Stay Gone
"Stay Gone" is the title of a debut song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Jimmy Wayne. It was released in January 2003 single as the lead-off single from his self-titled debut album on DreamWorks Records Nashville. It became his first Top 5 single on Hot Country Songs chart, peaking at #3. The song also reached #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Wayne co-wrote the song with Billy Kirsch.
Content
"Stay Gone" is a ballad mostly accompanied by acoustic guitar and mandolin, with electric guitar solos preceding the third verse and chorus. The narrator tells his ex-lover that he is over her and wants her to "stay gone".
Music video
The music video was directed by Trey Fanjoy. The video portrays Wayne singing and playing guitar in a desert.
Reception
Rick Cohoon of Allmusic gave the song a favorable review. He stated in his review that Wayne "sends this one right to the pit of our stomachs, as we all know what it feels like to struggle for equilibrium after a breakup."