Outsiders
The Crookes Lyrics
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even though they try to drag me in…
This is where it begins…
You know that we are nothing like them,
don't smile at their jokes or toe the line…
God it must be dull on the inside.
I've been waiting for something to happen
but I don't know what something is.
It always seems to excite me.
So if we're gonna try let's go all the way.
We'll take it to the wire.
‘Cos even when we die, we'll still be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
You know I put my back into it.
I severed all my ties, such sacrifice to spark a light off Mr. Nice.
I've been waiting for something to happen
but I don't know what something is.
And trouble always finds me.
It never fails to entice me.
So if we're gonna try let's go all the way.
We'll take it to the wire.
‘Cos even when we die, we'll still be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
I've been waiting for something to happen
but I don't know what something is.
I'm still waiting for something to happen.
There must be so much more than this.
So long my friend.
Everyone you love will leave you in the end.
So long my friend.
Everyone you love will leave you in the end.
So long my friend.
So long my friend.
Oh if we're gonna die let's go all the way.
We'll take it to the wire.
‘Cos even if we try, we'll still be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
‘Cos even if we die, we'll still be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
You and me.
You and me.
The Crookes's song “Outsiders” is a tribute to those who choose to live their lives on the fringes of society. The song's opening line, “You know I love to be an outsider,” is a clear indication of what the song is all about. The song is all about being different, not fitting in with the norm, and not following society's expectations. The song is an anthem for all those who choose to live their lives differently and make their path.
The chorus, “So if we're gonna try let's go all the way, we'll take it to the wire, ‘cos even when we die, we'll still be nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me,” is an empowering message for outsiders to embrace their uniqueness and follow their dreams, no matter how different they may be. The song seems to suggest that living an ordinary life is boring, and one should always strive for something more. The line “I've been waiting for something to happen, but I don't know what something is” captures the essence of feeling different without having the answer to the question of what exactly sets one apart.
Overall, “Outsiders” by The Crookes is an ode to those living outside the ordinary. The song encourages the listener to embrace their individuality and chase their dreams, no matter how different they may seem. While there are many interpretations of the lyrics, the song seems to be about living life to the fullest, and not letting societal norms and expectations dictate one's choices.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I love to be an outsider
I prefer to be different from the others, even if they try to draw me into their ways.
even though they try to drag me in…
Despite their efforts to make me conform.
This is where it begins…
The desire to be different starts here.
You know that we are nothing like them,
We are unique compared to others.
don't smile at their jokes or toe the line…
Do not follow their mainstream opinions or humour.
God it must be dull on the inside.
It must be boring to be like everyone else.
I've been waiting for something to happen
I am anticipating an event that is yet to occur.
but I don't know what something is.
Even if I don't know what that event is.
And trouble always finds me.
I frequently encounter problems.
It always seems to excite me.
It seems to exhilarate me.
So if we're gonna try let's go all the way.
If we are going to take a risk, let's do it to the fullest extent.
We'll take it to the wire.
We will persist until the end.
‘Cos even when we die, we'll still be
Because even after we pass away, we will continue to be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
Merely outsiders, you and me.
You know I put my back into it.
I put considerable effort into it.
I severed all my ties, such sacrifice to spark a light off Mr. Nice.
I cut all ties, a significant sacrifice to inspire change.
It never fails to entice me.
It never fails to lure me in.
So long my friend.
Goodbye, my friend.
Everyone you love will leave you in the end.
Everyone you love will eventually depart.
Oh if we're gonna die let's go all the way.
If we are going to perish, let's do so boldly.
‘Cos even if we try, we'll still be
Because even if we attempt, we will still be
nothing but outsiders, baby, you and me.
Nothing but outsiders, you and me.
You and me.
The two of us.
You and me.
You and me.
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Callum Collins
this band is well under rated,
I've been listening to the crookes for a few years now and I will still listen to them for years to come.
Amazing band
I really hope they carry on bringing out good tunes like this and the rest of there stuff
all there songs are good.
I've had a few drinks !!!
Mary Jane
I'm in love with this band.
Βιολέτα Κοχυλίου
I'm in love with this song.
therotiv4
im in love with the sentiment that give me hearing this band
David Chaplin
Just amazing...