Outside
Maria Levinson Lyrics
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Stand still, falling away from me
When it takes so long
Fire's out, what do you want to be?
Now I'm holding on
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
Now every other day I'll be watching you
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
We did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
We did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
So, you give me no reason
For me to stay close to you
Tell me what lovers do
How are we still breathing?
It's never for us to choose
I'll be the strength in you
Now I'm holding on (I'm holding on)
Myself was never enough for me
Gotta be so strong
There's a power in what you do
Now every other day I'll be watching you
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
We did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
We did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
I'll show you what it feels like
I'll show you what it feels like
Now I'm on the outside
We did everything right
Now I'm on the outside
The lyrics of Maria Levinson's song "Outside" convey a sense of pain and disconnection in a relationship. The opening line "Look at what you've done" suggests that something has gone wrong. The singer then describes the pain of feeling distant from their partner, as they stand still and fall away. The line "Fire's out, what do you want to be?" could suggest that the passion in the relationship has faded and they are trying to figure out what comes next.
The chorus of the song serves as a statement of the singer's position. They are on the outside looking in, having done everything right but still feeling disconnected. They want to show their partner what it feels like to be in their position, on the outer edge of the relationship. The verses then delve deeper into the emotions that have led to this disconnection, such as the feeling that they have to be strong and hold on to their partner.
Overall, the song seems to be a plea for understanding and a desire to rebuild a decaying relationship. The singer is feeling alone and disconnected, but they still have hope that they can find a way back to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at what you've done
Reflect on the actions you have taken and the consequences they have brought about.
Stand still, falling away from me
Despite staying in one place, our emotional connection is weakening and drifting apart.
When it takes so long
When the process is slow and difficult.
Fire's out, what do you want to be?
Our passion has decreased and we need to reevaluate our goals and aspirations.
Now I'm holding on
I am grasping tightly onto what we had and hoping it can be rekindled.
Myself was never enough for me
I find it hard to be content with just myself and I am constantly searching for more.
Gotta be so strong
I need to be resilient and steadfast to overcome the challenges ahead.
There's a power in what you do
The actions you take have a significant impact on those around you.
Now every other day I'll be watching you
I will be keeping a close eye on your actions and reactions to see if we can salvage what we had.
I'll show you what it feels like
I will make you understand the effects of our current situation.
Now I'm on the outside
I am no longer a part of what we had and am now painfully aware of it.
We did everything right
We put forth our best efforts and followed what we thought was the right path.
So, you give me no reason
You have not provided me with any explanation or justification for our current situation.
For me to stay close to you
I find it hard to maintain a connection with you given the current circumstances.
Tell me what lovers do
I am seeking clarity about how two people in love should act.
How are we still breathing?
Despite the struggles we are facing, we are still persisting and moving forward.
It's never for us to choose
Sometimes, the universe has other plans and we must accept what comes our way.
I'll be the strength in you
I will be the support and encouragement you need to keep going.
Writer(s): Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding
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