You’ve been smiling lately baby
You been singing in the bath
You been acting like a lady
Not a dirty photograph
Then tonight you came home early
Packed a bag or two
It’s been worrying me, honey
Just what you’re going to do
Stick around, yeah
Stick around
Stick around, baby
Stick around
Well, you came on like a hurricane
About a month ago
Blowing like a stiff breeze
Always on the go
All the good times that we had, baby
All stayed in the past
All the good lays that I get
Never seem to last
Stick around, yeah
Stick around
Stick around, baby
Stick around
C’mon, baby, sit on this!
What have I been doing lately
To make you want to go?
I take you out dancing
Honey, we can go out to a show
Spend a night romancing
Nights out on the town
Listen to me, baby
You’ll be glad you stuck around
Stick around, yeah
Stick around
Stick around, yeah
Stick around
Stick around
Stick around
Stick around, yeah
Stick around
Exploring the Lyrics: A Plea for Love to Last
“Stick Around” by AC/DC captures the anxieties and hopes within a romantic relationship on the verge of change. The lyrics tell the story of someone noticing a shift in their partner’s behavior—she seems happier, more distant, and eventually packs her bags, signaling a potential breakup. Through direct pleas and recollections of good times, the narrator invites his partner to reconsider leaving, blending vulnerability with the band’s signature swagger. There’s a tension between nostalgia for past passion and the fear of losing it, making the song relatable for anyone who’s ever feared the end of a romance.
Song Credits
- Artist: AC/DC
- Songwriters: Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Bon Scott
- Release Year: 1975
- Label: Albert Productions