: The lyrics often contrast empty words with the physical act of "staying," which is framed as the ultimate act of love.

: His version, released on An EP by James Smith in 2020, is a raw plea for honesty. He sings about rather being alone than being held by someone who will eventually leave him lonely.

: The band released an acoustic version in 2011, highlighting the theme's popularity in pop-rock genres.

: Included on her Genius page , her take adds to the collection of acoustic and singer-songwriter explorations of the phrase.