Out There Somewhere
Orbital Lyrics


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I remember it's the last thing I knew.

What's wrong? What's wrong?




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Orbital's song "Out There Somewhere" are brief and enigmatic, but nonetheless compelling. The repeated refrain of "What's wrong? What's wrong?" creates a sense of unease that is echoed by the sparse, haunting melody. At the heart of the song's mystery is the opening line, "I remember it's the last thing I knew," which suggests a strange liminal state between consciousness and memory. It's as if the singer is caught in a dreamlike fog, unable to fully grasp their own thoughts and emotions.


One interpretation of the song is that it speaks to the human experience of encountering the unknown. The line "Out there somewhere, beyond this world" hints at an otherworldly realm that is beyond our comprehension, and the repeated question "What's wrong?" suggests a sense of disorientation or panic in the face of this vast unknown. At the same time, the song hints at the possibility of transcendence or transformation, as suggested by the final lines, "And we'll be nothing, nothing but sound / In the depths where new life's found."


Overall, "Out There Somewhere" is a haunting and enigmatic song that invites listeners to contemplate the mysteries of existence and the human experience of confronting the unknown.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember it's the last thing I knew.
My recollection is hazy, but I recall that being the last piece of information I retained.


What's wrong? What's wrong?
What is causing this issue or problem to persist? Can someone please explain?




Writer(s): Paul Hartnoll, Phil Hartnoll Copyright: Sm Publishing Uk Limited

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Věrka Soukupová

PURE LOVE THIS DIRTY SHIT

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@HalcyonKeepitHalcyon

One of the greatest pieces of music ever created.

@meredithholmes1977

YES.  Seriously, this is a masterpiece to me.  It is everything.

@georgesoros8589

Halcyon1988 Keep it Halcyon First time I started rolling it was to I and II. When the chick says " what's wrong" on track on I I looked up at my friends and said " nothing". They started laughing. Man that was a good night.😍

@mickyday2008

Halcyon1988 Keep it Halcyon without doubt

@mickyday2008

Jerry Anderson’s UFO spacecraft sound at 17.20

@mickyday2008

I fucking love this

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@danielbrown8338

The best album finish I've ever heard, on the most amazing album I've ever heard. Literally changed my music tastes forever and pointed me to the infinite possibilities of creative electronic music. Jiving away to myself listening on my headphones at 41 like I'm 16 again, as if hearing it for the first time.

@Darpinion

gave me chills at 15 and still does at 34

@LunaTricksTelevision

Same man, though only 26, I'm sure it will last.

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