Stay (Song for Sylvia)

Story Behind The Song

Song inspired after reading about Sylvia Plath. This song written from the viewpoint of deciding to stay in spite of life's pains

Song Description

Song about life falling apart but also about the hope of new life being possible and getting through the dark times

Song Length 2:56 Genre Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Rock
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Troubled, Nonviolent Subject Sadness, Encouragement
Similar Artists Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Looking for a detour round your broken heart, you gave your all and then some- your love, your favorite piece of art- You gave so much, you're not sure how to step back, now you know things fall apart, including the life you had Chorus- I think it was Sylvia who said Is there no way out of the mind, I think it was Sylvia who said Is there no way out of the mind? Putting pen to paper might save today- One way or another I'm gonna choose to stay. Watching for a new dream that seems hidden from your view, but one good spark could lead you to a life you never knew, If you'll hold on, your blues could take a big step back, then you'll know things change like the weather, like the storms as they roll past Repeat Chorus

Lyrics Bonnie Bailiff Music Bonnie Bailiff
Performance Bonnie Bailiff and Dave Theno

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