Stay (Be The One)
Avril Lavigne · Avril B-Sides [2000]
I saw you last night down at the mare
I saw your hands were playing gently with her hair
I see you and I, in my mirror
I close my eyes and wish that you could be here
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you holding me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
Do you know what you do with me?
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my dreams end right
Don't stay afraid
Be the one
Yeah-h-h-h-h
Get out of my head, get into my heart
Be for real, are you fictional or real?
I made up this lie, I made up this life
When I'm alone it's like you're right here by my side
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you here with me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
If you came I know just what I'd say
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my world turn right
Don't stay afraid
Be the one
Hey yeah-h-h-h-h-h-h
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you all to me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
Do you know what you do with me?
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my dreams end right
Don't stay, afraid
Be the one
I saw your hands were playing gently with her hair
I see you and I, in my mirror
I close my eyes and wish that you could be here
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you holding me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
Do you know what you do with me?
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my dreams end right
Don't stay afraid
Be the one
Yeah-h-h-h-h
Get out of my head, get into my heart
Be for real, are you fictional or real?
I made up this lie, I made up this life
When I'm alone it's like you're right here by my side
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you here with me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
If you came I know just what I'd say
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my world turn right
Don't stay afraid
Be the one
Hey yeah-h-h-h-h-h-h
PRE-CHORUS
It's my fantasy to have you all to me, baby
I'm going privately crazy
Do you know what you do with me?
CHORUS
Stay, make my blue moon bright for a change
Make my dreams end right
Don't stay, afraid
Be the one
Stay (Be The One)
Avril Lavigne's "Stay (Be The One)" serves as a standout track from her 2000 compilation album, Avril B-Sides. Released during the height of her global pop-punk and alternative rock dominance, the song exemplifies her signature style characterized by driving rhythms, melodic hooks, and an energetic vocal delivery. As part of her extensive discography from that era, the recording captures the raw, youthful spirit that defined her early career and solidified her status as a defining voice of the early 2000s. The track remains a staple in her catalog, often featured in compilations and live performances, reflecting its enduring appeal and its role in cementing her legacy within the genre.