Out of Focus
Jagger Lyrics
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I saw a beautiful morning
Shining on the hill
And I grabbed the cat by the tail
The future with my finger nails
But now I live in fear
It's all out of focus
It's all out of focus
It's all, baby, so unreal
I saw towering spires
I heard beautiful chimes
I heard them peal
I saw visions of grace
I saw a heavenly place
Then it disappeared
Maybe I lied a little bit too much
Maybe I cried a little bit too much
I saw the future just shatter like glass
It's all out of focus
It's all, baby, so unclear
It's all out of focus
And nothing is revealed
I was walking in clouds
Yeah and talking so proud
But I did not hear
Voices singing so loud
Saying you're tumbling down
To the streets of tears
Maybe I lied a little bit too much
Sometime I cried a little bit too much
I saw the future just shatter like glass
It's all out of focus
It's all, baby, so unclear
It's all out of focus
It's all, baby, so unreal
Sometime I lied a little bit too hard
Sometime I cried a little bit too hard
I saw the future just vanish like glass
It's all out of focus
It's all, baby, so unclear
It's all out of focus
And nothing is revealed
In "Out of Focus," Jagger describes a past filled with hope and optimism that has now turned into fear and uncertainty. The opening lines suggest a beautiful morning and a promising future, symbolized by the glittering dawn and the shining hill. However, the tone quickly shifts as Jagger mentions grabbing the cat by the tail, a reckless and impulsive action that represents his attempt to control the future. Despite his efforts, his vision becomes unclear and distorted, leading to fear and a sense of unreality.
As the song continues, Jagger reflects on the loss of his dreams and aspirations. He mentions seeing towering spires and hearing beautiful chimes, suggesting a glimpse of something divine or transcendent. However, these visions quickly disappear, leaving him with a sense of emptiness and disillusionment. Jagger acknowledges that he may have lied and cried too much, possibly referring to the compromises and emotional struggles he faced in his pursuit of his dreams. The shattered future he envisions symbolizes the breakdown of his once clear and focused path.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of uncertainty and obscurity. Jagger repeatedly sings that everything is out of focus, unclear, and unreal. The loss of clarity prevents him from seeing the truth or finding a sense of direction. He feels as though nothing is revealed to him, and he questions the authenticity of his experiences.
In the following verses, Jagger describes his delusions and false sense of confidence. He was walking in clouds and talking proudly, unaware of the warning signs. The voices that sing so loud represent his own subconscious or external warnings that he's heading towards a downfall. He eventually falls to the streets of tears, reinforcing the idea of a shattered dream and a profound sense of sadness.
In the final verse, Jagger admits to overexaggerating and exaggerating his emotions. He acknowledges that his lies and excessive tears were perhaps his own undoing. The future, once again, vanishes like glass, leaving him with a continued sense of uncertainty.
Overall, "Out of Focus" is a reflection on the loss of clarity and direction in life, the consequences of deception and emotional turbulence, and the struggle to come to terms with a shattered future.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a glittering dawn
I witnessed a stunning sunrise
I saw a beautiful morning
I experienced a breathtaking start to the day
Shining on the hill
Radiating its brilliance upon the elevated terrain
And I grabbed the cat by the tail
I boldly seized hold of opportunities
The future with my finger nails
I tried to control and shape my destiny
But now I live in fear
However, now I reside in a state of anxiety
It's all out of focus
Everything appears blurry and indistinct
It's all, baby, so unclear
Everything is incredibly uncertain
It's all out of focus
Everything lacks clarity and definition
It's all, baby, so unreal
Everything feels surreal and detached from reality
I saw towering spires
I witnessed imposing and majestic structures
I heard beautiful chimes
I listened to captivating and melodic sounds
I heard them peal
I perceived the resounding echoes of their melody
I saw visions of grace
I had enchanting glimpses of elegance and beauty
I saw a heavenly place
I beheld a celestial realm of extraordinary perfection
Then it disappeared
Yet, it abruptly vanished from my sight
Maybe I lied a little bit too much
Perhaps I deceived others more than I should have
Maybe I cried a little bit too much
Perhaps I shed tears excessively
I saw the future just shatter like glass
I witnessed the complete destruction of my envisioned destiny
I was walking in clouds
I felt euphoric and blissful
Yeah and talking so proud
Confidently expressing myself
But I did not hear
Yet, I failed to perceive
Voices singing so loud
Voices warning and admonishing me with great intensity
Saying you're tumbling down
Revealing that I am descending towards a painful downfall
To the streets of tears
To a place filled with sorrow and anguish
Sometime I lied a little bit too much
Often, I deceived others more than necessary
Sometime I cried a little bit too much
Frequently, I shed tears excessively
I saw the future just shatter like glass
I witnessed the complete destruction of my envisioned destiny
Sometime I lied a little bit too hard
At times, I deceived others with excessive intensity
Sometime I cried a little bit too hard
Occasionally, I shed tears with overwhelming intensity
I saw the future just vanish like glass
I witnessed the utter disappearance of my envisioned destiny
And nothing is revealed
As a result, nothing is disclosed or unveiled
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Written by: MICK JAGGER
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