Stay

Zedd, Alessia Cara

About Stay

"Stay" is a song by Russian-German electronic music producer Zedd and Canadian singer Alessia Cara. The single was released on 23 February 2017 through Interscope Records. The official music video was released on YouTube on 18 April 2017.


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2017
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Waiting for the time to pass you by
Hope the winds of change will change your mind
I could give a thousand reasons why
And I know you, and you've got to

Make it on your own, but we don't have to grow up
We can stay forever young
Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola
Underneath the rising sun
I could give a thousand reasons why
But you're going, and you know that

All you have to do is stay a minute
Just take your time
The clock is ticking, so stay
All you have to do is wait a second
Your hands on mine
The clock is ticking, so stay

All you have to do is
All you have to do is stay

Won't admit what I already know
I've never been the best at letting go
I don't wanna spend the night alone
Guess I need you, and I need to

Make it on my own, but I don't wanna grow up
We can stay forever young
Living on my sofa, drinking rum and cola
Underneath the rising sun
I could give a million reasons why
But you're going, and you know that

All you have to do is stay a minute
Just take your time
The clock is ticking, so stay
All you have to do is wait a second
Your hands on mine
The clock is ticking, so stay

All you have to do is
All you have to do is stay

All you have to do is stay
So stay, yeah

All you have to do is stay a minute
Just take your time
The clock is ticking, so stay
All you have to do is wait a second
Your hands on mine
The clock is ticking, so stay
All you have to do is stay

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Zedd

Anton Zaslavski (born September 23, 1989), known primarily by his stage name Zedd, is a Russian-German electronic dance music producer and DJ from Kaiserslautern, Germany. He primarily produces in the electro house genre, but has branched out, drawing influences from progressive house, complextro and dubstep. more »

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Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Anders Froen, Anton Zaslavski, Jonnali Parmenius, Linus Wiklund, Sarah Aarons

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Stay" is a song by Russian-German DJ, record producer, and musician Zedd, whose real name is Anton Zaslavski. Known globally for his electronic music, he also plays the piano and drums.
Collaboration
Released in 2017, Zedd collaborated with Canadian singer Alessia Cara on "Stay". This was their first ever collaboration.
Commercial Success
"Stay" was a commercial success globally, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Zedd's highest-charting single at that time.
Awards
In 2018, the song won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Dance Video. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance the same year.
Music Video
The music video for "Stay" has received over 500 million views on YouTube since its upload on the platform in 2017.
Chart Success
Besides its success in the United States, the song also charted in the top 10 in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Sweden.
Platinum Status
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified "Stay" four times Platinum, implying sales of over four million copies in the U.S. alone.
Song Composition
"Stay" stays true to Zedd's style combining pop and electronic dance music (EDM) elements. It is composed in the key of F# minor and has a tempo of 102 beats per minute.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Stay" revolve around the desire to continue a fleeting moment of connection, reflecting common themes in popular music like love, longing, and the passage of time.
Promotion
To promote the song, Zedd and Alessia Cara performed "Stay" on various occasions, including appearances on The Voice and at the American Music Awards.

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