The song "Stay Like That" by Haley Smalls is about a relationship that has reached its breaking point due to the lack of trust and honesty. The lyrics express the frustration of the singer towards her partner who treats everybody the same, including her, and doesn't take responsibility for their mistakes. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "How can you stay like that?" which shows the singer's disbelief at the way her partner is behaving. She also says that she doesn't play games like that, indicating that she values honesty and trust in a relationship. The verse of the song describes how the situation has deteriorated to the point where the singer feels like it's a "grave" that her partner has dug. She recalls catching her partner "slipping" and how the things they said now "hit different." Despite wishing to reminisce, the singer realizes that it's wishful thinking and that the relationship has come to an end. Overall, "Stay Like That" is a song about the frustrations and disappointments of a relationship that lacks honesty and trust. The singer's message is that she doesn't want to be in a relationship where she has to question her partner's intentions and actions.
