Lyrical Breakdown of Stay - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Stay" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Ghostface Killah weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Stay" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Ghostface Killah employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Ghostface Killah's narrative.

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[Intro: sample (Ghostace Killah)] Stay, a little longer (come here, ma, stay for a little while) (I know you gotta go home soon, but) I know you have to go home to him (time just flies everytime I get with you) [Ghostface Killah] Yo, boo, I want you to say, fall back Put your slippers on, have a seat, give me your leg I got the baby oil warmed up, Dreamgirls DVD Stagger Lee swine, could you stay mine, pretty please? I"m begging you, girl, but time fly since 2 o'clock, boom I turn around it's like 12 on the dot What am I to do? Your steeze got a live nigga wanting you Around the way girl, that's why I don't mind sporting you [Interlude: sample (Ghostface Killah) Someone who loves you, only half as much as I do (He don't love you, he don't love like I love you, boo) (He's not even close) [Ghostface Killah] Aiyo, he don't really love you like I do Kiss your feet, make love to you, like I do Wake you up, in the night tank and surprise you Cross my heart, swear, put my hand on the bible I'm not a cold blooded killa, baby, I cry to The best thing for me is when I'm laying beside you Turn you over, open up, get up inside you He a woman beater, no doubt, and he lies too [Interlude: sample (Ghostface Killah)] Stay, a little longer (please, baby, just one last time) I know you have to go home to him (I know you got to bring it out, though) [Ghostface Killah] When you leave I get aggy, I don't know how to act The reality settle with a punch and a smack When I know that you with him, you ain't calling me back It be that thing down there, that got me way off track [Interlude: sample (Ghostface Killah)] Someone, who loves you (I'm telling you) (His heart ain't even nowhere near it as mines be) Only half as much as I do (come on, trust me on this) [Ghostface Killah] If it's like that, fuck that nigga, he a clown He don't know what he got, let that bastard suffer I sent you roses, Donna Karen bags from Paris He can't match my one, son, he'll be embarrased [Interlude: sample (Ghostface Killah)] Stay, a little longer (all I wanna do is take you out tonight) (Go to clubs thats popping) I know you have to go home to him (come on, let's go get our one-two on, come on) [Ghostface Killah] Aiyo, baby, don't leave, cuz the club is popping We got grandma yay, plus the tunes is knocking On the dance floor, I'm sweating my ass off Imagining us in deep lust, how you look with your pants off My one-two step, your dress is so spun And your neck smell good, look cute when you chewing your gum and From the womb to the tomb, you're blessed with a killa walk You don't have to give me none, it's ight, we'll talk [Outro: sample] Someone who loves you Only half as much as I do