On The Outside Looking In
Alison Krauss Union Station Lyrics

You close the door in front of me, I wait patiently outside
I am left outside, waiting for you to let me in.

And as the minutes tick away I feel my anger rise
As time passes, my emotions become more intense and I become angrier.

And who's the object of my rage, and who's not being fair?
I am unsure who or what to be angry with, and who is at fault for the situation.

Is it you for your indifference or me for just standing there?
I question whether the reason for the situation is due to your lack of care or my own inaction.

'Cause in my mind the room beyond is bathed in golden light
In my imagination, the space beyond the closed door is a beautiful and perfect place.

I dream about you through the day and I toss and turn at night
You are constantly on my mind and I cannot stop thinking about you, even in my sleep.

Sometimes it's hard to understand, when they say that pride's a sin
It can be difficult to comprehend why pride, which is considered a negative trait, is seen as sinful.

Should I go or should I stay on the outside looking in
I am uncertain if I should continue waiting outside or if I should leave and give up on entering the closed space.

Well I didn't make the grade today and I'm not the only one
I failed to meet expectations today, but I am not the only person who did so.

But my heart, it won't stop hurting and feeling all alone
Despite being among others who are also struggling, I still feel isolated and devastated by my failure.

Maybe we'll trade places in some not so distant year
Perhaps the roles will reverse in the near future and you will be the one left waiting outside while I have the power to open the door.

I'll hear your voice calling out, and I'll cover up my ears
If I am the one in control, I may choose to ignore your pleas to be let in and shut you out instead.

'Cause in my mind the room beyond is bathed in golden light
Again, I imagine that the space beyond the closed door is a beautiful and perfect place.

I dream about you through the day and I toss and turn at night
You continue to consume my thoughts and emotions.

Well I could brag on the things I've done or the places I have been
I could choose to boast about my accomplishments and experiences to try to prove my worth.

But I never found a cure for on the outside looking in
Despite my attempts to prove myself, I cannot escape the feeling of being left out and excluded.

Sometimes it's hard to understand, when they say that pride's a sin
I am still struggling to reconcile the negative perception of pride with my own experiences and emotions.

Should I go or should I stay on the outside looking in
The question of whether to continue waiting or to give up remains unresolved.