Inside Out
7. Imelda May Lyrics


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Love
It's a crazy make my heart go
Upsy daisy 'n make my blood flow
Not so lazy 'cause I love you inside out

Time
Is a wastin' why d'ya hold out
So frustratin 'cause you know that
You're lookin' amazinn' and I love you inside out

I love your eyes blue as the skies
I love you lips to your fingertips
I love your bones your old sticks and stones yeah
I love you inside out

Oh don't you believe me
Yeah, I know it's kinda creepy
Oh but oh you're lovin' it deeply
Admit it I did it you know you're gonna keep me

So
Say you love me like a hobo
Worn and grubby but you know though
No one above me and you love me inside out

Oh yeah yeah

So don't you believe me
Yeah I know it's kinda creepy
Oh but oh you're lovin' it deeply
Admit it I did it you know you're gonna keep me

Oh Say you love me like a hobo
Worn and grubby but you know though
No one above me and you love me inside out

I love your chin and the skin that you're in
I love your nails even your entrails
I love your soul even your little mole
Yeah, I love you inside out

I love your arms and your laugh aloud charms
I love your wits and all your wobbly bits
I love your lungs and your talking tongue




Yeah I love you inside out
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Inside Out" by Imelda May is a love song that talks about the intensity of the singer's love for her partner. The lyrics depict love as a force that turns one's world "upside down" and makes their heart race. The singer expresses her frustration with time passing by, urging her partner to accept her love for him. She describes the many attributes of her lover that she cherishes, from his eyes to his soul, from his entrails to his little mole. The singer assures her partner that although her love for him may seem strange, it is real and deep. She asks him to accept her love just like a hobo would, without judgment or hesitation.


The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody provide a perfect backdrop for the lyrics' hopeful and joyful message. The song's repetitive structure emphasizes the importance of the message - to love someone inside out completely. The music video, directed by David Wilson, features Imelda May in various cinematic settings. The visuals complement the positive message of the lyrics, showcasing different ways of expressing love.


Line by Line Meaning

Love
Love makes my heart skip a beat and pumps my blood faster. My love for you is powerful and unreserved.


Time
Time is limited, and I urge you not to waste any second. It's frustrating to see you hold back when I see the potential in you.


I love your eyes blue as the skies
I am smitten by your blue eyes; they are as beautiful as the clear sky.


I love you lips to your fingertips
I find your lips very attractive, and I love every inch of your fingers too.


I love your bones your old sticks and stones yeah
I accept you wholly, even the parts that you may consider weak or unattractive. I love you just the way you are.


Oh don't you believe me
I can understand if you find what I am saying unbelievable.


Say you love me like a hobo
I want you to express your love for me passionately and with no reservations, like a hobo who loves life without the worries of the world.


Worn and grubby but you know though
Even if I am worn out or not at my best, I want you to love me for who I am.


I love your chin and the skin that you're in
I find your chin and skin very attractive and loveable.


I love your nails even your entrails
I love everything about you, including your nails and your internal organs, which are not visible but vital for your being.


I love your soul even your little mole
I love everything about you, including the little things that others may not notice, such as your soul or a tiny mole on your skin.


I love your arms and your laugh aloud charms
I love your arms, and I love how you use them to express yourself. I adore your charming laughter.


I love your wits and all your wobbly bits
I love your intelligence and humor, and I accept your body with all its imperfections, even the wobbly bits.


I love your lungs and your talking tongue
I love everything about you, including your lungs that help you breathe and your tongue that makes talking possible.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: IMELDA MARY HIGHAM

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kikimichael4869

Love
It's a crazy make my heart go
Upsy daisy 'n make my blood flow
Not so lazy 'cause I love you inside out
Time
Is a wastin' why d'ya hold out
So frustratin 'cause you know that
You're lookin' amazinn' and I love you inside out
I love your eyes blue as the skies
I love you lips to your fingertips
I love your bones your old sticks and stones yeah
I love you inside out
Oh don't you believe me
Yeah, I know it's kinda creepy
Oh but oh you're lovin' it deeply
Admit it I did it you know you're gonna keep me
So
Say you love me like a hobo
Worn and grubby but you know though
No one above me and you love me inside out
Oh yeah yeah
So don't you believe me
Yeah I know it's kinda creepy
Oh but oh you're lovin' it deeply
Admit it I did it you know you're gonna keep me
Oh Say you love me like a hobo
Worn and grubby but you know though
No one above me and you love me inside out
I love your chin and the skin that you're in
I love your nails even your entrails
I love your soul even your little mole
Yeah, I love you inside out
I love your arms and your laugh aloud charms
I love your wits and all your wobbly bits
I love your lungs and your talking tongue
Yeah I love you inside out
Yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@oyyour

Jaw dropping voice, kick-ass band, and brilliantly witty lyrics. I think I'm in love.

@jenniferniskanen361

After more than a decade of listening, this is still such a great song!

@KJ-of6lf

Saw her on Graham Norton, got "Mayhem", and a decade later it's still on my mp3 rotation.

@jessr.8258

10 years later and still an all time favorite! Love Imelda ❤️

@JIMHENDERSON1

Any song that includes the lyrics "I even love your entrails" has to be worth a listen...

@anitaadvani8464

+JIMHENDERSON1 Ha ha! So true!!!!!! Gotta love the lyrics in this song!

@tomrucco6490

Yes you're right

@tomrucco6490

Oh yeah

@carolinemaynard8283

Amazing woman. I can’t wait to hear more. It’s taken me a while to get here. Only heard about her this week 😮😅

@CabbagePatchBstard

The finest modern homage to burlesque.  Imelda excelled with this one!  Superb.

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