[Verse 1: Jane Eugene]
Put your loving arms around me, boy
And hold me like I was a cuddly toy
Let me feel that warmth of your embrace
Don't let go
It's just a waste of time, so why pretend
When I think you know we're more than friends
Must we let our future roll on ice?
Why shake the dice?
Ooh, why don't you...

[Chorus]
Stay a little while, child (Stay)
Stay a little while, child (Mmm, why don't you...)
Stay a little while, child (Stay)
Stay a little while, child (Mmm, why don't you...)

[Verse 2: Carl McIntosh & Jane Eugene]
If I just want to stay friends
Will that bring us closer to the end?
And do we need to escalate the situation
Or should I let it go?
No, I don't wanna let it go
And there could be no sadder sight to see
Than if we were to miss this opportunity
So send me up a signal and I'll catch the line
If there's no time, you know it's up to you
So why don't you
[Chorus]
Stay a little while, child (Hey, you know I got to go)
Stay a little while, child (Ooh, you know it's up to you)
Stay a little while, child (Stay)
Stay a little while, child (Ooh yeah...)

[Bridge: Jane Eugene & Carl McIntosh]
There's no need to act surprised
'Cause there's no room for selfless pride
So let's push love to the limit, and life to the edge
I've only one request of you
Stay a while...

[Chorus]
Stay a little while, child (Stay)
Stay a little while, child (Ain't no doubt, then ain't no crime)
Stay a little while, child (You'll find no better love than mine)
Stay a little while, child
(Never gonna stay a while, I'm never gonna be a child, oh)
Stay a little while, child
(Never gonna stay a while, I'm never gonna be a child, oh)
Stay a little while, child (Stay)
Stay a little while, child...