Inside Looking Out
Mark Hollis Lyrics

The lyrics of Mark Hollis's song "Inside Looking Out" are intriguing, and leave much room for interpretation. The first line "Feel my skin Lord" can be interpreted to mean that the singer is asking a higher power to take notice of them, to perhaps intervene in their life or change their circumstances. The following line, "Feel my luck tumbling down" suggests that the singer believes their luck or fortunes are changing for the worse. They feel a sense of helplessness and are losing control over their life. The line "Left no life no more" implies that the singer may have lost something important to them, perhaps a sense of purpose or motivation to keep going.

The next verse suggests that the singer feels stuck and unable to move forward in life. The line "Turn my seasons turn" can be interpreted to mean the singer needs a change or a fresh start in life. They continue to describe how they lived in younger times, suggesting they are now old and perhaps regretting missed opportunities. The final line of the song, "For me to shine" implies that the singer feels invisible or unimportant, and is yearning for a chance to stand out and make a difference.