Formed in 2003, One Night Only started out as a bunch of school friends ‘just making noise’ in their rural hometown of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. They went on to spend the following two years tearing the vaulted roof off the local scene with unrefined gigs showcasing punk bastard pop way beyond their tender years. It was only a matter of time before One Night Only broke out of Helmsley. They knuckled down, wrote some songs and last October Steve Lamacq began spinning the demo of ‘You And Me’, prompting the band to really take themselves seriously. One Night Only signed to Vertigo, home of Razorlight and The Killers and then hit the road for months, supporting The Enemy, Milburn and The Coral and embarked on a jaunt around the nation’s Club NMEs. They are currently on their first headline tour.
They became popular in the Netherlands when the song "Just for Tonight" was used in the tv show "Studio Sport" to accompany the highlights of Euro Football 2008. On the Last night of the Euro Football 2008 they played an Acoustic Version of 'Just for Tonight' in the Studio of 'Studio Sport'
Stay At Home
One Night Only Lyrics
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Please give me one night.
I wish I could use your eyes to see what it's like,
But something else was on my mind.
You wanted me to stay at home, but I didn't want to.
I didn't want to feel alone or forgotten.
Yes I wanted to go out, to waste my time in the sunshine.
Is it my fault? No not this time.
I'm trying to say, I don't wanna play your game.
There's something you should know, but I'm not gonna tell you.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right. [x2]
You wanted me to stay at home
But I didn't want to.
No, no, I didn't want to feel alone,
Or forgotten.
Because I wanted to go out,
To make everybody smile.
Yes I wanted to go out,
To waste my time in the sunshine.
Because I wanted to go out,
To make everybody smile.
Yes I wanted to go out,
To waste my time in the sunshine.
I wanted to go out,
To make everybody smile.
Yes I wanted to go out,
To waste my time in the sunshine.
Is it my fault? No not this time.
I'm trying to say, I don't wanna play your game.
There's something you should know, but I'm not gonna tell you.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right.
The lyrics of "Stay At Home" by One Night Only tell a story of a protagonist who desires to go out and have fun, but is discouraged by someone close to them who wants them to stay at home instead. The singer seems torn between wanting to please the other person and pursuing their own desires. They feel lonely and forgotten, yet they long to go out into the sunshine and make everyone smile.
The chorus is repeated several times in the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to go out and have fun. However, the final lines of the song reveal a sense of contentment with staying at home: "I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right." The singer might not have been able to do what they wanted, but they found a sense of peace in the end.
The song's message speaks to the balance between personal desires and the expectations of others. It acknowledges how difficult it can be to prioritize one's own needs while also considering the feelings of loved ones. Overall, "Stay At Home" is a relatable and introspective song that encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay at home tonight.
You asked me to stay home tonight.
Please give me one night.
But I really wanted to go out and have some fun.
I wish I could use your eyes to see what it's like,
I wish you could understand my desire to go out.
But something else was on my mind.
But there was something else bothering me.
You wanted me to stay at home, but I didn't want to.
You wanted me to stay home, but I didn't want to be alone.
I didn't want to feel alone or forgotten.
I didn't want to feel left out or ignored.
Because I wanted to go out, to make everybody smile.
I wanted to go out and have a good time, and maybe even make others happy.
Yes I wanted to go out, to waste my time in the sunshine.
I wanted to enjoy myself and soak up the sun.
Is it my fault? No not this time.
I don't think it's my fault this time.
I'm trying to say, I don't wanna play your game.
I don't want to conform to your expectations.
There's something you should know, but I'm not gonna tell you.
There's something bothering me, but I'm choosing not to share it with you.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right.
I felt a sense of relief as you let go of your anger.
You wanted me to stay at home
You asked me to stay home
No, no, I didn't want to feel alone,
I didn't want to feel isolated or lonely.
Because I wanted to go out,
I really wanted to go out.
To make everybody smile.
To make others happy.
I wanted to go out,
I really wanted to go out.
Is it my fault? No not this time.
I don't think I'm at fault here.
I'm trying to say, I don't wanna play your game.
I'm trying to say that I don't want to conform to your expectations.
There's something you should know, but I'm not gonna tell you.
There's something bothering me that I'm not ready to talk about.
I started to smile as you put out the fire because it feels right.
I felt a sense of relief as you let go of your anger.
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
leeleechristmaslover
I love this song! It fits whats going on in my life. I'm doing online high school, and I feel like I'm trapped at home and I'm all by myself all day with nothing to do! It sucks!
Rafael Anderson
I love this song 🤩🤩🤩🤩
kittyHalters
one of my favs<3
Sansa92
So good!