Analysis

STAY (with Justin Bieber)

The Kid LAROI feat. Justin Bieber · F*CK LOVE 3: OVER YOU

14+
Verdict
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Profanity, alcohol use, relationship dependency, self-destructive behavior

Detailed Analysis

The lyrics contain mild profanity ('fucked up') used multiple times, as well as a reference to alcohol consumption and getting drunk/wasted. The overall theme centers on a mature romantic relationship involving emotional dependency, difficulty with trust, and acknowledgment of personal behavioral patterns that have caused harm. There is no sexual content or violence. The profanity and alcohol references, combined with the emotionally complex relationship dynamics (fear of abandonment, inability to change, codependency), make this more suitable for teenagers and older listeners rather than young children. The language is not graphic or extreme, but the recurring use of 'fucked up' and the alcohol references warrant parental guidance for younger audiences.

Themes

relationship dependency

explicit language

alcohol references

self-destructive behavior

romance

emotional distress

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Lyrics

I do the same thing, I told you that I never would I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey I get drunk, wake up, I'm wasted still I realize the time that I wasted here I feel like you can't feel the way I feel I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here I do the same thing, I told you that I never would I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey I do the same thing, I told you that I never would I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you I need you to stay, need you to stay, yeah When I'm away from you, I miss your touch (ooh-ooh) You're the reason I believe in love It's been difficult for me to trust (ooh-ooh) And I'm afraid that I'ma fuck it up Ain't no way that I can leave you stranded 'Cause you ain't never left me empty-handed And you know that I know that I can't live without you So, baby, stay Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) Oh-whoa (oh-whoa, whoa) I'll be fucked up if you can't be right here I do the same thing, I told you that I never would I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you I need you to stay, need you to stay, yeah I do the same thing, I told you that I never would I told you I changed, even when I knew I never could I know that I can't find nobody else as good as you I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey Whoa-oh I need you to stay, need you to stay, hey


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Analysis performed on June 16, 2026