The alternative rock trio Outhouse formed in Kansas City in 1994. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Bill Latas, bassist Brad Gaddy and drummer Shawn Poores, the group toured relentlessly, selling copies of their self-produced demo at performances; ultimately, the demo, along with appearances on a pair of local compilations, won Outhouse a contract with Mercury, which issued the group's debut Welcome in 1997.
~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Welcome
Outhouse Lyrics
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Eyes to the sea
Somebody's daughter
Wants to be free
Soon I'll be happy
Soon I'll be free
I long to be someone
Welcome to this world of mine
Welcome to this place in time
I could hang myself
And I would not mind
Welcome to this world of mine
Out of the ashes into the sun
Somebody crashes
Worlds become one
Welcome to this world of mine
Welcome to this place in time
I could hang myself
And I would not mind
Welcome to this world of mine
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, my love
Still hear your voice
Still taste your blood
So long, so long
So long, my love
Over the water under the sea
Somebody's daughter
Is finally free
Welcome to this world of mine
Welcome to this place in time
I could hang myself
And I would not mind
Welcome to this world of mine
Welcome to this world
Welcome to this world
Welcome to this world
Welcome to this world of mine
The song "Welcome" by Outhouse portrays the desire to escape from the burdens of an individual's personal life and the welcoming of a new beginning. The lyrics "Over the water, eyes to the sea" and "Somebody's daughter wants to be free" illustrate the view of the persona, who wants to be liberated from their present situation. The lines "Soon I'll be happy, soon I'll be free" and "I long to be someone other than me" accentuate the eagerness and hope for a new life.
In the second verse, the lyrics "Out of the ashes into the sun, somebody crashes, worlds become one" construe the possibility of starting anew and in a new world, where the burdens of the past can be left behind. The phrase "Still hear your voice, still taste your blood" emphasizes the lingering remnants that the person carries from their past. However, the stanza "So long, so long, so long, my love...Somebody's daughter is finally free" signify the end of a chapter, yet with the outlook of hope and liberty.
Overall, the song's lyrics suggest the desire to start a new life, to break free from the woes of the past and to start afresh in a new world of possibilities. The phrase "Welcome to this world of mine" is a welcoming of a new chapter, of hope and of possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the water
Looking out at the sea
Eyes to the sea
Gazing out at the ocean
Somebody's daughter
A woman longing for freedom
Wants to be free
Craving liberation
Soon I'll be happy
Anticipating joy
Soon I'll be free
Eager for freedom
I long to be someone
Yearning to become someone else
Other than me
Different from who I am right now
Welcome to this world of mine
Come into my reality
Welcome to this place in time
Greetings to this moment in history
I could hang myself
I'm feeling so low
And I would not mind
Not caring about living or dying
Out of the ashes into the sun
Emerging from destruction to new life
Somebody crashes
Someone suffers
Worlds become one
Bringing together different worlds and people
Hold on, hold on
Hang on tight
Hold on, my love
Stay connected, my dear
Still hear your voice
I can hear you speaking to me
Still taste your blood
I'm connected to you at a deep level
So long, so long
Farewell, farewell
Over the water under the sea
Overhead and underwater
Somebody's daughter
A woman longing for freedom
Is finally free
Has finally gained liberation
Welcome to this world of mine
Join me in my life
Welcome to this place in time
Greetings to this moment in history
I could hang myself
I'm feeling so low
And I would not mind
Not caring about living or dying
Welcome to this world of mine
Come into my reality
Welcome to this world
Greetings, welcome
Welcome to this world
Greetings, welcome
Welcome to this world
Greetings, welcome
Welcome to this world of mine
Come into my reality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL LATAS, BRADLEY WAYNE GADDY, SHAWN POORES
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Leif Ostgard
This song is seriously underrated. I searched for this for ten...ten...yes ten years. I was in Wisconsin and heard it one time and wanted to find it. Took me forever. I'm a pro wrestler. Drug this to Japan. They loved it. These guys need to put out something likewise
wangmauler
I remember when I heard these guys on the radio....and years passed before I hopped on dial-up, with napster and downloaded their songs. The guy I downloaded the songs from on napster, was actually a local friend of the members of the band - and he mailed me a signed copy of their CD before this one. Still one of my favorite albums to this day.
PS
The guys name on napster was "TheRedKitchen," if you're poking around here :)
Brad Gaddy
Here's a video from 1997. Thank you for the kind words! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4RGplaTNSk&t=130s
Mr. Wallstreet
What promotion do you work for?
The Ostgard
@Mr. Wallstreet ring of honor, njpw and impact
steven mandl
lazer 103 here in milwaukee when it still was lazer played the heck outta this tune back in the day
Albert Cook
This song STILL lives in my soul all these years later 🤘❤️
usn8892
This tune just flat out Jams !!! Excellent song also to test how good your speakers are.
Tal Griffin
hope these guys are all somewhere HAPPY! this song was an anthem in my car!!
Cole Moore
Love this song and miss this band!!!!