<P> `` Stay '' is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album , Unapologetic ( 2012 ) . It features guest vocals by Mikky Ekko , and was released as the second single from the album on January 7 , 2013 . `` Stay '' was co-written by Ekko and Justin Parker . The song 's lyrical content speaks of temptation and the inability to resist true love . Music critics were generally positive in their opinion regarding the balladry , with most describing it as a standout track on the album , though a few labeled it as boring . The song was featured on the third - season finale of the TV Show Younger . </P>
<P> `` Stay '' is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her seventh studio album , Unapologetic ( 2012 ) . It features guest vocals by Mikky Ekko , and was released as the second single from the album on January 7 , 2013 . `` Stay '' was co-written by Ekko and Justin Parker . The song 's lyrical content speaks of temptation and the inability to resist true love . Music critics were generally positive in their opinion regarding the balladry , with most describing it as a standout track on the album , though a few labeled it as boring . The song was featured on the third - season finale of the TV Show Younger . </P>
who sings the song i want you to stay
who sings the song i want you to stay
Rihanna
Rihanna