The Inside
Rob Klerkx & The Secret Lyrics
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Sunday soul adores
You’re the model airplane I build when I
Lock myself behind my door
You say come out I stay inside
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
Arbitrary spots of noise
I want to let you in and
Restore this mechanical boy
You say come out I stay inside
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
I know it’s hard
To stay in touch
Stay in touch
I don’t have the technology for you
You say come out I stay inside
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
I don’t know why
The lyrics of "The Inside" by Rob Klerkx & The Secret explore themes of isolation and the struggle to connect with others. The opening lines suggest a deep appreciation and fascination for someone who possesses a certain charisma or enchanting quality. The comparison to a model airplane that the singer builds behind closed doors implies a sense of distance and a preference for solitary pursuits.
The second stanza reveals the singer's reluctance to engage with the outside world and their confusion about their own behavior. Despite the invitation to come out and be more social, they remain entrenched in their own space. The reference to the space being "painted white with these arbitrary spots of noise" suggests a cluttered mind and chaotic thoughts, further emphasizing the difficulty in opening up and allowing someone in.
The chorus reflects the frustration and awareness of the singer's inability to maintain connections with others. They acknowledge the challenge of staying in touch and blame their lack of technology as a hindrance. There's a sense of resignation and acceptance in their repeated admission of not knowing why they stay inside.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Inside" convey a struggle between the desire for companionship and the comfort found in solitude. It portrays the internal conflict of wanting to break free from isolation yet being unable to fully understand or overcome the barriers that hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a way about you that my Sunday soul adores
Your presence and demeanor have a profound effect on my inner self, reminiscent of the tranquility and contentment I experience on Sundays.
You’re the model airplane I build when I lock myself behind my door
When I isolate myself from the outside world, you become my creative outlet and source of distraction, much like building a model airplane.
You say come out I stay inside
Despite your encouragement to engage with the world, I find comfort and refuge by remaining within my self-imposed isolation.
I don’t know why
I am unable to comprehend the reasons behind my inclination to remain indoors and withdraw from social contact.
My space is painted white with these arbitrary spots of noise
The environment around me appears clean and orderly, yet it is tainted by unpredictable and disruptive elements that disturb my inner peace.
I want to let you in and restore this mechanical boy
There is a desire within me to open up to your presence and allow you to help rejuvenate and recalibrate my emotionally detached and mechanistic state of being.
I know it’s hard to stay in touch
Maintaining regular communication and connection is challenging for me.
I don’t have the technology for you
I lack the means or capability to effectively engage and interact with you in a way that meets your expectations and needs.
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Written by: David Gilmore, Jr.
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