Inside
Jethro Tull Lyrics


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All the places I've been make it hard to begin
To enjoy life again on the inside, but I mean to.
Take a walk around the block
And be glad that I've got me some time
To be in from the outside,
And inside with you.

I'm sitting on the corner feeling glad.
Got no money coming in but I can't be sad.
That was the best cup of coffee I ever had.
And I won't worry about a thing
Because we've got it made,
Here on the inside, outside so far away.

And we'll laugh and we'll sing get someone to bring
Our friends here for tea in the evening
Old Jeffrey makes three.
Take a walk in the park, does the wind in the dark
Sound like music to you?
Well I'm thinking it does to me.

Can you cook, can you sew? Well, I don't want to know.
That is not what you need on the inside, to make the time go.
Counting lambs, counting sheep
We will fall into sleep




And we awake to a new day of living
And loving you so.

Overall Meaning

The song "Inside" by Jethro Tull is a contemplative ballad about finding solace within oneself and cherishing human connections. The singer recounts the past places they have been which have made it difficult to enjoy life again, but they are determined to make the most of their present moment. They take a walk around the block and feel grateful for the time they have to be inside and enjoy the company of others. The singer acknowledges their financial struggles but finds happiness in the small moments such as enjoying a cup of coffee. They are confident in their current situation and don't worry about the outside world because they feel content with where they are.


As the song progresses, the singer envisions having friends over for tea and admires the soothing sound of the wind in a park. They find beauty in simplicity and don't care for certain materialistic skills, but instead value genuine connection with others. The final lyrics express a peaceful end to the day as the singer counts sheep and, with their partner, wakes up to a new day filled with love.


Overall, "Inside" presents a message of living in the present and finding joy in the little things. It emphasizes the significance of human relationships and the power of overcoming past struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

All the places I've been make it hard to begin
My past experiences have made it difficult to start anew.


To enjoy life again on the inside, but I mean to.
Despite my reservations, I intend to rediscover happiness with you.


Take a walk around the block
Let's go for a stroll to enjoy the simple things in life.


And be glad that I've got me some time
I appreciate having a moment to slow down and find joy in the present.


To be in from the outside,
It's nice to be indoors, away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.


And inside with you.
Spending time with you makes me feel content and whole.


I'm sitting on the corner feeling glad.
Despite my financial troubles, I'm content with the simple things in life.


Got no money coming in but I can't be sad.
Even though I'm broke, I'm still finding joy in life.


That was the best cup of coffee I ever had.
Even small pleasures like a good cup of coffee can make a big difference in my day.


And I won't worry about a thing
I'm choosing to live in the moment and let go of my worries for now.


Because we've got it made,
We have everything we need to be happy in this moment.


Here on the inside, outside so far away.
Being here with you feels like a world away from the stress of the outside world.


And we'll laugh and we'll sing get someone to bring
Let's surround ourselves with good company and enjoy each other's company.


Our friends here for tea in the evening
We're happy to have our loved ones around us to share tea and good times with.


Old Jeffrey makes three.
Even our pets are cherished companions that add to our happiness.


Take a walk in the park, does the wind in the dark
Let's take a leisurely stroll and appreciate the beauty of nature.


Sound like music to you?
Isn't it lovely to experience the natural world as if it were art?


Well I'm thinking it does to me.
I'm struck by the beauty of the moment and the wonders of the world around us.


Can you cook, can you sew? Well, I don't want to know.
I don't need you to be able to do certain things to enjoy your presence and love.


That is not what you need on the inside, to make the time go.
Being with you and enjoying life is all I need, I don't need fancy distractions.


Counting lambs, counting sheep
Let's relax and unwind for the night.


We will fall into sleep
With your love and comfort, I'll sleep peacefully and soundly.


And we awake to a new day of living
We'll start every new day with joy and purpose, thanks to each other's love.


And loving you so.
I'm so grateful for your love and being able to share this life with you.




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Written by: IAN ANDERSON

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