"Stay With Me Now" by Connor Mac is a powerful song that encourages togetherness as you face adversity. Dealing with illness in the family, the lyrics tackle the difficult emotions and thought processes that come with these trying times. The truth of the lyrics, and a reality for many, is that once an illness is gone, it can come back. Expressing the severity of the situation, lyrics like "we thought we'd seen the end" hit hard, letting listeners into the bleak and heart-wrenching moment. While the track takes on very raw realities, it conveys an uplifting message of perseverance through family, hopes, and unity. When life throws such struggles at you, the best thing you can do is rely on the people around you, and this moving track helps listeners to understand the importance of community in dire circumstances.
Reflective and expressive, this song captures strife and heartache in its sound. Piano shifts from a sonorous, repeating low note at the beginning of the track to a resonant chord progression through the verse. Connor's emotional vocals kick off the tune, slowly working through the lyrics, before vocalizing and delving into deeper singing through the pre-chorus. Percussion adds a sound of motivation to the chorus, and faster singing offers a feeling of encouragement to compliment the lyrics of togetherness. Strings accompany the passionate belting of the words, offering another layer of emotion and intensity to the track. The way "Stay With Me Now" builds its sound over the coarse of the track boldly inspires strength.
Connor Mac is a Switzerland-based soulful pop musician from New Zealand with talents in singing, songwriting, and production. He brings authenticity to his songs through genuine and self-reflective lyricism that listeners can connect with. His singles have amassed millions of streams, and his music has earned places on Spotify editorial playlists. Various platforms have supported his music like Future Hits Radio's +ive New Music Releases, and he has performed shows at venues like T-bar in Verbier, Switzerland as well as at private events. Check out the links below to keep up with his music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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