: Focuses on self-destructive habits—like drinking and breaking promises—and pleading for a partner to stay because they are his only source of stability.
The song explores the and personal struggle: The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)
: Directed by Colin Tilley, the video features a city frozen in time while the artists move freely. This visual choice emphasizes the feeling of a relationship being stuck or "paralyzed" by recurring mistakes. The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)
: The song was written about a year before its release at producer Blake Slatkin’s house. While Charlie Puth played a melody on a keyboard, LAROI liked it so much he insisted on recording it immediately, later describing it as his most organic songwriting experience. The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)