Out of the Blue
Robert Wyatt Lyrics


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No need to wipe your feet
The welcome mat's not there
I'll just take care before you dare
To step inside my door

Something unbelievable has happened to the floor
Something unbelievable has happened to the floor
Something unbelievable has happened to the floor
Something unbelievable

The room wont give you shelter
They're open to the air
The upper storeys out of reach
The stairs no longer there
Beyond all understanding
You've blown my house apart

You set me free
You set me free
You set me free
You set me free
You set me free to let you know
You set me free to let you know
You planted everlasting hatred in my heart
You planted everlasting hatred in my heart

My rooms' wont give you shelter
They're open to the air
The upper storeys out of reach
The stairs no longer there

You planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart

You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart




You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Out of the Blue" by Robert Wyatt is a ballad that is open to interpretation depending on who is listening to it. The lyrics express a sense of being betrayed by someone who has come into the singer's life. The song starts with an uninvited guest who is not welcome, and the singer warns that they should be careful before they step inside his door. The lyrics suggest that something unexpected has happened, which has caused the foundations of the singer's life to shift. The singer reiterates that "Something unbelievable has happened to the floor" suggesting that his life has been upended by this person's presence.


The singer expresses a sense of being vulnerable, with his "room won't give you shelter, they're open to the air, the upper storeys out of reach, the stairs no longer there." He may be living in a state of chaos or confusion, making him feel exposed and without protection. Despite feeling vulnerable, the singer also expresses a sense of freedom. The person has set him free, possibly by removing something negative from his life or causing him to re-evaluate his life.


Towards the end of the song, the tone shifts to one of bitterness, with the singer accusing the person of planting "everlasting hatred" in his heart. The repetition of this line shows the depth of the singer's feelings, making the listener imagine the pain that he may be experiencing from this person's actions.


Line by Line Meaning

No need to wipe your feet
Don't bother with traditional pleasantries, as you are not welcome here.


The welcome mat's not there
There will be no false pretenses of hospitality to mask the hostility that awaits you.


I'll just take care before you dare
I will proceed with caution, as I know the danger you pose.


To step inside my door
Your entrance into my personal space will be met with resistance.


Something unbelievable has happened to the floor
A significant change has occurred, transforming the physical foundation of my existence.


The room wont give you shelter
My space is not a refuge for you to seek refuge from the consequences of your actions.


They're open to the air
There is no security, no barrier to protect you from outside threats or from the judgment of others.


The upper storeys out of reach
The upper floors of my emotional capacity are inaccessible to you, as you have crossed a line that cannot be uncrossed.


The stairs no longer there
Any means of reconciliation or recovery have been removed, leaving only a state of separation and isolation.


Beyond all understanding
You have done something that is incomprehensible and beyond reason.


You've blown my house apart
Your actions have destroyed the stability and safety of my emotional home, shattering what was once whole and complete.


You set me free
Your actions have released me from any obligation or loyalty to you.


You set me free to let you know
I am no longer bound by any responsibility to stay silent about your wrongdoings.


You planted everlasting hatred in my heart
The emotion that remains in the aftermath of your actions is not love or forgiveness, but deep and abiding animosity.


My rooms' wont give you shelter
My space is no longer a place where you can find comfort or safety.


You planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
Your actions have caused the lasting and unchanging emotion of hatred to take root inside of me.


You have planted all your everlasting hatred in my heart
The permanence and weight of your wrongs cannot be lifted or forgotten, as they permanently reside inside me.




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