Inside Out
Alex G Lyrics


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Do you remember that night
Your favorite record was on
You held my hand for a while
And then you looked in my eyes
Just like an Ed Sheeran song
You gave me love and smile
But that was then and this is now and it feels like were on the edge
And everyday it's getting harder to pretend
This back and forth and yes and no has gotta end
It's gotta end

Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out and upside down
Ohhhh
Even if there's no way out I can't stop now
This is not the way that it's meant to be
I can't let you go and it's killing me
Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out inside out

Last night we counted the stars
We traded stories of scars
I feel asleep in your arms
And I woke up to a kiss
Wish it was always like this
Instead of all these what ifs

And I'm not okay
I feel like your mind changes almost everyday
I hang on every moment everything you say
So tell me if I'm not enough for you to stay
So can you stay

Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out and upside down
Ohhhh
Even if there's no way out I can't stop now
This is not the way that it's meant to be
I can't let you go and it's killing me
Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out inside out

And I'm not okay
I feel like your mind changes almost everyday
I hang on every moment everything you say
So tell me if I'm not enough for you to stay
So can you stay

Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out and upside down
Ohhhh
Even if there's no way out I can't stop now
This is not the way that it's meant to be
I can't let you go and it's killing me




Ohhhh
You're turning me all inside out inside out

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Alex G's 'Inside Out' present a romantic and wistful scene: the memory of a night where the singer and their lover were listening to their favorite record while holding hands, trading smiles and stories. The reference to Ed Sheeran adds to the sentimentality of the moment, invoking an artist famous for his romantic lyrics. However, the song quickly takes a turn, as the singer admits that things have changed, and they feel like they're on the edge. The singer is struggling to keep up with the constant changes in their relationship, the back and forth, the yes and no. They want it to end, but also can't let go of their lover.


The chorus, with its catchy repetition of 'you're turning me all inside out and upside down,' perfectly showcases the turmoil that the singer is going through. The image of being turned inside out and upside down speaks to being completely disoriented and overwhelmed. Despite the tumultuous nature of the situation, the singer can't stop - they're pulled in by their intense emotions, and the thought of letting go of their lover is unbearable.


Overall, 'Inside Out' is a song that encapsulates the dizzying highs and agonizing lows of a tumultuous relationship, where the singer feels like they're at the mercy of their lover's wavering feelings. It's a poignant and relatable depiction of the heartache that can come from loving someone who can't make up their mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you remember that night
The artist is asking if the listener remembers a previous moment shared between them.


Your favorite record was on
The artist highlights that the listener's favorite song was playing during the moment they shared.


You held my hand for a while
The artist recalls the physical touch that occurred during the moment shared with the listener.


And then you looked in my eyes
The artist remembers the intimate gaze shared with the listener during the moment they are reminiscing on.


Just like an Ed Sheeran song
The artist references the romantic mood and style of Ed Sheeran's music to describe the moment shared with the listener.


You gave me love and smile
The artist felt that the listener, through their actions and presence, gave them love and happiness during the moment they are reminiscing on.


But that was then and this is now and it feels like were on the edge
The artist acknowledges that the past shared moment was special but it contrasts with how things are now between the artist and the listener. There's a sense of tension and uncertainty.


And everyday it's getting harder to pretend
The artist is having difficulty pretending that everything is fine when it is not.


This back and forth and yes and no has gotta end
The artist expresses the need for a resolution, for an end to the back and forth and uncertainty between them and the listener.


You're turning me all inside out and upside down
The artist feels emotionally overwhelmed and disoriented by the way the listener is affecting them.


Even if there's no way out I can't stop now
The artist acknowledges the potential pointlessness of their situation but they still feel unable to let go.


This is not the way that it's meant to be
The artist is questioning the way things are between them and the listener, feeling that it's not how it is supposed to be.


I can't let you go and it's killing me
The artist feels unable to move on from the listener and this inability is causing them emotional pain.


Last night we counted the stars
The artist recalls a recent shared moment with the listener where they stargazed together.


We traded stories of scars
The artist and the listener shared intimate stories of their past wounds and hurt during the stargazing moment.


I feel asleep in your arms
The artist reveals that they fell asleep while in the listener's embrace during the stargazing moment.


And I woke up to a kiss
The artist was awakened by the listener's kiss during the stargazing moment.


Wish it was always like this
The artist expresses a desire for their time with the listener to always be as romantic and loving as it was during the stargazing moment.


And I'm not okay
The artist admits that they are not doing well emotionally in regards to their relationship with the listener.


I feel like your mind changes almost everyday
The artist feels that the listener's thoughts and feelings towards them are inconsistent and changing frequently.


I hang on every moment everything you say
The artist is invested in the listener and clings on to every word and moment shared between them.


So tell me if I'm not enough for you to stay
The artist directly asks the listener if they are not enough to make the listener want to stay with them.


Ohhhh
A vocalization indicating emotional intensity from the artist.


You're turning me all inside out inside out
The artist repeats a refrain highlighting the emotional turmoil they are feeling due to the listener's effect on them.




Writer(s): Inconnu Editeur, Dave Burgess

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Comments from YouTube:

Rob Winters

This song is quite amazing, gonna spread the word around so my friends will get to know it as well!!keep up the good work!!

thinasair

I love this song!!! It was really neat to see how you all collabed to get this song. The melody is amazing. Definitely a new favourite!!! :) xoxo

OfficialJamesW

I'm so happy for you, Alex. Everything is coming together for you. I'm so happy to see you succeed. This is awesome.

Christopher Erwin

Awesome to see Alex's amazing musical progression with this original, really great stuff!!

cherriedee31

Alex, this song is SO relatable and on top of that the video is beautiful! it was really cool to be able to see the process of how this song was written and I LOVE the final product. Definitely something I'll have on repeat!! And since I'm gushing I might as well add that e

SeanStrums

Awesome Alex! This song is an impressive combination of beauty and darkness. Can't wait to see how all of our other friends' songs turn out!

fashonistaloveex

omg love this song so much! would love to see you do a live version on your channel:)!

Jaedyn

I really love this song and the music video is actually really good. Your voice is truly A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ! I always wished I had your voice. You should try for the X-Factor.

The Lite Headed

Damn this song is catchy. I'm sure I'll hear it on the radio soon enough. Great job Alex!

Cali Dixon

Oh my gosh my favorite!!!!!! Your acting in this was amazing, so dramatic but fit so well. Your writing abilities with the rhythm is amazing (:

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