Stay Home
shrek ost 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" is featured in the soundtrack of the popular animated film Shrek. It is sung by the band Self and reflects the song's protagonist's desire to be alone and simply stay at home. The song exhibits a sense of loneliness and social isolation, as well as the desire for individualism and control over one's life. The lyrics talk about how the singer is happy spending time alone and wants to live a simple life. They do not want any company or anyone to disturb their peace. The chorus repeats this sentiment over and over again, emphasizing the feelings of wanting to stay away from others.
The opening lines of the song give insight into the singer's personality, as they express their belief in "self-assertion" and destiny. Yet, they acknowledge that they have not made the right decisions in the past and it may be too late to turn back. The song suggests that the singer has gone through a difficult time and just wants to stay home and do nothing - this could be because they feel drained or depressed, or because they simply enjoy being on their own.
The use of rain in the lyrics represents a downpour of sadness or negative emotion, which the singer wants to avoid by staying home. The song's message is simple but profound - it highlights how some people may crave time alone and value their "me time" above everything else. Ultimately, "Stay Home" is about the importance of solitude and how it can bring peace and happiness to an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in self-assertion
I have faith in my own abilities and strength
Destiny, or slight diversion
I believe that everything happens for a reason, or that even the smallest change can redirect my path
Now it seems I've got my head on straight
I feel like I understand things better now
I'm a freak, an apparition
I feel like I don't belong or fit in
Seems I've made no right decision
I feel like I've always made the wrong choices
Try to turn back now, it might be too late
I'm afraid that if I try to correct my past mistakes, it might be too late
And it's off to the morning and back again
I wake up and face the same routine every day
Same old day, same situation
My life feels stagnant and unchanging
My happiness rears back as if to say
Despite my efforts to be content, I still feel unhappy
I wanna stay home today
I want to isolate myself from the world
Don't wanna go out
I have no desire to engage in social activities
If anyone comes to play
If anyone tries to interact with me, I will reject them
Gonna get thrown out
I will remove anyone who tries to penetrate my private space
Don't want no company
I have no interest in companionship
No way
I am firm in my decision to stay alone
A simple life's my cup of tea
I prefer a life that is uncomplicated and plain
I don't need nobody but me
I don't require anyone else's presence or assistance
What I wouldn't give just to be left alone
I long for nothing more than to be completely isolated from the world
I wanna be a millionaire someday
I have aspirations for great wealth
But know what it feels like to give it away
I understand the value of generosity and sharing my wealth with others
Watch me march to the beat of my own drum
I assert my independence and make decisions based on my own convictions
Rain, rain every day, yeah
I experience the same dreary conditions every day
Everyone would just stay away now
I don't want anyone to bother me
Come another, till another day
Tomorrow will bring the same conditions
I wanna stay home
I want to remain inside my own personal space
Stay home, stay home, stay home, stay h-
Repeat of the idea that I want to stay isolated 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 Oscarās 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 Iām not the only oneā¦.
@wellingtonbraz160
The songs of this movie were so fantastic.