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Out Here
Carroll Lyrics
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Driving in the fire, paper planes
Hey, man, take a look at yourself
Don't let the world turn backwards
Even if it's all too much to take
And you want to go home and unwind
You know that it's never like that
Out here there's no motivation
When you drive another survivor
You kiss like somebody else
Out here there's no motivation
This highway lies
When you drive another survivor
You kiss like somebody else
You kiss like somebody else
On paper there were no mistakes
No flaws in any way
The one sings fire that came to be
You tossed and turned your sheets
Never sleeping soundly
Out here there's no motivation
This highway lies
When you drive another survivor
You kiss like somebody else
Out here there's no motivation
This highway lies
When you drive another survivor
You kiss like somebody else
You kiss like somebody else
Ooooooh
The lyrics to Carroll's song "Out Here" are cryptic and elusive, leaving a number of possible interpretations. One possible interpretation is that the song is about feeling lost and directionless in life, with the first line referencing someone who can only afford to buy movies with their last bit of spare change. The following line "Driving in the fire, paper planes" could symbolize recklessness and a lack of direction, driving in the fire being dangerous and paper planes being a directionless pastime. The line "Don't let the world turn backwards" could be interpreted as a plea to not let the negativity and chaos of the world consume you.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Out here there's no motivation, this highway lies, when you drive another survivor, you kiss like somebody else," which could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be a commentary on the emptiness and monotony of life on the road, where one is just another survivor driving on the same highway as everyone else. The line "you kiss like somebody else" could be a reference to the disconnected and disassociated feeling that can come with living life on the road, where human connection may feel fleeting and inauthentic.
The song continues with the lines "On paper there were no mistakes, no flaws in any way, the one sings fire that came to be, you tossed and turned your sheets, never sleeping soundly," which could be interpreted as referencing the struggle and pressure to embody the perfect ideal. The last line of the song, "Ooooooh," leaves the song feeling unresolved, perhaps emphasizing the feeling of aimlessness and uncertainty that runs throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Buying movies with your last spare change
Spending your last bit of money on entertainment
Driving in the fire, paper planes
Risky behavior and recklessness, like driving through flames or throwing paper airplanes into a fire
Hey, man, take a look at yourself
A call to self-reflection and self-awareness
Don't let the world turn backwards
Avoiding regressing or undoing progress
Even if it's all too much to take
Acknowledging overwhelming situations
And you want to go home and unwind
Desire to relax and de-stress
You know that it's never like that
Recognizing that reality rarely aligns with expectations
Out here there's no motivation
Lack of inspiration or drive in the current environment
This highway lies
The perceived freedom and allure of the open road can be deceptive or misleading
When you drive another survivor
When you're trying to survive or succeed with someone else in tow
You kiss like somebody else
Lack of authenticity or originality in personal connections
On paper there were no mistakes
In theory or on paper, everything appears to be perfect
No flaws in any way
Completely devoid of any imperfections or shortcomings
The one sings fire that came to be
A creative spark that grew into something bigger
You tossed and turned your sheets
Struggling with inner turmoil and restlessness
You kiss like somebody else
Lack of authenticity or originality in personal connections
Ooooooh
A vocalization that adds emphasis to the emotions being expressed throughout the song
Contributed by Aria O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.