I Want You to Stay
Maxïmo Park
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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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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 FormationMaxïmo 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.
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Song Background“I Want You to Stay” is a track from the band's debut album, "A Certain Trigger", which was released in 2005.
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ChartsThe song reached 20th place on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing Maxïmo Park's appeal at the height of their popularity.
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LyricsThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Record LabelThe song was released under Warp Records, a renowned independent British record label, known for hosting an eclectic mix of artists.
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Live Performances"I Want You to Stay" is often a crowd favorite during live concerts and is regularly included in Maxïmo Park’s setlist.
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Song LengthThe track clocks in at just under five minutes.
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Remix VersionThere 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.
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Song WritersThe 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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