Out There
Lambia Lyrics
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Faced away but I see you're shaking
Give it up, you've done enough
The door is shut, but a window's open
Letting the light through
You only hurt when you think to
Turn around, it's starting now
I wished that we could hide away
But honestly it's safe to say
I've changed since I met you
And I don't cry like I used to
Listen close, the sound of summer is all around us so
Let's go see what's out there
Suspended in space, only air under toe
But I'm not afraid of falling, I'm afraid of letting go
But the sun shines beneath me and calls my name
My heart's in my throat and my fear is on my sleeve
But your hand is in mine and I really do believe
We're prepared for whatever is out there
In Lambia's song "Out There," the singer takes us on an emotional and introspective journey through love, fear, and growth. The opening lines, "Midday, mind astray, faced away but I see you're shaking," suggest a state of distraction and detachment from the present moment, but the singer is still aware of their partner's vulnerability. The line, "You only hurt when you think to," reinforces the idea that their emotional pain is self-inflicted and connected to overthinking.
As the song progresses, the lyric "Turn around, it's starting now, the lives we'd vowed to end, and how" hints at a past struggle or trauma that the couple has overcome together. The singer expresses a desire to escape or hide away from their problems, but ultimately acknowledges that growth and change have come from facing their challenges head-on. "I've changed since I met you, and I don't cry like I used to," serves as a testament to the transformative power of love.
The chorus, "Listen close, the sound of summer is all around us so, let's go see what's out there," encourages embracing an uncertain future with curiosity and optimism. The final verse builds on this, as the singer describes a sense of weightlessness and fearlessness in the face of the unknown. "My heart's in my throat, and my fear is on my sleeve, but your hand is in mine, and I really do believe, we're prepared for whatever is out there."
Overall, "Out There" is a song about love's transformative and healing power, and the courage it gives us to face life's uncertainties.
Line by Line Meaning
Midday, mind astray
It's the middle of the day and my mind is wandering and unfocused.
Faced away but I see you're shaking
You're turning away from me but I can see that you're nervous or scared.
Give it up, you've done enough
Stop trying to do more, you've already done everything you can.
The door is shut, but a window's open
Something may seem closed off, but there's always another way to approach it.
Letting the light through
Taking advantage of opportunities for brightness or positivity in life.
You only hurt when you think to
You're only experiencing pain when you focus on it or let it consume you.
Turn around, it's starting now
Something new or exciting is beginning and it's time to face it head-on.
The lives we'd vowed to end, and how
Reflecting on past thoughts of giving up or ending things prematurely.
I wished that we could hide away
A desire to escape from reality and avoid facing difficult situations or emotions.
But honestly it's safe to say
In reality, it's okay and even beneficial to confront these challenges.
I've changed since I met you
Meeting someone has brought about a significant shift in perspective or personal growth.
And I don't cry like I used to
Significant emotional growth and the ability to handle difficult situations more maturely than before.
Listen close, the sound of summer is all around us so
Taking the time to appreciate the positive aspects of life around you.
Let's go see what's out there
Embracing the unknown and seeking out new experiences.
Suspended in space, only air under toe
Feeling weightless or disconnected from reality, but still grounded.
But I'm not afraid of falling, I'm afraid of letting go
Afraid of losing control or letting go of familiar things, rather than simply falling or failing.
But the sun shines beneath me and calls my name
Despite fear or uncertainty, there are positive and comforting aspects of the present moment.
My heart's in my throat and my fear is on my sleeve
Feeling intense emotions and displaying vulnerability.
But your hand is in mine and I really do believe
Finding comfort and support through the presence of a loved one.
We're prepared for whatever is out there
Confidence in one's abilities to handle whatever comes their way.
Writer(s): Cecilia Teppema
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