Stay Home
Shrek [Soundtrack] Lyrics
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Destiny, or slight diversion
Now it seems I've got my head on straight
I'm a freak, an apparition
Seems I've made no right decision
Try to turn back now, it might be too late
Same old day, same situation
My happiness rears back as if to say
I wanna stay home today
Don't wanna go out
If anyone comes to play
Gonna get thrown out
I wanna stay home today
Don't want no company
No way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
A simple life's my cup of tea
I don't need nobody but me
What I wouldn't give just to be left alone
I wanna be a millionaire someday
But know what it feels like to give it away
Watch me march to the beat of my own drum
And it's over and over and over again
Same old day, same situation
My happiness rears back as if to say
I wanna stay home today
Don't wanna go out
If anyone comes my way
Gonna get thrown out
I wanna stay home today
Don't want no company
No way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Rain, rain every day, yeah
Everyone would just stay away now
Come another, till another day
(instrumental break)
I wanna stay home today
I wanna stay home today,
I wanna stay home, stay home, stay home, stay h-
I wanna stay home today
Don't wanna go out
If anyone comes to play
Gonna get thrown out
I wanna stay home today
Don't want no company
No way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I wanna stay home
Don't wanna go out
If anyone comes my way
Gonna get thrown out
I wanna stay home today
Don't want no company
No way
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The song "Stay Home" by Shrek is about the desire for solitude and avoiding external influences. The lyrics describe the singer's preference for a simple life and his desire to be left alone. Despite wanting to be successful, the singer values the peace that comes with being alone. He sees people and their demands as a distraction from his own happiness and goals. However, he is also aware that wanting to be alone might not be the best approach in life, but it is irreversible.
The chorus of the song repeats the singer's desire to stay home, indicating that he is resolved to his decision to live alone. The instrumental also reflects this desire for solitude, as it is a long and calming break that represents a peaceful break from external influences.
Overall, the song "Stay Home" is about the human desire for a calm and uncomplicated life without the presence of others, even if we know that this decision is not always the best one.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in self-assertion
I have confidence in myself and my abilities
Destiny, or slight diversion
I am open to the idea that fate may have a plan for me, but I am also prepared for unexpected changes
Now it seems I've got my head on straight
I have a clear understanding of my priorities and goals
I'm a freak, an apparition
I feel like an outsider, different from everyone else
Seems I've made no right decision
I have doubts about the choices I have made in life
Try to turn back now, it might be too late
I am hesitant to change my course of action because it could have negative consequences
And it's off to the morning and back again
I am stuck in a repetitive routine of waking up and going through the motions of daily life
Same old day, same situation
My life is stagnant and lacks excitement or variety
My happiness rears back as if to say
I am not fulfilled by my current circumstances and long for something more
I wanna stay home today
I desire to be alone and not participate in any social activities
Don't wanna go out
I am not interested in leaving my residence or being around other people
If anyone comes to play
If someone tries to engage me in leisure activities, I will reject their offer
Gonna get thrown out
I will forcefully remove anyone who attempts to enter my personal space
Don't want no company
I prefer to be alone and not have any visitors
No way
There is no chance I will change my mind about being alone
A simple life's my cup of tea
I am content with a modest and uncomplicated lifestyle
I don't need nobody but me
I am self-sufficient and do not rely on other people for my happiness or well-being
What I wouldn't give just to be left alone
I strongly desire solitude and independence
I wanna be a millionaire someday
I have aspirations for wealth and financial success
But know what it feels like to give it away
I understand the importance of generosity and giving back to others
Watch me march to the beat of my own drum
I am independent and make my own decisions, regardless of social norms or expectations
Rain, rain every day, yeah
I am content with gloomy weather and find it peaceful
Everyone would just stay away now
I desire to be alone and do not want any visitors, even if the weather is bad
Come another, till another day
I will wait for the rain to stop and continue on with my solitary lifestyle
I wanna stay home
I prefer to remain inside my home and not go outside
Stay home, stay home, stay home, stay h-
I repeatedly express my desire to remain indoors and alone
Contributed by Aubrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I believe in self-assertion
Destiny or a slight diversion
Now it seems I've got my head on straight
I'm a freak, an apparition
Seems I've made the right decision
Try to turn back now, it might be too late
[Pre-Chorus 1]
And it's up to the moon and then back again
Same old day, same situation
My happiness rears back as if to say
[Chorus]
I wanna stay home today
(I don't wanna go out)
If anyone comes to play
(They're gonna get thrown out)
I wanna stay home today
(Don't want no company, no way)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 2]
A simple life's my cup of tea
I don't need nobody but me
What I wouldn't give just to be left alone
I want to be a millionaire some day
But know what it feels like to give it away
Watch me march to the beat of my own drum
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And it's over and over and over again
Same old day, same situation
My happiness rears back as if to say
[Chorus]
I wanna stay home today
(I don't wanna go out)
If anyone comes my way
(They're gonna get thrown out)
I wanna stay home today
(Don't want no company, no way)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Bridge]
Rain rain everyday now
Everyone just stay away now
Come another day
[Break]
I wanna stay home today (I wanna stay home today)
I wanna stay home, stay home, stay home
[Chorus]
I wanna stay home today
(I don't wanna go out)
If anyone comes to play
(They're gonna get thrown out)
I wanna stay home today
(Don't want no company, no way)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
I wanna stay home
(I don't wanna go out)
If anyone comes my way
(They're gonna get thrown out)
I wanna stay home today
(Don't want no company, no way)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
@user-ek3xq2hv3i
Whoever chose the music for shrek deserves an oscar
@jaycerrito3142
You mean Grammy
@Koley411
@Jay Cerrito best score in a movie is an Oscar’s category :3
@cw9790
Peter Distefano (guitarist for Porno For Pyros) played guitar on all the Shrek albums.
@imaninocentperson4853
Youtube
@marcoantoniorodriguezlopez5600
It is you i have love
@skipper6-9
The first 10 seconds are the most nostalgic thing ever
@GurkeN1337
Trueee :-(
@shanewilliams8118
So glad I’m not the only one….
@wellingtonbraz160
The songs of this movie were so fantastic.