"Stay" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb. It was released in May 1994 as the lead single from the original movie soundtrack Reality Bites. The song was written and composed by Loeb herself, while production was handled by Juan Patiño and Loeb, who previously produced some of her songs back with Nine Stories. "Stay" was originally conceived in 1990 when she formed the band Nine Stories, who were then featured in the song. Loeb's neighbor and friend, actor Ethan Hawke found out about the song and submitted it to actor Ben Stiller's directional film soundtrack Reality Bites which was then accepted. Musically, "Stay" is a pop rock song that was also influenced by folk music. Lyrically, the song deals with a relationship that is in trouble, but the singer tries to reconcile with her lover. "Stay" received positive reviews from most music critics, who praised the lyrical and production side and the song's commercial potential.
| Format | CD single |
| Genre | Folk rock, pop rock |
| Label | RCA |
| Writer(s) | Lisa Loeb |
| Producer(s) | Lisa Loeb, Juan Patiño |
About Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb
Lead single from the original movie soundtrack of Reality Bites (1994) which was performed by Lisa Loeb and Nine Stories. It was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Achievement of Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb
Jules LeBlanc performed a cover of the song for the soundtrack of the film Chicken Girls: The Movie. She also performed on a song called "Dancing on the Ceiling" for the movie's soundtrack.
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Latest information about Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb updated on July 28 2021.
