Inside Out
Harmjoy Lyrics


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These are the scars I've made.
These are the scars that made me.
These are the shapes I drew.
These are the shapes that drew me.
I see the way you stare at me
And call me a damned freak.
A bizarre-sight to see
As if that's a bad thing.
I wear my history in plain view
I don't hide anything from you.
My insides are out in the open
This is the life I have chosen
Don't judge me.
You've got scars too.
Right there: inside of you!
Don't judge me.
You're damaged too.
Right there: inside of you!
Don't judge me.
You're rotting too.
Right there: inside of you!
I see you scowling at me
'Cause I'm wearing no colors.
Black is the way that we see
Who are our brothers.
We show our pain on the surface.
Our crisis is our catharsis
There's good and evil inside us.




Our shared wounds
Serve to unite us!

Overall Meaning

Harmjoy's "Inside Out" is an empowering anthem that taps into the raw emotions of individuals who are misunderstood or judged for their appearance or their past. The song begins with the singer owning their scars and flaws, both physical and emotional, and embracing them as they are a part of their identity. The lyrics depict the frustration of being judged by society for being different or labeled as a freak. Despite these challenges, the artist urges the listener not to judge them but instead to acknowledge their own vulnerabilities and pain.


The song takes a deeper turn as it highlights the power of shared experiences and how they can bring people together. The singer talks about the unity they feel with individuals who might have a history or pain similar to theirs. In embracing and owning their inner struggles, they show their solidarity with others who might be struggling silently.


Overall, "Inside Out" is a message of self-love, empowerment, and unity for those who feel judged or misunderstood.


Line by Line Meaning

These are the scars I've made.
These visible marks on my body are the result of my past experiences.


These are the scars that made me.
These scars may have caused me pain, but they have also helped shape me into the person I am today.


These are the shapes I drew.
These visible marks on my body are a reflection of the choices I have made in life.


These are the shapes that drew me.
These visible marks on my body may have influenced my choices in life.


I see the way you stare at me And call me a damned freak.
I can sense the judgment and negativity you project towards me, labeling me as abnormal and unworthy.


A bizarre-sight to see As if that's a bad thing.
While you may view me as strange, I do not see that as a negative aspect of myself.


I wear my history in plain view I don't hide anything from you.
I am not ashamed of my past and choose to openly display my scars and experiences to the world.


My insides are out in the open This is the life I have chosen.
By not hiding my scars and experiences, I have chosen to be vulnerable and live my life authentically.


Don't judge me. You've got scars too. Right there: inside of you!
Do not judge me harshly for my scars and experiences, as you too have been scarred by life's challenges.


I see you scowling at me 'Cause I'm wearing no colors.
You are judging me based on my lack of conformity to societal norms and expectations.


Black is the way that we see Who are our brothers.
Wearing black is a symbol of solidarity and brotherhood among those who understand the pain and struggle of life.


We show our pain on the surface. Our crisis is our catharsis.
By displaying our scars and showing our pain to the world, we are able to find release and healing.


There's good and evil inside us. Our shared wounds Serve to unite us!
We all contain both positive and negative aspects within ourselves, but our shared experiences of pain and hardship are what bring us together as human beings.




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The Real Maz

This is so fantastic!  I really love the closeup of FL in the beginning ;)

Ingo Bünnemeyer

Great, wonderful, awesome, fantastic. Can`t find enough superlatives. Please continue this good work!! Love this tune!! <3 

Olaf Buddenberg

The smile at 0:25 kills me. Fantastic song, bought your new EP.

Olaf Buddenberg

+Elisa Berlin - Now look what a mess you made! ;)

Elisa Berlin

+Olaf Buddenberg Heehee. Oops! >;p

Olaf Buddenberg

I guess there's fates far worse than being killed by your smile. My cats will mourn me, though. (I hope!) ;)

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сергей буланов

отличная тема!!!музон 5 баллов!

Elextro Alan

Great tune !

Laysch Meister

Great song!

Natalie m

great song \w/

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