Out in the country
Molly O'Brien; Tim O'Brien Lyrics
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I see you standing there
I want to guide you into the light
Show you I really care
It's hard to show the way I feel
On this side of the line
How can I show you my love is real
[Chorus]
A little bit harder, we're gonna have to try
A little bit farther, keep walking side by side
A little bit stronger, we're gonna have to be
A little bit longer, together we hold the key
Why do you hold back when I phone
You never come around
And when I'm with you I feel so alone
You never make a sound
[Chorus]
Out in the darkness, out in the night
I see you standing there
I want to guide you into the light
Show you I really care
In Tim O'Brien's song "Out in the Country," the singer is expressing his desire to guide someone he cares about into the light. He sees this person standing in the darkness and wants to show them that he cares about them. However, there is a barrier between them, represented by the "line" on his side, which makes it difficult to express his feelings. The singer wants to show this person that his love for them is real, but it's hard to do so unless they can see the sign.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that it will take effort and resilience to overcome the obstacles in their relationship. They will need to keep trying and walking side by side, becoming stronger and putting in more time. Together, they hold the key to their bond and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the darkness, out in the night
Even though you may feel lost and alone in the dark, I see you and want to help guide you.
I see you standing there
I notice how you're feeling and I want to help.
I want to guide you into the light
I want to help show you the way out of this darkness and into a happier place.
Show you I really care
I want to make it clear that I care about you deeply and want to help you through this difficult time.
It's hard to show the way I feel
I find it difficult to express just how much you mean to me.
On this side of the line
From where I'm standing, it's not easy to show you how much I care about you.
How can I show you my love is real
I want to prove to you that my feelings are genuine and true.
It you can't see the sign
If you're not open to it, you might miss the signals I'm sending you about how much I care.
A little bit harder, we're gonna have to try
It's going to take some effort and work from both of us to get through this difficult time together.
A little bit farther, keep walking side by side
We need to continue to support each other, even if the path ahead is long and uncertain.
A little bit stronger, we're gonna have to be
We need to be resilient and stay strong in the face of challenges and adversity.
A little bit longer, together we hold the key
By continuing to work together and support each other, we will eventually find a way through our problems.
Why do you hold back when I phone
I'm confused as to why you seem to be avoiding me and not responding to my attempts to reach out to you.
You never come around
I'm disappointed that you don't seem to want to spend time with me or see me in person.
And when I'm with you I feel so alone
Even when I'm physically with you, I feel like you're emotionally distant and not fully present.
You never make a sound
It feels like you're closed off and not willing to communicate or be vulnerable with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY PAGE O'BRIEN
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