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Somewhere Out There
Our Lady Peace Lyrics


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Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space

We laid underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling brave
I watched the red orange glow
I watched you float away

Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
You've gone to save your tired soul
You've gone to save their lives

I turned on the radio
To find you on satellite
I'm waiting for this sky to fall
I'm waiting for a sign

All we are
Is all so far

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there

Hope you remember me
When you're home sick and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste

I know you'll come back someday
On a bed of nails, I'll wait
I'm praying that you don't burn out
Or fade away

All we are
Is all so far

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there

I know
I know
You're falling out of reach
I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Our Lady Peace's song "Somewhere Out There" describe a conversation between two people who are separated by distance and circumstance. The narrator tells their friend that they remember their last conversation, and the loneliness they expressed. The narrator remembers lying under the stars with their friend, feeling small but brave. However, their friend has gone off to save the world, leaving the narrator behind to deal with the noise and chaos of city life. The narrator longs for a sign that their friend is still out there, defying gravity and staying true to their dreams. They reminisce about their friend's quirks and traits, and remind them that they will always be there for them when they need a change.


The song as a whole is a meditation on the fragility of human connection across vast distances. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, as if the narrator is remembering a lost love or a missed connection. At the same time, there is an underlying sense of hope and faith, as the narrator believes that their friend will return to them someday, and that their friendship will endure even across great distances.


Overall, "Somewhere Out There" is a poignant and reflective song that taps into the very human desire to connect with others, even when circumstances conspire to keep us apart.


Line by Line Meaning

Last time I talked to you
The singer is referring to a time in the past when they talked to the person they're addressing in the song.


You were lonely and out of place
The person the singer is talking to was feeling lonely and alienated the last time they spoke.


You were looking down on me
The person the singer is addressing was in a position of power, looking down on the singer.


Lost out in space
The person the singer is addressing was feeling lost and disconnected from reality.


We laid underneath the stars
The singer and the person they're addressing have spent time together stargazing.


Strung out and feeling brave
Both the singer and the person they're addressing were feeling a mix of vulnerability and courage.


I watched the red orange glow
The singer witnessed a beautiful moment while stargazing with the person they're addressing.


I watched you float away
The person the singer is addressing began to drift emotionally while stargazing together.


Down here in the atmosphere
The singer is referring to being back on Earth after stargazing in the open sky.


Garbage and city lights
The contrast between the beauty of the starry sky and the polluted city life is being highlighted.


You've gone to save your tired soul
The person the singer is addressing has left to try to heal themselves and find peace.


You've gone to save their lives
The person the singer is addressing is also trying to make a difference in other people's lives.


I turned on the radio
The singer is trying to connect with the person they're addressing by listening to the music they both love.


To find you on satellite
The singer is hoping to hear the person they're addressing on the radio, as a way of feeling closer to them.


I'm waiting for this sky to fall
The singer is waiting for a dramatic sign or event that would bring the person they're addressing back to them.


I'm waiting for a sign
The singer is hoping for a clear signal that the person they're addressing is still out there and thinking of them.


All we are
The singer is reflecting on the shared humanity that connects everyone.


Is all so far
The singer acknowledges that it's hard to truly connect with other people, despite this shared humanity.


You're falling back to me
The singer believes that the person they're addressing will eventually return to their life.


You're a star that I can see, yeah
The person the singer is referring to is a bright, positive force in their life.


I know you're out there
The singer is confident that the person they're addressing is still alive and fighting, despite feeling lost.


Somewhere out there
The singer doesn't know exactly where the person they're addressing is, but they're sure they're still out there somewhere.


You're falling out of reach
The singer acknowledges that it's hard to stay connected to someone who is distant or struggling.


Defying gravity, yeah
The person the singer is addressing is determined to rise above their problems and challenges.


Hope you remember me
The singer is hoping that the person they're addressing still thinks of them sometimes.


When you're home sick and need a change
The singer is imagining a possible scenario where the person they're addressing is feeling homesick and wants to make a change in their life.


I miss your purple hair
The singer is reminiscing about a specific physical trait of the person they're addressing.


I miss the way you taste
The singer is missing the intimacy they shared with the person they're addressing.


I know you'll come back someday
The singer is confident that the person they're addressing will eventually return to them, despite not knowing when or how.


On a bed of nails, I'll wait
The singer is prepared to wait and endure hardship in order to be reunited with the person they're addressing.


I'm praying that you don't burn out
The singer is hoping that the person they're addressing doesn't give up or lose hope.


Or fade away
The singer is hoping that the person they're addressing doesn't disappear or become lost forever.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duncan Coutts, Jeremy Taggart, Michael Maida, Michael "raine" Maida

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Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space
We laid underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling brave
I watched the red orange glow
I watched you float away
Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
You've gone to save your tired soul
You've gone to save their lives
I turned on the radio
To find you on satellite
I'm waiting for this sky to fall
I'm waiting for a sign
All we are
Is all so far
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
When you're home sick and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back someday
On a bed of nails, I'll wait
I'm praying that you don't burn out
Or fade away
All we are
Is all so far
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity, yeah
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
I know
I know
You're falling out of reach
I know



Rosendo Meneses IV

"Somewhere Out There"

Last time I talked to you
You were lonely and out of place
You were looking down on me
Lost out in space
We laid underneath the stars
Strung out and feeling brave
I watched the red orange glow
I watched you float away
Down here in the atmosphere
Garbage and city lights
You've gone to save your tired soul
You've gone to save our lives
I turned on the radio
To find you on satellite
I’m waiting for this sky to fall
I’m waiting for a sign
All we are
Is all so far

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
When you're home sick
and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back someday
On a bed of nails I’ll wait
I’m praying that you don’t burn out
Or fade away
All we are
Is all so far

You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see
I know you're out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
You're a star that I can see
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling out of reach
Defying gravity
I know you're out there
Somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
I know
I know
You're falling out of reach
I know



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Lyrics:
Last time I talked to you
you were lonely and out of place
you were looking down on me
lost out in space
we laid underneath the stars
strung out and feeling brave
watched the red orange glow
watched you float away
Down here in the atmosphere
garbage and city lights
you've gone to save your tired soul
you've gone to save our lives
I turned on the radio
to find you on satellite
I’m waiting for this sky to fall
I’m waiting for a sign
all we are
is all so far

you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
when you're home sick and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back someday
on a bed of nails, I’ll wait
I’m praying that you don’t burn out
or fade away
and all we are
is all so far

you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling back to me
I know(x2)
you're falling out of reach
I knowLyrics:
Last time I talked to you
you were lonely and out of place
you were looking down on me
lost out in space
we laid underneath the stars
strung out and feeling brave
watched the red orange glow
watched you float away
Down here in the atmosphere
garbage and city lights
you've gone to save your tired soul
you've gone to save our lives
I turned on the radio
to find you on satellite
I’m waiting for this sky to fall
I’m waiting for a sign
all we are
is all so far

you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
Hope you remember me
when you're home sick and need a change
I miss your purple hair
I miss the way you taste
I know you'll come back someday
on a bed of nails, I’ll wait
I’m praying that you don’t burn out
or fade away
and all we are
is all so far

you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
You're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling back to me
the star that I can see
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling out of reach
defying gravity
I know you're out there
somewhere out there
you're falling back to me
I know(x2)
you're falling out of reach



All comments from YouTube:

DJ Digger Jonez

I was homeless in grade 11 when this came out. I would sit down at the beach at night crying, praying, listening to this. I made it.

JumboTv

That's tough man. I'm glad you made it. I wish I knew you back then I could've offered you a room in my basement

Club Night Introductions

💙

JeMiale McKinney

Glad you made it, chief. Power in prayer. Power in trying one more time.

J Z

Glad to hear you're doin better

Jason & Miranda Canup

Me too !!! This song in San Diego PB beach at night homeless helped so much

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J.O.K.E.R.

To everyone who grew up listening to this music as kids/teenagers; keep your heads up, stay positive, & continue to rock on 🤘🏻.

Russell Scott

Yeah, I miss being a kid. I think I was 28 when this album came out, it's no clumsy, but all their albums had something epic.

Mary Jane

I was on independent living (former crown ward) when I was 18 I met this really nice guy but was just getting out of a 2.5yr relationship and it didn't work out. But OLP reminds me of the time we had together! The good MB!

Imrhan Nephew

Well said!

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