Staying Around by Ice Cutters (2026) | Funky, Upbeat Love Song | 70's Style Chicago Soul / R&B Music

Staying Around by Ice Cutters (2026) | Funky, Upbeat Love Song | 70's Style Chicago Soul / R&B Music Lyrics [Verse 1] [male vocals enter] I am hers And she is mine We have grown From the seeds of time The sun may fade And darkness spread But I'll find my way Through the words she said [Chorus] [full band energy increases] Sometimes it's hard to believe That what we have is true And no one knows what the future brings But it'll keep me here with you I'm staying around [vocalizing] (Ah-ah-ah-ah) I'm staying around I'm staying around I'm staying around Never far Or too near Don't have fear 'Cause I'm staying around [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] With every move She'll softly dance I'm lost inside This angel's trance If you're lost And need some truth You shouldn't guess Cos I need you [Chorus] Sometimes it's hard to believe That what we have is true And no one knows what the future brings But it'll keep me here with you I'm staying around [vocalizing] (Ah-ah-ah-ah) I'm staying around I'm staying around I'm staying around Never far Or too near Don't have fear 'Cause I'm staying around [Instrumental] [Chorus] I'm staying around [vocalizing] (Ah-ah-ah-ah) I'm staying around I'm staying around I'm staying around Never far Or too near Don't have fear 'Cause I'm staying around Style: A vibrant 1970s soul-funk anthem with a hypnotic tribal groove inspired by rolling hand percussion and chant-like energy, blended with uplifting vintage Chicago soul, Tight pocket drums with bongos, congas, tambourine and hand percussion lock into a deep melodic bassline, wah guitar, Clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano, warm Hammond organ and crisp horn stabs, The lead vocal is soulful, expressive and agile, singing confidently in a high register with effortless falsetto flourishes, passionate ad-libs and dynamic phrasing, The verses simmer with rhythmic tension before exploding into a huge, joyous chorus with soaring male and female gospel harmonies singing "I'm Staying Around, " Rich analogue production, warm tape saturation, dynamic live-band feel, infectious syncopation and irresistible groove, Celebratory, faithful and optimistic, with call-and-response vocals, an unforgettable singalong chorus, and an ecstatic soulful finale that lifts into glorious falsetto