Left Of Center
Suzanne Vega Lyrics
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Left of center off of the strip
In the outskirts and in the fringes
In the corner out of the grip
If you want me you can find me
Left of center off of the strip
In the outskirts and in the fringes
When they ask me, "What are you looking at?"
I always answer, "Nothing much, not much"
I think they know that, I'm looking at them
I think they think I must be out of touch
But I'm only in the outskirts and in the fringes
On the edge and off the avenue
And if you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
I think that somehow, somewhere inside of us
We must be similar if not the same
So I continue to be wanting you
Left of center against the grain
And if you want me you can find me
Left of center off of the strip
In the outskirts and in the fringes
In the corner out of the grip
And when they ask me, "What are you looking at?"
I always answer, "Nothing much, not much"
I think they know that, I'm looking at them
I think they think I must be out of touch
But I'm only in the outskirts and in the fringes
On the edge and off the avenue
And if you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
Wondering about you, wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
Wondering about you, wondering about you
The lyrics to Suzanne Vega's song "Left of Center" talks about feeling like an outsider, and finding oneself in the outskirts, fringes and corners of a society that does not fully accept us. The singer of the song seems to think that other people see her as out of touch, but she explains that she is just on the edge of things, against the grain, looking at the world from a different perspective. The repetition of the first stanza throughout the song serves as a reminder of where the singer stands in relation to society; not quite inside, but not completely outside either.
The song also talks about the singer's fascination with someone else, who she believes is similar to her in some way. She is wondering about this person, intrigued by their difference and drawn to their otherness. In a way, the song can be interpreted as a celebration of being different, and of finding connection with someone who shares our outsider perspective.
Overall, the lyrics to "Left of Center" can be understood as an expression of the human desire to belong and connect, even in places and situations where one might feel like an outsider.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want me you can find me
Left of center off of the strip
In the outskirts and in the fringes
In the corner out of the grip
I may not be in the center of things, but I can still be found on the outskirts of the town where the fringes lie who are out of touch with the inner circle.
When they ask me, "What are you looking at?"
I always answer, "Nothing much, not much"
I think they know that, I'm looking at them
I think they think I must be out of touch
People ask me what I'm looking at, but I just say nothing much. In reality, I'm looking at them and wondering why they think I'm out of touch because I choose to be in the margins.
But I'm only in the outskirts and in the fringes
On the edge and off the avenue
And if you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
I'm not in the mainstream, I'm on the periphery, but if you want to know where to find me, look left of center. I'm always wondering about you.
I think that somehow, somewhere inside of us
We must be similar if not the same
So I continue to be wanting you
Left of center against the grain
I believe that we are similar or even the same in some ways. That's why I still want you, even though I choose to be different from the norm.
And when they ask me, "What are you looking at?"
I always answer, "Nothing much, not much"
I think they know that, I'm looking at them
I think they think I must be out of touch
People keep asking me the same thing, but really, I'm looking at them and they probably know it. They just assume I'm out of touch because I'm not doing what everyone else is doing.
But I'm only in the outskirts and in the fringes
On the edge and off the avenue
And if you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
I may be on the edges, but I'm still here, wondering about you. If you need me, you can find me left of center.
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
Wondering about you, wondering about you
If you're looking for me, you'll find me left of center, pondering my feelings about you.
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
If you want me you can find me
Left of center wondering about you
Wondering about you, wondering about you
I can be found off the beaten path, contemplating my emotions and thoughts about you. If you need me, I'm left of center.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE ADDABBO, SUZANNE VEGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vitorcordeiro209
If you want me
You can find me
Left of center
Off of the strip
In the outskirts
In the fringes
In the corner
Out of the grip
When they ask me
"What are you looking at?"
I always answer
"Nothing much" (not much)
I think they know that
I'm looking at them
I think they think
I must be out of touch
But I'm only
In the outskirts
And in the fringes
On the edge
And off the avenue
And if you want me
You can find me
Left of center
Wondering about you
I think that somehow
Somewhere inside of us
We must be similar
If not the same
So I continue
To be wanting you
Left of center
Against the grain
If you want me
You can find me
Left of center
Off of the strip
In the outskirts
In the fringes
In the corner
Out of the grip
When they ask me
"What are you looking at?"
I always answer
"Nothing much" (not much)
I think they know that
I'm looking at them
I think they think
I must be out of touch
But I'm only
In the outskirts
And in the fringes
On the edge
And off the avenue
And if you want me
You can find me
Left of center
Wondering about you
Wondering about you
@azhbaha
One of the most beautiful female voices in popular music.
@mrconancat
That's why she was the first MP3.
@mattrhodes3982
Annie Lennox?
@azhbaha
@@mattrhodes3982 I'm sorry, sir, we're all out of Lennox, but please check later with us. Or, wait, were you offering me some Lennox? If you were, I'm fine – I've already had some. But thanks...
@LeopoldoNotarianni-rk9vv
Indeed
She oozes style
@onyx2626
She is in her 60s now. I'm 59. Still haven't encountered an artist or woman quite like Suzanne Vega. Singular. Eerie voice. The 80s encapsulated.
@BlakeGildaphish76
Suzanne is delightfully peculiar. i love how she turns moments into full and detailed stories, set to music.
@luchilds
Not really peculiar. Just her writing style.
@melliecrann-gaoth4789
@@luchildsjust very, very real. That’s what is it- talented, beautiful, compassionate, and in touch.
@chloeevans2569
Totes