: LAROI originally didn't think the song was right for his own album. After they connected via Instagram DM for a different collaboration, LAROI shared the "Stay" demo. Bieber immediately recognized its potential, telling LAROI, "If you don't use it, give it to me. I'll use it".
: 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 Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)
The song explores the and personal struggle: : LAROI originally didn't think the song was
: 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. I'll use it"
: 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.
: Reflects more on trust issues and the fear of ruining a good thing, while affirming his partner's role in making him believe in love again.
: The iconic opening scene where LAROI is floating above his bed was actually quite painful to film. He had to spend hours in a harness that he described as "terrible" and physically "choking" him, though he loved the final result.
: LAROI originally didn't think the song was right for his own album. After they connected via Instagram DM for a different collaboration, LAROI shared the "Stay" demo. Bieber immediately recognized its potential, telling LAROI, "If you don't use it, give it to me. I'll use it".
: 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:
: 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 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.
: Reflects more on trust issues and the fear of ruining a good thing, while affirming his partner's role in making him believe in love again.
: The iconic opening scene where LAROI is floating above his bed was actually quite painful to film. He had to spend hours in a harness that he described as "terrible" and physically "choking" him, though he loved the final result.