The Outsider
Black Communion Lyrics


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Long gone
I can hear the siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And its,too late
For the lion and the lamb
I crucified
My flesh is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated
In the skyline
These are the days

I'm the keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
The outsider
'Till I die

Last rite
Time to meet your maker
In the black light
Heavy lies my wake

I'm the keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky




The outsider
'Till I die

Overall Meaning

"The Outsider" by Black Country Communion is a song that speaks about a person who is rejected by society but remains strong despite the hardships. The song opens with the singer hearing a siren, which could symbolize the police or society rejecting them. The singer feels strong and does not care about the opinion of society. However, they break in their "darkest hour," which could be interpreted as a moment of vulnerability or weakness.


The chorus repeats the phrase, "I'm the keeper, you know my name," which could be interpreted as the singer asserting their individuality and refusing to conform to societal norms. The phrase "kill the reaper, feed the flame" could mean that the singer is determined to overcome death and destruction by continuing to live a full life. The lines "last rite, time to meet your maker" could signify the singer's acceptance of their own mortality and their desire to live on their own terms.


In the end, the singer claims to be "the outsider 'til I die." This could mean that they will never fit in with society and will remain an outcast, but they will continue to live their life regardless. The song is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt rejected or misunderstood in society.


Line by Line Meaning

Long gone
The past is left behind and cannot be undone.


I can hear the siren
The singer senses danger is near and must prepare for it.


And I, feel strong
Despite the danger, the singer's confidence is unwavering.


I don't give a damn
The singer is fearless and cannot be intimidated.


I break
The singer acknowledges their vulnerability but refuses to be broken.


In my darkest hour
The singer faces their greatest trial and must rely on their own strength.


And its,too late
The singer has passed the point of no return and must face the consequences.


For the lion and the lamb
The singer views themselves as both predator and prey, capable of great strength and vulnerability.


I crucified
The singer has made sacrifices and faced hardships in pursuit of their goals.


My flesh is torn
The singer has been wounded, physically or emotionally, in pursuit of their goals.


So take me back
The singer longs for a simpler time or place where they felt more at peace.


Where I belong
The singer seeks a sense of belonging and purpose.


So long
The singer is saying goodbye to the past and moving forward.


I've been elevated
The singer has risen above their struggles and found success.


In the skyline
The singer has achieved recognition and acknowledgement from others.


These are the days
The singer recognizes the good times they are experiencing and is grateful for them.


I'm the keeper
The singer is in control of their fate and responsible for their own success.


You know my name
The singer is known and respected for their achievements.


Kill the reaper
The singer is not afraid of death and is willing to face it head on.


Feed the flame
The singer is passionate about their goals and will not let anything extinguish their desire to succeed.


I'm a rider
The singer is on a journey and experiencing life to the fullest.


Blood red sky
The singer is surrounded by danger and must stay alert.


The outsider
The singer is comfortable being different and standing out from the crowd.


'Till I die
The singer is committed to their goals and will not give up until they are achieved, even if it costs them their life.


Last rite
The singer is facing their own mortality and preparing for the end of their journey.


Time to meet your maker
The singer is ready to face whatever judgement awaits them after death.


In the black light
The singer is surrounded by darkness and uncertainty.


Heavy lies my wake
The singer is weighed down by their past actions and regrets.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOE BONAMASSA, GLENN HUGHES, KEVIN SHIRLEY, DEREK SHERINAN

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beach bum

Long gone
I can hear the Siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And Its, too late
For the Lion and the Lamb
I'm crucified
My flesh Is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated
In the skyline
These are the days
I'm the Keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
THE OUTSIDER
'Till I die
Last rite
Time to meet your maker
In the black light
Heavy lies my wake



All comments from YouTube:

Shep dgc.og.soldier

Not many true blue living rock and roll legends still layin it down but Glenn Hughes is indeed.And Bonamassa is the present day KING of blues rock.Hope I have the chance to see them.....again !! πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘

James Duffield

Glen Hughes is the man... greatest voice in rock and roll!!

Jim Morris

Glenn Hughes needs to be exposed a bunch more for his abilities. Not the one you might I'm speaking of, his vocal talent is among the best. Hopefully this band's popularity will make that happen.

Christopher Reinheimer

One of the best on our planet

Lesa Miller

Still has that great voice!!! Rock 'n roll will never ever ever die.

James Puckett

Damn, this was awesome. My heart was pounding out of my chest half way through. Thanks to Mike Hickey for turning me onto you guys!

mijlaid

that bass and guitar run starting a 3:15 is fantastic

beach bum

Long gone
I can hear the Siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And Its, too late
For the Lion and the Lamb
I'm crucified
My flesh Is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated
In the skyline
These are the days
I'm the Keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
THE OUTSIDER
'Till I die
Last rite
Time to meet your maker
In the black light
Heavy lies my wake

mr1982

Maybe my fave from BCC2. So glad they made a 4th album.
Amazing band with a truly distinctive sound.

Glenn Joslyn

JUST AWESOME! Β Another Great Favorite Band! Way to go guys! Have been listening to guys for a while now, and finally tracked you down on the iinternet! Looking forward to more from you guys! Really Appreciate Your Music! Mahalo from Hawaii

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