Stay With Me – Sam Smith

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The first time I heard this song I immediately got Sigyn and Loki feels, like nearly bawling in the middle of driving down the road feels. Still can’t listen to it without tearing up.

Obviously the lyrics refer to a one-night stand, which doesn’t apply, but the entire rest of the song (past that first line) speaks to me on a level that is hard to ignore. Some of the lyrics are fairly self-explanatory, but to others I’ll note the following…

For whatever reason, I see this as right after Loki’s binding – everything is falling apart, their children torn from them and he’s pleading with her as she stands there – silently of course, because he can no longer speak, but still she hears every word.

These nights never seem to go to plan – because Loki’s “adventures” never quite end up how he’d like them to, and though he usually makes amends, this time it wasn’t enough and now he’s paid the ultimate price for them (short of his own death). 

This ain’t love, it’s clear to see – they are past that point, how could anyone still love him after he’s brought all this on them. Of course she still does, because that is part of who she is, but he doesn’t know that yet.

[Verse 1:]

Guess it’s true, I’m not good at a one-night stand

But I still need love ‘cause I’m just a man

These nights never seem to go to plan

I don’t want you to leave, will you hold my hand?

[Chorus:] Oh, won’t you stay with me?

‘Cause you’re all I need

This ain’t love, it’s clear to see

But darling, stay with me

[Verse 2:] Why am I so emotional?

No, it’s not a good look, gain some self-control

And deep down I know this never works

But you can lay with me so it doesn’t hurt

 [Chorus 3x]