Outside
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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Stand still, falling away from me
When it takes so long
Fire's out, what do you want to be?
Now I'm holding on
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
There's a power in what you do
Now every other day I'll be watching you
Oh-oh, oh-oh, I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, we did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, we did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
So you give me no reason
For me to stay close to you
Tell me what lovers do
How are we still breathing?
It's never for us to choose
I'll be the strength in you
Now I'm holding on (now I'm holding on)
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
There's a power in what you do
Now every other day I'll be watching you
Oh-oh, oh-oh, I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, we did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
Oh-oh, we did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
Oh, (oh, oh), I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
(Oh, oh), we did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
The lyrics of Calvin Harris's song Outside appear to be about a broken relationship. The opening line "Look at what you've done" may suggest that the singer blames the other person for the end of the relationship. The second line, "Stand still, falling away from me," evokes an image of someone standing still while their love interest is moving further away, implying that one person is losing interest while the other remains static. The lines "When it takes so long, Fire's out, what do you want to be?" may mean that the relationship was once passionate and fiery but has now died down, with each person trying to figure out what they want in life.
The chorus "Now I'm on the outside, Oh-oh, we did everything right" may imply that they put a lot of effort into making the relationship work, but still, it fell apart. The lines "So you give me no reason, For me to stay close to you, Tell me what lovers do" suggest that the singer is confused about what went wrong in the relationship since the other person did not give them any reason to stay. The line "How are we still breathing?" may mean that the relationship was toxic and that they should have ended it sooner, as they are still alive despite being in a dysfunctional relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Outside are emotional and reflect the pain of a broken relationship, where one person is left wondering what went wrong, how he ended up on the outside, and what he could have done differently.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at what you've done
Reflecting on the actions that have brought this situation about.
Stand still, falling away from me
Standing still as everything else moves away.
When it takes so long
When it feels like time is dragging on.
Fire's out, what do you want to be?
Now that the passion has faded, what do you want out of this relationship?
Now I'm holding on
Reaching out for support.
Myself was never enough for me
Realizing that self-sufficiency is not always enough.
Gotta be so strong
Needing to be strong to face what's coming.
There's a power in what you do
Acknowledging the power and influence of the other person's actions.
Now every other day I'll be watching you
Keeping a close eye on the other person's actions and reactions.
Oh-oh, oh-oh, I'll show you what it feels like
Determined to make the other person feel what you've been feeling.
Now I'm on the outside
Feeling disconnected from the other person.
Oh-oh, we did everything right
Feeling like everything should have worked out, but it didn't.
So you give me no reason
Feeling abandoned and confused.
For me to stay close to you
Feeling like there's no reason to continue the relationship.
Tell me what lovers do
Questioning the meaning and purpose of love and relationships.
How are we still breathing?
Feeling like the relationship is suffocating and unsustainable.
It's never for us to choose
Realizing that some things are beyond our control.
I'll be the strength in you
Offering support and strength to the other person.
I'll show you what it feels like
Determined to make sure the other person understands your hurt.
Oh, (oh, oh), I'll show you what it feels like
Reaffirming the determination to make the other person understand.
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Elena Jane Goulding, Adam Richard Wiles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Look at what you've done
Stand still, fallin' away from me
When it takes so long
Fire's out, what do you want to be?
Now I'm holdin' on
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
There's a power in what you do
Now, every other day I'll be watching you, oh, oh
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside, oh
We did everything right, now I'm on the outside, oh
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside, oh
We did everything right, now I'm on the outside
So you gimme no reason
For me to stay close to you, tell me what lovers do
How are we still breathing?
It's never for us to choose, I'll be the strength in you
Now I'm holdin' on (now I'm holdin' on)
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
There's a power in what you do
Now, every other day I'll be watching you, oh, oh
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside, oh
We did everything right, now I'm on the outside, oh
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside, oh
We did everything right, now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside, -ide
I'll show you what it feels like, ah-ah-ah-ah
I'll show you what it feels like, now I'm on the outside
We did everything right, now I'm on the outside
@7clouds
What's your worst habit?
@vera6417
Going to bed late. But I don't mind. 😄
@PatriiDoodl
Watching and editing too long, but it's alright.
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I have to many
@hijustaguyjusthere423
Over thinking...
@sagarsinghrawal2895
Mindlessly scrolling through social media
@jezyldequillo218
I don't know when was this song released, but this has been on my playlist for a long time, and I can't stop to love it.
@AlexXXL260
Vor 9 Jahren
@gessicambayabo4257
Exactly
@KhanMann66
Mid 2010’s.