Outside
Limp Bizkit feat. Staind Lyrics
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Can bring me to my knees
Again
All the times
That I could beg you please
In vain
That I felt insecure
For you
And I leave
My burdens at the door
But I'm on the outside
I'm looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly
You're ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you
All the times
That I felt like this won't end
It's for you
And I taste
What I could never have
It was from you
All those times
That I cry my intentions
Full of pride
But I waste
More time than anyone
But I'm on the outside
I'm looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly
You're ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you
All the times
That I've cried
All that's wasted
It's all inside
And I feel all this pain
Stuffed it down
It's back again
And I lie
Here in bed
All alone
I can't mend
But I feel
Tomorrow will be okay
But I'm on the outside
I'm looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly
You're ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you
The lyrics to Limp Bizkit’s “Outside” featuring Staind are an emotive reflection of a person’s feelings of isolation, insecurity, and rejection. The first verse is about reaching out to a person and asking for help, but not being able to get the support you need. The lyrics reference the feeling of begging to be understood and comforted, only to be left isolated and alone. The use of the phrase “can bring me to my knees” also adds a layer of vulnerability and submission.
The chorus highlights the feeling of being an outsider and not being accepted by those around you. The lyrics indicate a certain level of frustration and anger with the other person's superficial facade and their inability to see or understand who the singer truly is, making a direct comparison with the "real" them. The line “I’m looking in” reinforces the feeling of being excluded, as though there is a barrier between the singer and the world, and no matter how hard they try, they cannot break through it.
The final part of the song, including the bridge and last chorus, talks about the pain and frustration of feeling alone, with no one to turn to or share the burden with. The singer admits to hurting, but also appears to be holding onto some hope, with the line “Tomorrow will be okay.”
Line by Line Meaning
And you
Can bring me to my knees
Again
You have the power to make me feel weak and submissive, just like the times before.
All the times
That I could beg you please
In vain
There were many instances in which I begged you for something, but my pleas fell on deaf ears.
All the times
That I felt insecure
For you
I felt uncertain and lacking in confidence because of you, for reasons related to you or our situation.
And I leave
My burdens at the door
I come here to escape, to temporarily set aside all of my problems and worries.
But I'm on the outside
I'm looking in
I can see through you
See your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly
You're ugly like me
I can see through you
See to the real you
Even though I may appear to be an outsider looking in, unable to get close enough to understand you fully, there's more to me than meets the eye. I can see right through your façade and perceive the ugliness that lies within you. I know the real you, because I can relate to that side of you.
All the times
That I felt like this won't end
It's for you
Numerous occasions have led me to believe that this situation is never-ending, and it's all because of you.
And I taste
What I could never have
It was from you
I had a fleeting taste of something I could never possess, and it was thanks to you.
All those times
That I cry my intentions
Full of pride
But I waste
More time than anyone
There have been times when I cried out my desires and goals, confident in my abilities, but more often than not, I end up wasting more time than anyone else.
All the times
That I've cried
All that's wasted
It's all inside
So many tears have been shed, so much has been wasted, and it's all inner turmoil, bottled up inside me.
And I feel all this pain
Stuffed it down
It's back again
I've been trying to bury all this pain deep inside, but it keeps coming back up to the surface.
And I lie
Here in bed
All alone
I can't mend
I lie here in bed, completely alone with my thoughts, unable to fix the damage that's been done.
But I feel
Tomorrow will be okay
Despite all the struggles and hardships, there's a glimmer of hope that tells me everything will be alright tomorrow.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ibelieveinsomething3895
And you bring me to my knees
Again
All this time that I could beg you please
In vain
All the times that I felt insecure
For you
And I leave my burdens at the door
I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
I can see through you, see your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly, you're ugly like me
I can see through you, see to the real you
Biloxi
This is the real deal y'all
Feelin' those lighters
All this time that I felt like this won't end
Was for you
And I taste what I could never have
It's from you
All those times that I tried
My intentions were full of pride
And I waste more time than anyone
But I'm on the outside, I'm looking in
I can see through you, see your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly, you're ugly like me
I can see through you, see to the real you
All the times that I've cried
All this wasted, it's all inside
And I feel all this pain
Stuffed it down, it's back again
And I lie here in bed
All alone
I can't mend
But I feel
Tomorrow will be O.K.
But I'm on...
I'm on the outside and I'm looking in
I can see through you, see your true colors
'Cause inside you're ugly, you're ugly like me
I can see through you, see to the real you
Thank you so much
@MADSAHAD
Coming up on 30 years since the pasting of my younger sister, I find myself an old man sitting down at my kitchen table sipping on some Jamison, listening to Stained and crying a few tears for my baby sister, the pain is still raw, it cuts to the soul, I live for you!!!!!
@KweenKimberly
💙💙💙 I lost my brother (and later my father). This song is so emotional for me but I FEEL IT & love it. Sending you a BIG HUG & wishing you peace & love
@atlanticmermaid2739
I feel you my brother.
@atlanticmermaid2739
🤕 forever... Sending my love.
@keithsmith4638
I lost my big sister to I feel it every day.take care we will c them again🙏🤩
@jason4547
Go be a attention whore elsewhere !
@victoriacaneal6996
No one in that audience had any idea that they were witnessing Rock and Roll history unfolded before them.
@robertcronin6603
No doubt
@Garypaulable
Great days!
@docgoodwood6013
Yes we did. It was a special night in Mississippi we drove from New Orleans to the Biloxi coast coliseum and it was very very different it was the coming out of korn& limp and others Korn had 99 on lock and really didn't play Korn until I saw them live for there 2nd Lp at State Palace Theater in good old New Orleans been a fan of Primus since 89 though they were lucky to book les & the boys