Stay the Same
Joey McIntyre
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[Chorus] Don't you ever wish You were someone else You were meant to be The way you are exactly Don't you ever say You don't like the way you are When you learn to love yourself You're better off by far And I hope you always stay the same 'Cause there's nothing 'bout you I would change I think that you could be Whatever you wanted to be If you could realize All the dreams you have inside Don't be afraid If you got something to say Just open up your heart And let it show you the way [Chorus] Believe in yourself Reach down inside The love you find will set you free Believe in yourself You will come alive Have faith in what you do You'll make it through Oh, [Chorus] Don't change
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Written by: JOE CARRIER, JOE MC INTYRE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Stay the Same" was written, arranged and produced by Joey McIntyre and Emanuel Kiriakou.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was released as the lead single from his first solo studio album.
- "Stay the Same" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
- It spent over 20 weeks on the said chart, which marked a significant achievement for McIntyre's solo career.
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Album Details"Stay the Same" was the title track of McIntyre's debut solo album which was released in 1999.
- The album, following the success of its leading single, was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Song ThemeThe song sends an empowering message about self-acceptance and keeping true to oneself despite external pressures.
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Music VideoAccompanying the song is a music video that features McIntyre singing on a cliff overlooking a beach at sunset.
- The video also contains flashbacks of McIntyre's own childhood, which corresponds to the song's theme of remaining the same despite growing up.
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InspirationsMcIntyre often cited that his own personal experiences significantly influenced the writing process of the song.
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Post-release SuccessEven years after its release, "Stay the Same" continues to be a popular classic and is often performed by McIntyre at his concerts.
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AccomplishmentsThe song also received nominations for an MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop Video and a Teen Choice award.
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Other PerformancesMcIntyre has performed "Stay the Same" on various talk shows and television programs, including MTV's Total Request Live.
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Genre and StyleMusically, "Stay the Same" is a pop ballad that features McIntyre's vocal range and a powerful, uplifting chorus.
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