ROSÉ, stay a little longer | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 42nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “stay a little longer” performed by New Zealand-born, South Korean pop singer/songwriter ROSÉ.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 42^nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we break down “stay a little longer” performed by ROSÉ.

“I can’t stand these four walls without you inside them / Build us a castle, then leave me in silence.” Oh, snap! “Stay a little longer” is the eighth track from rosie, the debut album by “APT” standout ROSÉ. The New Zealand-born, South Korean pop singer and songwriter does not want him to leave. “Stay a little longer, take a little longer / To pack your bags, you’re movin’ too fast,” she sings in the first verse. Uh-oh, sounds like they are breaking up.  She continues, “Make me wanna hate you, so I don’t have to miss you / Oh, make a mistake, so someone’s to blame.” Ooh-wee, ROSÉ!

Not only does ROSÉ seem regretful about the current state of things, but she also anticipates and fears the loneliness to come.  In the chorus, where once more, she asks him to stay, she asserts, “I’m fragile, I’m speechless, don’t leave me in pieces / Already havin’ enough trouble breathin’.” Damn! The second verse is similar to the first, making her soon-to-be-ex hold off on leaving.  ROSÉ wrote this moving, compound duple ballad with Sarah Aarons and producer Andrew Wells.  Her voice sounds amazing – authentic, honest, powerful, and sincere. She sings her face off! Initially, a piano ballad, the second verse expands the instrumentation while maintaining an intimate and personal sound. Relatable to the nth degree, “Stay a little longer” marks another stellar moment from rosie.

ROSÉ // rosie // ROSÉ / Atlantic Recording Corporation // 2024

ROSÉ, stay a little longer: Bangerz N Bopz No. 42 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; ROSÉ / Atlantic Recording Corporation; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]