Discover the story of the song > Don T Stay Home – 311

The lyrics are about someone who is stuck in a rut and always chooses to stay at home instead of going out and experiencing new things. The protagonist is saying that it's a shame because life can pass by without them even noticing. They want to encourage their partner to not stay at home this time and not say no to going out and having fun. The protagonist also mentions that they understand the anger their partner feels and wants to help them diffuse it. They mention how the world doesn't care if they stay home, so they should go out and do something. The protagonist also talks about their own loneliness during Christmas and how they should have gone home instead of staying alone. They encourage their partner to break free from their routine and try new things, to not be afraid to be different and to bust out of the drought of staying home. In the end, they repeat the message of not staying home and not saying no to going out.