Outside
Schematic Lyrics


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Well, that was fun
For what it was
Since it was ours
Let's walk along
86th & Park
Just one more time
And I won't forget you
I promise I'll write

We are young
But old enough
To have our scars
If this ends right
But it ends tonight
Then I won't regret you

This path I swore it would put me in flight,
But somehow we fell near each other
I've made this wish in so many late nights

Is this the only way?
Can we come together now?
I'm here on the outside
I'll wait for your invite

We dropped our bags
Onto the floor
We let them spill
And now we both know what's inside these stories
And I don't regret you

Is this the only way?
Can we come together now?
I'm here on the outside
I'll wait for you invite

(Reach out for me now)

That Indian summer
Was an Indian Giver
When it took you away
You would reach out for me
Now I lie awake for Autumn's sake

And I can hear you say
You reach out for me
I can still hear you say

Be with me tonight
And see these city lights
God knows I've changed my mind
A time before
But I want this more

This path we swore it would put us in flight
But somehow we fell near each other
I've made this wish on so many late nights

This is the only way
When we come together now
I know you're my only way
I'm here on the outside
Waiting for your invite




So let me on the inside
And hang me with the moonlight

Overall Meaning

The song "Outside" by Schematic is an emotional narrative that tells the story of two people who had a brief encounter, but the impact it has on them is significant. The singer talks about the fun they had together and how they walked along 86th & Park. Although they are young, they have gone through some difficult times and carry scars. The singer promises that they won't forget each other and that they will write about this experience. The lyrics also reveal the conflicted emotions of the singer as they ponder if this is the only way for them to be together, and if they will ever reunite. The lyrics are a plea for the other person to reach out to them and let them in, for they are waiting on the outside.


The lyrics portray a sense of longing and regret as the singer recounts the time they spent together. The Indian summer metaphor signifies the fleeting nature of their encounter, as it was just like an Indian Giver - it took the person away as quickly as it came. The singer still remembers the other person reaching out for them, and they lie awake thinking of them, waiting for Autumn's sake to come. As they yearn for the other person, they ultimately want to be with them, to be let on the inside, and to hang with them under the moonlight.


Overall, the song is a powerful reflection of the transformative impact that brief moments of intimacy can have, and how a chance encounter can change the course of one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, that was fun
Reflecting on past experiences that brought joy


For what it was
Acknowledging that the experience may have been brief or fleeting


Since it was ours
Recognizing that the experience was meaningful because it was shared


Let's walk along
Remembering a fond memory and wanting to relive it


86th & Park
Nostalgically recalling a specific location that holds sentimental value


Just one more time
Desiring to revisit a cherished moment


And I won't forget you
Affirming the importance of the memory and the person associated with it


I promise I'll write
Committing to keeping the memory alive through writing or other means of preservation


We are young
Acknowledging youth and inexperience


But old enough
Recognizing that age is not just a number and that personal growth and experience play a role in maturity


To have our scars
Acknowledging that life experiences, both positive and negative, shape who we are


If this ends right
Expressing the possibility of things ending favorably


But it ends tonight
Recognizing that the current moment is the end of the experience


Then I won't regret you
Acknowledging the value of the person and the experience, whether it continues or not


This path I swore it would put me in flight,
Reflecting on a path or journey that was intended to lead to success or fulfillment


But somehow we fell near each other
Recognizing that unexpected events and experiences can change the course of one's journey


I've made this wish in so many late nights
Expressing a desire or hope for something in multiple instances or over time


Is this the only way?
Questioning the potential outcome or asking for clarification


Can we come together now?
Expressing a desire for unity and reconciliation


I'm here on the outside
Feeling separated or excluded from a situation


I'll wait for your invite
Waiting for an invitation or opportunity to reconnect


We dropped our bags
Metaphorically letting go of emotional baggage


Onto the floor
Expressing a physical act that represents emotional release


We let them spill
Acknowledging the emotional impact of releasing and sharing one's experiences and stories


And now we both know what's inside these stories
Recognizing that sharing experiences leads to deeper understanding and connection


And I don't regret you
Affirming the value of the person and the experience, regardless of how it ended


(Reach out for me now)
Expressing a desire for connection and communication


That Indian summer
Recalling a time or season of warmth and growth


Was an Indian Giver
Using a culturally insensitive term to describe something that was given and later taken away


When it took you away
Regretting the loss of someone or something


You would reach out for me
Recalling a past relationship or connection


Now I lie awake for Autumn's sake
Expressing longing or nostalgia for a past season or a past time


And I can hear you say
Recalling a specific memory or phrase


Be with me tonight
Expressing a desire for connection, in the present or in the past


And see these city lights
Describing or remembering a specific environment or setting


God knows I've changed my mind
Acknowledging personal growth or transformation


A time before
Recalling a past decision or perspective


But I want this more
Expressing a rekindled desire or hope


This path we swore it would put us in flight
Reflecting on a shared journey or goal


But somehow we fell near each other
Recognizing that unexpected events and experiences can change the course of a shared journey


I've made this wish on so many late nights
Expressing a shared desire or hope


This is the only way
Affirming the current path or course of action


When we come together now
Expressing a desire for unity and reconciliation in the present


I know you're my only way
Affirming the importance of the other person in the shared journey


I'm here on the outside
Feeling separated or excluded from a situation


Waiting for your invite
Waiting for an invitation or opportunity to reconnect


So let me on the inside
Expressing a desire for inclusion and connection


And hang me with the moonlight
Using figurative language to evoke a sense of beauty or poetic imagery




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@s.s.broesel6576

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Ich muss aber anmerken: die Schaltung am Analog-Timer ist theoretisch falsch. Immer wenn man auf Manual oder auf AUS schaltet, bleibt der Timer(Uhr) auch(immer) stehen.

Ohne neue Zeiteinstellung (ohne Zeitverlust) am Timer(Uhr):
Analog-Timer, Anschluss 4 (L) direkt an Single Pole MCB, oberer Anschluss.


This Channel is Top-OK.

But I have to say: the circuit on the analog timer is theoretically wrong. Whenever you switch to manual, the timer also stops.

Without a new time setting (without loss of Time) on the Analog Timer:
Analog timer, connection 4 (L) directly to Single Pole MCB, upper connection.



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