Outside
Eddie and his Strawberries Lyrics

Queen Sophia wanders
Sophia, who is a queen, walks aimlessly inside her castle.

In between these castle walls
Sophia is moving around inside the castle walls.

Says I can't go on living
Sophia is feeling uninspired with her current life.

My shadow chases me in
Her thoughts are haunting her.

And through these castle halls
Sophia continues to wander around the castle.

And still it's not forgiving
The castle itself, or Sophia's situation, is not forgiving.

Sure, I've got some jewels
Sophia has material possessions.

And some pretty clothes
She also has fashionable clothing.

But there's no one here to see them
No one is around to see or value what she possesses.

And if you were here
Sophia is speaking to someone who is not present.

I'd find you in your lover's throes
If this person were present, they would likely be with their lover.

Singin' about your freedom
The person she is addressing would be celebrating their freedom in their relationship.

Step into the outside
Sophia is encouraging someone to step outside.

Where the rain is falling down
Sophia is describing the current weather outside.

Take a breath before you drown
She is urging someone to take a break before feeling overwhelmed.

When you need a little lift
Sophia recognizes that sometimes people need a pick-me-up.

Rub the sleep
She advises someone to rub the sleep from their eyes.

From your bloodshot eyes
Their eyes may be bloodshot, implying that they are tired or stressed.

Step into the outside
She reiterates the importance of going outside.

Sophia's got a notebook
Sophia has a journal or notebook.

Of promises tucked away
This notebook contains promises she has made to herself.

All the things she's gonna
Sophia plans to accomplish certain things.

Do and when
This likely includes deadlines or specific times to complete things.

But now it's underneath her mattress
But for now, the notebook is hidden under her mattress.

Underneath her skin
These promises are a part of her and important to her.

Sophia says if I don't get out soon
Sophia is contemplating leaving her current situation.

I'll lose my mind
She fears losing her sanity if she stays where she is.

Take me anywhere surprise me
She is open to going anywhere unexpected.

But leave my suitors
Sophia wants to leave behind any suitors or romantic interests.

And the secret service men behind
She also wants to distance herself from anyone who is trying to control her or keep her within the castle walls.

Or else the crowds will recognize me
If she is seen by others, she will be recognized.

And then I'll have to smile and wave
If seen, she would have to put on a happy face and interact with people.

Blow kisses to their children
She would also have to be kind and act appropriately toward the children of those who recognized her.

So quick give me a wig
Sophia wants a wig to change her appearance.

And a pair of shades
She would also like sunglasses to further disguise herself.

And I'll be runnin' for my freedom
With these items, she could escape unnoticed and finally find her freedom.

Step into the outside
Sophia reminds herself or someone else to go outside.

Where the rain is falling down
It is still raining outside.

Step into the outside
Going outside is still important.

Take a breath before you drown
Take a break before feeling overwhelmed.

When you need a little lift
Sometimes people need a pick-me-up.

Rub the sleep
Sophia advises someone to rub the sleep from their eyes.

From your bloodshot eyes
This implies that someone is likely tired or stressed.

Step into the outside
Leaving the confines of where they are currently will be beneficial.