On The Outside Looking In
Alison Krauss & Union Station Alison Krauss Union Station Lyrics

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I wonder should I tell you
'Bout all the crazy things I've ever done?
I've been searching all my life
And when I should have stayed, I tried to run

I was searching for an answer
In a world full of strangers
But what I found was never real enough

Now that I've found you
I'm looking in the eyes of love

Darlin' you've been good to me
You are so much more than I deserve
I never thought that I would find
Someone who's so sweet and kind like you

Please believe me when I say
This time I won't run away
I swear by all of heaven's stars above
Now that I've found you
I'm looking in the eyes of love

Looking in the eyes of love I can see forever
I can see you and me walking in this old world together
Lord my heart's found a home I've been dreaming of
Now that I've found you, I'm looking in the eyes of love

Looking in the eyes of love I can see forever
I can see you and me walking in this old world together

Lord my heart's found a home I've been dreaming of
Now that I've found you, I'm looking in the eyes of love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alison Krauss's song Looking In The Eyes Of Love tell a story of someone who has been searching for love their whole life. They have made mistakes in the past, running away from potential love instead of staying and facing it. The person was searching for answers in a world full of strangers, but never found anything that was real enough. However, when they found the person they are singing to, they realized that they had found what they had been looking for all along. Now, they are looking into the eyes of love and see a future full of happiness and togetherness.

The overall message of the song is one of gratitude and hope. The singer recognizes the kindness and sweetness of the person they are singing to, and they vow not to run away from this love like they have in the past. The last two stanzas describe how the singer can now see a future with their lover and their heart has finally found a home they have been dreaming of. The song is a tender tribute to the beauty and power of love and it delivers its message through poignant yet simple lyrics and a haunting melody.

Line by Line Meaning

I wonder should I tell you
I'm unsure if I should open up to you

'Bout all the crazy things I've ever done?
Should I reveal the wild things I've experienced?

I've been searching all my life
I've been on a lifelong quest

And when I should have stayed, I tried to run
Instead of sticking around, I tried to escape

I was searching for an answer
I was looking for a solution

In a world full of strangers
In a world full of unknown people

But what I found was never real enough
None of my findings were ever genuine

Now that I've found you
After finding you

I'm looking in the eyes of love
I'm deeply in love with you

Darlin' you've been good to me
My dearest, you've treated me well

You are so much more than I deserve
You are much better than what I'm worthy of