The band labelled “Stay” as being the most difficult song to write for the album during their iHeartRadio album release party, and discussed how it had gone through many alterations.
In an interview with PopBuzz, Marais revealed that the track’s previous titles included “Lemonade Candy” and “Why Sh...
[Verse 1: Jonah Marais]
Stay one more night
Oh my dear, why do all the seasons change?
Over time, now we're here
Thinkin' 'bout those days
[Pre-Chorus: Corbyn Besson]
I just wish things could be like they used to
But they never will, now I see right through you
Wish you could tell me all the ways that I miss you
Baby, I'd be lying if I didn't say I wish you'd
[Chorus: Daniel Seavey]
Stay
Baby, I don't know
Know you anymore
Tried my best to forget you
But I know that I still miss you
Stay
Dancing all alone
But I can't let you go
Gave you all I can give you
Now all that's left is "I still miss you"
[Verse 2: Zach Herron]
You don't love me like you used to
I can tell you don't need me when I'm with you
You don't need help
You was lyin' while I'm lyin' hеre by myself
But who was therе when you were crying on the ground?
Oh, I should probably go
I should hit the road, drop you and go, damn
I ain't been alone in a while, but I'm tired of feeling down
I think it's time I leave you now, yeah, yeah
[Pre-Chorus: Jack Avery]
I just wish things could be like they used to
But they never will, now I see right through you
Wish you could tell me all the ways that I miss you
Baby, I'd be lying if I didn't say I wish you'd
[Chorus: Daniel Seavey]
Stay
Baby, I don't know
Know you anymore
Tried my best to forget you
But I know that I still miss you
Stay
Dancing all alone
But I can't let you go
Gave you all I can give you
Now all that's left is "I still miss you"
[Post-Chorus: Daniel Seavey]
Oh (Baby)
Ooh (Know you)
Ooh (Stay, stay)
Tried my best to forget you (Ooh)
Now all that's left is "I still miss you"
[Outro]
I just wish things could be like they used to
But they never will, now I see right through you
Wish you could tell me all the ways that I miss you
Stay was written by Daniel Seavey & Jonah Marais.
Stay was produced by Timbaland.
Why Don’t We released Stay on Fri Jan 15 2021.
Jonah Marais posted a 19-second snippet to Twitter on January 10, 2020, five days before the album’s release.
1.15.21 🖤 pic.twitter.com/soXmpGeDDF— Jonah • WHY DON’T WE (@JonahMarais) January 11, 2021