Let's Stay Together
Guy · 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection [2004]
You're all I need, you're all I love
I'm not that type of guy
To be sayin' you love me when you hate me
Everything seems so wrong
When this relationship seemed to be strong
Holdin' hands, making all sorts of plans
When it doesn't mean a thing to you
If we try to get it on, I said I'll sing the same old song
Maybe baby, it'll be right for me and you
If we stay together
Maybe things will be the same
Give me a chance to love you
Like never before, oh yeah
We go out on Friday night
We don't have to argue and fight
You go your way and I'll go mine
And maybe we'll both will be fine
Then you try to go out with another guy
He don't understand you like I do
So, give me another try and I'll show you why
Why I think it should be me and you
If we stay together
Maybe things will be the same
Give me a chance to love you
Like never before, oh yes
You don't know how I feel about you
There's nothing in the world that I won't do for you
I'll give you all my money and all my time
Can't you see I'm trying
So baby, please stay
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Baby, let's stay together
Maybe things will be the same
Give me a chance to love you
Like never before, oh
Baby, let's stay together
Oh baby it will be the same
Give me the chance to love you
Love you all night long
Baby, let's stay together
It will be the same, oh yes
Oh yeah, stay with me, stay with me forever
Let's stay together forever, baby
Let's Stay Together
Guy's 1988 hit "Let's Stay Together" stands as a defining moment in New Jack Swing, blending R&B vocals with hip-hop influenced rhythms. The track serves as a respectful homage to Al Green's classic of the same name, reimagining the soulful plea for commitment through a contemporary lens. Released during the height of Guy's commercial success, the song showcases the group's signature harmonies and polished production style that characterized their early discography. As a staple of late 1980s radio, the recording captures the energetic yet romantic atmosphere of the era. Its enduring popularity reflects the group's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences across generations, securing their place in the history of modern R&B and soul music.