Inside Out
Skywind Lyrics
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One catastrophe and everything's inside and out
And you, you make no sense to me
Does your philosophy keep you running down
Keep you running down? yeah?
Pull your head from the sand
How everything runs the same, rubbing dirt on your wounds
And you, you've got no time for pain, it's one more day too late
Well, I've got a room for the view, I've got a room for the view
I can't tear up your plan
Pull your head from the sand
Take back what you deserve
And I'll give you my, I'll give you my word
Caught up in the movie
But I don't know where I stand
Hold, when you float high above me
'Cause I'll be here when you land
Two is all it needs to be
One catastrophe and everything's inside and out
Everything's inside
I'm caught up in the movie
But I don't know where I stand
Hold, when you float high above me
'Cause I'll be here when you land
When you land, when you land, yeah, yeah
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The song Inside Out by Skywind seems to be about the confusion and chaos that come with life when everything seems to be turned inside out. The song's opening lines "Two is all it needs to be, One catastrophe and everything's inside and out" imply that just one bad thing can turn a person's life entirely upside down. The next line "And you, you make no sense to me, Does your philosophy keep you running down Keep you running down?" suggest that the singer is addressing a person who is not making sense to them, perhaps because they are obsessed with a particular philosophy or way of life, which is causing them to feel anxious and overwhelmed.
The chorus asks the person to "pull your head from the sand" as a way to say that they need to face reality and take control of their life. The subsequent lines "Two is what you lay to claim, How everything runs the same, rubbing dirt on your wounds" mean that the person has claimed their way of life to be the right path, even though everything is going wrong. The lines "And you, you've got no time for pain, it's one more day too late" suggest that the person is numb to pain and is ignoring any feelings that might be urging them to make changes in their life.
The rest of the song continues with the theme of being caught up in life's chaos while trying to remain grounded. The final lines "So hold when you float high above me 'Cause I'll be here when you land" suggest that the singer is willing to support the other person through their difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Two is all it needs to be
Only a small incident or two can lead to a major problem.
One catastrophe and everything's inside and out
A single disaster can cause complete chaos and confusion.
And you, you make no sense to me
I cannot fathom your perspective or ideology.
Does your philosophy keep you running down
Is your belief system holding you back and causing you distress?
Keep you running down? yeah?
Is it causing you to feel drained and hopeless?
Pull your head from the sand
Stop ignoring reality and face the issues at hand.
Two is what you lay to claim
You believe that only a small amount of success or possessions is necessary.
How everything runs the same, rubbing dirt on your wounds
You believe that life is monotonous and unfulfilling, which only exacerbates your problems.
And you, you've got no time for pain, it's one more day too late
You don't acknowledge your feelings and issues until it's too late and they have piled up.
Well, I've got a room for the view, I've got a room for the view
I have an open mind and I'm willing to consider your perspective.
I can't tear up your plan
I cannot disrupt your master plan, even if it is flawed.
Take back what you deserve
Reclaim what is rightfully yours, including your dignity and self-worth.
And I'll give you my, I'll give you my word
I promise to support you and remain loyal.
Caught up in the movie
Distracted or lost in your own life story.
But I don't know where I stand
Unsure of your intentions and role in your life's narrative.
Hold, when you float high above me
Stay strong when success brings others up and leaves you behind.
'Cause I'll be here when you land
I'll still support and care for you, no matter how differently our stories play out.
When you land, when you land, yeah, yeah
When you come back down to earth and face reality once again.
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Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Phil Collins
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