Stay with Me
DeBarge
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Baby you can't go on Wondering where you belong Let me help you find yourself 'Cause you don't need nobody else You should be right here with me babe Instead of going around this frantic town and start messin' around With all the lonely, lonely people out there No one to care, won't you come stay with me because I love you so You tell me you love me so Why do you have to go? Everything you'll ever need You will find right here with me You should be right with me babe Instead of going around this frantic town and start messin' around With all the lonely, lonely people out there No one to care, won't you come stay with me because I love you so Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me You should be with me babe You shouldn't go nowhere And all I'm trying to tell you babe Happiness is waiting for you So won't you stay with me? (Stay with me) So won't you stay with me? (Stay with me) I got what you need (Stay with me) So won't you stay with me? (Stay with me) Don't go nowhere baby (Stay with me) Don't go, no no (Stay with me) Oh, I got what you need (Stay with me) So won't you stay with me? Hey (Stay with me) Don't go, don't go, I love you so Don't go, don't go, I love you so Don't go, don't go, I love you so
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Written by: ETTERLENE JORDAN, MARK DWAYNE DEBARGE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Type"Stay With Me" is a soul and rhythm and blues (R&B) song, showcasing DeBarge's typical style.
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Release DetailsThe song was included in the album "In a Special Way" released in 1983.
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Notable MembersDeBarge is a family band, composed of several siblings, with Eldra Patrick "El" DeBarge as the lead singer of this track.
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Song SuccessWhile it wasn't released as a single, "Stay with Me" has been a continuous crowd favorite and is considered a classic in the soft R&B genre.
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Influence"Stay With Me" was one of the most sampled songs in the music industry, including songs like "One More Chance" by Notorious B.I.G, "Foolish" by Ashanti, and "I Ain't Mad at Cha" by 2Pac.
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Recognizable FeatureThe Song's bassline is particularly recognizable and has been reused in many other songs.
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DeBarge's Peak"In a Special Way," the album featuring "Stay with Me," is often regarded as DeBarge's peak, showcasing their perfected sweet sound and great songwriting skills.
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Personal InspirationThe lyrics of "Stay with Me" are reported to be inspired by the personal romantic relationships of the band members.
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Live PerformancesDespite it not being a single, "Stay with Me" was often performed live by DeBarge, and it was always warmly received by their fans.
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Timeless AppealDespite being released in the early '80s, "Stay with Me" continues to maintain its popularity amongst fans of R&B and soul music. Its classic sound and heartfelt lyrics continue to resound with listeners.
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