Spring-boarding his musical career during his 10 years living in New York City with early musical roots in the East Village, Lieb took the NYC songwriting scene by storm. After his first performance at Sidewalk Café he was immediately swooped into meetings with producers, label execs and collaborators of the highest caliber. After a year or so exploring the big-labels, Eli put on the brakes and retreated to his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. It was in this rural refuge where Eli was able to write one of this year’s most exciting club-beat driven albums from his own musical instincts.
Perhaps one of the keys to understanding Lieb’s intuitive sense of melody and insightful candid lyrics has to do with his lifelong practice of Transcendental Meditation. Raised in an environment in which he practiced daily, he was taught as a child and has been meditating daily since. Eli describes it as a very different upbringing, which he is entirely grateful for: “meditation allows me to go through life with positivity and joy and makes me feel a deep connection to the underlying currents that we are all a part of.” TM is the same meditation that the Maharishi introduced to the Beatles and which the David Lynch Foundation supports with numerous educational outreaches.
While the production value on Eli Lieb is of the utmost quality, the honest lyrical content was written the same way any bedroom record is written: straight from the hip, from the depths of the heart; Eli’s tremendous talent, craft, and heart-felt production shines through on every track.
Inside Out
Eli Lieb Lyrics
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Sitting in the mirror getting pretty
Gotta look my best if we're gonna break up
Gotta look my best if we're gonna break up
I can hear you knocking at the front door
And I know exactly what you came for
Try to say goodbye but it's hot and heavy
You touch me and it's breaking me down
And me down and me down and me down
I'm telling you let's just give it up and get down
And get down and get down
So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever, baby
You know what I want right now
Hit me one more time it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out, inside out
I know that we probably shouldn't do this
Wake up in the morning feeling stupid
Said that we were done but you're all up all on me
Said that we were done but you're all up all on me
Tell me how we got in this position
Guess I gotta get you out my system
Try to let you go but it's not that easy
Try to let you go but it's not that easy
You touch me and it's breaking me down
And me down and me down and me down
I'm telling you let's just give it up and get down
And get down and get down
So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever, baby
You know what I want right now
Hit me one more time it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out, inside out
So come on
Won't you give me something to remember?
Baby shut your mouth and turn me inside out
Even though we couldn't last forever, baby
You know what I want right now
Hit me one more time it's so amazing
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
'Cause you know me inside out
In the song "Inside Out" by Eli Lieb, the singer is anticipating a breakup with his partner, but is conflicted about his feelings. As he prepares for the breakup, he tries to look his best and mentally prepares himself for the emotional pain. However, when his partner arrives, he finds it difficult to say goodbye because of the intense physical and emotional connection they share. He is aware that their relationship is not sustainable, but he cannot resist the temptation of their chemistry.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire for his partner to give him "something to remember" and to turn him "inside out." He acknowledges that their relationship cannot last forever, but he wants to make the most of their time together. The singer is caught up in the intensity of the moment and wants to live in the present, even though he knows their relationship has an expiration date.
Overall, the song captures the complex emotions of a fleeting relationship and the confusion that can arise when physical attraction conflicts with the reality of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Said you're gonna be here in a minute
The singer's lover is expected to arrive soon.
Sitting in the mirror getting pretty
The singer is looking in the mirror, trying to make themselves look good for the upcoming breakup.
Gotta look my best if we're gonna break up
The singer is aware that looking good is important when ending a relationship.
I can hear you knocking at the front door
The artist can hear their lover at the door.
And I know exactly what you came for
The artist is aware of the intentions behind their lover's visit.
Try to say goodbye but it's hot and heavy
Although the singer is attempting to end the relationship, things are getting steamy between them and their lover.
You touch me and it's breaking me down, And me down and me down and me down
The singer is struggling to resist their lover's touch, as it has a powerful effect on them.
I'm telling you let's just give it up and get down, And get down and get down
Even though the artist knows they should end the relationship, they are willing to give in and have one last physical encounter with their lover.
Won't you give me something to remember?
The artist is asking their lover to make this final encounter memorable.
Baby shut your mouth and turn me inside out
The artist wants their lover to engage in passionate, intimate activities with them.
Even though we couldn't last forever, baby
The singer knows that the relationship is coming to an end and that they will not last forever.
You know what I want right now
The artist's lover knows exactly what they want in this final encounter.
Hit me one more time it's so amazing
The singer is asking their lover for one last passionate encounter, as they have been amazing in the past.
How you shook my world and flipped it upside down
The singer's lover has had a profound impact on their life and emotions.
You're the only one who ever drove me crazy
The singer's lover is the only one who has ever caused them to act irrationally or impulsively.
I know that we probably shouldn't do this
The artist is aware that engaging in a final encounter with their lover is likely not the best decision.
Wake up in the morning feeling stupid
The artist anticipates regretting their decision to have a final encounter with their lover the next day.
Said that we were done but you're all up all on me
Even after claiming that the relationship is over, the singer's lover is still physically engaged with them.
Tell me how we got in this position
The singer is unsure how they ended up in this situation where they are about to have a final encounter with their soon-to-be-ex-lover.
Guess I gotta get you out my system
The artist feels that having a final encounter with their lover will help them move on and rid themselves of lingering emotions.
Try to let you go but it's not that easy
Although the artist is trying to move on from the relationship, doing so is proving to be difficult.
So come on
The artist is urging their lover to engage in a final encounter with them.
Contributed by Taylor N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juanjohnson8137
I am very judgmental with people whom do Britney covers. But man I would throw flowers on your Stage.... Bravo!!!
@RealAlaska907
Juan Johnson I fap to this.
@kennayoprah9332
Amazing cover of Inside out. Would love to hear ShatteredGlass DontCry and Hold on Tight as covers ☺
@xaxande
One of my favorites off you. Absolutely love it!!!
@thaynannsilva3168
Queria que fizesse outro cover da Britney Spears. Perfect.
@ECTHELIONjr
GREAT COVER!!!... LOVE THIS VERSION!... THANKS!
@myshadow21
my new favorite cover for this song
@famouskphantom
I am in awe!!!! I freaking love this song!! You made this sound so amazing!!!!!!!!!
@sandrasnyder8559
Perfect voice!
@tolp500
The best performance!