Outta Hand
Dinosaur Jr. Lyrics
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I'm countin' on you to make it
Let's slip out and find the way somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
Well, I know you can fake it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
There's a part you're always leavin' out
This feelin' I can't shake it
It's not that I don't know what you're about
I know you can fake it I know it's all far away
Come on, you can make it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
When you'll come out and I'll be gone
Hey girl, won't you show me now ?
Don't know if I can take it
Can't you just believe yourself somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
I know you can't take it
And I know it's outta hand,
okay Is no way you can fake it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
And if you felt this all along
And if it's time to say you're wrong
Come on out and I'll be gone
Come on out and I'll be gone
The lyrics of Dinosaur Jr.'s "Outta Hand" speak of a relationship that is in a difficult place. The singer is urging their partner to come out with their true feelings and not fake anything. They want to connect on a deeper level and for their partner to open up to them. The singer acknowledges that their partner has been leaving a part of themselves out, and they want to work through it to find a way forward. The singer seems to believe that their love can overcome the distance and difficulties between them if their partner is honest and true. The repeated refrain of, "I know you can take it," reflects the singer's belief in their partner, even in challenging moments.
The lyrics also hint at a sense of impending loss. The singer believes that it won't be long before they come to a crossroads, and their partner must either commit to being honest or accept that the relationship may not survive. The urgency of the singer's plea to their partner to "come on out" and show themselves reflects a deep desire for connection and an unwillingness to wait indefinitely for it. The song's lyrics suggest a willingness to move on if their partner can't meet them halfway, as the singer declares they will be gone if their partner refuses to open up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, girl, come on walk a while with me now
The singer is urging a girl to walk along with him for some time.
I'm countin' on you to make it
The singer hopes the girl will do her best to make their time together enjoyable.
Let's slip out and find the way somehow
The singer suggests that they sneak out and explore without a clear plan.
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
The singer believes the girl is not fully present but is just pretending to be there.
Well, I know you can fake it
The singer is aware that the girl is not being genuine.
And I know it's outta hand, okay
The situation is getting out of control, but the singer still thinks they can handle it.
But I know you can take it
The singer has faith that the girl can handle the challenge.
There's a part you're always leavin' out
The singer senses that the girl is not showing her true self.
This feelin' I can't shake it
The singer can't get rid of his suspicion about the girl's behavior.
It's not that I don't know what you're about
The singer understands the girl's character and motivations.
And I know it won't be long
The singer is convinced that something will change soon.
When you'll come out and I'll be gone
The singer believes that the girl will reveal her true self and he will be gone.
Don't know if I can take it
The situation is becoming overwhelming for the singer.
Can't you just believe yourself somehow
The singer suggests that the girl should be honest and believe in herself.
Is no way you can fake it
The singer is now convinced that the girl cannot keep up the pretense any longer.
And if you felt this all along
The singer speculates that the girl may have felt this way from the beginning.
And if it's time to say you're wrong
The singer wonders if the girl is now ready to admit her mistake.
Come on out and I'll be gone
The singer will leave once the situation has been cleared up.
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Written by: JOSEPH DONALD MASCIS JR
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Girth Brooks
Hey, girl, come on walk a while with me now
I'm countin' on you to make it
Let's slip out and find the way somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
Well, I know you can fake it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
There's a part you're always leavin' out
This feelin' I can't shake it
It's not that I don't know what you're about
I know you can fake it I know it's all far away
Come on, you can make it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
When you'll come out and I'll be gone
Hey girl, won't you show me now ?
Don't know if I can take it
Can't you just believe yourself somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
I know you can't take it
And I know it's outta hand,
okay Is no way you can fake it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
And if you felt this all along
And if it's time to say you're wrong
Come on out and I'll be gone
Come on out and I'll be gone
Jordan
J. Mascis is so much more real to me than anything else.
Filipe Esgrouviado
one of the best songs of the 90s .....beautiful piece
heidi Polly
One of the most beautiful songs in the world ever, thank you xxxx
RON2 Skate
heidi sterling words to song please
The Retro Theater
The most beautiful piece of musical art ever conceived onto a album. Reminds me of Pond Song off of BUG...
Chuck Morton
love this song
Girth Brooks
Hey, girl, come on walk a while with me now
I'm countin' on you to make it
Let's slip out and find the way somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
Well, I know you can fake it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
There's a part you're always leavin' out
This feelin' I can't shake it
It's not that I don't know what you're about
I know you can fake it I know it's all far away
Come on, you can make it
And I know it's outta hand, okay
But I know you can take it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
When you'll come out and I'll be gone
Hey girl, won't you show me now ?
Don't know if I can take it
Can't you just believe yourself somehow
I know you can fake it I know you're still far away
I know you can't take it
And I know it's outta hand,
okay Is no way you can fake it
And I know it won't be long
And I know it won't be long
And if you felt this all along
And if it's time to say you're wrong
Come on out and I'll be gone
Come on out and I'll be gone
Stephen Sparrow
Thank you!!
Not Me
Thank you
herbfletcher
Una hermosura de cancion. Se parece mucho a Wildfire