Inside Out
Mokita Lyrics


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There's a hole in my heart
And I've tried, oh, I've tried to fill it
Torn the world apart
Looking for some new vice that might heal it

No, I'm not scared of being alone
But I'm terrified of being known
So I keep my secrets to myself
Why would I trust somebody else?

I think I'm gonna hurt someone
If I keep running away, and I keep running away
I'm gonna hurt someone
If I don't change, if I don't change
I've been spinning in circles and spiraling down
I should be honest with myself by now
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praise?
I guess I'm scared of someone finding out
That I'm inside out, out
That I'm inside out, out

All the friends I've ignored
For the sake of this dream I've been chasing
Is it worth the reward
If I lose everything I believe in?

Oh, I've been selfish to the core (Ooh)
I don't know what I'm fighting for
I'm sick of thinking 'bout myself (Ooh)
I've left no room for someone else

I think I'm gonna hurt someone
If I keep running away, and I keep running away
I'm gonna hurt someone
If I don't change, if I don't change
I've been spinning in circles and spiraling down
I should be honest with myself by now
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praise?
I guess I'm scared of someone finding out




That I'm inside out, out
That I'm inside out, out

Overall Meaning

In Mokita's song "Inside Out," the artist confronts the internal struggles of a person who is dealing with a hole in their heart that they have tried to fill with different vices and searching for approval and praise from others. The singer acknowledges that they are not scared of being alone, but they are terrified of being known, showing their hesitance to trust others with their personal struggles. The singer realizes that their actions are hurting those around them and recognizes their selfishness. They are tired of only thinking of themselves and leaving no room for someone else.


Throughout the song, the singer is introspective, trying to come to terms with their issues and fears. They realize that they have been ignoring the friendships they have built, solely focusing on chasing their dream, but question if it's worth losing everything they believe in. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the internal conflict the singer is experiencing. They are aware that if they keep running away and if they don't change, they will hurt not only themselves but those around them. The line "I guess I'm scared of someone finding out that I'm inside out" adds to the metaphor of the singer's internal struggles, portraying them in a state of vulnerability and rawness.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a hole in my heart
I feel a deep emptiness inside me


And I've tried, oh, I've tried to fill it
I have attempted to fill the emptiness with various things


Torn the world apart
I have searched everywhere and tried everything to try and fill the void within me


Looking for some new vice that might heal it
I am searching for new things to use as distractions to try and feel better


No, I'm not scared of being alone
I am not afraid of being by myself


But I'm terrified of being known
I am afraid of others truly seeing me and my flaws


So I keep my secrets to myself
I keep my personal thoughts and issues bottled up inside


Why would I trust somebody else?
I am hesitant to confide in others and open up to them


I think I'm gonna hurt someone
I worry that I might cause harm to others if I don't make changes


If I keep running away, and I keep running away
If I continue to avoid my problems and distract myself with other things


If I don't change, if I don't change
Unless I make changes in my life


I've been spinning in circles and spiraling down
I have been stuck in a pattern of self-destructive behavior


I should be honest with myself by now
I need to face the truth about my situation


Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praise?
I question why I seek validation and recognition from others


I guess I'm scared of someone finding out
I am afraid of others discovering my true self and my weaknesses


That I'm inside out, out
That I am vulnerable and exposed


All the friends I've ignored
I have neglected the people in my life who care about me


For the sake of this dream I've been chasing
I have been so focused on achieving my goals that I have overlooked the importance of my relationships


Is it worth the reward
I wonder if the success I seek is truly worth the cost


If I lose everything I believe in?
If my pursuit of success causes me to lose sight of my values and morals


Oh, I've been selfish to the core (Ooh)
I realize that my actions have been self-centered and self-serving


I don't know what I'm fighting for
I am unsure of what my goals truly mean to me


I'm sick of thinking 'bout myself (Ooh)
I am tired of only considering my own wants and needs


I've left no room for someone else
I have not allowed others to be a part of my life and my struggles


That I'm inside out, out
That I am emotionally unguarded and vulnerable




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tyler Filmore, Mackenzie Thoms, John-Luke Carter

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@wavemusic

Lyrics: Mokita - Inside Out

Thereโ€™s a hole, in my heart
And Iโ€™ve tried oh Iโ€™ve tried to fill itย 
Torn the world apartย 
Looking for some new vice that might heal itย 

No Iโ€™m not scared of being aloneย 
But Iโ€™m terrified of being knownย 
So I keep my secrets to myselfย 
Why would I trust somebody elseย 

I think Iโ€™m gonna hurt someoneย ย 
If I keep running away, and I keep running wayย 
Iโ€™m gonna hurt someone,ย 
If I donโ€™t change, if I donโ€™t changeย 

Iโ€™ve been spinning in circles & spiraling downย 
I should be honest with myself by nowย 
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praiseย 
I guess Iโ€™m scared of someone findingย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out

All the friends, Iโ€™ve ignored
For the sake of this dream Iโ€™ve been chasingย 
Is it worth the reward?
If I lose everything I believe in

Oh Iโ€™ve been selfish to the core
I donโ€™t know what Iโ€™m fighting forย 
Iโ€™m sick of thinking bout myselfย 
Iโ€™ve left no room for someone elseย 

I think Iโ€™m gonna hurt someoneย ย 
If I keep running away, and I keep running wayย 
Iโ€™m gonna hurt someone,ย 
If I donโ€™t change, if I donโ€™t changeย 

Iโ€™ve been spinning in circles & spiraling downย 
I should be honest with myself by nowย 
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praiseย 
I guess Iโ€™m scared of someone findingย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out



All comments from YouTube:

@wavemusic

Question of the day: Do you like being inside or outside better?

@mysticallymystery

I prefer inside, because I'm a couch potato.๐Ÿฅ”

@alu80906

I like both

@waasiqmasood5944

Both it should be a sacred balance between outside and inside

@vinayashreet.kulkarni420

OUTSIDE a thousand times over!!

@RapParadise

Have to be both. Love nature but love days in too!

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@wavemusic

Lyrics: Mokita - Inside Out

Thereโ€™s a hole, in my heart
And Iโ€™ve tried oh Iโ€™ve tried to fill itย 
Torn the world apartย 
Looking for some new vice that might heal itย 

No Iโ€™m not scared of being aloneย 
But Iโ€™m terrified of being knownย 
So I keep my secrets to myselfย 
Why would I trust somebody elseย 

I think Iโ€™m gonna hurt someoneย ย 
If I keep running away, and I keep running wayย 
Iโ€™m gonna hurt someone,ย 
If I donโ€™t change, if I donโ€™t changeย 

Iโ€™ve been spinning in circles & spiraling downย 
I should be honest with myself by nowย 
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praiseย 
I guess Iโ€™m scared of someone findingย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out

All the friends, Iโ€™ve ignored
For the sake of this dream Iโ€™ve been chasingย 
Is it worth the reward?
If I lose everything I believe in

Oh Iโ€™ve been selfish to the core
I donโ€™t know what Iโ€™m fighting forย 
Iโ€™m sick of thinking bout myselfย 
Iโ€™ve left no room for someone elseย 

I think Iโ€™m gonna hurt someoneย ย 
If I keep running away, and I keep running wayย 
Iโ€™m gonna hurt someone,ย 
If I donโ€™t change, if I donโ€™t changeย 

Iโ€™ve been spinning in circles & spiraling downย 
I should be honest with myself by nowย 
Oh, why the hell do I worship approval and praiseย 
I guess Iโ€™m scared of someone findingย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out
That Iโ€™mย insideย out

@HARU.7243

I keep running away coz I feel I will hurt sum1... I feel related to the songwriter....

@wavemusic

Hey, everyone, hope you enjoy this new, chill Mokita track as much as I do!

@beenajames1516

Really enjoying

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