Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Deana Carter
Canonical path: /deana-carter/what-makes-you-stay
Related lyric paths: 6
Video embedded: yes
Lyric guide
What Makes You Stay
Read What Makes You Stay lyrics by Deana Carter on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
What Makes You Stay
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
"look at me
i'm in a place
i never thought i'd be
i don't have the strength
to fight anymore
or a reason not to leave
so tell me why i keep holding on
to something i just cannot see
what makes you stay when your world falls apart
what makes you try one more time when it's not in your heart
at the end of your rope when you can't find any hope
you still look at him and say
i just can't walk away
tell me what makes you stay
i'm not afraid of living alone
i was alone before he came
and i've been in love
many time before
but this time's not the same
i've always been the first to say goodbye
now it's the last thing i can't do
what makes you stay when your world falls apart
what makes you try one more time when it's not in your heart
at the end of your rope when you can't find any hope
you still look at him and say
i just can't walk away
tell me what makes you stay
when it goes this deep
feels this strong
i can't convince myself
this love is wrong
at the end of your rope
when you can't find any hope
you still look at him and say
i just can't walk away
tell me what makes you stay
tell me what makes you stay"
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "What Makes You Stay"?
Deana Carter performs "What Makes You Stay", and this lyric page sits inside the Deana Carter catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "What Makes You Stay"?
Yes. The related section below points to I'm Just A Girl and Are You Coming Home Today? with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Deana Carter?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Deana Carter's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on What Makes You Stay yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.