Feargal Sharkey (born Sean Feargal Sharkey on 13 August 1958, in Derry, Nor… Read Full Bio ↴Feargal Sharkey (born Sean Feargal Sharkey on 13 August 1958, in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK) is a singer who first found fame as the lead vocalist of pop punk band The Undertones (1975), famous for the hit single "Teenage Kicks". Before his actual solo career took off, he was also the singer of the one-shot group The Assembly, with the ex-Yazoo supremo Vince Clarke in 1983 (with their UK singles chart number 4 hit, "Never Never").

His best-known solo material is the 1985 UK chart-topping single penned by Maria McKee, "A Good Heart", which went to number one in several countries. His solo work is significantly different from the semi-punk offerings of The Undertones. He also got a UK number 5 in 1986 with "You Little Thief".

Starting in 1992 Sharkey moved into the business side of the music industry, initially as an A&R manager for Polydor Records and then as Managing Director of EXP Ltd. He was appointed a Member of the Radio Authority for five years from December 1998 to December 2003. He then became Chairman of the UK Government task force the 'Live Music Forum' in 2004.

Out of My System
Feargal Sharkey Lyrics

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Well I'm here waiting for the call you said you'd make to me
Put me on the edge of my life while you been having fun I can see
Well baby come or go stop standing in the door
And don't leave me hanging this way

I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
I've got to get you

Out of my system or into my life
This is the moment of truth
I leave it up to you
But don't leave me hanging this way

Hate to put you on the spot but am I wasting precious time
I understand you're still recovering from a heart that's lost all feeling
I don't wanna wonder any longer what you've got to say
But I just go to know either way

I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
This is the moment of truth
I leave it up to you
But I've just got to know today

I don't wanna wonder any longer what you've got to say
But I just got to know either way

I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life
I've got to get you
Out of my system or into my life

Well I've got to get you
Yes into my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Feargal Sharkey's song Out of My System tell the story of a person waiting for a call from someone they care about deeply, who has been having fun while they are left waiting on the edge of their life. The singer is torn between wanting to move on from this person and wanting them back in their life. They implore the other person to make a decision and not leave them hanging, as it is causing them distress.

The chorus repeats the line "I've got to get you out of my system or into my life," emphasizing the singer's conflicting feelings. They leave the decision up to the other person, but they need to know today. The singer is uncomfortable with the uncertainty and does not want to waste any more time waiting for a response.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of emotional urgency and a desire for closure in a relationship. The singer is honest about their feelings and willing to put themselves on the line to find out where they stand. The song captures the tension of a relationship that is not yet resolved and the fear of rejection that often accompanies these situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm here waiting for the call you said you'd make to me
I am anxiously waiting for you to call me as you had promised.

Put me on the edge of my life while you been having fun I can see
You have been taking me to the limit of my emotions while having a good time.

Well baby come or go stop standing in the door
Please make a decision to either leave or stay as it's distracting to wait at the door.

And don't leave me hanging this way
Please don't keep me waiting in this uncertain state.

Hate to put you on the spot but am I wasting precious time
I don't want to pressure you, but I need to know if continuing this relationship is worth my time.

I understand you're still recovering from a heart that's lost all feeling
I know you're healing from a past hurt that has caused you to be emotionally distant.

I don't wanna wonder any longer what you've got to say
I don't want to speculate anymore about your true feelings.

But I just go to know either way
I need to have clarity about our situation, regardless of the answer.

This is the moment of truth
This is the pivotal moment where we'll finally know where we stand.

I leave it up to you
I'm putting the decision in your hands, it's up to you.

But don't leave me hanging this way
Please don't keep me waiting in uncertainty.

I've got to get you
I need to make a decision about our relationship.

Out of my system or into my life
I need to choose between ending things or making a serious commitment.

Well I've got to get you
My decision is made and I know what I want.

Yes into my life
I choose to commit to being with you and including you in my future.

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