Discover the story of the song > Stay – Cat Power

The song is about a woman who is unsure about her feelings for her partner, but his actions make her feel like she can't live without him. She wants him to stay and feels like he is the only one who can fill a hole in her life. Despite the fact that he seems broken, she feels like she is the one who needs saving. The chorus and post-chorus repeat the idea that she wants him to stay.