1. a disco-… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists with the name Outlands.
1. a disco-noir/trip hop duo from Blacksburg, Virginia.
Outlands are Melissa Smith and Mark Arciaga. They live in Los Angeles.
https://www.facebook.com/outlandssounds
http://outlandssounds.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/outlandsmusic
2. Outlands are a metalcore/post-hardcore band from San Diego. They are currently signed to Tragic Hero Records. On May 23rd 2015, the band released their debut music video for their song titled 'Regenerate'. This song will feature on the upcoming album. On June 23rd 2015, the band will release their anticipated debut album 'Grave Mind'. However, the album leaked on such infamous music sites around the internet on June 19th, and gained the band a lot of attention and popularity prior to the big release. The band are also on tour with The Ongoing Concept and Dayseeker, from 6/11 until 7/3.
Losing Sleep
Outlands Lyrics
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Just step away or save me now, you can love me or survive
Just run away or show me how you could look in the monster's eyes
Why would you try, why would you try, why would you try to change me?
If you're losing sleep, would you let me know 'cause
I don't wanna be, don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets
"I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets"
The blame beneath your sheets
I'll warn you now; don't step too close, don't get too close
I'll warn you now; don't get too close to where my heart used to be
I'm barely alive, there's no sign of a beat
If you're losing sleep, would you let me know 'cause
I don't wanna be, don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets
If I lost my way would you have the strength to say
"I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets"
I am the blame beneath your sheets
I am intangible
When our love has all but withered to bone
I'll look you in the eyes and I'll wish that you'd known
The blame beneath, the blame beneath your sheets
The heart of the monster has all but faded away
So please don't die trying to take my pain, take my pain away
(Take my pain, take my pain away)
I am nothing but ink on paper, I am nothing but words in a song
I am intangible, I am intangible
The blame beneath your sheets
The blame beneath, the blame beneath your sheets
The lyrics of Outlands's song Losing Sleep explore the emotional turmoil of a person who feels that they are too damaged to be saved. The singer in the song is asking their partner to either stay and help them, or leave and survive. The lines "Why would you try, why would you try, why would you try to change me?" indicate that the person is aware of their own flaws and doesn't believe anyone can fix them. The chorus of the song asks their partner to let them know if they are losing sleep over their relationship and if the singer is to blame. This shows that the person is struggling with their own self-worth and doesn't want to be a burden to their partner.
The second verse of the song indicates that the singer has been hurt so deeply that their heart is no longer beating. They warn their partner not to get too close because they are barely alive. The line "I am the blame beneath your sheets" could be interpreted as the singer feeling responsible for the emotional toll their relationship is taking on their partner. However, the last lines of the song suggest that the person has accepted that they can't be saved and is only "ink on paper" or "words in a song."
Overall, the lyrics of "Losing Sleep" paint a picture of a person who is struggling with their own self-worth and is aware that they are a burden on their partner. The song explores themes of emotional trauma, self-loathing, and the fear of being a burden to the people we care about.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm withered to bone
I am exhausted and drained, emotionally and mentally
Just step away or save me now, you can love me or survive
Either leave me alone, or save me from my inner demons - but be warned, it won't be easy
Just run away or show me how you could look in the monster's eyes
If you can't handle my darkness, then leave - if you can, prove it by facing it head on
Why would you try, why would you try, why would you try to change me?
Don't attempt to change who I am, it's not your job nor your responsibility
If you're losing sleep, would you let me know 'cause
If my struggles are affecting you to the point of insomnia, please communicate that to me
I don't wanna be, don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets
I don't want to be the sole cause of your emotional distress
If I lost my way would you have the strength to say
If I ever stray from the right path, will you be able to confront me about it?
"I don't wanna be, I don't wanna be the blame beneath your sheets"
I still don't want to be the sole cause of your emotional distress
I'll warn you now; don't step too close, don't get too close
I am damaged, and it won't be easy to handle me - please approach with caution
I'm barely alive, there's no sign of a beat
My emotional state is in shambles, and I'm barely holding on
I am the blame beneath your sheets
I am, unfortunately, responsible for your emotional pain
I am intangible
I am an intangible, abstract concept that is hard to grasp or understand
When our love has all but withered to bone
When our relationship has become nothing but decay and emptiness
I'll look you in the eyes and I'll wish that you'd known
I'll regret that you didn't know what you were getting into before you got too involved
The blame beneath, the blame beneath your sheets
Again, I am responsible for your emotional pain
The heart of the monster has all but faded away
My inner demons and struggles have drained me to the point of emptiness
So please don't die trying to take my pain, take my pain away
Don't try to take on my struggles to the point of your own demise - it's not worth it
(Take my pain, take my pain away)
This is a plea for someone to take away my inner pain and struggles
Contributed by Hailey P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luis Diaz
This is badass I've been waiting for you guys to release this song since I saw you back in soma last year
cody kitzman
I found you
Digital Renegade
Annnnnd not one filler. Incredibly impressed gentlemen. You deserve this album to go big.
Josh
I was on board until i heard the guitar tune up for the chorus
Zachary Verlaan
I miss oh guardian to be honest. Only my first listen through boys, not writing the album off by any means. Just preferred the style of oh guardian opposed to outlands. Just sounds pretty generic. I know you guys arnt oh guardian, but I just hear the screams etc and get taken back. Best of luck dudes! Hope it grows on me!
Save Jaynerals
Awesome.
from Oh,Guardian fan.
StormRaider_93
I like this
meth0d
Another good band ruined by trendy clean singing.
jc 17
+Dismal626 ?? the cleans are what make it good
Jonathon Patterson
@Dismal626 some people actually like clean singing and bad ass screaming in there songs and if you don't like it don't listen to it and don't comment