The Outsider
Joe Bonamassa Black Country Communion Derek Sherinian Glenn Hughes & Jason Bonham Lyrics


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Long gone
I can hear the siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And its, too late
For the lion and the lamb
I'm crucified
My flesh is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated

In the skyline
These are the days
I'm the keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
The outsider
'till I die
Last rite
Time to meet your maker




In the black light
Heavy lies my wake

Overall Meaning

The Outsider is a song about being an outcast and not fitting in with society. The lyrics suggest that the singer has had a difficult life and has experienced pain and suffering. The first verse talks about the singer being "long gone" and feeling strong, perhaps indicating that they have been on the fringes of society for a long time and have grown accustomed to it. The use of the word "siren" implies that the singer may have been in trouble with the police or other authorities. The line "I break in my darkest hour" suggests that the singer has been through tough times and perhaps turned to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism.


The song's chorus has a more positive message, with the singer stating that they are the "keeper" and that people should know their name. The line "kill the reaper, feed the flame" could suggest that the singer wants to overcome their pain and become stronger, perhaps by focusing on creativity (the flame) instead of destructive behaviors. The use of the word "rider" in the second verse may also indicate that the singer is trying to overcome their struggles by finding a sense of freedom and independence.


The final verse of the song seems to suggest that the singer is ready to face their mortality. They talk about meeting their maker and heavy lies their wake. This could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging the impact they have had on the world around them and preparing for their eventual death.


Line by Line Meaning

Long gone
I have been gone for a long time


I can hear the siren
I can hear the sound of an emergency siren


And I, feel strong
Despite being gone for a long time, I feel strong


I don't give a damn
I don't care about anything


I break
I have broken down emotionally


In my darkest hour
During the most difficult time in my life


And its, too late
It's too late to fix what's been broken


For the lion and the lamb
Both the strong and the weak are affected


I'm crucified
I feel like I'm being punished


My flesh is torn
I am emotionally wounded


So take me back
I want to go back to a better time


Where I belong
To a place or time where I fit in


So long
I've said goodbye


I've been elevated
I have been raised up or lifted


In the skyline
Up high in the sky


These are the days
These are the times we are living in


I'm the keeper
I am the protector or guardian


You know my name
You are familiar with who I am


Kill the reaper
Defeat death


Feed the flame
Add fuel to the fire


I'm a rider
I am a traveler or adventurer


Blood red sky
The sky is red, possibly due to violence


The outsider
I am an outsider and don't belong


'till I die
Until the day I die


Last rite
The final religious ceremony before death


Time to meet your maker
It is time to face God


In the black light
In the darkness of my soul


Heavy lies my wake
My past weighs heavily on me




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: GLENN WILLIAM HUGHES, JOE BONAMASSA, DEREK SHERINIAN, KEVIN SHIRLEY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

beach bum

Long gone
I can hear the Siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And Its, too late
For the Lion and the Lamb
I'm crucified
My flesh Is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated
In the skyline
These are the days
I'm the Keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
THE OUTSIDER
'Till I die
Last rite
Time to meet your maker
In the black light
Heavy lies my wake



All comments from YouTube:

Shep dgc.og.soldier

Not many true blue living rock and roll legends still layin it down but Glenn Hughes is indeed.And Bonamassa is the present day KING of blues rock.Hope I have the chance to see them.....again !! 👌👍

James Duffield

Glen Hughes is the man... greatest voice in rock and roll!!

Jim Morris

Glenn Hughes needs to be exposed a bunch more for his abilities. Not the one you might I'm speaking of, his vocal talent is among the best. Hopefully this band's popularity will make that happen.

Christopher Reinheimer

One of the best on our planet

Lesa Miller

Still has that great voice!!! Rock 'n roll will never ever ever die.

James Puckett

Damn, this was awesome. My heart was pounding out of my chest half way through. Thanks to Mike Hickey for turning me onto you guys!

mijlaid

that bass and guitar run starting a 3:15 is fantastic

beach bum

Long gone
I can hear the Siren
And I, feel strong
I don't give a damn
I break
In my darkest hour
And Its, too late
For the Lion and the Lamb
I'm crucified
My flesh Is torn
So take me back
Where I belong
So long
I've been elevated
In the skyline
These are the days
I'm the Keeper
You know my name
Kill the reaper
Feed the flame
I'm a rider
Blood red sky
THE OUTSIDER
'Till I die
Last rite
Time to meet your maker
In the black light
Heavy lies my wake

mr1982

Maybe my fave from BCC2. So glad they made a 4th album.
Amazing band with a truly distinctive sound.

Glenn Joslyn

JUST AWESOME!  Another Great Favorite Band! Way to go guys! Have been listening to guys for a while now, and finally tracked you down on the iinternet! Looking forward to more from you guys! Really Appreciate Your Music! Mahalo from Hawaii

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