Rock Dog: The Songs We Sing

Chapter 7 - Stay With Me

About Three Years Ago

Johnny felt good vibes walking on the stage of the Moon Theatre. It was his first-time stepping foot and like everyone else, he was here to audition for a singing competition.

Of course, he decided against informing his Dad about him auditioning. He wanted this to be a surprise.

Johnny introduced himself to Buster and his secretary Mrs Crawley, her one glass eye staring at him. Johnny noticed that Buster screened him like typical music competition judges, indicating Buster knew what he was doing. However, Johnny was not here to sing.

He was here to win.

"So," Buster asked Johnny, "What song are you going to sing?"

Johnny replied with confidence. "I'm going to sing Sam Smith's 'Stay with Me'".

"Best of luck, Johnny!" was what Johnny heard from the koala before Johnny got to his position. Having rehearsed the song beforehand, all Johnny had to do was to belt out what he could.

The track plays and all Johnny could do was to open his mouth to the beat of the song.

(Song: "Stay with Me" by Sam Smith)

Guess it's true, I'm not good at a one-night stand

But I still need love 'cause I'm just a man

These nights never seem to go to plan

I don't want you to leave, will you hold my hand?

Oh, won't you stay with me?

'Cause you're all I need

This ain't love, it's clear to see

But, darling, stay with me

Taking one glance at Buster and Mrs Crawley feeling emotional at the tone of the song, Johnny took advantage and belt out the full extent of his soulful voice.

Why am I so emotional?

No, it's not a good look, gain some self-control

And deep down I know this never works

But you can lay with me so it doesn't hurt

Oh, won't you stay with me?

'Cause you're all I need

This ain't love, it's clear to see

But, darling, stay with me