ This is a direct conditional sentence (type 1 or 2, depending on perspective). The phrase "fucked up" is an idiom, meaning to be severely distressed or troubled. The 'if' clause introduces the condition.

• You're the reason I believe in love

  ➔ Relative clause (implied)

  ➔ This sentence could be expanded to "You're the reason *why* I believe in love." The 'why' is omitted, making it a relative clause with an implied relative pronoun (which/that).

• And I'm afraid that I'ma fuck it up

  ➔ Contraction, Colloquialism, Modal verb

  ➔ "I'ma" is a contraction of "I am going to," a colloquialism. The phrase "fuck it up" is an informal and emphatic way of saying that they are going to make a mistake or ruin something. The verb "'m afraid" implies uncertainty and worry.