Stay Lyrics – WayV (威神V)

Stay Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He’s basically saying if the other person doesn’t feel like staying, that’s okay, they don’t have to force it or pretend.

[Verse 1]
He’s asking what’s going wrong because getting into an argument wasn’t what he wanted at all. They’re out together, but she suddenly shuts down and acts cold, even letting their issues show in front of others. Even though it’s stressful, he thinks she’s worth the trouble and wants to keep trying. He’s trying to understand her side instead of just pushing his own. He wants to take her home, calm her down, and help her clear her thoughts so they can get back on the same page again.

[Chorus]
He hears her saying she wants to leave with him, so he tells her if she really doesn’t want to stay where they are, he’ll take her back to wherever she feels most comfortable and safe.

[Post-Chours]
He repeats that if she doesn’t want to be there, she doesn’t have to stay. There’s no pressure and no hard feelings. He’s letting her know she’s free to do what she wants without feeling stuck or guilty. He reminds her again and again that she doesn’t owe anyone anything, and she can go if that’s what she needs.

[Verse 2]
He asks again what’s bothering her and tells her he’s listening. He didn’t plan for a fight, and he’s confused about why she suddenly closed up in front of people. He says the emotional walls she puts up don’t scare him, and he’s willing to break through them. He loves deeply and doesn’t want her to run away. He understands she’s tired and frustrated, and though she said she was done, he admits he wasn’t being honest about letting go. He still wants her, needs her, and hopes she gives their relationship another chance. He asks her not to walk away so quickly and reminds her he’s still right there.

[Chorus]
He repeats that if she doesn’t want to stay, he’ll take her somewhere else, and he’ll go with her. He’s not forcing anything and is totally willing to move with her.

[Post-Chours]
He says again that she doesn’t have to stay anywhere she doesn’t want to be. He repeats the same idea to make it clear there’s no pressure. He wants her to feel free, and he keeps stressing that she always has a choice to step away whenever she wants.

[Bridge]
He talks about how they’ve gone through enough together to know what they can handle. If she wants to leave, he won’t turn it into unnecessary drama, because that’s for people who like attention. He asks what they’re really doing, because he thought things were falling apart until he saw her smile, which made him realize it might just be temporary. He feels like she’s pretending things are over, but he sees through it. He’s willing to wait for her to calm down and drop the cold attitude, almost like counting down until she opens up again.

[Chorus]
He reminds her once more that if she doesn’t want to stay where they are, he’ll take her somewhere else, and he’ll be with her through it. He’s still offering that freedom and support without trying to control her.

[Post-Chorus]
He repeats several times that if she doesn’t want to be there, she doesn’t have to stay. It sounds like he really wants to comfort her while giving space at the same time. He’s trying to show patience, letting her know she can step back whenever she needs. No matter how many times the situation feels tense or confusing, he gives her the same reassurance: she’s allowed to walk away, and he won’t trap her or make her feel stuck.