The Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber - Stay (official Video Lyric) Page

The song explores the and personal struggle:

: The song was written about a year before its release at producer Blake Slatkin’s house. While Charlie Puth played a melody on a keyboard, LAROI liked it so much he insisted on recording it immediately, later describing it as his most organic songwriting experience.

: Focuses on self-destructive habits—like drinking and breaking promises—and pleading for a partner to stay because they are his only source of stability. The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber - Stay (Official Video Lyric)

: The iconic opening scene where LAROI is floating above his bed was actually quite painful to film. He had to spend hours in a harness that he described as "terrible" and physically "choking" him, though he loved the final result.

: LAROI originally didn't think the song was right for his own album. After they connected via Instagram DM for a different collaboration, LAROI shared the "Stay" demo. Bieber immediately recognized its potential, telling LAROI, "If you don't use it, give it to me. I'll use it". The song explores the and personal struggle: :

: Reflects more on trust issues and the fear of ruining a good thing, while affirming his partner's role in making him believe in love again.

: Directed by Colin Tilley, the video features a city frozen in time while the artists move freely. This visual choice emphasizes the feeling of a relationship being stuck or "paralyzed" by recurring mistakes. : The iconic opening scene where LAROI is

: The two eventually finished the track in person at Bieber's studio. Despite being a veteran, Bieber was reportedly nervous about his performance, repeatedly asking LAROI, "Yo, do you like this? Is this good?" during the session. Music Video Insights