But, I'll Stay

Boorloo-based folk/alt-country singer-songwriter, Calida Sari creates raw, emotionally resonant music shaped by lived experience with chronic illness, ADHD and autism. Her work explores pain, resilience and survival, transforming deeply personal challenges into powerful, relatable storytelling that speaks to endurance, identity and the strength it takes to keep going Song Info: “But, I’ll Stay” is a deeply reflective track about the tension between escape and presence. It explores the urge to withdraw, whether through substances, dissociation, or other coping mechanisms when life feels overwhelming. At its core, the song is about making the conscious and often painful choice to remain present, grounded in responsibility, connection, and long-term wellbeing.