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Da Capo Chamber Players has been in residence at Bard College since 1982, and starting in the fall of 2006 will be ensemble-in-residence with the new Bard Conservatory. Da Capo has released recordings on labels such as Bridge, New World, CRI, and Innova.
The Outsider
Da Capo Players Lyrics
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It's just that this is
Not the way I'm wired
So could you please,
Help me understand why
You've given in to all these
Reckless dark desires
Lying to yourself again
Suicidal imbecile
You're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you precious
Over this, why do you
Wanna throw it away like this
Such a mess, well I don't wanna watch you
Disconnect and self destruct one
Bullet at a time
What's your rush now, everyone will have his day to die
Medicated, drama queen,
picture perfect, numb belligerence
Narcissistic, drama queen, craving fame and all it's decadence
Lying through your teeth again
Suicidal imbecile
You're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you precious
Over this, why do you wanna
Throw it away like this
Such a mess, well I don't wanna watch you
Disconnect and self destruct one
Bullet at a time
What's your rush now, everyone will have his day to die
They were right about you
They were right about you
Lying to my face again
Suicidal imbecile
You're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you precious
Over this , why do you wanna
Throw it away like this
Such a mess, over this, over this
Disconnect and self destruct,
One bullet at a time
What's your hurry, everyone will have his day to die
If you choose to pull the trigger, should your drama prove sincere,
Do it somewhere far away from here
The song "The Outsider" by Da Capo Players is a powerful anthem that explores the emotional turmoil of an individual who is struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines of the song, "Help me if you can, it's just that this is not the way I'm wired, so could you please help me understand why," highlights the plea for help from someone who doesn't understand their own thoughts and actions. The song then delves into the reckless dark desires that the individual has given into, and how they are lying to themselves about their own suicidal behavior.
The chorus of the song, "What'll it take to get it through to you precious, over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this," highlights the confusion, frustration, and desperation that the person feels while struggling with their inner conflicts. The song suggests that the individual is disconnected and self-destructive, and is craving for a way out of their misery. The lyrics "They were right about you," suggest that the person is aware of the criticisms and judgments others have passed on them and their behavior.
The song also explores the idea of fame and all its decadence, as the person is depicted as a "Medicated, drama queen, picture perfect, numb belligerence, Narcissistic, drama queen, craving fame and all its decadence." The chorus "One bullet at a time, what's your hurry, everyone will have his day to die," highlights the urgent need of the person to self-destruct, but the last line "If you choose to pull the trigger, should your drama prove sincere, do it somewhere far away from here," is a reminder that suicide is not the answer.
Overall, "The Outsider" by Da Capo Players is a song that speaks to the struggles of mental health and the need for help and understanding. It reminds us that while life may be difficult at times, it is crucial to seek help and find a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me if you can
I need help, and I'm asking for it.
It's just that this is
This situation is difficult for me.
Not the way I'm wired
This is not something that comes naturally to me.
So could you please,
I'm politely asking for your assistance.
Help me understand why
I'm seeking an explanation for your actions.
You've given in to all these
You have succumbed to these desires.
Reckless dark desires
These are dangerous and impulsive desires.
Your
Referring to the person being addressed.
Lying to yourself again
You are deceiving yourself.
Suicidal imbecile
You are foolishly risking your life.
You're pounding on a fault line
You are taking unnecessary risks and creating a dangerous situation.
What'll it take to get it through to you precious
What do I need to do to make you understand how serious this is?
Over this, why do you
Why are you willing to throw everything away for this?
Wanna throw it away like this
You are jeopardizing everything for something that is not worth it.
Such a mess, well I don't wanna watch you
You are creating chaos and I don't want to witness the destruction.
Disconnect and self destruct one
You are sabotaging yourself one step at a time.
Bullet at a time
This is a slow and painful process.
What's your rush now, everyone will have his day to die
There is no need to rush, death comes for all in due time.
Medicated, drama queen,
You are using medication to deal with your problems and are being overly dramatic.
picture perfect, numb belligerence
You are putting on a facade of perfection while being completely unaware of your aggression.
Narcissistic, drama queen, craving fame and all it's decadence
You are self-absorbed, overly dramatic, and desiring the luxuries that come with fame.
They were right about you
Others have been accurate in their assessment of you.
Lying to my face again
You are deceiving me to my face.
Over this , why do you wanna
Why are you willing to throw everything away for this?
Such a mess, over this, over this
You are jeopardizing everything for something that is not worth it.
Disconnect and self destruct,
You are causing your own downfall.
One bullet at a time
This is a slow process of destruction.
What's your hurry, everyone will have his day to die
Don't rush towards your own destruction, death comes for all in its own time.
If you choose to pull the trigger, should your drama prove sincere,
If you decide to end your life, make sure it's not for attention but because you genuinely want to.
Do it somewhere far away from here
Don't involve others in your self-destructive behavior, do it in a place where it won't affect anyone else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Stewart
Good job for becoming great all over again Brandon shout out to faith kidz
Eric Grant
Awesome video and song
Deanna Crawford-Fountain
great job brandon