While "STAY" is often labeled as an "underrated" track compared to hits like "DDU-DU DDU-DU," its commercial and cultural footprint is significant:
: Brightly colored smoke and the yellow ribbons held by Lisa at the end are traditional symbols of hope, remembrance, and solidarity. BLACKPINK - STAY MV
Released on November 1, 2016, as part of the Square Two single album, "STAY" remains one of BLACKPINK's most distinct visual and musical departures. Directed by —the visionary behind 2NE1’s "Gotta Be You" and Big Bang’s "Sober"—the music video abandons the high-energy "girl crush" aesthetic of their debut for a sentimental, country-pop atmosphere. I. Production and Composition While "STAY" is often labeled as an "underrated"
: Toward the end, a car painted with clouds and angels appears, representing a "vehicle for freedom" and the hope for a brighter future together. and solidarity. Released on November 1
Loneliness and Connection: An Analysis of BLACKPINK’s "STAY" Music Video