Drums – Bruce Gary |
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Drums – Bruce Gary |
Guitar – Mick Taylor |
Organ, Synthesizer, Clavinet, Mellotron, Electric Piano – Carla Bley |
Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Ronnie Leahy |
Vocals, Bass Guitar, Piano – Jack Bruce
Outsiders
Jack Bruce Band Lyrics
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I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
Tell me what my name can mean
Yeah that's like over 40 million sold
(Oh) we doing right
But why write when we can type
Computers get me psyched
They'll probably make us slaves in 40 years
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
And throw the window through the door
We don't use this anymore
I'm not throwing stones
And it means the world to me
Oh three due in time
With the love of love gives life
Oh your heart it helps so much
When we're barely scraping by
It's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
Open [x4]
And it means the world to me
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
It's time to (oooh)
If that's what we never had
We gotta get used to it
I'm glad to get used to it fast
And it's time to go outside
I'm gonna be sick for a while
It's gonna be quite some time
Jack Bruce's song "Outsiders" appears to be about the singer's feelings of discomfort and disillusionment with the increasing technology and change in the world around him. The opening lines suggest a physical illness, but it can also be interpreted as a metaphor for nausea caused by the changes in society. He sings, "I'm gonna be sick for a while/It's gonna be quite some time/If that's what we never had." This can be interpreted as his discomfort with the rapid advancements in technology and culture, as society shifts further away from traditional values and practices.
Furthermore, the lyrics delve deeper into this theme with lines like, "But why write when we can type/Computers get me psyched/They'll probably make us slaves in 40 years." Here, he seems to be criticizing the reliance on technology and the potential negative effects it may have on humanity. Bruce then goes on to express a desire to connect with something more meaningful and authentic, singing, "And throw the window through the door/We don't use this anymore." He may be referring to a desire to return to simpler times and abandon technology in favor of a more natural lifestyle.
Through "Outsiders," Jack Bruce seems to be reflecting on the changes that are happening in the world and expressing a desire for something more authentic and grounded. He seems to be grappling with his own discomfort and questioning the direction that society is heading in.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time to go outside
Let's step out of our comfort zone and embrace new experiences
I'm gonna be sick for a while
Change can be uncomfortable and may induce feelings of unease or nausea
It's gonna be quite some time
This transformation will take time and patience
If that's what we never had
We may have never experienced this before but it's necessary for growth
We gotta get used to it
We need to adapt and adjust to the new situation
I'm glad to get used to it fast
I am eager to learn and adapt quickly
Tell me what my name can mean
I want to know the significance and impact of my existence
In the dictionary scene
In the context of how society defines and categorizes individuals
Yeah that's like over 40 million sold
Referring to the popularity and ubiquity of dictionaries
(Oh) we doing right
I believe we are making the correct choices and actions
But why write when we can type
Why stick to the old ways of doing things when there are new and improved methods available?
Computers get me psyched
The technology and possibilities of computers excites me
They'll probably make us slaves in 40 years
Speculating on the consequences and risks associated with increased technological dependence
And throw the window through the door
Breaking out of traditional and limiting ways of thinking
We don't use this anymore
Moving on from outdated norms and practices
I'm not throwing stones
I'm not criticizing or attacking anyone's beliefs or practices
And it means the world to me
This new perspective or way of doing things is extremely important and valuable to me
Oh three due in time
Trials and challenges are bound to come our way eventually
With the love of love gives life
Love has the power to give meaning and purpose to our lives
Oh your heart it helps so much
Having compassion and empathy for others can make a huge difference
When we're barely scraping by
Even in tough times, love and kindness can pull us through
Open [x4]
Maybe inviting openness and vulnerability
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK BRUCE, PETE BROWN
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