Let's Stick Together

The speaker is trying to persuade a partner not to end their marriage. The lyrics move from reminding the partner of their wedding promise to making a practical, emotional appeal: give the relationship another chance, partly for the sake of their child. The repeated request to “stick together” makes the song sound pleading and insistent, rather than calm or certain.

The image “you never miss your water ’til your well runs dry” means people may not value something until they risk losing it. Here, the speaker suggests the partner might only understand the worth of their love after it is gone. “Stick together” is a simple phrase, but it also carries the idea of staying loyal and working through hardship. The reference to “ma and pa” presents the parents as a family unit whose separation could affect their child.

The appeal is heartfelt, but it may also feel pressuring: the speaker invokes both a sacred vow and the child’s happiness to encourage the partner to stay. The lyrics do not explain what caused the conflict or whether the relationship can be repaired. So the song can be heard as a sincere plea for commitment, while leaving open whether staying together is truly best for everyone involved.