Inside Out
999 Lyrics
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Your shirt could too but the shoes are strange
Eyes are facing the other way
In backward talk you try to say
You're so Inside Out
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
You're so Inside Out
Living out instead of in
Drinking tea and paraffin
Thinks aloud but don't say a word
It's just my visions blurred
You're so Inside Out
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
You're so Inside Out
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
Holding head with foot in door
Camouflage or something more
Goes to sleep on waking up
Coffee without a cup
You're so Inside Out
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
You're so Inside Out
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
The lyrics to 999's song Inside Out are a critique of society's conformity and the pressure to fit in. The first verse seems to suggest that despite trying to appear different by turning one's clothing inside out, the singer acknowledges that it doesn't make much of a difference. The line "Eyes are facing the other way" could be interpreted as a metaphor for intentionally looking the other way and ignoring what's happening around us. The backward talk mentioned in the lyrics could be a reference to people who say one thing but do the opposite, or who don't speak truthfully about their feelings or intentions.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea of being "inside out". The phrase "living out instead of in" could mean living life on the surface, without really exploring one's own emotions and thoughts. "Drinking tea and paraffin" is perhaps a metaphor for consuming things that are harmful, or being complacent with something that is not what it seems. The line "thinks aloud but don't say a word" could be a commentary on how we censor ourselves and keep our thoughts to ourselves, perhaps out of fear or societal norms. The singer hints that their own perspective might be clouded or unclear, suggesting confusion, self-doubt or misaligned priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the wrong way your socks don't change
No matter what you do, things stay the same.
Your shirt could too but the shoes are strange
You have control over some things, but not everything.
Eyes are facing the other way
You're looking at the world differently.
In backward talk you try to say
You're expressing yourself in a confused way.
Living out instead of in
You're experiencing the world externally rather than internally.
Drinking tea and paraffin
You're doing things that are harmful to you.
Thinks aloud but don't say a word
You're thinking about things but not communicating them.
It's just my visions blurred
Your perception of reality is unclear.
Holding head with foot in door
You're stuck between two situations.
Camouflage or something more
You're either hiding something or there's more going on than meets the eye.
Goes to sleep on waking up
Your day-to-day life feels like a dream.
Coffee without a cup
You're missing something essential for your daily routine.
You're so Inside Out
The way you're experiencing the world is different than most.
Inside Out Inside Out Inside Out
This way of experiencing the world is pervasive and consistent.
Contributed by Peyton A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.