Inside Out
Firestone Lyrics


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Do you know how it feels to be kind of free
Do you know what it means to knot before real
They say you're not afraid but you're gonna pay
But the things you've done when i was having fun

But now it ain't easy 'cause i gotta go
So take me away to another place
From tonight and into today
I'm never gonna stay another day in this place

I'm inside out
I wanna get out and shout

You know how to do when you wanna go
You know what it means when someone is for real
You say you are all right but you are so high
So high above the ground now it's time to come down

But now it ain't easy 'cause i gotta go
So take me away to another place
From tonight and into today
I'm never gonna stay another day in this place

I'm inside out
I wanna get out and shout
I'm inside out
I wanna get out and shout

I've been nothing but wild
Ever since I was a newborn child
How I'm high above the ground
Now it's time for me to get down
Somebody's gonna feed my soul

To know what it means to knot before real
You say you're not afraid but you're gonna pay

I'm inside out
I wanna get out and shout




I'm inside out
I wanna get out and shout

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Firestone's song "Inside Out" speak of a desire for freedom and escape from a certain situation or place. The first verse starts by asking if the listener knows what it means to be "kind of free" and "not before real." These phrases suggest a sense of being trapped in a certain circumstance or expectation, but wanting to break free into something more authentic. The singer then refers to someone who has done things they may regret now that the singer is no longer having fun.


The chorus then brings together the idea of being "inside out," which can be interpreted as feeling turned around, out of place, or upside down. The singer wants to "get out and shout," emphasizing their desire to break free and express themselves. The second verse continues with the theme of realness and authenticity, with the singer questioning whether someone really means what they say when they claim to be alright. There is also a reference to coming down from a high, which could be interpreted literally or metaphorically.


The bridge then introduces the idea of someone feeding the singer's soul - perhaps an indication that they are looking for love, support, or guidance from someone who can help them feel more complete. Finally, the chorus repeats, with the singer still feeling inside out and wanting to break free.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know how it feels to be kind of free
Have you ever experienced the sensation of freedom?


Do you know what it means to knot before real
Have you ever encountered a fake or insincere person?


They say you're not afraid but you're gonna pay
People proclaim that you are unafraid, but you will face consequences for your actions.


But the things you've done when I was having fun
Your actions during my enjoyable moments have had an impact.


But now it ain't easy 'cause I gotta go
It is difficult now as I must move on.


So take me away to another place
Bring me to a different location.


From tonight and into today
From now till the present moment.


I'm never gonna stay another day in this place
I will not be remaining in this location any longer.


I'm inside out
My emotions are overwhelming and chaotic.


I wanna get out and shout
I want to release my emotions and express myself loudly.


You know how to do when you wanna go
You are familiar with the process of leaving when you desire to do so.


You know what it means when someone is for real
You understand what it means when a person is genuine and authentic.


You say you are all right but you are so high
You claim to be fine, but you are not sober or clear-headed.


So high above the ground now it's time to come down
You have been living recklessly, and it is time to return to reality.


I've been nothing but wild
I have been behaving impulsively and without control.


Ever since I was a newborn child
I have been reckless since the beginning of my life.


How I'm high above the ground
I am living in a state of carelessness and recklessness.


Now it's time for me to get down
It is time for me to become more grounded and responsible.


Somebody's gonna feed my soul
Someone will nourish and fulfil me emotionally.




Writer(s): Andreas Richard Wiil, Kristina Margareta Johansson, Mattias Denny Gustafsson, Oskar Jens Cedermalm

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