Outside Woman
Bloodstone Lyrics

'Cause you're the outside woman
Acknowledging that the person being referred to as the 'outside woman'

Don't feel bad, don't cry
Attempt to assure the 'outside woman' that she shouldn't be upset about her current state of affairs

I lay next to another woman
Admitting to the 'outside woman' that the author is with someone else

But I call out your name
Despite being with someone else, the author still thinks about the 'outside woman'

(Calling, calling, calling your name)
An emphasis on how often the author thinks about the 'outside woman'

Yeah babe
A term of endearment for the 'outside woman'

And I really want to see you right now
Expresses a strong desire to see the 'outside woman'

But right now I can't change a thing
Stating that there are factors outside of the author's control that are preventing them from seeing the 'outside woman'

(Can't change a thing, can't change a thing)
An emphasis on the fact that there is nothing the author can do at the moment

But just remember, girl, I love you
A reminder to the 'outside woman' that the author still loves her

And as soon as I can I'll break away
The author has plans to leave his current situation and see the 'outside woman'

And see you, baby
Another term of endearment for the 'outside woman'

(Don't feel bad)
Another reminder to the 'outside woman' not to feel upset about the current situation

Sometimes it seems
Acknowledges that the circumstances between the author and the 'outside woman' can be difficult

A million years between
Exaggeration to emphasize how long it feels between times when the author and 'outside woman' can be together

Our little get-together
A small moment of being together with the 'outside woman'

Oh, yeah, yeah
A filler vocalization for emphasis

But I know that you know that I know
The author recognizes the disconnect of the current situation, but assumes the 'outside woman' understands it as well

That you think things ain't gonna get any better
Acknowledging the 'outside woman' may be worried and doesn't think things will improve

(Get any better, get any better)
An emphasis of the uncertainty of things getting better

You know that I belong to another
Another acknowledgement that the author is with someone else

Oh girl, oh girl, yeah
A filler vocalization for emphasis

You're supposed to understand
The author assumes the 'outside woman' should understand the complexity of their relationship

Just how I feel, whoa, oh
The author wants the 'outside woman' to comprehend that the author truly cares about them

Don't cry, don't cry
A continuation of comforting the 'outside woman'

I'll be there
Again, another assurance that the author will be there for the 'outside woman'

To kiss your little tears away
A symbolic gesture of 'removing' the 'outside woman's' sadness

(Just hold on)
A reminder to the 'outside woman' to remain steadfast and hopeful

(Don't feel bad)
A repetition of the underlying message to not become upset over the current situation

Inside, outside
The author is torn between the two different relationships, the 'outside woman' being the external one

Inside, outside woman
Continuation and clarification of the author's quandary

Don't feel bad
A final reminder to the 'outside woman' not to become upset over the situation