Lyrical Breakdown of All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor's Version) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor's Version)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Taylor Swift weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "All You Had To Do Was Stay (Taylor's Version)" 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 Taylor Swift 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 Taylor Swift's narrative.

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(Hey, hey, hey) (Hey, hey, hey) (Hey, hey, hey) (Hey, hey, hey) People like you always want back the love they gave away And people like me wanna believe you when you say you've changed The more I think about it now, the less I know All I know is that you drove us off the road Stay Hey, all you had to do was stay Had me in the palm of your hand Then why'd you have to go and lock me out when I let you in? (Stay) Hey, now you say you want it back Now that it's just too late Well, it could've been easy All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was stay Here you are now, calling me up, but I don't know what to say I've been picking up the pieces of the mess you made People like you always want back the love they pushed aside But people like me are gone forever when you say goodbye (Stay) Hey, all you had to do was stay Had me in the palm of your hand Then why'd you have to go and lock me out when I let you in? (Stay) Hey, now you say you want it back Now that it's just too late Well, it could've been easy All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay, stay, stay, stay, stay) Let me remind you This was what you wanted (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh) You ended it You were all I wanted (oh, oh, oh-oh-oh) But not like this Not like this Not like this Oh, all you had to do was- (Stay) Hey, all you had to do was stay Had me in the palm of your hand Then why'd you have to go and lock me out when I let you in? (Stay) Hey, now you say you want it back Now that it's just too late Well, it could've been easy All you had to do was (stay) Hey, all you had to do was stay Had me in the palm of your hand Then why'd you have to go and lock me out when I let you in? (Stay) Hey, now you say you want it back Now that it's just too late Well, it could've been easy (all you had to do was stay) All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) oh All you had to do was (stay) All you had to do was (stay) ooh All you had to do was (stay)