I Want You to Stay

Maxïmo Park

About I Want You to Stay

"I Want You to Stay" was the fifth single released from Maxïmo Park, taken from their debut album A Certain Trigger. It was the last single from the album, released on 20 February 2006. "I Want You to Stay" reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the song was also the first video not to feature the band. A B-side from Maxïmo Park's February 2005 single for "Apply Some Pressure" features a song called "I Want You to Leave," a play on the title of "I Want You to Stay. " The song is also included on the band's 2006 compilation album Missing Songs. 


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I rewrite my life beneath the moonlight,
Please hold me now till my breath runs out,
There are many things that I am not,
But there's one thing that I can't deny

A double bluff you fed me lines,
The shortest cut you're searching for,
A mesh of tones surround your eyes,
I wish I knew how it came to this

I always said you could rely on me,
Now it seems that I was wrong,
I want you to stay,
I want you to stay with me

'Cause nothing works round here,
Where cranes collect the sky,
I long for the neon signs of night,
'Cause nothing works round here,
You know the way I feel,
Can you remember what we had?

Why do you think I over take?
I speak to you and you say no,
A camera runs just to collect,
I wish I knew how it came to this

The lies we tell are bound on film,
And you start to push your lips to mine,
Outside my room you closed your eyes,
And in the end it came to this

I always said you could rely on me,
Now it seems that I was wrong,
I want you to stay,
I want you to stay with me

'Cause nothing works round here,
Where cranes collect the sky,
I think of your face at night,
'Cause nothing works round here

You know the way I feel
Can you remember what we had?
As time gets more compressed,
You're always my reminder,
A lifetime disappears,
Can you remember what we had?
As time gets more compressed,
You're always my reminder,
You're always my reminder

You know the way I feel,
You know the way I feel

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Maxïmo Park

Maxïmo Park are a British alternative rock band, formed in 2000. They are signed to Warp Records. The band consists of Paul Smith (vocals), Duncan Lloyd (guitar), Archis Tiku (bass), Lukas Wooller (keyboard) and Tom English (drums). The band have released four studio albums: their 2005 debut album A Certain Trigger, which was nominated for the Mercury Prize; the 2007 follow-up Our Earthly Pleasures; their third album, named Quicken the Heart, was released in May 2009; and their fourth album, The National Health, was released in June 2012. The first two albums went gold in the UK. more »

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Written by: ARCHIS TIKU, DUNCAN ROBERT LLOYD, LUKAS JAMES WOOLLER, PAUL ANTHONY SMITH, THOMAS ALEXANDER ENGLISH

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
Maxïmo Park is a British rock band that formed in 2000. Their distinct sound is a combination of indie rock, post-punk revival, and alternative rock.
Song Background
“I Want You to Stay” is a track from the band's debut album, "A Certain Trigger", which was released in 2005.
Charts
The song reached 20th place on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Maxïmo Park's appeal at the height of their popularity.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "I Want You to Stay” depict the complexity of romantic relationships, encapsulating the yearning one might feel for another, despite the relationship's taxing nature.
Music Video
The music video for “I Want You to Stay” is known for its unique visual style. Inspired by early 20th-century German Expressionist films, it features the band amidst stark, high contrast black and white scenes.
Critical Reception
The album "A Certain Trigger" was nominated for the Mercury Prize, a prestigious annual music award which acknowledges the best album from the UK and Ireland. This nod helped cement "I Want You to Stay” as one of the band's standout tracks.
Record Label
The song was released under Warp Records, a renowned independent British record label, known for hosting an eclectic mix of artists.
Live Performances
"I Want You to Stay" is often a crowd favorite during live concerts and is regularly included in Maxïmo Park’s setlist.
Song Length
The track clocks in at just under five minutes.
Remix Version
There is a dance remix of "I Want You to Stay" by Field Music, an English rock band known for their aesthetic affinity to Maxïmo Park. This remix continues to gain the band new listeners.
Song Writers
The song was written by the members of Maxïmo Park, namely Paul Smith, Duncan Lloyd, Archis Tiku, Tom English, and Lukas Wooller. This showcases the collaborative and democratic nature of the band's songwriting process.

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