Paul Pilnick's early career was promoted and managed by Mr George Roberts whilst Paul worked as lead guitarist for the band, "Vince & the Volcanoes", led by Mr Vincent Tow/Ismail;
(Vinnie was an early, informal & friend, guitar tutor to, Lennon & McCartney)
They all worked at and from Liverpool 8, 'granby' during and including 1959 to 1963 and from 54 Huskisson Street Liverpool 8.
Outside Looking In
Stealers Wheel Lyrics
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It all looked different on the inside,
It must have been my imagination,
I felt so sure that was where I wanted to be...
I thought I'd get out of the city, I took a trip down to the sea.
I didn't stay too long 'cause there was nothing there but sky and ocean,
Oh yeah, it must have been my imagination,
Looking for something that might have some meaning,
Looking for something that might make me feel alive.
Looking around for the right situation
Where I can believe what's happening right in front of my eyes.
I think I'll stay in one position, and just leave well enough alone.
I'm never satisfied 'til I've been disillusioned,
Oh yeah, it must be my imagination,
I always think there's a better place to be...
Looking for something that might have some meaning,
Looking for something that might make me feel alive.
Looking around for the right situation
Where I can believe what's happening right in front of my eyes.
The lyrics of "Outside Looking In" by Stealers Wheel are about the struggles of finding oneself and the constant desire for something better. The song starts with the singer talking about how they couldn't wait to be a part of the crowd, thinking it would be everything they imagined it to be. But as they entered into that world, they realized that it was all an illusion, and it wasn't what they wanted. The singer then moves to a different setting, hoping that things will be different there. However, just like before, they quickly realize that it's not what they were hoping for.
The rest of the song deals with the singer's constant search for something that might make them feel alive and give meaning to their life. But, no matter where they look, they always end up feeling disillusioned. In the end, the singer decides to stay in one position and leave well enough alone because they are never satisfied until they're disappointed. The song's lyrics are relatable to the human experience, as many people go through the motions of finding their place in the world and often end up feeling unfulfilled or disillusioned.
Line by Line Meaning
It looked so good from the outside, I couldn't wait to join the crowd.
I was lured in by the appearance of things and was eager to be a part of it.
It all looked different on the inside,
After becoming a part of it, the reality was quite different from what I expected.
It must have been my imagination,
I realize now that my initial perception of things was not grounded in reality but merely a product of my own imagination.
I felt so sure that was where I wanted to be...
Despite the reality being different, I had a strong conviction about it being the right place for me.
I thought I'd get out of the city, I took a trip down to the sea.
In an attempt to find something meaningful, I ventured out to somewhere new.
I didn't stay too long 'cause there was nothing there but sky and ocean,
However, even there, I found that things were not as exciting as I expected and lacked the depth I was looking for.
Looking for something that might have some meaning,
I am in search of something that carries some significance.
Looking for something that might make me feel alive.
I am also looking for something that can create a sense of being alive within me.
Looking around for the right situation
I am constantly surveying my environment to find the right setting to fulfill my needs.
Where I can believe what's happening right in front of my eyes.
I am seeking a place where I don't have to doubt the reality of things and can trust what I see around me.
I think I'll stay in one position, and just leave well enough alone.
After all this searching, I have decided to maintain the status quo and be content with what I have.
I'm never satisfied 'til I've been disillusioned,
Despite trying to stay content, I know that I will always crave for more and need to be disillusioned to realize that.
Oh yeah, it must be my imagination,
All my failed attempts have taught me that my perception does not always match the reality.
I always think there's a better place to be...
I still hold on to the belief that there is a better situation out there for me to find.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM ALEXANDER, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL PERRY, RUPERT LLOYD GAYLE
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