Inside Out
L.R. Marsh Lyrics
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I'm looking for to lay to waste
Of all the things I cannot taste
And this is not the racy race, they spoke loud
(I believe in what you do)
(I believe in watching you)
(I believe in what you do) it's what you do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
Given the choice
Given the heart
Given the tool
Given the word
Given the cheers
(I believe in what you do)
(I believe in watching you)
(I believe in what you do) it's what you do
(I believe in watching you)
(I believe in what you do)
(I believe in watching you) I, I, I, I, I
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I believe in what you do
I believe in watching you
I believe in what you do (given the choice)
I believe in watching you (given the heart)
I believe in what you do (given the tool)
I believe in watching you (given the word)
I believe in what you do (given the cheers)
I believe in watching you
I could, I
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
I could turn you inside-out
What I choose not to do
Given the choice
Given the heart
Given the tool
Given the word
Given the cheers
Given the cheers
Given the choice
Given the choice
Given the choice
The lyrics of L.R. Marsh's "Inside Out" are open to interpretation, but the overall feeling of the song seems to be one of internal struggle and resistance. The opening lines encourage the listener to divide their cultured pearls in haste, implying a desire to destroy something valuable. The singer is looking to lay waste to something, but it's unclear what that something is. They mention not being able to taste it, which could mean it's something intangible like emotions, thoughts, or experiences. The line "this is not the racy race, they spoke loud" could be interpreted as a rejection of societal pressure to constantly compete and achieve.
The chorus repeats the lines "I could turn you inside-out, what I choose not to do." This could refer to the singer's own inner turmoil and their desire to keep their own struggles hidden. They could also be speaking to someone else, saying that they have the power to expose another person's vulnerabilities but choose not to.
The middle section of the song lists different things that are given, including choice, heart, tool, word, and cheers. It's unclear what these items specifically refer to, but they could all be seen as sources of power or influence.
Overall, the song seems to be about grappling with intense emotions or desires and making a conscious choice to either embrace or reject them. It's about recognizing the power one has and navigating that power in a responsible way.
Line by Line Meaning
Divide your cultured pearls in haste
Quickly separate your valuable possessions
I'm looking for to lay to waste
I am aiming to destroy
Of all the things I cannot taste
There are things I cannot fully experience
And this is not the racy race, they spoke loud
This is not the competitive race that is often loud and attention-seeking
(I believe in what you do)
I trust your actions
(I believe in watching you)
I keep a close eye on you
(I believe in what you do) it's what you do
I have faith in your consistent behavior
(I believe in watching you)
I continuously monitor your actions
I could turn you inside-out
I have the power to expose your innermost self
What I choose not to do
But I won't exercise that power
Given the choice
If presented with options
Given the heart
Given the passion and emotion
Given the tool
Given the means to act
Given the word
Given the authority or permission to speak
Given the cheers
Given the support and encouragement
I could, I
I have power, but
I believe in what you do
I have confidence in your actions
I believe in watching you
I closely observe your behavior
I believe in what you do (given the choice)
I trust your decision-making abilities
I believe in watching you (given the heart)
I monitor your emotions closely
I believe in what you do (given the tool)
I have faith in your abilities to act
I believe in watching you (given the word)
I pay attention to what you say
I believe in what you do (given the cheers)
I am encouraged by your supporters
I believe in watching you
I am keeping a watchful eye on you
I could turn you inside-out
I could expose your vulnerabilities
What I choose not to do
But I choose not to harm you
Given the choice
When options are presented
Given the heart
When emotions are involved
Given the tool
When capable of taking action
Given the word
When authorized to speak
Given the cheers
When being supported
Given the cheers
When being encouraged
Given the choice
When given options
Given the choice
When presented with choices
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BERRY, PETER BUCK, MICHAEL MILLS, MICHAEL STIPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amy Mulcahy
This is going to be in my head all day
Jim Ref
Great tune, sounds fantastic.
L.R. Marsh
Cheers Jim! 🙏
bogan
I know this is old vid but i saw this guy last night live and he is the man, so much talent .
L.R. Marsh
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate it 🙏 glad you enjoyed the show! Hope to see ya again soon 🤙
william condon
good job