The song "Stay Gone" by Go Radio explores themes of loss, regret, and longing for a past relationship. In the lyrics, the singer reflects on the possibility of not making it out of a situation alive, symbolizing the emotional turmoil they are going through. They acknowledge that they need to make it up to their ex-partner for their mistakes and are willing to spend the rest of their life trying to do so. The line "If they're alright then I'm insane, to ever want to walk through all of this again" suggests that the singer feels crazy for considering going through the pain and difficulties of the relationship once more. Despite this, they question the consequences and weigh the importance of their connection, comparing it to a couple bottles of wine and the risk of falling. The song also touches on the idea of independence and self-reliance. The singer claims that they can handle being on their own and have realized that the road is too short to walk alone. However, they admit that they can't fully do it alone and they won't. The lyrics also mention suggestions from the ex-partner to be better off in different locations like New York or Boston, emphasizing the desire to be apart and not wanting to stay gone. The singer expresses the longing to return and not wanting to be away for too long. Towards the end of the song, there is a realization that the singer has been alone and blind, perhaps realizing their mistakes and the importance of their partner. They feel they have finally created something worth sharing, like a couple of songs the partner would sing along to. Overall, "Stay Gone" portrays a conflicted emotional state of regret, longing, and the recognition of one's reliance on another in a past relationship.
