The Outsider
Marina& The Diamonds Lyrics


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Feeling like a loser, feeling like a bum
Sitting on the outside observing the fun
Don't get on my bad side, I can work a gun
Hop into the backseat baby
I'll show you some fun

All I know is I cannot pretend
I'm sitting on the outside again
I've got the energy to blend
So I'm sitting on the outside again

These people are really weird
And they're giving me the fear
Just because you know my name
Doesn't mean you know my game
All of us are in your face
And whisper I'm in the wrong place
Is there more to lose than gain
If I go on my own again, on my own again

Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside

People are connecting, don't know what to say
I'm good at protecting what they want to take
Spilt the milk at breakfast, hit me double hard
And I grinned at you softly
Because I'm a f***ing wild card

All I know is I cannot pretend
I'm sitting on the outside again
I've got the energy to blend
So I'm sitting on the outside again

These people are really weird
And they're giving me the fear
Just because you know my name
Doesn't mean you know my game

All of us are in your face
And whisper I'm in the wrong place
Is there more to lose than gain
If I go on my own again, on my own again

Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside

On my own again
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)




Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside (again)

Overall Meaning

"The Outsider" by Marina & The Diamonds is a song about feeling like an outsider, like you don't belong. The first verse talks about feeling like a loser and a bum, sitting on the outside looking in on the fun that others are having. However, the singer also warns not to get on her bad side because she can handle herself. The following chorus talks about how the singer can't pretend to be something she's not and how she has the energy to blend in but still feels like an outsider.


The second verse delves more into the fear and anxiety that comes with being on the outside of a social group. The singer reflects on how strange and frightening the people around her are and how just because they know her name doesn't mean they know who she really is. She muses on whether it's worth staying with the group or going out on her own. The song ends with the phrase "Inside the outsider" repeated multiple times, suggesting that despite feeling like an outsider, the singer still has a strong sense of self and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling like a loser, feeling like a bum
Feeling down and undesirable


Sitting on the outside observing the fun
Feeling excluded and watching from the sidelines


Don't get on my bad side, I can work a gun
Warning not to provoke her as she can be dangerous


Hop into the backseat baby I'll show you some fun
Invitation to explore her wild side


All I know is I cannot pretend I'm sitting on the outside again I've got the energy to blend So I'm sitting on the outside again
Admitting to feeling like an outsider but also feeling confident enough to join in


These people are really weird And they're giving me the fear
Feeling uncomfortable or scared around the people she's with


Just because you know my name Doesn't mean you know my game
Just because people know her doesn't mean they know the real her or her intentions


All of us are in your face And whisper I'm in the wrong place Is there more to lose than gain If I go on my own again, on my own again
Feeling pressured and judged by others and considering whether it's worth being alone instead


People are connecting, don't know what to say I'm good at protecting what they want to take
Witnessing others making connections while also being wary of them trying to take advantage of her


Spilt the milk at breakfast, hit me double hard And I grinned at you softly Because I'm a f***ing wild card
Taking a mistake in stride and embracing her unpredictable nature


Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the feeling of being on her own


On my own again Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside the outsider (on my own again) Inside (again)
Reaffirming her decision to be alone and expressing it through the chorus




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA DIAMANDIS, MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Gaspra

"These people are really weird"
It's
"These people are weird in here"

"All of us are in your face"
It's
"I look myself in the face"

Besides that it was perfect!
(Sorry if I seemed a little rude)



All comments from YouTube:

essjay pii

If I had a dollar for everybody who can relate to this song I would be able to fly all the lonely people out to meet each other
You're not alone in being alone, y'all. 

silly_.rabbit

Thank you so much

Blue

I want to be happy again with all the friends I lost

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Your too pure for this world

David Wilder

As the 1000th person to give this the thumbs up-do I get a prize?😁💘

Jennie K

essjay pii no you wouldn’t. If you had ONE dollar for every person feeling lonely. You still will have one dollar per person. No matter how many people feel lonely

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basicleaf

RAISE YOUR HAND IF THIS IS YOUR ANTHEM
ALONG WITH EVERY OTHER SONG MARINA HAS EVER WRITTEN
*FRANTICALLY RAISES HAND*

PRESIDENT PEASHOOTER

I don’t have enough hands to get the point across

silly_.rabbit

raises my whole body

Gold Blue

✋🏼🤚🏼✋🏼🤚🏼✋🏼

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