Warren Zevon - Please Stay Lyrics

'Will you stay with me till the end when there's nothing left but you and me and the wind?' what a lyric. A legend whose music will stay with me till the end. Still miss you Warren

I feel hypnotised when listening to this

My girlfriend/best friend has breast cancer and I listen to Warren all the time to help me get through. This one especially hits me hard. I'd stay with her til there was nothing left but her and me and the wind.

Jesus, this man could write a song. Will we ever see his type again.? I doubt it.

Ooh..That one messed me up.When i left the elder home were my mother was hospitalized ,and she knew she was coming to an end.That was she said.But i left......Still i'm crying.Mistakes you can't do anything about.Take care.You never know...

I love Warren Zevon and I love this song … until the saxophone comes in. It's so harsh.

Did she stay? That sexy model from NYC.God,I hope so.

Staying was the easy part. compared to

Last year I had a heart issue that became what was actually a heart attack and at 53 it scared the shit out of me. So to make it easy for anyone that can figure it out I'm making a list to play when they lay me out.
Hope this gets played and someone hears this beautiful song and feels the lyrics like I do.

Τι περναω βραδιατικα μεσ'την σουρα μου

Right from his heart into the music. This hits me in the heart, big time!

How did he manage to sing such a song with his pain raging. I have learned from Warren Zevon...so very missed. Btw- incredible sax and harmony.

It would have taken a lot of patience by the studio, as he would no doubt have needed plenty of breaks. Queen did that when Freddy was dying, recorded the vocals when, and as much as, he felt capable.

He did it so well because it truly came from his heart and soul!

prachtige song van een geweldig mens!

KAT Harper, since my system meltdown, had to change first names. This one tears a hole in my heart, every time I hear it. Warren, in his last days, finding the ultimate courage: that of letting those who loved him close as never before. The last words he said to his friend Ryan, who was with him til the end. "...will you stay with me til the end? Til there's nothing left but you and me and The Wind?" Soon, for me, too, that's what will be left: you and me and the wind, Warren. And it'll be OK....

If we can be as lucky to have

Great song. Emmylou Harris always there. Gil Bernal absolute great sax solo.

Very true Miss Lara.... :)

 love the werewolf of london man

Just had to drop by here, again. This is such a magnificent song. My best friend Laurie died two years ago, 56 years old. I don't think it's hit me yet, but this song will help provide a soft landing when it finally does.

Shit ..How can ever send her this song?

Holding mensa card but still feel like a small fry when I hear Zevon. We wont see or hear his likes again.RIP Warren Zevon..every thing you wrote and sang was pure and perfect.

Emmlou And Warren "If you belive in forever than life is just a one night stand " YOUR RIGHT MR. Knotts HE was gone less than 5 weeks later I CAN"T BELIVE ITS BEEN A DECADE RIP WARREN!!! Emmlou KEEP ON TRUKIN BABY AT 66 YOU AND YOUR VOICE CAN"T TOUCH WELL LET JUST SAY YOUR STILL HOT AS HELL!!!

RIP Warren Zevon..I swear to God this song is amazing.its pure and perfect.

Tina, he had terminal cancer and was on the verge of death when he did this song. he could barely breathe

Love at the limit of time. Every passing year clarifies how great this song is.

Hateful. Brother can express his own opinion, dude.

Emmylou!!!!

what means period?

May i ask why my comment was removed? i don't remember saying anything insulting or inflammatory about Warren, who is one of my favorite artists.

The lovely female voice is that of the fabulous Ms Emmylou Harris

this is a really happy song.

if you watch the video he made while making his last c.d. it might help the naysayers. it was a beautiful tribute to his family and friends and he gave it all. great c.d. thanks warren

Ouch! this one hurt just a little. thank You Mr. Zevon, thank you!

that saxophone makes the song.. i love it

Esto es precioso...

So sorry about your mom, I have been through that with both my parents. God keep you...hold your memories close. Warren Zevon's music will help you do that.

The man knows he is dying and he creates one of the most hauntingly melancholic beautiful love songs ever written.
I am so in awe of what a truly brilliant singer/songwriter/musician that Warren was.
It is so unfortunate that things couldn't have worked out differently for him.

Warren went too soon. He had so much to offer!

Love the entire album, especially his rendition of "knockin' on heaven's door' R.I.P. Warren.

@PesarTarofi

And you are a waste of youth.

@ktpinnacle you are older than the internet

@PesarTarofi

Why reveal your ugly thoughts.

who is the lovely female voice in the chorus? And the sax player, what a great sound played with such feeling!

breaks my heart every time...

@PesarTarofi This was the cover of Warren Zevon's final album. He was dying of lung cancer when this picture was taken and when this song was recorded asshole.

why advertise a ugly face

There has been no one like him and there never will be.

beautiful song

My mother is dying of cancer and I've said these words to her. Not exactly these. I said don't go. Big difference. I'll stay with her to the end with all of my family. But she can't give me my wish that she not go. What else is there. If you've gone through it, you've got it.

Such an amazing artist he was. Rest In Peace!

Odd how some songs stick with you. Heard this song on NPR shortly after my father passed away. It's now forever, and rightfully so, associated with that time in my life. Well done Warren, well done.

@eclipsephoto The female voice would be that of Emmylou Harris.

This is a masterpiece. I appreciate you posting it. I am going out this weekend and getting a copy. I can't believe he did this writing, singing, and recording while as ill as he was. He was a blessing to all. He is missed! ALWAYS. I hope to use him for my example some day. Thank you for posting.

Over ten thousand views and only 40 likes? What the hell?

@landonmac77 ah, let me fix that.

@ginnoveffect likes*, and agreed

oh my god, that saxophone... amazing

This man is an example of true genius, true skills and true courage!!! He decided to face Death not by weeping and crumbling down!!! He faced it leaving this AMAZING album: THE WIND as his last MASTERPIECE!!! I truly admire him!!! RIP Mr. Z

one of the best songs ever written... a true renegade

i love this song it just perfect a song that is timeless we all miss you so much

@jcb30rock Actually he died of mesothelioma, which is a cancer of the lining of the lungs.

why don't u get mad about something totally mundane and stupid, good job

Pay attention, I just repeated Tina1300's stupid comment so you would know that I was insulting her. Try reading.

@mavis41558 he did have a better voice he sang thid duying of throat cancer

@alsippi17 I wonder if it was played at his funeral. I bet it was. Paul Shaffer would probably know.

i want this song played at my funeral.

First I want to make sure and say I am a different Tina who loves Warren's voice in this song at that point in his live, it makes it even more meaningful. Thanks for posting it. This was listed as an inspiration for my fave actor & writer Michael Easton for his "Soul Stealer" trilogy and I can see why. It's heartbreaking yet beautiful.

He had a great voice. But was pretty much on his last breath when he did his last cd. I think he did great for a dying man.

warren deserves more respect than he ever got.

The Wind
His last album, he made it in the last weeks of his life. He refused treatment and just wanted to finish his last album

fucking hell, what a song

Tina1300 - If he had a better voice this could be a good song.

You should go to the nearest
Mensa Club meeting right away.

Somewhere a village is missing its idiot.

mavis41558 This person is way past being an idiot and it’s obvious she was never a fan of Warrens. He was not going to be silenced until his last album was done and he damned well did it so voice or not it was and still is a fantastic song. His failing voice makes it that much more remarkable!!!

The saxophone is beautiful. Damn near brings tears to my eyes.