In the decade after its release, the band largely disowned the song. Anderson considers the single and accompanying video the worst the band has released, stating, "I don't think the fuss about Stay Together was justified, I think that was just hype. [...] I just find it a bit bombastic. I don't think the lyrics are that good either. It's okay." However publicist Jane Savidge suggests that Anderson "can't believe he wrote it about that girl, Anick" (Brett's girlfriend at the time), which is why he has no feelings for it. However, the song has since been played live on occasion in more recent years.