Clemmons, Riley - I'll Stay Lyrics






It's hard to find the words sometimes
It's hard to write a pretty rhyme
When all I hear is a symphony
Of things that don't make sense to me
"Everything will be okay"
Sounds like an empty phrase
When I can't say anything
That takes the weight of everything

And I can't make a rainbow out of rain
I can't write a song to heal the pain
But I'll be standing here while the world turns away
I won't pretend like I can save the day
Say the words to make it all okay
But while the world turns away
I'll stay, I'll stay

You're stuck with all the "could have beens"
The worst is playing in your head
And every doubt is echoing
And it feels like no one's listening
But I'm listening

And I can't make a rainbow out of rain
I can't write a song to heal the pain
But I'll be standing here while the world turns away
I won't pretend like I can save the day
Say the words to make it all okay
But while the world turns away
I'll stay, I'll stay

When it all comes crashing down
breaking down, you hit the ground
I'll be the one
If it feels like there is no defense
Life can hurt and make no sense
But I'll be forever here, here...

I won't pretend like I can save the day
Say the words to make it all okay
While the world turns away
I'll stay, I'll stay
I'll stay, I'll stay





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  1. T.... D....

    powerful song my copy of that cd brought me here love it long story short i put her cd in my stereo and layed down in bed played the whole cd and this song came on awesome song praise god

  2. J.... G....

    Riley Clemmons and Tauren Wells should do a collab!

  3. S.... D....

    You just made a song to heal the pain I just was in so much pain then when I listened to this song it made me feel better

  4. M.... G....

    I’m currently listening to this as I am driving to my friends memorial. She was only 16. God is soo good but I need her here. Beautiful song

    M.... G....

    Marissa G Berry
    I was listening to “fighting for me” that Riley sings on the way to my friends funeral. She was only 16 as well. But this song just describes it more than anything else can. 💔

  5. A.... B....

    Wow those really high notes when she hit , my heart stopped for a moment ...

    A.... B....

    She's the reason I can now sing in three octaves. As well as Britt Nicole, whoee! Insane! I love it tho!!

    A.... B....

    It’s amazing ,and hitting the notes isn’t even the sturggle,it’s hitting them with such a strong tone like she does and right on point ...

    A.... B....

    @Alina Buzulan Aw yes. If u listen to Riley Clemmons Fighting for Me the piano version, there's a big long high not that I can finally got really nicely!

  6. A.... L....

    I want someone to sing this to me, but no one seems to be there. It's a sorrowful reminder when I listen to this song.

  7. W.... A....

    all the 35 haters out there this song means alot to other people so dont dislike

  8. W.... A....

    i love this song i just found it today and it has already meant so much to me

  9. L.... N....

    I never thought that I would be able to identify with the phrase "Life can hurt and make no sense" like I do, but praise God that He will make everything new some day.

  10. E.... S....

    You live in my Heart

  11. i.... s....

    is song touc spiret

  12. i.... s....

    What beutfoul song ❤

  13. S.... W....

    I just heard Riley in concert in Tennessee. Big voice. Great emotion. She is a good songwriter. If you hear that she is in your area, go and see her for yourself. What a blessing.

  14. D.... L....

    My name is Dwight I'm no body well I used to be somebody now just someone with so many regrets but in the last three years I came close to believing that I'm worth the air I breathe it's funny how life works my passion is singing I truly don't remember a time I didn't song or dance and I can remember more then I care to remember love I believed was the answer to all my problems I thought truth truly would set me free I was wrong !! This is a sobbing story but look at the bright side no will have to hear me again !!

  15. D.... L....

    Thanks your so awesome ! These words oh my Lord !!!

  16. H.... A....

    So perfect! <3

  17. A.... F....

    Thank you Riley for writing this song I needed it ❤🙏

  18. A.... D....

    I wont pretend to save the day

  19. k.... ....

    🔥🔥🇰🇪

  20. L.... W....

    No you are from my past go

  21. t.... v....

    l love you!!

  22. L.... ....

    This song helped (and helps me to processing it) me through the last week.. i was in the hospital and 'cause of your music i stayed positive.. now i'm two days at home and can't stop crying.. I'll thank Him for all he does and has done for me! ❤

  23. T.... B....

    AWSOMENESS

  24. A.... J....

    Pray for me dealing and wrestling with a lot of depression and anxiety please this song made me cry ..beautiful

    A.... J....

    Please, look up Wanted by Danny Gokey. That's another amazing song!🙏

  25. F.... Y....

    I love this. I love the piano and orchestra in this and of course your beautiful voice.

  26. A.... G....

    just saw your performance and i’m in love 🤩

  27. E.... A....

    I remember hearing this song at the Klove concert the song was so beautiful and lovely 😍

  28. J.... A....

    So beautiful

  29. E.... K....

    Beautiful Voice, Beautiful Lyric, Beautiful Melody, Beautiful Soul! Beautifully Performed!

  30. C.... P....

    I think you just wrote a song to heal the pain :)

  31. g.... s....

    This song... I love it so much

  32. Q.... A....

    "While the world turns away I'll stay."

  33. J.... M....

    gives me a tear every time I hear ill stay I am pretty Shure god picked out a angel and sent her here to sing for us.

  34. G.... C....

    Wow this is gorgeous! I'd love to hear this live!

  35. C.... T....

    She was so moved, that she did this in sign. Hope you like it too. https://youtu.be/R9BtazjKsyg

  36. N.... B....

    Topppppppppo.
    Manaus Brasil

  37. j.... b....

    Wow just wow fantastic!

  38. G.... H....

    Best song of the album!! Like if you agree!

  39. G.... B....

    Greetings from Romania ! I just love your songs! They are amazing and I cannot stop listening to them. I support you♡♡

  40. P.... ....

    Riley you have always been good but this is some next level stuff. This song’s a plane ticket because you’re about to take off. 😂

  41. J.... G....

    💓💓💓

  42. S.... G....

    Lucky dube the way is it

    S.... G....

    Lucky dube the way i

  43. S.... G....

    Lucky the way is

  44. A.... M....

    this is beautiful i cannot stop listening to it

  45. S.... G....

    This is my lyrical dance song and I live it

    S.... G....

    Sophia Geist mine too

  46. i.... ....

    The best track on the album!

  47. J.... B....

    like I said before I am praying for you.

  48. C.... T....

    what a beautiful song!

  49. A.... ....

    I can feel the story that's in your heart. It's ironic how most of the best original songs come out of the hardest seasons, yet, it springs a really powerful testimony. God bless you, have a fantastic day/night!

  50. J.... G....

    COME THRU VOCALS!!!

  51. h.... ....

    I JUST LOVE GOD WORK BE BLESSED!!!

  52. J.... ....

    Thank you Tommie Profitt for introducing me to Riley's music. Already in love with your music Riley.

  53. A.... A....

    I heard you on the message today and you made me cry

  54. b.... ....

    This song is perfect just perfect

  55. H.... M....

    You're so good!

  56. T.... J....

    Pretty riley😍 and your voice is like an angle singing to me😢

  57. y.... k....

    C'est doux j'aime ça

  58. A.... R....

    You have to to a musical video of this song 😍 greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴❤

  59. t.... ....

    God bless you Riley. www.themiddlecross.com

  60. T.... C....

    Riley god bless you I like your song

  61. M.... M....

    Thank you for this song. I needed to hear this today. ❤

  62. L.... �....

    wow🙏🇧🇷💖

  63. A.... A....

    I'll Stay- Riley Clemmons

    [Verse 1]
    It's hard to find the words sometimes
    It's hard to write a pretty rhyme
    When all I hear is a symphony
    Of things that don't make sense to me
    "Everything will be okay"
    Sounds like an empty phrase
    When I can't say anything
    That takes the weight of "Everything"

    [Chorus 1]
    But I can't make a rainbow out of rain
    I can't write a song to heal the pain
    But I'll be standing here while the world turns away
    I won't pretend like I can save the day
    Say the words to make it all okay
    But while the world turns away-ay-ayy
    I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy

    [Verse 2]
    You're stuck with all the "could have beens"
    The worst is playing in your head
    And every doubt is echoing
    And it feels like no one's listening
    But I'm listening, oh-ohh-ooh

    [Chorus 1]
    But I can't make a rainbow out of rain
    I can't write a song to heal the pain
    But I'll be standing here while the world turns away
    I won't pretend like I can save the day
    Say the words to make it all okay
    But while the world turns away-ay-ayy
    I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy

    [Bridge]
    When it all comes crashing down, breaking down
    You hit the ground
    I'll be
    If it feels like there is no defense
    Life can hurt, it makes no sense
    But I'll be

    [Chorus 2]
    I won't pretend like I can save the day
    Say the words to make it all okay
    While the world turns away-ay-ayy
    I'll stay-ay-ayy, I'll stay-ay-ayy
    I'll stay… I'll stay-ay-ayy

    A.... A....

    "Around"

    A.... A....

    Pretty song

  64. V.... 1....

    Wish I could sing like that😭😭 Beautiful song!!!💖💖

  65. J.... W....

    Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

  66. A.... A....

    This is beyond beautiful

  67. M.... H....

    💕💕💕 Brasilll

  68. X.... T....

    Beautiful song

  69. E.... W....

    This song almost made me cry.

  70. G.... M....

    So talented.

  71. N.... M....

    This song gave me chills!!You have a beautiful voice!!!

  72. A.... M....

    this song gave me chills aahhhh❤❤❤❤

  73. d.... R....

    Fiiiiiiree girl ❤❤❤❤

  74. c.... f....

    Amazing song keep doing what you are doing God is usein you

  75. S.... C....

    I love this song!!’ First Grammy❤️

    S.... C....

    She can win the Grammys being good like this but Hollywood likes to push out Christians.

    S.... C....

    Thank you
    K

  76. S.... M....

    Wow! What a good song with a great message.

  77. T.... D....

    Awesome thank you RILEY your so amazing.😀😉

  78. G.... G....

    Oh my! This is gold bb 🌸👏

  79. S.... B....

    💕💕💕

  80. T.... M....

    Wow Riley. 💗 You have such a greatly gifted talent, keep up the hard work! Can't wait to see you go so far, just hold on. 💌💟 love your music and voice so much!!💎 God bless you and yours.
    P.S I've had "Hold on" on replay since I first heard it. Can't wait for it to be on the radio to jam to in my car lol.

    T.... M....

    Tayla Marie amen