Stepping Out
Lennon John & Yoko Ono Lyrics

This here's a story about the househusband, you know
The song is about the life of a househusband who is desperate to get out of the house.

Who just has to get out of the house, he's been looking After, you know, the kids from day to day, he's been Washing the dishes, screwing around and watching Sesame Street and he's going crazy
The househusband is tired of taking care of the kids, doing house chores like washing dishes, and watching children's shows; hence he needs a break.

Woke up this morning blues around my head No need to ask the reason why Went to my kitchen and lit a cigarette Blew my worries to the sky
The househusband feels sad and helpless in his role, so he wakes up the next morning feeling blue. Smoking a cigarette in the kitchen, he tries to clear his mind and get rid of his worries.

If it don't feel right you don't have to do it Just leave a message on the phone and tell them to screw it After all is said and done you can't go pleasin' everyone So screw it
John and Yoko are telling the househusband that he doesn't have to do anything he doesn't want to. He can tell people to forget it and not worry about pleasing everyone.

Baby's sleeping the cats have all been blessed Ain't nothing doing on TV (summer reruns) Put on my space suit I got to look my best I'm going out to do the city
With the baby asleep and no interesting TV shows to watch, the househusband decides to dress up and go out on the town.

Gotta gotta gotta get out I'm just stepping out babe Just for a while Ain't been out for days Gotta do it tonight Gimme a break, gimme a break I gotta get out I'll be in before one (or two)
The househusband is desperate to get out and have some personal time away from his family responsibilities. He promises to be back before midnight.