Outside the Lines
Unbounded Colors: Embracing Life's Brush Strokes
Lyrics
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Repetitive vocalization setting the tone of the song.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Continuation of the vocalization, setting the song's rhythm.
I had two left feet and dreams to spare,
Feeling clumsy but having plenty of aspirations.
And I knew I talked too much.
Self-awareness of talking excessively.
But my dad said, "You'll go anywhere,
Advice from the father emphasizing truthfulness through music.
If you just tell the truth with a song."
Uncertainty about how things could turn out positively.
Well, I wasn't sure how this could turn out right, oh
Expressing doubt about the potential success of the situation.
But he looked straight into my eyes and said,
Reassurance from the father about doing well.
"Don't worry, you'll do just fine.
Encouragement to not worry due to the continuous work of God.
Our God is working all of the time.
Belief in God's constant involvement in life.
And when the sun comes up,
Hope for a positive outcome symbolized by the sunrise.
You'll see He paints outside the lines.
Metaphorical reference to God's unconventional ways.
He paints outside the lines."
Reiteration of God's unconventional methods.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Recurring vocalization maintaining the song's rhythm.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Continuation of the repetitive vocalization pattern.
I guess somehow, somewhere, I grew up,
Acknowledgment of growing older but retaining youthful traits.
But I'm still that kid at heart.
Embracing a youthful spirit despite maturity.
Oh, my girl laughs when I'm serious
Partner finding humor in seriousness; prioritizing trust over wealth.
Don't got much money, but baby, we've got trust
Emphasis on the importance of trust in a relationship.
I'm not alway sure if this will turn out right, oh
Uncertainty about the outcome despite the relationship.
But she looks straight into my eyes and says,
Partner's reassurance about the relationship's prospects.
"Don't worry, we'll be just fine.
Similar encouragement to not worry due to God's involvement.
Our God is working all of the time.
Belief in God's continuous guidance in the relationship.
And when the sun comes up,
Hope for a positive outcome represented by the sunrise.
You'll see He paints outside the lines.
Reiteration of God's unconventional methods in the relationship.
He paints outside the lines."
Reiteration of God's unconventional ways in relationships.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Repetition for song structure and rhythm.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Continuation of the repetitive vocalization pattern.
Someday, we'll walk our kids down to the street, oh
Imagining a future where they guide their children.
We'll send them off with all our hopes and dreams, oh
Hope for their children's future success.
When they're not sure how this could turn out right, oh
Similar uncertainty about their children's futures.
I'll look straight into their eyes and say,
Planned reassurance to their children.
"Don't worry, you'll do just fine.
Encouragement for the children to not worry due to God's involvement.
Our God is working all of the time.
Belief in God's continual guidance for the children.
And when the sun comes up,
Hope for a positive future for their children.
You'll see He paints outside the lines.
Reference to God's unconventional methods for the children's future.
He paints outside the lines."
Reiteration of God's unconventional ways in guiding children.
I'll say, "Don't worry, we'll be just fine.
Reassurance for their own future.
Our God is working all of the time.
Belief in God's continuous involvement in their own lives.
And when the sun comes up,
Hope for a positive future for themselves.
We'll see He paints outside the lines.
Reference to God's unconventional methods in their own lives.
He paints outside the lines."
Reiteration of God's unconventional ways in their lives.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh,
Repetition for song structure and rhythm.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Continuation of the repetitive vocalization pattern.
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