1.4.13 – Let It Stay (indie rock)

layout: song
title: “Let It Stay”
track_number: 1

Summary

This Success Criterion requires that information does not disappear when you move your mouse or keyboard focus away. It helps people who may not be able to respond quickly, giving them enough time to interact with content without stress or difficulty.

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Lyrics

VERSE 1:
I hover near a button and a tooltip appears
But my magnified screen makes it hard to see clear
One point four point thirteen says it should remain
Until I choose to move away or make it go away
With trembling hands, my pointer’s not precise
I need content that’s predictable and nice
When focus brings up menus that I didn’t mean to show
I need a simple way to make them go

CHORUS:
Let it stay, let it stay
Till I’m ready to send it away
Dismissible with just one key
Hoverable so I can see
Persistent till I say it’s done
Accessibility for everyone
Let it stay, let it stay

VERSE 2:
My vision’s low, I zoom in close to read
That popup covers text that I really need
Press Escape and watch it disappear
Now I can see the content crystal clear
When I move my mouse across to explore
The tooltip shouldn’t vanish anymore
It gives me time to understand and think
Without that pressure of a disappearing link

BRIDGE/OUTRO:****
Three simple rules that make the difference clear
Dismiss it, hover it, keep it near
Not modal dialogs that steal my focus away
Just content that respects the way I navigate each day
One point four point thirteen reminds us all
To build a web where no one feels too small

Sound Influences

indie pop, acoustic guitar strumming, soft female vocals, stripped-down arrangement, melancholic interpretation, minimal percussion, gentle tempo, intimate production, jangly guitar tones, breathy vocal delivery, lo-fi aesthetic, campfire-style acoustic treatment, vulnerable emotional tone, simple chord progression, bedroom recording quality

Version Number: 1.5