Inside Out
M.R.A. Lyrics


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Divide your cultured pearls in haste
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 believe in watching you)

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

Overall Meaning

The song "Inside Out" by M.R.A. speaks of a struggle to connect with someone, and ultimately choosing not to do so. The first few lines suggest an urgency to break down barriers, with the idea of "dividing cultured pearls in haste." The singer is determined to "lay waste" to something they cannot taste, perhaps implying a desire to experience or understand something that has been elusive. However, they also assert that this is "not the racy race" – an indication that the chase is not about competition or power dynamics.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I could turn you inside-out / what I choose not to do." This could be interpreted in different ways – perhaps the singer has the ability to break down someone's emotional defenses, but decides not to, or maybe they mean that they could reveal their own vulnerability but choose to keep it hidden. The lines "I believe in what you do / I believe in watching you" are ambiguous – it could be a statement of admiration, or a suggestion that the singer is observing the other person's actions closely.


The final lines repeat the phrases "given the (blank)," with a list of factors that could influence a decision. It's unclear who is giving these things – perhaps the singer is considering their own internal factors, or someone else is imposing expectations. Ultimately, it seems that the singer has decided not to pursue a deeper connection with the person they are addressing, despite the potential ("given the choice").


Line by Line Meaning

Divide your cultured pearls in haste
Act quickly to separate and discard valuable possessions that are culturally significant


I'm looking for to lay to waste
I am seeking to intentionally destroy things


Of all the things I cannot taste
Out of all the experiences I cannot have and appreciate


And this is not the racy race, they spoke loud
This is not a fast-paced competition where people are yelling loudly


(I believe in what you do)
I have faith in your actions and decisions


(I believe in watching you)
I place value in observing your behavior


(I believe in what you do) it's what you do
I have faith in the things you do, as that is who you are


(I believe in watching you)
I place value in observing your behavior


I could turn you inside-out
I have the power to completely disrupt and upset you


What I choose not to do
However, I am consciously choosing not to do so


Given the choice
If I have the option


Given the heart
If I possess the emotional capacity


Given the tool
If I have the right resources or skills


Given the word
If I have the power of language or expression


Given the cheers
If I am receiving support or encouragement


(I believe in what you do)
I have faith in your actions and decisions


(I believe in watching you)
I place value in observing your behavior


I believe in what you do (given the choice)
I have faith in the things you would do if given the option


I believe in watching you (given the heart)
I place value in observing how you act based on emotional capacity


I believe in what you do (given the tool)
I have faith in your ability to achieve things with the resources at your disposal


I believe in watching you (given the word)
I value observing how you use language or communication to express yourself


I believe in what you do (given the cheers)
I have faith in how you respond to positive support or encouragement


I believe in watching you
I place value in observing your behavior


I could, I
I have the power and ability


I could turn you inside-out
I have the power to completely disrupt and upset you


What I choose not to do
However, I am consciously choosing not to do so




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL BERRY, PETER BUCK, MICHAEL MILLS, MICHAEL STIPE

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