Outside Villanova
Eric Hutchinson Lyrics


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And now I'm trying to decide if I feel dirty at all
Cause it gets hard to tell
It's never just black and white she's got a mind of her own
And she uses it well

So she invites me over outside villanova
She's got some pull-out sofa that we won't hardly need
She is only drinking soda revving up that motor
Got places we could go to but I still won't believe

That she's only gifted
When I'm standing by her side
She goes unassisted
And I start to relax as I cut her some slack

[Chorus]
So get up I gotta go to work
Facing all these people who now know I'm a jerk
And it's a set-up I gotta change my clothes
Concealing all this evidence before everybody knows
What I've done and what I'm gonna do ?again

And in the middle of the night I have a breakdown of sorts
With regret creeping in
She's gonna put up a fight and she will get her way
Cause she loves sleeping in

So I need someone to side with when she begins confiding
And I cannot provide it cause I'm endlessly cold
She says she's so excited to play some groom and bride
With me but I'm undecided so I need to be told

That she's only sinking
When I'm sleeping by her side
With a change of thinking
I could pull us away even just for a day

[Chorus]

She grows impatient to change my tune
She's geting older and legal soon
And I wasn't ready to start out and go upsetting
Some girl that I'd be forgetting
By the time the cops came by that afternoon
And I try to decide as she pulls me aside





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Outside Villanova" by Eric Hutchinson is about the moral and emotional conflict faced by the singer as he engages in a complex relationship with a woman. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with his guilt about the affair by questioning whether he should feel dirty or not. He acknowledges that the situation is not clear cut and that the woman he is with is very independent and intelligent. They spend time together outside Villanova, where they have access to a pull-out sofa, but the singer is still uncertain about their relationship, which creates tension between them.


As the song progresses, the singer continues to grapple with his emotional turmoil. He acknowledges that he is conflicted about the relationship and that his partner is looking for something more serious than he can provide. While the singer fantasizes about getting away, he is constantly pulled back into the relationship. The lyrics refer to his feeling of being trapped and unable to provide the emotional support his partner needs. The chorus emphasizes his growing sense of guilt and pressure as he tries to conceal his actions.


In conclusion, the lyrics of "Outside Villanova" tell a story about a narrator who is conflicted about his relationship with an intelligent and independent woman. Despite his inner turmoil, he is drawn back into the relationship, where he is unable to provide the level of emotional support his partner needs. The song shows the complexity of relationships and the moral conflicts that arise when we engage in actions that trouble our conscience.


Line by Line Meaning

And now I'm trying to decide if I feel dirty at all
I am questioning my actions and wondering if I should feel guilty about what I have done


Cause it gets hard to tell
It is difficult to determine right from wrong in this situation


It's never just black and white she's got a mind of her own
There are always shades of grey and complexities involved in this girl's decisions


And she uses it well
She is smart and strategic in her decision making


So she invites me over outside villanova
She asks me to come to her place near Villanova University


She's got some pull-out sofa that we won't hardly need
She has prepared a sofa bed in anticipation of my visit, but we probably won't use it


She is only drinking soda revving up that motor
She is drinking a non-alcoholic beverage and preparing to drive to some location


Got places we could go to but I still won't believe
She suggests various destinations, but I am still skeptical


That she's only gifted
I am doubting that she is sincere or that her intentions are pure


When I'm standing by her side
I question her motives when I am with her


She goes unassisted
She is independent and can handle herself


And I start to relax as I cut her some slack
I ease up and let her take the lead in our interaction


So get up I gotta go to work
I need to leave to go to my job


Facing all these people who now know I'm a jerk
I am embarrassed that others may think poorly of me based on my actions


And it's a set-up I gotta change my clothes
I realize that I have been set up and need to conceal evidence of my behavior before returning to work


Concealing all this evidence before everybody knows
I need to hide any evidence that could incriminate me.


What I've done and what I'm gonna do ?again
I am feeling guilty for my actions and worry that I will make the same mistakes in the future


And in the middle of the night I have a breakdown of sorts
I experience emotional turmoil and worry about the consequences of my actions


With regret creeping in
I feel remorse for my actions and wish I had behaved differently


She's gonna put up a fight and she will get her way
The girl will argue for her own desires and I will likely give in


Cause she loves sleeping in
She enjoys staying in bed and doesn't want to get up early


So I need someone to side with when she begins confiding
I need someone to confide in when the girl starts sharing personal thoughts and feelings


And I cannot provide it cause I'm endlessly cold
I am emotionally distant and unable to offer the support that the girl needs


She says she's so excited to play some groom and bride
She expresses enthusiasm about pretending to be in a wedding scenario


With me but I'm undecided so I need to be told
I am unsure about whether or not to participate and need someone to give me advice


That she's only sinking
I worry that the girl may be lowering my standards or values


When I'm sleeping by her side
I am worried about my judgment being clouded by being too close to her


With a change of thinking
I can alter my perspective and make different decisions


I could pull us away even just for a day
I could distance myself from this situation, even if it's just for a short time


She grows impatient to change my tune
She becomes frustrated that I am not more enthusiastic or compliant


She's geting older and legal soon
She is approaching the age of legal adulthood


And I wasn't ready to start out and go upsetting
I did not anticipate the level of drama or complication that arose from the situation


Some girl that I'd be forgetting
The girl's identity or significance may not be memorable for me in the long run


By the time the cops came by that afternoon
The authorities may be involved and investigate my actions


And I try to decide as she pulls me aside
I am still debating what to do as the girl seeks my attention and input




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ERIC MARTIN HUTCHINSON

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This guy seriously needs some recognition. 

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