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Get Outta Yourself
Rupert Holmes Lyrics
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Try as you might to solve 'em
You won't resolve them all tonight
Relax, it's not your fault
You're such a fancy dancer
Problems are what you make them
You've got to take them with a glass of wine
And a grain of salt
You gotta get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into someone
Let yourself loose
Let yourself be
Let yourself see
Outside of yourself
Don't hide in yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into me
Start lookin' out the window
Stop lookin' in the mirror
Things'll look clearer if you give your brain the whole night off
You're not a desert island
Sure not a Robinson Crusoe
I'm into you so if you lose your mind you'll find right off
You gotta get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
And get into someone
Let yourself loose
Let yourself be
Let yourself see
In this side of yourself
That pride in yourself
Get outta yourself
And get into me
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Up is the new direction
Love is the new sensation
More contemplation and you'll find you don't know how to walk
You gotta get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into someone
Let yourself loose
Let yourself be
Let yourself see
That side of yourself
Don't hide in yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
And get into me
Get into me
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into me
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into me
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
Get into me
Get outta yourself
Get outta yourself
The first verse of "Get Outta Yourself" by Rupert Holmes is about the overwhelming problems that life can bring. It acknowledges that no matter how hard you try, you can't solve all of them at once. The lyrics encourage the listener to take things less seriously and sometimes even take the problems with a grain of salt. The second verse tells the listener to look outside of themselves and not just in the mirror. Looking out the window gives a new perspective and can allow one to relax and let the brain rest. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "get outta yourself" several times, urging the listener to move out of their head and into someone else's. The song ends with a repetition of that phrase and a call to action to get into the person singing the song.
Overall, this song is about getting out of your head and looking at the world from a new perspective. It suggests that the listener should take a break from their problems and try to focus on someone else's. By doing this, they can relax and relieve stress. The chorus also suggests that by doing this, the person can strengthen their relationships with others and build more meaningful connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Life has a billion problems
There are so many problems in life and it's overwhelming
Try as you might to solve 'em
Even if you work really hard to solve them
You won't resolve them all tonight
You can't solve every problem in one night
Relax, it's not your fault
Don't blame yourself for everything that goes wrong
You're such a fancy dancer
You're good at hiding your problems and putting on a show for others
Problems are what you make them
The way you perceive and approach problems is up to you
You've got to take them with a glass of wine
Sometimes it's necessary to relax and take a break from trying to solve problems
And a grain of salt
Don't take problems too seriously
You gotta get outta yourself
You need to stop focusing so much on yourself
Get outta yourself
Step outside your own perspective
Get into someone
Try to understand someone else's point of view
Let yourself loose
Relax and let go of your worries
Let yourself be
Allow yourself to experience life
Let yourself see
Be open to new perspectives and ideas
Outside of yourself
Look beyond your own self-interests
Don't hide in yourself
Don't keep your problems to yourself
Get into me
Connect with others and share your experiences
Start lookin' out the window
Stop thinking about yourself and pay attention to the world around you
Stop lookin' in the mirror
Stop obsessing over your appearance and self-image
Things'll look clearer if you give your brain the whole night off
Taking a break from worrying and thinking can help you see things more clearly
You're not a desert island
You can't do everything alone
Sure not a Robinson Crusoe
You're not the only person with problems
I'm into you so if you lose your mind you'll find right off
There are people who care about you and will be there to help if you need it
Up is the new direction
Try to be positive
Love is the new sensation
Focus on love and positive emotions
More contemplation and you'll find you don't know how to walk
Overthinking can make it difficult to move forward in life
That side of yourself
Expand your perspective
Get outta yourself and get into me
Connect with others and share your experiences to gain new perspectives in life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUPERT HOLMES
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