Charli released one single "Feel Me" in March 2003 which charted at #91. During their short career together, Charli was opening act for Blue and Faith Evans. In 2003 the band split up after Rita Simons left to pursue a solo career. Simons became a professional actress and was eventually was cast as Roxy Mitchell on the BBC soap EastEnders in 2007. Shar joined the line-up of the Paradiso Girls in 2007.
Outside
Charli Lyrics
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I don't know why
It's hard to cry
When you're dead inside
It's dark outside
People pass by
And I want to hide
Want to say goodbye
Full of lies
You walk away
And then you turn out all the lights
I caught the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Infect my brain
I caught the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Don't go outside
Side side side
It's dark outside
It won't subside
I'm gonna find myself beneath the tide
It's dark inside
These thoughts collide
Don't try to fight the monsters by your side
I caught the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Infect my brain
I caught the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Don't go outside
Side side side
I feel empty, always dark inside
A black and blue that only I know how to find
I haven't seen light since before the sky died
And now, it's always nighttime
It's a losing battle, twist and bind
The wounds of dark that have already crossed the line
Infiltrating my insides
Thick like mud, but my blood is thin as wine
Hey, are you frightened of the night's burning bite?
Dust to dust, decay
I am the shadow is your eyes
I am the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Infect my brain
I am the darkness
Sick like a virus
Spread through my veins
Let's go outside
Side side side
The lyrics of Charli XCX's song "Outside" delve into the theme of emotional darkness and its impact on the singer's life. The opening lines set a somber tone, emphasizing the feeling of emptiness and disconnect. The mention of being "dead inside" suggests a profound emotional numbness that makes it difficult to express one's feelings, even in the face of darkness.
As the song progresses, the singer confronts the darkness within themselves, comparing it to a contagious virus that spreads throughout their being. This darkness takes hold of their thoughts, isolating them from the outside world. The repetition of the line "Don't go outside" emphasizes the idea of avoidance and the desire to retreat from the world.
The second verse continues to explore this internal struggle, with the singer acknowledging the overwhelming nature of their dark thoughts. They express a sense of drowning within themselves, feeling lost and unable to escape the constant darkness. The line "Don't try to fight the monsters by your side" suggests that the singer grapples with internal demons and warns against trying to face them alone.
The bridge adds another layer to the lyrics, depicting the singer's perpetual state of emptiness. They describe the absence of light and a constant nighttime, symbolizing a lack of hope and continuous struggle. The references to wounds, infiltrating darkness, and thin blood as wine evoke a sense of deterioration and defeat.
In the final lines, a shift occurs as the singer addresses someone else, possibly a listener or a presence within their own mind. They inquire if this other person is also afraid of the darkness and claim to be the embodiment of that darkness, further reinforcing the idea that it has consumed them entirely. The suggestion to "go outside" at the end could be interpreted as a beckoning towards change or a plea for escape from the suffocating darkness.
Overall, "Outside" explores the internal battle with darkness, the yearning for solace, and the apparent impossibility of escaping its grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
It's dark outside
The external world is filled with darkness and uncertainty.
I don't know why
I have no understanding or explanation for this darkness.
It's hard to cry
I find it difficult to express my emotions and pain.
When you're dead inside
Feeling emotionally numb and disconnected from oneself.
People pass by
Others continue with their lives, oblivious to my struggles.
And I want to hide
I desire to retreat and escape from the world.
Want to say goodbye
I contemplate the idea of leaving everything behind.
Hey, you got shadows in your eyes
I notice pain and deception reflected in your gaze.
Full of lies
Your eyes betray the falsehood and dishonesty within you.
You walk away
You distance yourself and leave me behind.
And then you turn out all the lights
You extinguish any remaining hope or brightness in my life.
I caught the darkness
I have been consumed by the overwhelming darkness.
Sick like a virus
This darkness is akin to an infectious and debilitating illness.
Spread through my veins
It has permeated every aspect of my being.
Infect my brain
It has infiltrated and affected my thoughts and mental state.
Don't go outside
I advise against venturing into the outside world.
Side side side
Stay inside to avoid further darkness and pain.
It won't subside
The darkness persists and refuses to diminish.
I'm gonna find myself beneath the tide
I envision being engulfed and overwhelmed by despair.
It's dark inside
This darkness also resides within me.
These thoughts collide
Conflicting and distressing thoughts clash within my mind.
Don't try to fight the monsters by your side
I shouldn't attempt to battle the internal demons alone.
I feel empty, always dark inside
I experience a perpetual emptiness and darkness within me.
A black and blue that only I know how to find
A deep sadness and pain that is unique to me.
I haven't seen light since before the sky died
I have been devoid of any joy or hope for a long time.
And now, it's always nighttime
Metaphorically, my life feels perpetually enveloped in darkness and despair.
It's a losing battle, twist and bind
The struggle against the darkness is futile and suffocating.
The wounds of dark that have already crossed the line
The scars of the darkness that have already deeply impacted me.
Infiltrating my insides
The darkness seeping into and affecting my innermost being.
Thick like mud, but my blood is thin as wine
The darkness is heavy and suffocating, contrasting with my fragile and easily affected spirit.
Hey, are you frightened of the night's burning bite?
Are you afraid of the pain and harsh reality that darkness brings?
Dust to dust, decay
All things eventually crumble and fade away.
I am the shadow in your eyes
I exist as the embodiment of your deepest fears and insecurities.
I am the darkness
I am the personification of this overwhelming darkness.
Let's go outside
Despite the darkness, let's dare to explore the external world.
Side side side
Ultimately, let's stand together and face the darkness side by side.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kristy-Li Strand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@codywalker4729
This has been on replay the past few days & still going strong. The beat & vocals go so well !
@lazuplayz7837
Thats because they got it from stromae.
@stayviz
Okay but now compare a few days to a few years.
@cuong20310
https://youtu.be/23t8Ia7m_zA
@johnjojo3432
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHoT4N43jK8 ;)
@randomuser_2023
you know you're old when the songs you used to dance to are sampled for the newer generations 🥲
@melissa0755
I really do feel like this these days lol.
@tenismorethananumber1764
pls im literally 18 but i remember jamming to the original as a kid😭
@leearrowsmith8684
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@AlexandraM689
It really hits 😰