Stay (I Missed You)
Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories, Lisa Loeb
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You say I only hear what I want to You say I talk so all the time, so And I thought what I felt was simple And I thought that I don't belong And now that I am leaving Now I know that I did something wrong 'Cause I missed you Yeah, yeah, I missed you And you say I only hear what I want to I don't listen hard Don't pay attention to the distance that you're running To anyone, anywhere I don't understand if you really care I'm only hearing negative, no no no (bad) And so I, I turned the radio on I turned the radio up And this woman was singing my song Lover's in love and the other's run away Lover is crying 'cause the other won't stay Some of us hover when we weep for the other Who was dying since the day they were born Well, well this is not that I think that I'm throwing but I'm thrown And I thought I'd live forever but now I'm not so sure You try to tell me that I'm clever But that won't take me anyhow or anywhere with you You said that I was naive And I thought that I was strong I thought, "Hey I can leave, I can leave" Oh, but now I know that I was wrong 'Cause I missed you Yeah, I missed you You said you caught me 'cause you want me And one day you'd let me go You try to give away a keeper But keep me 'cause you know You're just so scared to lose And you say, stay And you say I only hear what I want to
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20 facts about this song
Artist's Accomplishment"Stay (I Missed You)" skyrocketed Lisa Loeb to fame, and she holds the distinction of being the first independent artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Movie InvolvementThis track was featured in the soundtrack for the 1994 movie "Reality Bites," starring Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke.
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Unique Writing ProcessLisa Loeb wrote the song as a response to a breakup, highlighting her personal experiences within the lyrics.
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Song DurationThe official track of "Stay (I Missed You)" lasts for 3 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Chart SuccessThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States for three weeks.
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Live DebutLisa Loeb performed "Stay (I Missed You)" live for the first time on David Letterman's late-night show.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was famously directed by Ethan Hawke, one of the lead actors in "Reality Bites."
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High Chart RankingsApart from the US, the song also hit number 6 in the UK, number 5 in Australia, and number 2 in Canada.
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Grammy NominationIt earned Lisa Loeb a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance at the 1995 Grammy Awards.
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Certified StatusThe RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) has certified the song Platinum for sales exceeding 1 million copies in the United States.
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Career ImpactThis track is Lisa Loeb's most famous single and has defined her music career, making her a one-hit-wonder to many.
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Inspirational Influence"Stay (I Missed You)" has influenced numerous contemporary singer-songwriters, who draw heavily from Loeb’s introspective lyricism and vocal style.
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The Song's Legacy"Stay (I Missed You)" remains an iconic track of the 90s, often featured in various cultural retrospectives of the era.
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Re-recordingsOver the years, Lisa Loeb has released different versions and remixes of the song, embracing different styles and tempos.
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Cover VersionsArtists like Amber Riley (Glee) and The Maine have released their own cover versions of "Stay (I Missed You)" which has contributed to the song's continued relevance.
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PhilanthropyLoeb often performs this song at charity events, reinforcing its relevance and using its popularity for a good cause.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was originally released on Loeb's debut album, "Tails," in 1995.
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Licensing"Stay (I Missed You)" has appeared in many films, television shows, and commercials, contributing to its continued popularity.
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Voted SongIn 2008, VH1 ranked this song at number 93 in its list of the "100 Greatest Songs of the 90s".
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Unexpected SurpriseDespite the success of the song, Lisa Loeb has said that she was surprised by its popularity, as she didn't initially perceive it as a single.
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