Out There
Finding Freedom Beyond the Rain: Unveiling the Meaning of 'Out There'
Lyrics
Well outside the rain falls down
Describing a rainy scene outside
And there's a pool of mirrored streetlights on the ground
Streetlights reflecting in puddles
And it's the evening after the night before
Referencing the aftermath of a past night
When my mind is knocking on my door
Mind is intrusively bothering the person
But I'm pretty sure there's nobody at home.
Feeling disconnected or absent mentally
And I'm trying to leave everything
Attempting to leave past habits behind
That I used to do
Letting go of previous activities
Trying to save something I can use.
Striving to preserve something valuable
Chorus:
Repeating the desire to leave
And Out There the sun is shining
Describing a positive external environment
And Out There they won't know your name
Emphasizing anonymity in the external world
And Out there you get by without lying
Suggesting honesty is not necessary outside
And Out There you won't feel the same.
Implying a change in personal feelings
We're talking 'round in circles
Engaging in repetitive or unproductive discussions
Every day of the week
Highlighting daily monotony
And I know you're trying to help
Acknowledging someone's attempt to help
But I just turn the other cheek
Choosing to ignore or avoid assistance
And I'm taking my own pulse
Checking one's own vital signs metaphorically
Taking the pressure of my blood
Assessing physical well-being
But I can't find my own heartbeat
Feeling a lack of emotional connection
And I'd change it if I could.
Expressing a desire for personal change
Chorus
Reiteration of the contrasting external world
Out there©2004 Declan Murray / Amith Narayan
Songwriting credits
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