I'm on the Outside
Baby Washington Lyrics
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And I wanna be, and I wanna be back on the inside with you
You are with somebody new and I don't know what to do
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I'm on the outside looking in
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be left on the outside all alone
Well, I guess I've had my day and you let me go my way
I never should have gone away
I never should have gone away and left you like I did
With tears in your eye, oh, I thought you'd take me back
But to my surprise
I'm on the outside looking in
Gotta find a way, gotta find a way back to your heart, dear, once again
Won't you take me back again? I'll be waiting here till then
On the outside looking in
Won't you take me back again? I'll be waiting here till then
On the outside looking in
On the outside looking in, looking in
The lyrics of Baby Washington's song "I'm on the Outside" express the feeling of heartbreak and the desire to be reunited with a former lover. The main theme of the song centers around the struggle of being left alone after a breakup while still in love with the other person. The first verse shows the singer's longing to be back with their ex, who has moved on and is now with someone else. Despite the situation, the singer is still in love with the ex-partner, which makes it difficult to move on.
The second verse shows the singer's plea to not be abandoned and forgotten. The singer admits that they were wrong to leave their partner and thought that they could come back to them. Unfortunately, they were wrong, and their ex-partner has moved on. The desperation of the singer's words can be seen in the repetition of "I don't wanna be left on the outside all alone." They can't bear the thought of being left behind, and they crave the love they once had.
The chorus repeats the same lines from the first verse, showing that the pain of being left on the outside never fades. The ending of the song shows the singer's final plea to be taken back by their lover. The singer has realized their mistake and hopes to rekindle the intimate relationship they once had. The lyrics of the song are emotional and reflective, revealing the raw emotions and yearning of someone who has been left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the outside looking in
I feel excluded; I'm not a part of your life anymore
And I wanna be, and I wanna be back on the inside with you
I want to be a part of your life again; I miss you and our relationship
You are with somebody new and I don't know what to do
You have moved on and are with someone else, and I'm feeling lost and confused
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I still have strong feelings of love for you, and it's hard to let go
I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be left on the outside all alone
I don't want to be completely removed from your life; I don't want to be forgotten
Well, I guess I've had my day and you let me go my way
I had my chance with you, and you allowed me to make my own choices
Now it's me who has to pay
Now I'm facing the consequences of my actions and regrets
I never should have gone away and left you like I did
I shouldn't have walked away from our relationship; I regret my decision
With tears in your eye, oh, I thought you'd take me back
I saw how much you were hurting when we parted, and I hoped you would forgive me
But to my surprise
However, things didn't turn out the way I hoped
Gotta find a way, gotta find a way back to your heart, dear, once again
I need to figure out how to regain your love and trust again
Won't you take me back again? I'll be waiting here till then
Please consider giving me another chance; I'll be waiting for you
On the outside looking in
I'm still feeling left out and left behind
On the outside looking in, looking in
I'm still on the outside, looking in and wanting to be a part of your life again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TEDDY RANDAZZO, BOBBY WEINSTEIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
michael trudeau
I haven't heard this version before, and wow! It sounds so simply done, no big band sound behind it, just gentle Hearts singing with her, beautiful musicians backing her. Great! Michael
SHA LA LA LA LA, BABY IT'S YOU CLARE ONIONS
Thank you Michael. Yes, it's a sweet, simple version. I love Baby's "That's How Heartaches Are Made" too.
boomerang905
She was my favorite singer when I was a Teenager. I just didn't know anyone else who could blow as well as she could. I still love her and never heard this version of the song made famous by the Imperials. thanks. I am so glad she is still in the business. I just wish she would work her way back to Chicago, where I last saw her. She was so cool! :)
Ed
I had never heard Baby Washington before. A great reading of a great tune. She sounds like Darlene Love to me. I love Amy Winehouse, but by the time she got around to sing this, her talents were overcome by her illnesses. ..Thank you Baby Washington for this soulful performance.!
Linda Lyte
Beautiful!! And so ,soulful.
Modelt5000
Thanks for posting Baby Washington and I love Amy just really discovering her and her great voice. (listening Closely) Love Little Anthony also,but have you heard Smokey Robinson's version? Just as beautiful. All of them are. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG!! ALWAYS Thought Smokey wrote it!!! Do you happen to know who the writer is? THANKS!!
Walter S
SHE REALLY SING THIS SONG I REALLY LOVE TO HEAR HER SING IT.
Vincent Ell
Great 'Post'. Pushing this thru the computer via an Onkyo Amp w/ Bose 728's. The drum snare and the breath in her voice is something to capture. People from down the hall what to know WTF. Kendall Jackson, smoked white-fish and some funny looking bread that wound up here. Thank You.......
Rachel Cummings
wonderful version :) X
SHA LA LA LA LA, BABY IT'S YOU CLARE ONIONS
+Rachel Cummings Thank you :) X