Out There
Ruby Red Lyrics


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I've been tryin' but I've been lyin' 'bout what I really need,
All I know is when it's done well there aint no guarantees,
Surfin' through is one thing,
There's too much in my head,
'Cause there's a live man talkin' to a dead man walkin' 'cross a crowded TV set,
Uh-huh-

I've been wonderin' no use thinkin' 'bout how things oughtta be,
All I know is when it's done well they tend to disagree,
Thinkin' back to one thing
Keeps runnin' through my head,
'Cause when it comes to dead men walkin' well we aint gettin' too excited,
Uh-huh-

(CHORUS)
Seein' aint believin',
Nobody seems to know for sure-
All I know is when I go I'm gonna hit the door runnin',
'Cause I'm always lookin' for somethin' out there...

I've been tryin' but I aint buyin' all the things I'm gonna see,
All I know is when it's done well it aint the end of me-
Thinkin' back to one thing
Keeps runnin' through my head,
'Cause there's a live man talkin' to a dead amn walkin' 'cross a crowded TV set, uh-huh...Yeah!

(2nd EXTENDED CHORUS)
Seein' aint believin',
Nobody seems to know for sure-
All I know is when I go I'm gonna hit the door runnin',
Seein' aint believin',
Nobody seems to know for sure-
All I know is when I go I'm gonna hit the door runnin',




'Cause I'm always lookin' for somethin' out there...
Yeah lookin' for somethin'...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ruby Red's song "Out There" can be interpreted as a critique on society's tendency to value material possessions and superficial success over personal fulfillment and deeper spiritual connections. The singer admits to "lying" to herself about what she really needs and acknowledges that even when things are done "well" there are no guarantees. She feels overwhelmed and conflicted by the barrage of images and messages she receives through her media consumption, represented by the "live man talkin' to a dead man walkin' 'cross a crowded TV set."


The chorus emphasizes the theme that "seeing ain't believing" and that there are no easy answers or absolute truths in life. The singer is always "looking for something out there" because she feels that what she has been presented with so far falls short of what she truly desires. She wants to "hit the door running" and find her own path to fulfillment.


The extended chorus repeats this sentiment, suggesting that the singer is determined to seek out her own truth, even if it means going against the opinions or expectations of others. The line "All I know is when it's done well it ain't the end of me" implies that the singer values personal growth and self-discovery over external success or accolades.


Overall, "Out There" could be seen as a call to action for listeners to question the messages they receive from society and media, and to look inward to find their own sense of purpose and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been tryin' but I've been lyin' 'bout what I really need,
Despite my efforts, I have not been honest about my true desires.


All I know is when it's done well there aint no guarantees,
Success does not guarantee any guarantees.


Surfin' through is one thing,
Browsing through life is one thing.


There's too much in my head,
I have too much on my mind.


'Cause there's a live man talkin' to a dead man walkin' 'cross a crowded TV set,
I can't focus due to the distractions of life.


I've been wonderin' no use thinkin' 'bout how things oughtta be,
I am wasting time on thoughts of how things should be.


All I know is when it's done well they tend to disagree,
Success does not always result in agreement.


Thinkin' back to one thing
I keep thinking about one particular thing.


Keeps runnin' through my head,
It is constantly on my mind.


'Cause when it comes to dead men walkin' well we aint gettin' too excited,
I am not enthusiastic about things that are lifeless.


Seein' aint believin',
Just because you see something, it does not mean it is real.


Nobody seems to know for sure-
No one is certain of anything.


All I know is when I go I'm gonna hit the door runnin',
When I leave, I will do so quickly.


'Cause I'm always lookin' for somethin' out there...
I am constantly seeking something beyond my current circumstances.


I've been tryin' but I aint buyin' all the things I'm gonna see,
I am skeptical about things I will encounter.


All I know is when it's done well it aint the end of me-
Even if things go well, it is not the end of my journey.


Yeah! Seein' aint believin',
Once again, just because you see something, it does not mean it is real.


Nobody seems to know for sure-
Uncertainty is pervasive.


All I know is when I go I'm gonna hit the door runnin',
Once again, I will leave quickly.


'Cause I'm always lookin' for somethin' out there...
My search for something beyond current circumstances persists.




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