"Last Chapter (Never Stayed for Love)", alternatively titled and copyrighted as "Stay for Love",[1][2] is an unreleased song by Neon Hitch that was co-written by Melanie Martinez.
The full song leaked on February 12, 2020.
Theme[]
This song tells a history of a past relationship where everything seemed to be perfect as a fairytale, but one day the other partner leaves her alone, stealing the "last chapter" of their story, and now she realizes that he "never stayed for love".
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Once upon a time you were mine
When we took flight like castles in the sky
And oh your perfect looks had me hooked
This heart you took to castles in the sky
[Refrain]
Ah ooh, could've been happy ever after
Ooh, could've been happy ever after
[Pre-chorus]
Like Sleeping Beauty never woke up
Like Rapunzel but he never climbed up
Cinderella never found the slipper
As for you
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Post-chorus]
You just tore out our last chapter
[Verse 2]
A long time ago fantasies grew
But hearts were cold like castles in the sky
Prince that you once seemed, sold me a dream
Was it make-believe, like castles in the sky?
[Refrain]
Ah ooh, could've been happy ever after
Ooh, could've been happy ever after
[Pre-chorus]
Like Sleeping Beauty never woke up
Like Rapunzel but he never climbed up
Cinderella never found the slipper
As for you
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Bridge]
Our spark couldn't hold a flame
You play love like it's a game
Now look what we became
(Ah, ah, ah)
We sunk in stormy weather
You lost the hidden treasure
Now I'm so much better
(Ah, ah, ah)
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Post-chorus]
You just tore out our last chapter
[Verse 1]
Once upon a time you were mine
When we took flight like castles in the sky
And oh your perfect looks had me hooked
This heart you took to castles in the sky
[Refrain]
Ah ooh, could've been happy ever after
Ooh, could've been happy ever after
[Pre-chorus]
Like Sleeping Beauty never woke up
Like Rapunzel but he never climbed up
Cinderella never found the slipper
As for you
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Post-chorus]
You just tore out our last chapter
[Verse 2]
A long time ago fantasies grew
But hearts were cold like castles in the sky
Prince that you once seemed, sold me a dream
Was it make-believe, like castles in the sky?
[Refrain]
Ah ooh, could've been happy ever after
Ooh, could've been happy ever after
[Pre-chorus]
Like Sleeping Beauty never woke up
Like Rapunzel but he never climbed up
Cinderella never found the slipper
As for you
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Bridge]
Our spark couldn't hold a flame
You play love like it's a game
Now look what we became
(Ah, ah, ah)
We sunk in stormy weather
You lost the hidden treasure
Now I'm so much better
(Ah, ah, ah)
[Chorus]
You never stayed for love
Stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
And you stay for love, stay for love, stay for love
Stay for love now
[Post-chorus]
You just tore out our last chapter
Official versions[]
| Version | Associated project | Leak date | Producer(s) | Creation date | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "LAST CHAPTER MIX 1.4" (final) | 2013 EP | February 12, 2020 | John Feldmann | May 8, 2013 | 3:17 |
Trivia[]
- It's rumored that a pitch version recorded by Melanie exists, as Neon Hitch apparently mentioned it in DMs with a fan.[3]
- This song was recorded in the same session as "A Thousand Words" and "Rough Love"'s 2013 EP version.
Notes[]
- ↑ Though the song is sung by Neon Hitch, Melanie sang in the sessions of the song as a placeholder for Neon's vocals.
References[]
- ↑ File:Stayforlovea.png
- ↑ https://warnerchappell.com/es/browse-our-songs/?mode=track&trackId=05345c91-cc81-4e54-b4df-a7a30b1f92b8&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwarnerchappell.com%2Fes%2Fbrowse-our-songs%2F%3Fmode%3Dsearch%26query%3Dneon%2Bhitch%26sort%3D%26refiners%3D%257B%257D
- ↑ File:Melaniespitchversionlastchapter.png
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| v • e 2013 EP | |
|---|---|
| Featured tracks | A Million Men • A Thousand Words • Birthing Addicts • Bittersweet Tragedy • Bones Are Blue • Curly Cue • Dear Porcupines • I Think I'm Crazy • Intervals • Night Mime • Race • Rough Love • Time Flies |
| Related tracks | Can't Shake You • Heart at the Door • Last Chapter (Never Stayed for Love) • Mistakes • Until Sunrise • Wicked Words (with Jared Dylan) |
| Producers | Doveman • John Feldmann • Larzz Principato • Robopop • SmarterChild • Syience |