Lyrics: Stay by Gracie Abrams
You told me something when I left but I don't remember Maybe 'cause all I could do then was stare at the floor I held myself 'cause you wouldn't, all wrapped in my sweatshirt Wonder if you even noticed that that one was yours And maybe I should've but I never told you I'm sorry Know that I tried but my words always got in the way Could you hold me without any talking We could try to go back where we started I don't even have to stay I don't even have to stay but If I woke up with you in the morning I'd forget all the ways that we're broken I don't care if you've changed I don't even have to stay I don't remember the last time I heard from your sister Didn't expect to but I sort of thought that I would Wish I could tell you by now that I felt more indifferent Catch myself thinking about you more than I should And maybe I should have but I never told you I miss you I almost said it but don't know if you feel the same Could you hold me without any talking We could try to go back where we started I don't even have to stay I don't even have to stay but If I woke up with you in the morning I'd forget all the ways that we're broken I don't care if you've changed I don't even have to stay
Unspoken Feelings and Longing
“Stay” by Gracie Abrams captures the emotional turbulence of a relationship shaped by distance and unspoken words. The lyrics reveal a deep vulnerability, as the narrator reflects on missed opportunities to express regret and longing. The recurring desire to return to a simpler, happier time is contrasted by the acceptance that staying is not necessary, yet the hope for reconnection lingers. Abrams beautifully conveys the ache of holding onto memories and the quiet wish for comfort, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Song Credits
Artist: Gracie Abrams
Songwriters: Gracie Abrams
Release Year: 2024